Ok so we went to Sycuan for the first time in years. My wife was playing and I went to check out the Karma Lounge, a very nice bartender said to come in and was waving me in. I had to wait for my wife, so I told her I will be back. If im not mistaken the bartender used to work at Viejas. I Started off with the Karmas a B drink. it was very refreshing and a big different with the tea included. I had the brisket pho with beef broth my wife had the shrimp pho. they included a large plate of been spouts and veggies. This really hit the spot and was delicious, the beef broth complemented the brisket beef which was tender and cooked perfectly. We got out of there for around $60 for 2 phos and drinks. Well worth it in my opinion. we will be back. read more

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It is regrettable that we experienced a 15-minute delay due to misleading signage. Upon inquiry, we were asked if our order was for dine-in or takeout. After indicating takeout, we were directed to an alternative queue. I expressed my frustration regarding the inaccurate signage, yet no corrective action was taken. Subsequently, we placed an order for vegetable stir-fry and rice. After a 20-minute wait, I observed that all customers who had ordered after us had already received their meals. Upon approaching the counter, our food was presented, appearing as though it had been prepared some time ago. This experience was awful!!! read more

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This is the best kept secret at Sycuan !! Beautiful little Asian inspired bar tucked behind the Pink Buddha restaurant. Food is fantastic. Lots of choices from DimSum to tasty Chinese meals. Bar has games to play if that's your thing (It's mine!) and plenty of choices for beverages. The best part for last though. Marsha !! The service at this bar is "Best in Class". Can't say enough about Marsha. Never a dull moment !! Never an empty glass !! She will go out of her way to make sure you have everything you need. Ask her for her specialty drinks !! Thanks Marsha for being the perfect host !! read more

Pink Buddha - Buddha - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

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This is one of the places that is open later. The items I order now compared to before taste so much better. The pork banh mi and chicken wings with rice are my favorite. The service is always nice and the ladies are friendly. I really like all the pink inside the restaurant. read more

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My favorite place to eat at when visiting Sycuan. Asian food to accommodate all of the off hour guests. Food is tasty, good quality and big quantity. Good to share. Can seat big and small parties. Lots of Buddha bellies to rub for good luck LOL. Overall I love this casino. Best place to go in San Diego if you wanna let loose. Sycuan has live music, slots, and table games. Beautiful ambiance all around. Casino also has ballrooms and hotel rooms. read more

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this was the worst meal I've ever had that dumplings were greasy the sushi smelled the lettuce wraps. I mean the whole experience was absolutely disgusting. I ended up having to throw up my food afterwards did not finish any of these meals. I really didn't speak to anybody for service because it was sort of like you order and you pay and then you sit down and you wait for them to bring out but the restaurant is cute. That's all I'm gonna say yuck. read more

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Four of us enjoyed a fabulous meal at Pink Buddha on a Friday night. We were seated at a booth in the back and were greeted by Crystal, one of the best servers we've ever had anywhere. She was great! Sisig Tacos and Lumpia for the table to start. Honestly, I could've stopped there. The tacos were served as three and were generously filled succulent pork topped with cilantro and other toppings of which I do not recall. (No description on the menu). In any event, they were exceptional. The lumpia were excellent also. Served piping hot with an incredible sweet Thai chili dipping sauce. For my entree I chose the Bulgogi Beef from the Wok portion of the menu. I ordered it extra spicy and upgraded to fried rice, rather than the default white. It was served with a small container of kimchi. This was delicious. Thin strips of meat were tender and flavorful. The large helping of rice was very good and the kimchi was spicy! Becky chose the Kung Pao Chicken; she also went with the fried rice. She loves Kung Pao chicken. We were at Pink Buddha last year and she had it then too. She loves the Buddha version, then and now. Our friends each chose a Bento Box. Hers with orange chicken and vegetable egg roll, his with Mongolian Beef and the California roll. They both were very happy with their respective choices. As noted, service was fantastic. Crystal is an all-star and quite an asset to Sycuan. I do not see us visiting Sycuan and not going to Pink Buddha. read more

