To start off, Chef Tang provides wonderful service! Also, don't forget to check in on Yelp to get 2 free spring rolls (or egg rolls if you will). Spicy seafood and tofu: The soup was spicy, but didn't have much flavor in the broth. It was basically boiled seafood with a spicy broth. The seafood included a few pieces of fish, scallops, and squid. There was also a few pieces of bok choy, bamboo shoots, and black fungus. I probably would not order this again, since this dish seemed pretty simple. Szechuan and Guangxi chili fish: Probably my favorite dish besides the spicy green beans. It had a perfect amount of spiciness and kick. If you want to up the spice a notch (or three, haha), take a bite out of the deep fried chili peppers! Mongolian beef: I was somewhat disappointed by how much onions there were in this dish. The beef was good because it was seasoned well, but an overwhelming amount of the dish (think 3/4 of the dish, maybe 2/3 at best) was comprised of sauteed onions and green onions. Sauteed onions are great for bringing out the flavor, but I wouldn't eat a bunch of it as if they were vegetables... Spicy green beans: This was a hit with my family. The garlic was cooked well, and there was plenty of flavor in this dish. I enjoyed that the green beans were cooked enough that it had a slightly firm texture. I would probably order this dish again! All of these dishes came with a side of rice, so you can still enjoy all of the dishes family style! Overall, the portions are a bit on the smaller side than what I'm used to, but I generally enjoyed the flavors of the dishes served here. read more

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What a nice find this was. Small family operated (I think) Chinese restaurant. Because of Covid, no dine in. But they run the take out well. I love watching my food being freshly wok cooked while I wait. I got Shrimp with Lobster Sauce, with Brown Rice. I just enjoyed it all, hot with fresh ingredients. Service was fast, friendly and properly Covid conscious. I come here periodically on business. This just became my favorite Chinese restaurant in the area. Great job. I look forward to my next visit. read more

I have eaten food from here 3x now, and they have been consistently delivering flavorful food. From in-house service (dine-in experience) to take out, it has all been pleasant. The first time I tried this place was on a Saturday, for an early dinner with my good friend. We ordered a pork dish, spicy eggplant, garlic spinach and a chicken dish. My absolute favorite was the spinach, and I have ordered that everytime since. The spiciness of the food did not disappoint and was not so overpowering that you couldn't taste the different layers of flavors. I'm motivated to try every dish on the menu. I will definitely keep coming back, and I recommend others try their food too. read more

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I've been coming here for years and have enjoyed the taste and flavors of this quaint Vista jewel. Recently I ordered 5 entrees for take out. My favorite dish is normally the Beef Broccoli, but this time the beef was fatty and chewy and the sauce was bland and terrible tasting. The Shrimp pineapple curry was dry and flavorless, and the Vegetable Chow Mein was cold and barely had any vegetables. My total bill without a tip was $75!!! Sorry to say I won't be eating here again. read more

Fried rice is not fried it is just white rice and the flavor was disgusting the chow mein is burnt and it only had 2 pieces of broccoli... the eggs rolls were tough as boots... seems like they were about 3 days old. First time trying this place will never try again when calling to tell them about the food they hung up on me very unprofessional . Wanted to give 0 stars but wouldn't let me . Not worth the one star read more

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It looks like we have good luck with restaurants named "Chef" something here in San Diego. This place reminds me of Chef Wong in Carmel Mountain, and the food is really good like theirs. I was eating by myself on my way to an appointment, and this wasn't too far out of the way. I had heard really goid things from some of my friends, so I made the trip. I'm glad I did. I had the Sesame Chicken lunch special, which came with egg drop soup and a small spring roll. The soup was very good, with tons of egg. The spring roll was very good too. I had my entree with brown rice, and there was tons of it. The chicken was good, fried like the usual orange chicken style, but with a dark red almost Asian mole kind of sauce. I took about half of my food home, and a ton of the rice. I'm interested in coming back, and trying a bunch more of the entrees. read more

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Definitely one of my go to spot, when I'm in North County. Is it the best Chinese spot? Probably not, but it's relatively authentic Chinese restaurant that's clean, cheap, and just simply good. I've gotten Mongolian Beef and Sesame Chicken lunch special which comes with a choice of hot and sour soup or "egg flower" soup (which is egg drop, but this place is so Chinese they did the literal translation!). Also had the Sichuan fish and beef chow fun which were both delicious. With the exception of sesame chicken, everything else is very un-Panda Express like and not drenched with sauce. I definitely would recommend this place, especially if you live or work around the area! read more

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The food was delicious and hot and the order was ready when we got there. I will be a repeat customer.

