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    Mandarin Beijing

    3.9 (733 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    MANDARIN BEIJING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Salt and pepper chicken wings
    Ken C.

    Located in Chula Vista, San Diego, Mandarin Beijing is a very consistent place for made-to-order Americanized Chinese Food. Entrees run for about $20, and you can get all of the classics. The thing to know is that locals come here for their salt and pepper chicken wings, a regional favorite. Variations elsewhere aren't really the same and it's what my wife craves when we're here in her hometown. Mandarin Beijing serves the wings in a light, crispy, thinly battered tempura-like coating with flavors from salt, pepper, garlic, green onions, and a ton of MSG. It's craveable and delicious and it makes a regular appearance at family holiday parties in Chula Vista. When we were in town for Christmas, there were dozens of people getting party trays of the stuff. While this is largely a local's spot for Chinese food, if you do actually come to Chula Vista from out of town and you opt to eat here, then make sure you get the chicken wings.

    Steve Y.

    Been a minute since we've visited Mandarin Beijing. Love the staff. The Salt and Pepper Chicken and Shrimp with Snow peas are the best! Oh, and so is the shrimp friend rice!

    Clay T.

    Salt and pepper fried chicken is the best! Couldn't stop eating it. Everything else tasted great and fresh as well. Portions are large as the best Chinese takeout places do and service was quick. No complaints here!

    Phuong G.

    We came in pretty late on Halloween night, and even though it was close to closing, they still welcomed us in with amazing customer service. Everyone was so kind and accommodating, which made the whole experience feel extra special. The food was so good! The chicken was perfectly crispy, super fresh, and not too salty. The wonton soup was delicious and so comforting, and our server even scooped it into individual bowls for us, which I thought was really nice. The fried rice was really tasty too, and I loved that it wasn't overly oily like at some other places I've tried. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. It was pretty busy when we went, and the inside can feel a bit small and crowded, but it has a cozy, local charm to it. You can tell it's a favorite spot in the area. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and would definitely come back. Great food, friendly staff, and such a welcoming vibe.

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    Sal F.

    As a first timer at Mandarin Beijing, just wanted to establish and identify Mandarin Beijing service, real value, inherent qualities, and highlights: * Parking was not a problem. * Mandarin Beijing is a walk-up and sit down restaurant or dine-in restaurant. * One can order food online or call in an order togo. * Portions of food are considerable, and decent. * Both waiter, and waitress spoke spanish. * Tables, chairs, glasses, flatware, and floor were clean. * If you can... get here before 3.p.m for the "Special Lunch" ( More Value ) * Good turn around in a short amount of time. * Service friendly, welcoming, and atmosphere was good. * Food was served hot, pretty quick, and fresh . * Expect to pay or spend between $40 -$80 for two people after 3 p.m.

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    Trecia L.

    I needed a location to celebrate my birthday in Chula Vista. Mandarin Beijing was very accommodating in my reservation. Family members kept adding people that we had 17 people when dinner came around. It was a tight fit and we were warned. The place is big enough to accommodate a party no more than 15 comfortably. But they were wonderful and did the best they could. I'm embarrassed to say that I didn't take any photos from this meal. We were accommodated by a long table and everyone passed the plates and bowls around. The food delicious and well portioned. Service was wonderful and they did inform us that there would be a gratuity fee which was understandable with the size of the party. Everyone was happy with the food and service. Thank you, Mandarin Beijing, for making my birthday special!

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    Better than the royal mandarin!! Food was fresh didn't take long, nice and hot and great portions

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    Our family loves dining here, they are so polite, the food is great. It's great spot after church on Sundays.

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    Great food. Great service. Old school Chinese food in the neighborhood. Can't beat that!

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    I love the crispy salt and pepper wings. This is my favorite Chinese restaurant. Big servings and tasty food.

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    Food & service was great! Bathroom is near, giant aquarium wi large fishes was beautiful.

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    One of our favorite places for takeout. Service is fast and portions are generous and tasty.

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    Salt & pepper chicken fried rice are really delicious full of flavor don't sleep on the orange chicken it's fire as well

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    Excellent and friendly service. The was amazing. We had the house chow mein and the Cantonese chicken.

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    Are you open Christmas Day?

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    Panda Chef - Mongolian Beef with chow mein and rice

    Panda Chef

    4.0(260 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    I have always passed by Panda Chef and never thought to give them a try until recently. And I am…read morereally happy I finally did! This Chinese food spot is a mom & pop, hole in the wall type of place but usually that's where all the good family style food usually is. Service was very quick and nice, no complaints. I ordered a small $1.00 fried rice enough to feed one person and an entree of salt & pepper chicken wings for $16.99 and honestly that is a really great price for 12 big wings. Considering how a lot of Chinese restaurants are now charging $20 dollars and up for the same dish. Flavor was everything I was craving for. Salt & chili flakes were well balanced, wings were coated extra crunchy topped with the green onions. I also appreciated that the wings were not just salt flavor! I despise a dominating salt flavor when they are supposed to be s&p wings! Panda chef delivered on my first try and I definitely will try again!

