I have always passed by Panda Chef and never thought to give them a try until recently. And I am really 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! read more

Panda Chef - Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings (entree order) - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Mom and pop Chinese restaurant down the street from Eastlake high school in the Vons shopping center. 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! read more

Panda Chef - the outside of a restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

We've have gone to this restaurant for many years Great food Great service great over all read more

A fee friends told me about this place, and since I was craving Chinese food I had to try it! The lady was really nice and answered questions that I had. I got the combo sweet and sour chicken with steamed rice. The combo included an egg roll and wonton. It was definitely a good price for the food! My chicken was delicious, and I couldn't even finish the rice as there was so much! The egg roll was really good too. I definitely want to come back and try their lunch specials. read more

Panda Chef - Sweet and sour chicken combo plate - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I hate to leave bad reviews, but even with their lunch specials appearing to be reasonably priced it's just not worth it. The chicken was supposed to be spicy and had zero flavor. Plus it was at least two days old and dried out. Salt and pepper, chicken and shrimp do not taste like any other Chinese restaurants... Hardly any salt and pepper! Again, the chicken on this dish was very dried out. Finally, the shrimp and scallop sauce was probably the best but it only had six tiny shrimp and was just OK. Definitely not going to return. read more

This little mom and pop spot is legit. Simple decor with pictures of the dishes posted up everywhere. You know it's gonna be good. The Salt and pepper wings are on par with some of the other restaurants. The Mongolian Beef was also very tasty. They have a good balance of beef to veggie ratio. With a price point of $7.99 for the lunch special ($10 and some change with chow mein and rice) this place moves up in my rankings of Chinese food spots. With most restaurants raising prices due to inflation or what not. It's nice to have a meal with prices from 2001. Overall, a good low key restaurant to get your Salt and Pepper chicken craving filled. read more

Panda Chef - Salt and Pepper wings with rice and added chow mein - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I got the chicken and broccoli. I already knew it wasn't going to be the same as I usually get but k was very disappointed. White sauce, and mostly broccoli and carrots. I'm serious, it was like. 70/30 ratio and it cost 20 bucks for that and a small rice. It was ok, but I'm not coming back here again. read more

Panda Chef - Chicken and broccoli w small white rice - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Big portions. Always delicious. Fast service. When dining in, you can order ahead and your table will be set and ready for you if you are pressed for time. read more

I came here on November 20, 2023. I ordered shrimp fried rice. The food was fresh. I must say that it was not seasoned but I like that I was able to add soy sauce to my own liking. I will definitely return here. The pricing was great! The lady who took my order was very nice. I was told that my order would be ready in 10 minutes but it seemed like it was done within 5 minutes. The restaurant was clean and wasn't crowded. The menu selection was great. I can't wait to return to try out other dishes. read more

Panda Chef - Shrimp fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

We eat at Panda Chef all the time and it never disappoints. We definitely prefer Panda Chef over Mandarin--the food is consistently better and more flavorful. This time we ordered the Beijing beef, salt and pepper chicken wings, and the house chow mein. All the food came out fast and tasted delicious. The chicken wings were perfectly crispy and packed with flavor, and the Beijing beef was just as good--crispy and savory. The house chow mein was fresh and well-seasoned. Panda Chef is our go-to spot for great Chinese food and quick service. Highly recommend! read more

This has been our go to Chinese Restaurant for 14 years. We moved away & whenever we have a chance we visit. It does not disappoint. We love their food. read more

Great, quick takeout service. Sweet and sour chicken never fails. Love that you could ask for chiles that are seared.