Pink Buddha fare is decent. Despite the pesto bismol pink I loved the buddhas dancing all over the place and , I did enjoy the orange chicken and Mongolian beef portions Service was great, never had a an issue here read more

Pink Buddha - Mongolian beef - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

The food is wonderful. I only go to Sycuan casino because of Marsha the bartender at the Pink Buddha. She is very welcoming and always remembers your name. Marsha keeps the bar and machines very clean. I just love her. read more

Would never recommend this place to friends or family tbh, my mom paid 70$ for this & 5P wanna be lumpia smh . Take out Chinese gives way more portion mind you I paid 70$ for take out and I had 4 or 5 plates ! She also waited almost 30 mins for this crap so imagine waiting then coming home open it and it's this... idk how they always packed but you figure that's the only food last open in the casino and everyone pro lay tipsy or drunk and just want something in they system idk this was my 2 or 3rd time eating them mind you I complained the first time & I ate in the actual restaurant. Super cute inside but that's it just nice inside and the food is whatever . read more

Pink Buddha - Salt & pepper shrimp & honey walnut shrimp - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Sycuan Asian Fusion Restaurant. Pretty decent Asian restaurant inside the casino. I wouldn't say the best. It hits the spot when you're craving some Asian food. It's basically a walk up counter where you order your food and then a server comes to your table to bring it out to you. I don't know what to recommend since I'm still warming up and trying different food here to convince me. read more

The food and service were good. The wings this time were a bit oily but the flavor is delicious! Large dining area to eat in Or you can do take out. read more

Pink Buddha - Pork and shrimp dumplings + Grilled Pork Chop banh mi sandwich + wings - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Asian restaurant in Sycuan Hotel and Casino. Char siu bao was actually pretty good. Bao was steamed and fluffy. Char siu was moist. I would've liked to have a little more char siu to even out the meat to bun ratio. The pork dumplings were yummy too. Thick, Hand made wrappers. The dipping sauce could be a little less sweet. Now for the pancit. IMO, that's not pancit. Noodles were too thick to be bihon and too thin to be Canton. Tasted more like fried noodles. Overall, it was ok. The Filipino cashier seemed stressed out. Maybe that's why she was so abrupt with customers? It's ok, we all have days like that. Next time we're there, definitely trying the pho. read more

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11:39 and still I haven't received my Food. I was the second person in line I order 10+ people came after me and everyone is eating or leaving . What horrible service I received today at pink Buddha. read more

Pink Buddha - 11:39 and still I haven't received my Food. - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

I would be coming back best pad Thai I have had around the area of El Cajon. And rancho this is the place located in sycuan casino read more

Pink Buddha - Chicken pad Thai 10/10 - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Dude. This review kind of kills me but in my eyes I'm being pretty generous with three stars considering what I went through. WHAT DID YOU GO THROUGH, BRAD!? WE WANT TO KNOW!!!! Well, a group of friends and I were staying at the hotel for the evening and in between gambling we had to get some grub, right? Well, the steakhouse and the Mexican spot were closed so we came here. As we waited for a table I stepped up to the bar at Pink Buddha, scrolled through the machine to find a game to play, and before throwing my money in they sat us at a table. I sat down and almost instantly realized my phone was gone. Fast forward about 30-45 minutes of calling the phone (that would answer and hang up before being turned off) and using the find my Iphone feature, the barternder magically "found" it and had it the entire time. C'mon. Really? I digress. So I ordered my soup, which was placed in front of someone else at my table that didn't realize it before diving in, and I had to ask where my soup was. They realized they dropped it at the wrong seat and brought me a new one 10 minutes later - the table was already almost done. Here's the kicker, it was served without a spoon and when I asked for one they said they didn't have any more! Seriously! So... get this... they brought me a damn ladle to eat with. I wish I was kidding. The soup was pretty damn good but between the disappearing phone and eating a bowl of soup like a damn horse, it was far from an enjoyable experience. read more