    Mom and pop Chinese restaurant down the street from Eastlake high school in the Vons shopping…read morecenter. This place has been there since they built the neighborhood, which is a great reflection of their food! This place is an Eastlake Greens staple. It's been a while since I've eaten in the restaurant since I always do takeout, but it's a quaint dining area. They do catering orders and are known for their salt and pepper chicken wings. The family that owns this restaurant are so nice and kind! If you're craving a local spot, I highly recommend!

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    Royal Mandarin Restaurant

    Royal Mandarin Restaurant

    3.9(2.1k reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    I really love the food here. Coming here, my boyfriend and his family has said they've been going…read morehere for over 30+ years and after first bite of their salt and pepper wings, I'll be coming here for another 30 year as well! House fried rice, chow mein, green beans, Mongolian beef, and most importantly their chicken wings are our go-to! My son also loves the sweet and sour sauce they provide and has to have it on his plate. Being authentic Chinese restaurant comes with the price and I won't complain cause the flavors justify it. Would absolutely come here once a week it I could :) I love how big the place is, I'd like to say the handful of times we've come here and with a big group, we didn't have to wait as there's plenty of tables! Customer service is fairly quick, service is fast, and attentive.

    Royal Mandarin in National City never disappoints when it comes to their famous salt and pepper…read morechicken wings. The wings were crispy, flavorful, and easily the highlight of the meal. I don't make it to this area often, but when I'm craving great wings, this spot is always worth the trip. We also ordered the noodles with shrimp, but they were a bit disappointing. There were only about four shrimp in the entire dish, and since we split it, I ended up with just two. I was definitely hoping for more of a shrimp fix. If you're coming here, my recommendation is simple: stick with the salt and pepper chicken wings.

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    iWok Chinese Kitchen - Salted pepper chicken wings

    iWok Chinese Kitchen

    4.1(348 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    I'm always on the hunt for great salt and pepper chicken wings since so many restaurants offer…read morethem, and I'm so glad I decided to give iWok another try. They have officially earned my top spot in the Eastlake/Otay Ranch area for salt and pepper wings. The seasoning was outstanding, but the real star of the dish was the crispy garlic and crunchy topping. It added so much flavor and texture that I couldn't stop eating it. The shrimp were perfectly fried--crispy on the outside while still juicy and tender inside, never overcooked. The chicken wings were extra crispy with incredible flavor in every bite. I also ordered the fried rice, which was delicious and paired perfectly with everything else. This order was delivered through DoorDash, and I was genuinely impressed. The food arrived piping hot, fresh, and well-packaged, tasting like it had just come out of the kitchen. That's not always the case with delivery, so it definitely stood out. If the food is this good by delivery, I can't wait to dine in and experience it fresh from the restaurant. iWok has definitely become one of my go-to spots, and I'll absolutely be ordering again.

    First time trying iWok in Chula Vista and overall it was a great experience!…read more We ordered the salt & pepper wings, salt & pepper shrimp, orange chicken, fried rice, and cheese wontons. The salt & pepper shrimp was the star for me -- light, airy, crispy, and not greasy at all. The wings had great flavor and a nice crunch, though they were a little heavy on the salt. The orange chicken was good, but it didn't completely wow me. The fried rice paired really well with everything on the plate, though I probably wouldn't order it as a standalone item. The cheese wontons were tasty, but since we ordered takeout, I'm not sure if they accidentally forgot the sweet dipping sauce that usually comes with them. Overall, the food was fresh, portions were generous, and the experience was enjoyable. Next time, I'll definitely dine in to get the full experience!

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    Jl China House - Chow Mein.  It's sooo good!

    Jl China House

    3.3(214 reviews)
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    This place is the best Chinese in Chula Vista, hot, fresh, delicious!! It is for takeout only and…read moremany employees speak Spanish fluently which I consider a plus. It used to be a buffet before COVID- the only draw back is that I can't eat here, but it a family favorite!

    I remember coming here as a kid back when it was all you can eat. I just moved pretty close by and…read moremy plumber said he loved this place so I figured I could give it a try again. We got 2 plates and we ended up spending more than I thought I would. Which was a bummer at first since I imagined this place as being a good go to for "cheap" Chinese food. When we got the plates everything made sense, the portions were HUGE. When he handed me the bag I was like "Whoa! this is heavy." Then we opened it up and I saw that they packed the plates. We would have been fine with 1 plate to share. We ate these plates over 3 meals. We got fried rice, chow mein, chicken wings, beef broccoli and bbq pork. The wings and chow mein were slightly better than average. My husband enjoyed the beef broccoli but the fried rice and bbq pork was just ok to me. Not horrible, but nothing to write home about. I would probably give this place a 3.7/5 stars because I don't think it's a solid 4, but I have to round up since rating partial stars isn't a thing on yelp. Overall, I could see is coming back again. Also keep in mind, there's no bathroom or indoor seating area. They have outdoor patio seating and a window you order from.

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