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    China Gourmet

    3.4 (97 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    L25. Sweet & Sour Pork Lunch
    E O.

    Stopped by for lunch. They opened at 11:30am. Friendly service, clean dining area, good authentic food and reasonably priced.

    Shrimp chow mein, chili fish (wow), king pao three ingredients, black mushrooms with snow peas
    Robert S.

    Wonderful restaurant with great food, the best service, in a clean and open space. Second time here and enjoyed dinner equally well. First time I was solo and ordered the kung pao three ingredients with shrimp, scallops and chicken! Wow. Generous portions, amazing flavors and very satisfying. Came back with my family and enjoyed the same plus duck appetizer, chili fish, mushrooms with snow peas and chow fun. All again wonderful with unique flavors, generous portions and endless rice! Service was phenomenal with every wait person stopping by to check in us. Water glass remained full the whole time. Locals thank you for coming to Encinitas and giving us very familiar dishes with a loving twist and 10-15% less expensive. See you all again soon.

    Elizabeth M.

    This restaurant is pretty spot on, the food that we got was all delicious . The place is clean and service was attentive, no idea why they got so many 1 star???

    Richard A.

    Was looking for another Chinese place in North County. Checked Yelp. Found this place which was location of a past Japanese restaurant. We had cashew chicken, war won ton soup, fried rice, and beef and scallops. All tasty and good portions. Highly recommend.

    Tangerine Beef Lv 2
    Calvin L.

    Stopped by Bevmo after work and decided to order out from this new Chinese restaurant next door. The host in the front was very sweet and gave me a rewards card to earn a free entrée after a certain amount of points. Interior decor looked nice. Very clean and traditional. As for the food unfortunately it was a huge miss for me.... A bit pricey for the portions on the meat entrees. Also I did not realize it was $6 to add on only ONE piece of fried shrimp, an egg roll and a small cup of soup...robbery. Apps Egg Drop Soup: Bland and oily Egg Roll: Avg Fried Shrimp: Probably the most unique thing I tried. I was of fan of the batter they used. It almost tasted like fried sweet corn bread. I could eat a plate of these. Pork Chow Fun: No color. Lacked green onions. Bland with a strange rancid smell that I could not pin point. Braised Eggplant: Usually my favorite dish. Flavor was there but it was drowned out by the oil unfortunately Honey Walnut Shimp: Batter texture was great but where was the sauce?!?! Missing all the flavor... Tangerine Beef Lv 2: Probably the most disappointing dish. Zero tangerine whatsoever. I could only taste soy sauce with a little sugar. No spice at Lv 2 out of 5. Texture was very dry like beef jerky. I'd come back for that fried shrimp but otherwise it was 4 strikes out on the entrées for me ‍

    Pu Pu Platter
    Kelvin T.

    Ordered the Pu Pu Platter, and it was an absolute disappointment. It was incredibly unappetizing (both in appearance and taste) with a sad assortment of overcooked items. The paper-wrapped chicken tasted sour, and I was worried about it not sitting well, so I didn't eat it. The chicken skewer was dry and looked beat up. Fortune cookies were the only thing I enjoyed. Will not be ordering from here again.

    Sizzling Mandarin beef!
    Corinne S.

    Incredible flavors and high quality Chinese food! Encinitas needs this restaurant badly. Juicy soup dumplings, delicious pot stickers and all three main dishes we ordered were full of flavor and perfectly cooked!! Nice atmosphere and very attentive/friendly service. We are already planning our next visit. The original Chin is back and doing things oh-so-right--GO!

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    Food was really good. Service is always amazing. So glad we have a great local Chinese food place so close to home.

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    6 months ago

    Delicious hot and sour soup and an order of house special lo mein. Beautiful interior and good service.

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    I had such a great experience at Dumpling Bar! The food was absolutely delicious, and the flavors…read morewere exceptional. Every dish I ordered was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. One of the best things about this restaurant is the all-you-can-eat option. Unlike many places with limited selections, you're able to order almost anything off the menu, with only a few exceptions. It gave me the chance to try a variety of dishes, and every single one was fantastic. A special thank you to my waitress, Chrissie, who made the experience even better. She was friendly, attentive, and provided outstanding service throughout my meal. She checked on me often, made sure I had everything I needed, and always had a warm, welcoming attitude. If you're looking for amazing dumplings, incredible flavors, and excellent service, I highly recommend Dumpling Bar. I'll definitely be coming back!

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