I frequent this place during lunch time around once a week and the food here is always AMAZING!! For the lunch special, you get a choice of soup between egg drop soup and hot and sour soup, both of which are soup-er yummy. You get to choose your entree and it comes with an egg roll and a bowl of rice to go with your entree. Some of my favorite entrees are the sweet and sour pork or the beef and broccoli. The sweet and sour pork is crispy and satisfies your taste buds. Whereas the beef and broccoli is a classic, something you cannot go wrong with if you do order this dish. For the quality and value of food you get, this is a steal. Another plus is that the food is cooked really fast. Despite this place being a bit of a hole in the wall, it reminds me of the Chinese food that you can find in Los Angeles Chinatown. You should come check this place out if you're ever looking for good Chinese food! read more

Chef Tang - Mongolian Beef Lunch Special - Szechuan Near Me - Vista, California

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Food is just OK. But the prices are freeking high! $50 to feed 2 people mediocre food. Not steak or lobster- just a few veggies and a handful of chicken. read more

So great to walk into a restaurant for the first time and be greeted graciously! You know these are good people when they have extra rolls of TP for "those in need" during the pandemic. I ordered vegetarian egg foo yung which was fluffy and delicious. The gravy was thin and not goopy like so many can be. Mu Shu Vegetables were wonderful, crisp and flavorful. My fortune: Confidence of success is almost success. I would say Tang has Confidence! I will be back:) read more

Chef Tang - Szechuan Near Me - Vista, California

Say goodbye to long drives to Convoy street because Chef Tang is in town! And there's no MSG. I was waiting to pick up my youngest after school. Normally he drives himself but because he crashed his car yesterday (yep, on the day of the solar eclipse), he needed a ride. The "Opening Soon" of Chef Tang's (former Chinex location) beckoned me. I rushed him to his dental appointment and dropped him off at home (gotta do that homework). Taco Tuesday was dumped in favor of Time to Eat Chinese Tuesday. That's a thing, right? :) The interior is clean and spacious with plenty of seats. The open kitchen is immaculate. Everything is prepared to order. No hot plates, warmers or microwave in sight. Everything is prepared Sichuan (Szechuan) style so Chin's better watch out. The menu is extensive and they'll be adding more items such as chef specials once they get more established. In a few months, after they get a liquor license, the Fortune Bar will be up and running along with Happy Hours specials from 4pm to 6pm. It was mid-afternoon so I wasn't too hungry so I only ordered a cup of wonton soup, garlic spinach, and the beef broccoli. You get 2 spring rolls when you check in. The wonton soup was perfectly seasoned and included 2 wontons and just enough Chinese cabbage for filler but not too much to overwhelm the portion serving. The wontons were all pork, no fillers, no veggies or cabbage. The spring rolls, also perfectly cooked, were filled with cabbage and carrots. Large pieces of beef flavored with a bit of sugar (but not too much) with perfectly cooked broccoli (a hint of al dente). The garlic spinach was thoroughly washed. You know how sometimes spinach has that crunchy taste because you're eating dirt. Nope, not at Chef Tang's. It's like he washed every leaf by hand. You can safely order this dish if you're on a date because just enough garlic to flavor the dish without scaring off vampires or causing your date to run. You're probably tired of seeing the work perfect used a gazillion time in this review, but when everything is perfectly cooked, prepared, and presented, you can't argue with perfection. Customer service was excellent. Lei Tang (Chef Tang's son) was working as the waiter. Chef Tang prepares and selects all the food and does all the cooking. Lei told me how they came up with their logo and the concept behind the restaurant. Chef Tang's food was well prepared, flavorful, and Lei provided excellent service. Chef Tang's is a great addition to the neighbor. I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Happened on this little gem when at the local gas station. We usually go to Chin's but decided to give it a try. Greeted promptly. Friendly. Clean. Good choices on the menu. Ordered crispy wontons, hot & sour soup, egg drop soup and a version of honey walnut shrimp. First off, the prices were great. I love the fact that I can get a cup of soup for $1.95 and it was a good cup size. The hot & sour soup was great. Very tasty. My husband had the egg drop soup and was very pleased. We split the shrimp but was so tasty I could have eaten the whole thing. I do wish that there was a little more sauce but I like things saucy. We will come here before Chin's now. read more

Chef Tang - Hot & Sour soup - Szechuan Near Me - Vista, California

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Their food is great! I've visited twice and ordered their lunch special. Their lunch specials come with white or brown rice, hot and sour or egg drop soup, one egg roll, and your choice of entries. Their shredded pork with garlic sauce is very good, but slightly spicy for me! :) They seem to be a little busy during lunch time. During my last visit, they only had one waitress and about 5-6 tables of customers. read more