12/2025 This place is ok if your looking for convenience at a casino where you may have lost some money. Hopefully, you received enough points to pay for your meal. The food is decent, but not for the price and what you would expect at a casino. The entrees average about $18 with meager portions. Some dishes don't have enough protein such as the "beef" chow fun where it's 80%-90% noodles with some scraps of beef. If you order take-out, they give you a pager that doesn't work if you walk too far. I was near the rear entrance and it never worked. Just check on your order in 20 minutes. read more

Pink Buddha - Beef chow fun should be called chow fun beef. "Where's the beef!!!" - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

This restaurant is conveniently located in the Sycuan Casino. There are many other options in the casino for food, and I would not recommend this one. My plate was very simple- a pink Buddha bento box with spicy garlic chicken, fried rice, and veggies. The only thing on my plate that tasted good was the veggies. The garlic chicken was sour and soggy, and the fried rice was dry and not seasoned. My plate came with a side order of miso soup, which had lots of tofu and seaweed. Overall, I only enjoyed the miso soup and veggies. When I finished those, I tried the fortune cookie that came with my food. It was so stale! For nearly $30, you can get better food elsewhere. Their service is also unorganized here. When we ordered, we asked for everything to go, and for my mother-in-law's meal to be bagged separately because she was leaving after we got our food. When we picked up the food, they confirmed that her order was in the separate bag. When she got to the parking lot, she saw that she did not have her correct order- she had mine instead. read more

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After an unexpected early closure of the food service at the pool, we found ourselves inside the casino searching for food. Pink Buddha was the first place we came across and decided to give it a go. I love a good chow mein and the imperial chow mein hit the spot. I ordered mine without shrimp and veggies but it usually has shrimp, chicken and beef. The menu has a wide selection of Asian dishes, including Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Thai, Japanese and Korean. read more

Pink Buddha - Imperial chow mein - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Back again and we decided this is the only restaurant at Sycuan that we want to eat at! Tried some new items like the pad thai and the honey walnut shrimp, liked both of them. The only thing we didn't like was the lumpia, sorry but they were about as bland as Jack-in-the-Box eggrolls. Not to fear, you guys made up for it with the ube cheesecake, sooo good! read more

Pink Buddha - Pad Thai - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

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I ate their Saturday night and I'm still recovering from food poisoning. I know it was the food because I wasn't the only one who got sick. I tried calling the front desk to let them know before checking out Sunday morning and was told I would be transferred to a manager but after being on hold a while I just got a busy signal. I will never eat their again. read more

I went here a while back for a quick Casino sesh. Food: * We got Sisig Tacos which was a 7/10. The sisig was cooked thoroughly, but I've had better sisig. I think it could have been more crispy. The sauce it came with was phenomenal because it was a cilantro, avocado, lime sauce that paired well with the salty sisig. The tortilla for the tacos was soft and was excellent for the overall tacos. 3 tacos for $15 * Shumai was 7/10. The flavor and taste was as expected, but 3 Shumai for $8 was not what I expected portion wise. * Bento Box is 5/10 The Bento Box is customized which I chose the California Roll, Vegetable Fried Rice, Bulgogi Beef, and some stir fried Vegetables. The bento box also comes with Miso Soup. Since the food came out super quick, we could tell that the vegetable fried rice was cold/ not fresh. It was mushy and we could tell it must have been sitting out for more than a couple minutes. Also the California roll was not fresh, it must have been sitting in the fridge for a couple hours because the rice from the roll was really firm. The best part about the bento box was the Bulgogi beef which had amazing sweet and salty flavor. *Ube Cheesecake 10/10. Personally, I love Ube cheesecake so this cake was amazing! It was the right amount of sweetness. Not to sweet, and not to bland. It was the perfect desert after eating savory food. Our total came out to $60.08 so it is definitely on the more pricey side. Service: There is two lines, one for dine in and one for to go. When we got there there was no line at all, and the person working the register was very nice and took our drinks to us. We even asked about allergies and they made sure to not cross contaminate any nuts. Ambiance: Inside pink Buddha is very beautiful and refreshing because of the pink and golden hues. They have cute Buddha statues displayed, with a mix of greenery which gives a relaxed and aesthetic setting. I liked seeing a little moss display near the seating area. All tables also have oyster sauce, chili sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce for your convenience. Overall, a great place to eat with swift service! read more