Great good 10/10 . Nice ambience and friendly staff. I recommended the wontons or sweet and sour pork

Great food and kind service. Lunch specials are the size of a dinner!! We had shrimp with lobster sauce--At least a dozen plump moist shrimp. Delish. And the popular salt and pepper chicken wings. They are listed as spicy and I'm a wimp for spiciness but I did not think they were too spicy. Again, generous serving, moist chicken. Inside there is plenty of seating. Highly recommend! read more

Panda Chef - Updated price list for lunch specials. They are generous portions and delish! - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I've been coming to Panda Chef since they opened in the Von's shopping center. Their food here is amazing! I haven't had anything that made me say "I won't get that again". This family owned restaurant is a most try, they are very pleasant and the food is definitely delicious. read more

We had called in the order and the lady with the heavy accent on the phone was pleasant and sweet. Pick up was quick and easy. The food was delicious, especially the honey walnut shrimp, which was big, crispy, and perfectly glazed. The salt and pepper squid was just okay and could have been crunchier. The cream cheese wontons were good but not spectacular. read more

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This is our go-to for reliable Chinese delivery. Everything is delicious. One of our favorites is the salt and pepper chicken wings - a must have for family parties. Highly recommend. read more

I was craving some pan-fried noodles and so I came in to try their version. As I entered, there was no one in the restaurant, customers or employees. I saw and heard one man in the kitchen cooking and waited patiently at the front to order my food. I waited for several minutes without even a single greeting. The cook glanced at me and I thought he was going to call someone to help me but uh nope. I started to get uncomfortable but then some lady came to help me. She was an older woman with no communication skills. She took my order, I paid and then found a table. The food did come fast as I was the only customer in the restaurant. Food quality was acceptable. The noodles were mid and nothing to write home about. The service and environment was also mid, nothing spectacular. I noticed that the yelp menus were not updated online and so did not reflect current pricing (inflation prices) so I took a pic of their current menu and prices to help everyone out. read more

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I ordered in and the food was delivered fast and super hot. Delicious as always. So if you're hungry and want something for dinner call them and order up. Now it's not cheap. But for the price and fast delivery give them a call as long as you are in the area codes in which panda chef delivers. 619-421-7777. Bon appétit. read more

Everything was old what we ordered. I expected it to be great because the rating but sadly it wasn't. Mostly hard and wasn't filling. read more

Good fresh food and affordable price. Large portion. Lots of variety and veggie. Super busy in the kitchen. Fast service. Not a fancy dinning but good for a quick warm Nice lunch or to go or large catering. Food is good like home made by grandmother read more

Panda Chef - Shrimp broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

They DELIVER...QUICK! I always get the beef don't noodles, salt and pepper wings spicy with a fried rice. This is my go too for sure!

Been coming here since I was a kid with my parents and now I take my own kids here! Still the best food, still the sweetest ladies still the same place. We love it read more

BEST Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings in all of SD. Sorry to all the other places, but these are the best. They're packed with flavor, their fried to perfection every time, and the meet is super juicy. Whenever we have a party or potluck, it's an automatic order. Notable Menu Items: Salt and Pepper Shrimp (head on) General Tso Chicken String Bean and chicken BBQ Fried Rice/Chow Mein I hope they don't get too busy now. read more

Good food, good price, what's not to love!! The woman at the counter was helpful and made recommendations. read more

Panda Chef - Menu!! - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Love this hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant. There is a Chinese restaurant closer to our house, but the eggplant dish is better here. This has become our go-to Chinese food place. read more

One of my favorite spots for Chinese takeout! Love their eggplant tofu, mongolian beef & orange chicken! Call ahead to order & pick up for the fastest service. Staff is friendly & polite. They also offer lunch and dinner specials if you prefer a smaller portion. read more

Panda Chef - Eggplant tofu, Orange Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I loveeeeee this little gem! It's family owned and they're so kind and service is fast! They have a killer lunch specials the best I've seen and they're food is honestly some of the best I've had in San Diego! Highly recommend! read more

Panda Chef - Green pepper beef - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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The food is good. We were regular customers for years, but since the prices have risen, it's now overpriced and we will go elsewhere.

The food at Panda Chef was good as always. Beef Egg Foo Young was tasty. My Hot & Sour Soup was great. The best dish was my Kung Pao 3 Ingredients; so Yummy!!! read more

The service is horrible, employees are rude and arrogant. I will never return to this location , so disappointed.