Chef Tang - Mongolian Beef (Top), Eggrolls (middle), Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce (Bottom) - Szechuan Near Me - Vista, California

Their Chowmein was very good their noodles were not mushy or super thick. Good flavor... Do not order their orange chicken as it is soggy and the meat was a bit chewy. Plus it did not taste like any orange chicken I have had before. I ate three pieces and had to toss it $$ :/ Good egg rolls and their steam rice was like sticky rice which I happen to like. read more

This was our first time here. My husband was craving Chinese food, but where should we go? We have seen this restaurant in the area and thought we would give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised! The food was great and the staff was just amazing! We were treated like family, very welcoming, and so kind. Thank you for a great dinner and a great night out. We will be back! read more

If I could give zero stars I would . This place has horrible service!! I was waiting for my phone in order 30 minutes after I arrived. They had no body in the store . No shock and somehow they couldn't prioritize my order! and literally took and completed multiple orders before getting to mine . Fuck this place! read more

If you haven't been to chef tang yet you are missing out. Seriously the best in town. Prices are good and the owner and his father are great people who really care about the food they are putting out. I love the hot&sour soup, it's to die for. The boiled beef is great if your a fan of spicy food but beware it is SPICY. I could go on and on about the different dishes here that I enjoy but I'll stop while I'm ahead. Do yourself and your tummy a favor and support this family owned establishment. read more

We have made this our favorite Chinese restaurant. Food has always been delicious. Their egg foo yong is one of our best choices. Lee, the owner, is personable and enterprising as he competes with other local restaurants. read more

This place is the best! The food here is absolutely delicious. So delicious, I feel inspired to try dishes I've never tried before. The service is amazing as well. They remember me after just coming in a few times and always have my entrees ready. I will be a lifetime customer as long as I am living near this restaurant. Thanks again for always taking care of me! read more

I went to eat there for lunch and paid with Debit and I declined tip and lady was Nagging that I wasn't going to Leave them Any Tip. Unbelievable!!! The audacity to complain to a customer for extra money for doing your job. read more

Tried this restaurant for the first time. We all thought it was some of the best Chinese food we have ever had. The Mu Shu Pork and the Singapore Curry Rice Noodles were especially good. The service was very good; our waitperson was very attentive and accommodating. I can't wait to go again! Highly recommend Chef Tang. read more

I have eaten here about 20 times and it's been fantastic. I even left a raving review a few months ago. I don't know what changed but tonight we had the spiciest food we have possibly ever had. Inedible. Waste of 70.00. Very disappointing. read more

Where can one go to find a great Chinese place in this area to enjoy a meal. No I am not talking about those places where there is 3 inches of glass separating you from them either. What I am talking about is a sit down establishment in the Vista area. Chef Tang is that spot to go to my friends. Just sit back enjoy some of that White Orchard tea while I go over why I enjoyed my meals at Chef Tang. * Spicy Cucumbers ~ What a great way to start ones dining experience is to do a dish of these guys. Cold and crisp with a zing to it. It is like that Lays potato chip commercial... you just can't eat one. * Singapore Curry Rice Noodles ~ This dish of thin noodles, angel hair like was perfectly spiced with curry with nice sized shrimp and pork mixed in this was a phenomenal dish that was enjoyed. Add a little more to it with the chili oil or house mustard and watch your pours open up with sweat. * Steamed Pork Dumplings ~ 6 bad boys that was simply delicious. Filled just right, with a great flavor to it. Mix it with the house mustard or chili oil provided and you have brought yourself to a whole different level. * Beef with Black Bean ~ Another dish we enjoyed with the beef that seemed like it was marinated in this spicy black bean sauce . A nice flavorful rush to the taste buds with every bite. * Mongolian Beef ~ Beef, it's what's for dinner. A flavorful rush that I had made extra spicy. Sometimes you just have to sweat it out to enjoy it. Great dinning experience, with everything that was ordered, they also gave us a bowl of white or brown rice to mix and match. What else could you ask for, with everything tasting the way it did. Nice little spot for anyone to go in and enjoy, clean, very hospitable with prices almost to good to be true. I'd definitely will be back, I plan to make this a stop when I'm craving for some Chinese dishes. What is even better Chef Tang is located down the road from my office. read more

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We ordered the moo shu pork, sweet and sour shrimp, broccoli chicken, and fried rice. All were excellent! I also enjoyed the white orchard hot tea. A great and filling meal for our party of 3, with a little leftover too. I'll definitely be coming back here! read more