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This review is based on the pork banh mi sandwich alone. For an unassuming restaurant in a casino, I did not expect much. But they have a nice casual ambiance, and that sandwich was good! I'd definitely get it again! The pork was nice & juicy, with the right balance of pickled veggies. Price point was also not too exorbitant (plus some casino food credit, woohoo!). Next time I'm gambling at Sycuan, will definitely stop by for a bite of that pork banh mi sandwich again! ;) read more

Pink Buddha - Pork banh mi sandwich - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Very decent Chinese and other Asian food. Definitely worth the visit. Not bad at all for being inside a casino.

Order was wrong but they were able to fix it. Honey walnut shrimp portion is way too small for price they charge. Literally 8 shrimp

quick Asian fusion bites. Pho was standard, rare steak was a bit tough, but they were generous with the amount of beef, noodles, and meat. It's a build your own spot and the broth is decent. The chicken bahn mi was missing heat and the pate was not traditional at all, and simply kew pie mayo based. Crunchy shrimp roll was saucy and the shrimp on top was nicely fried, but they really stuff it with the crab which is nice. It's order at the counter and they bring the food to you. Oddly had to ask for chopsticks. read more

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The service was very quick and friendly and the restaurant itself was very cute and pink. I would 100% recommend the sisig tacos from here. We also got the char sui bao, shrimp pad thai, and the pork belly. Unfortunately the pork belly was way too mushy and tasted burnt, and the char sui bao was very plain, but I would definitely come back for those sisig tacos. read more

I love that you can eat Chinese food late night. They get an extra star for that ! I love how the dining room is decorated too . It's just adorable and gives me a warm feeling . The food is pretty good . It's not the best Chinese food you will ever eat and it's not the worst . read more

Pink Buddha - Oranges chicken - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Came back from a Dodgers/Padres game and I was so hungry so this place stood out. The wait wasn't too long as I took my food to go. I gave it 3 stars because my musubi was so cold! I went back up to ask them about it and the nice waiter went to ask the chef and apparently that's how it's made. I was so hungry at that point that I didn't care and just ate it. Also, when I bit into my lumpia, a whole bunch of oil just leaked out and burnt my mouth. It was the most greasy lumpia i've ever had. I'm part filipino and I disapprove of this lumpia lol I knew I should have looked at the reviews before coming here read more

Who knew you could find some of the best food at a casino located in the boonies? Pink Buddha has some of the best Asian food I've ever had in San Diego. The night started off strong with their amazing friendly staff. Shoutout to Maria for helping us out. She was patient when we were figuring out what to eat. There's a good amount of options on their menu. We opted for the teriyaki salmon bowl, sisig tacos, fried rice and honey walnut shrimp. Everything was good, except the fried rice. Personally, I think it lacked flavor. However the salmon, sisig tacos and honey walnut shrimp were cooked to perfection. The broccoli with the salmon was so soft. I even fed left overs to my baby at home. She loved it! The sisig tacos are huge. The pork was so good with a squeeze of lime and the sauce it comes with. Ambiance is so cute. I love the decoration inside. It's so inviting. The restaurant was also super clean. Highly recommend eating here! They're open late too for all you night owls. read more