Fast delivery. Super friendly. Great taste for take out. Hot and sour soup was a lot larger than I anticipated but worth it. read more

Panda Chef - General tsao, kung pao chicken - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Waaaay overpriced. Payed $70 for 3 entrees and a soup. The soup smelled and tasted SO bad my husband and I were gagging and had to throw it out. Won't be returning. Quality and taste of food not worth the price. read more

Never had Chinese food from here before so we decided to check it out to end our nightly "what do you want to eat" ritual. We ordered the staples : orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp, salt and pepper chicken wings, general tsao's chicken, beef soft noodles, shrimp fried rice, shrimp mushu, and wonton soup (this is what we consider 'light') At dinner prices, this ran us about $94 and we still have leftovers. Overall - pretty good. Nothing stand out or really memorable, but some times simple is all you need on a Monday night. Hubby really liked the noodles and rice and the kids enjoyed the noodles and chicken wings. I was looking forward to the wonton soup until I opened the container and there floating in the soup was a fly (poor thing, though if it was my time I'd hope my final moments would be in a soup too.) I don't think this makes a restaurant bad or is unforgivable but definitely a bummer. Also one of my daughter's chicken wing was still pretty pink on the inside. Definitely some room for improvement, but maybe we'll give them another chance in the future . read more

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This place has a pretty basic menu with all of the typical Chinese entrees you'd expect. The food is reasonably priced and portions are good. Overall, this place was decent but nothing memorable - not sure I'd be back again to be honest. read more

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This is going to sound bad, but originally we decided to eat out at a different restaurant and after being told the wait list was closed, over an hour before the actual store closing, we stumbled on this place. Thankfully so because this was such a surprising treat. Clearly a mom-and-pop joint (my favorites!), you're greeted immediately upon walking into the store by one of the owners. This night they weren't busy, so we were the only ones there. They have plenty of tables, but reading the reviews, seems like take out is the preferred means in the neighborhood. Plenty of parking as this is inside a well-known plaza. We opted to order the house special fried rice, salt and pepper wings, and honey walnut shrimp. I was starving, and the hangry was setting in, so I really appreciated that they brought out the food as it was prepared making sure the food was as fresh as possible. The owner/server noted that it was good we came and ate there especially for the honey walnut - she noted that during delivery, it doesn't taste as fresh as when it's prepared and enjoyed right away and she was right. I absolutely loved the honey walnut shrimp - the batter was freshly cooked so it still had a crunch to it. The rice was a close second favorite because the flavors were so savory and yet clean tasting at the same time. I liked that the chicken wings' flavors weren't just all focused on the skin and the outside, the chicken itself tasted as if it was seasoned prior to coating so it brought a lot of umami to eat bite. And for the amazing service, this place truly deserves the full 5 stars. The food wasn't anything above and beyond, but the overall price, plus amazing and quick customer service, this place definitely deserves it. Ps. Don't hate me, I was too hungry and forgot to take the pictures. read more

Cheaper than most Chinese restaurants and great quality. Their salt and pepper chicken wings and egg roll are favorites.

Easily give them 5 star for a consistent friendly service. Very reasonable prices, best hidden deals in town. Shrimp with lobster sauce, fish with black bean sauce are our favorites. Service is quick, decor is super simple, food is satisfying enough. read more

Food is always made fresh! We order a customized vegetable fried rice with salt and pepper wings and it's always good! Great custom service! Restaurant is always clean and friendly. Always Our go to! read more

We have enjoyed dining at this quaint family run restaurant for over 20 years. The food is the best Chinese cuisine by far in SD. The salt & pepper chicken wings are absolutely divine! We are always greeted with a smile followed by excellent service. We are usually eating within 10 minutes after ordering. I highly recommend Panda Chef to anyone looking to enjoy an authentic Chinese experience. read more