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Excellent take out service. Our go to Chinese restaurant close to home. Pork fried rice was addictive and so tasty. Mongolian beef was delicious! Will pass on the sesame chicken next visit. You choose between white or brown rice no extra charge. Food was hot and packaged ready for me upon arrival. Will order again soon! read more

Chef Tang's Fried Rice was not spectacular by a long shot, but it was expensive for what it was. Combination $14+? Seriously, when a shrimp is so soft that lacks texture is because it has lingered way too long without being served. Those enthusiastic praises regarding the quality of their fried rice were overhyped and absolutely misleading. Mongolian Beef, $17+? reinforced the point that the high praises lacked substance. Very sad, and past any merit. No wonder the place was empty at around 6:30 PM. Charged heavy, delivered less than desirable fare, what a waste of good moola. 3 Stars. read more

Highly recommend! My family and I eat here often. The staff is super friendly and the food is great! We mostly do Veggie options, which there are plenty, of, and all are REALLY good. read more

I have been looking for a place to eat good Chinese food in the area for about 4 years. I can gladly say my search has ended. Upon entry we were immediately greeted and taken to a table. Both the male and female waitress were very nice. Comparing it to Chinex, the restaurant that used to be there, it is so much nicer, classier, and cleaner. Not to mention how much better the food is. The food was fabulous. We ordered the Szechwan eggplant and the orange peel chicken. The eggplant has a wonderful flavor and a nice kick. The orange peel chicken is way better than the Panda Express chicken you would normally think of. You could actually taste the orange. I would highly recommend checking this spot out. They are my new go-to place. read more

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Fourth or fifth time here and it's as great as always. The food here reminds me of my favorite childhood Chinese restaurant.

This is a nice little place, looks more high end than others in the area. We came in on a Saturday after they opened at 4 and it was completely empty, we had the whole place to ourselves so service was fast. Our waiter was super nice and helpful, giving us recommendations and constantly checking on us. I got the shredded pork with garlic sauce. It was the right amount of spicy but a bit too salty for my taste. I ended up very thirsty and feeling kinda ill from all the salt. My husband got the Mongolian beef - the winner of the night - incredibly tasty, not too sweet and those onions were cooked to perfection... yum! I definitely prefer this over the shredded pork. Entrees come with white or brown rice. We got 2 free spring rolls for checking in on Yelp, they were small but very good. Oh and there is no beer or wine on the menu. I'll definitely be back for the Mongolian beef! read more

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Super delicious food and very generous portions. but what was the best is absolutely the service. All smiles right as you walk in the door.

I ordered the Mongolian beef. It was mostly onions. No other vegetables. Spring rolls were good.

Service was excellent. The food was superior. Nice atmosphere. We ate there for lunch. Can't wait to go again.

We love this place and look forward to eating their dishes. They make authentic gourmet Chinese cuisine that's usually found in places like downtown LA. The whole menu can be trusted. We're never disappointed by Chef Tang. read more

This restaurant ended up being a bit more out of the way then I had expected. However, it was a nice open restaurant that was decorated in a trendy style. I ordered take out: the ma po tofu dish and soup. The soup ended up having egg in it and was ok. My hubby likes the soup at panda garden more due to flavor and consistency. This soup was a good runner up! I got a little worried when I ordered the ma po because the server kept warning me that it was super spicy. It did end up having some heat to it but it's not as spicy as some green curries I've had! I actually really liked the flavor because it had the spice and also other flavors in it. I would make the trip up there to get it again. Plus I liked the soft tofu. If you like a firm tofu then this probably isn't the dish for you unless they have different tofu available which might be worth asking about! read more

Chef Tang - Ma po take out be really careful because it can get messy in transport! - Szechuan Near Me - Vista, California

I was in the area for a visit and was craving Chinese. I am picky-and I took a shot and ordered from Grubhub. If I am ever in the area again I would come here again! Fresh ingredients, good prices and flavorful! The portions are a nice size...I had some for the next day :) The delivery person was so nice and prompt!!! read more

Great local spot in Vista. The food was delicious, fresh and plentiful. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We able to sample the Hard Kambucha before ordering. The food was so good, and the spicy green beans are so popular they ran out just before we ordered. We will be back soon! read more

Chef Tang - Kung Pao Chicken, Orange peel beef, Vege delight. - Szechuan Near Me - Vista, California

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Sweet and sour chicken a little too much fried coating not very much chicken. Chicken fried rice is pretty good.

Best Chinese food around! Great service and there are so many delicious options. The shadowridge areas best kept secret that shouldn't be a secret read more