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Why the low reviews? The décor is vibrant, food fantastic and service superb! The restaurant is so cute one would think they need table service but I'm not sure if this is what Sycuan was looking for. Ultimately, I want to say it's somewhat of a quick table service eat fast and go when you please more for the gambler on the go. LOL Pay and order take your number find a seat.... Ordered Wor Wonton (Large) - Delicious with 6 pcs of good size wontons, 3pcs med size shrimp, ton of pork, beef, carrots, mushrooms and bok choy! If this is the base for the pho (which probably is) I can guarantee you the pho here is as bomb! Salt and pepper wings - Cheehoo the salt and pepper wings were a perfect paring with the wor wonton! Came out piping hot and seasoned with perfection. More than enough for two hungry gals, even had left overs! read more

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The pork belly is a must try! So good! Will definitely be going back just to have it again. Service was lacking - slow and inattentive staff. read more

Pink Buddha - Pork belly - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

I have been coming here since they opened, and they have been pretty consistent with the taste, portions, and pricewise. My fav is the BBQ Pork Skewers though. The vinegar based dipping sauce is fire. The Salt & Pepper wings were also good, but they needed to fry them just a tad more done. The lumpia is mid as you can get the same taste via the frozen ones from Seafood City. The last time I came though, I tried something new. Not so sure that was a win though. The lettuce wraps had more chestnuts than chicken, and to pay $9 for 3 small tempura shrimp that are equivalent to the SeaPak ones in the frozen section at the grocery store was insane. Still a good Asian inspired fast food spot with fresh food. read more

Marcia Goode was our waitress and not only is she smiling and friendly every time, but she makes us feel like family there. My girlfriend and I go there many times and we always enjoy her service and the wonderful food! read more

Always a must when we come!! The spicy garlic chicken is my favorite best food and super packed all the time read more

Pink Buddha - Pink Buddha - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Pink Buddha and their bar next door called Karma are both sooo CUTE! My favorite color is pink so I was extra loving the ambience. I have been here a few times for drinks and appetizers. Prices are not bad for being at a casino. I have tried their chicken lettuce wraps and bao buns, and both were tasty. They also have cute sake glasses that you can take home. Friendly staff but service can be a little slow. I am interested in trying out their other dishes next time I visit this casino :) read more

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fast service nice place pretty decor. best california rolls extremely fresh. miso soup kinda salty. good tempura vegetables. bento box $27 but good amount of food includes miso soup entree like chicken terriyaki and california roll rice and small salad. no drink included. clean. NOT table order restaurant order at counter and eat in or to go orders available eaten here twice california rolls were just as fresh as the first time we ate here. my mom raved about them months later. cool big pink buddah u can rub his belly for good luck out front. located in sycuan casino by the escalators not far from rank and file restaurant. read more

The Best Chinese Restaurant in town!! All the staff is very friendly but Teresa is one of the best host you can get at this fine restaurant!! Service is a breeze and very efficient. The facilities are very clean and elegant. Highly recommended!! read more

Pink Buddha - Pink Buddha - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

This is my favorite place to grab a quick bite to eat in Sycuan, the staff is nice, the service is fast, and I just love how it's decorated. So far I've tried the fried rice, pork belly, and edamame. All of these items tasted good. My favorite has to be the fried rice. I enjoyed the pork belly but just wish they made it so it had some type of crispyness to it. Other than that the flavor is great it's served with white white and I like to add some chili on it *wink* if you have to pick between here and rank and file do yourself a favor and eat at pink Buddha read more

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Well let's start off with the service! Marsha our server was so awesome!!!! She is friendly and compassionate with the service she brings to your table. She gives suggestions what you may enjoy. All her suggestions were perfect! My Ohana and I haven't tasted and truly enjoyed delicious food like we have in a long time, since we were kids! I love that the Manager,Christina came out and spoke with us about the food and service. Christina was genuinely interested and listened to what we experienced and was delightful and kind! If you are at Sycuan Casino, PLEASE stop in at the Pink Buddha for great food!!! Thank you Marsha and Christina for the wonderful hospitality!!! Thanks, Beahr,Bernie and Wayne read more

Pink Buddha - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California