As a big fan of Chinese food, I wasn't expecting too much from this restaurant, but I was…read morecompletely wrong... You can tell by the huge crowd outside that this was a good restaurant. Despite the crowd, the staff were absolutely amazing. They handled our order patiently and although there were so many people, it only took around 20 minutes for the dishes to arrive. It was very noisy in here, but that was my only complaint. House special chicken, duck, house special soy duck: (9/10) so gooooooood! The skin+meat were really good and it was so saucy and flavorful. Each meat had their own unique taste. Green beans: (11/10) absolute perfection. The green beans had the perfect crunch and were sautéed very well. PLEASE GET THIS!!!!!! House special beef: (10/10) This has got to be the best beef dish I've ever had. So tender and juicy. It's also very succulent and the sugar snap peas were a great addition! Almost melted in my mouth! Clam: (8/10) my mom's favorite dish there! Not too salty or pungent, savory, basily taste, light, and delicious! Fried tofu: (9/10) I really liked the tofu. The batter was really good and the sauce made the dish even better! Snow pea leaves sautéed in garlic: (10/10) VERY GOOD! Great vegetable choice! Fresh and saucy. Shrimp and scrambled eggs: (8/10) eggs were light and fluffy. I thought the shrimp was pretty decent but the eggs made it even better! Overall, I thought this Chinese restaurant stood out from the rest. It was a game changer and I will for sure be coming back whenever I'm in the area!

Out of the numerous Chinese restaurants in Convoy, I decided to go to Eastern Dynasty because who…read moredoesn't want to go a restaurant called Eastern Dynasty in gold font. The prices are very reasonable and the servers always move at a rapid pace. Orange Chicken: The orange chicken tasted only like sweet oranges. It tasted as though I had just bit into a fresh orange topped with sugar. The chicken was very crispy and there was a good chicken-to-batter ratio. Eggplant with Ground Pork: The fried eggplant was doused in an umami ground pork sauce which tasted amazing. The eggplant and ground pork complimented each other very well and the batter was very crispy. House Soy Sauce Chicken: The chicken was extremely moist and had a very flavorful and savory marinade. The chicken is seasoned to perfection and is not overpoweringly salty or too bland. Cantonese Roasted Duck: The duck was by far my favorite dish. It was succulent with a crispy skin that crunched like glass. The duck tasted very high-quality. Highly recommend. Overall, out of the many Chinese restaurants in Convoy, I would say to give this one a shot. Great food for reasonable prices.

for only $19.99 AYCE, they have sooo many hong kong style dishes to choose from -- dim sum,…read morenoodles, roasted meats, seafood, desserts, and more everything came out hot, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with family & friends definitely one of the best budget eats in convoy if you're craving authentic cantonese comfort food!!

The $19.99 AYCE on social media is deceiving…read more I took my mom here so we could try this new AYCE option this place was offering based on social media influencers. It was empty coming in around 5:30pm on a Friday, but it soon filled to capacity in the next hour. So coming into it, we thought we would choose between Menu A and Menu B. Afterwards, we thought it was AYCE on the menu of your choice + the side buffet where there are limited selections of sides and refrigerated drinks. We ordered orange chicken, Chinese style fish and something else. Again, this was on the thought that we could order more than one item on our selected menu. So imagine our surprise when the bill was nearly $100 for two people? It was a misunderstanding. However, the initial staff gentlemen was completely rude about it and ignored us as we sought to understand. Finally, a second female server came and heard our concerns regarding the false advertisement and unclear messaging. She was able to provide us the price we thought this was for based on Menu selection. All in all - I don't recommend the AYCE option. I think it would be important to make a distinction that AYCE clearly on the menu and at the front - AYCE means each individual selects ONE entree (which is a one small portion) and the AYCE component of the deal is ONLY for the side buffet.

Hands down the best and most authentic Cantonese food in San Diego!…read more As a native Cantonese who's dined here nearly a hundred times over the past seven years, The Noble Chef never fails. Their steamed sea bass, roast meats, and freshly made-to-order claypot rice are absolute must-trys. Top-tier service and incredible flavor every single time. If it disappoints you, come find me!

Highly recommended, good barbecue pork and duck. The soy sauce chicken was genuinely Hong Kong…read morestyle taste. Cantonese lobster noodle was extremely tasty.

Excellent food and great service!…read more My family has been coming here for a several years now and every time it has been spectacular. We love getting the sticky rice, steamed buns, and basically any noodle dish! Service is always great and the hostesses are always very friendly. Last time we came here it was Sunday and it was very busy. We were seated right away and had no problem ordering food for the table. The food came quick and the dim sum was fresh and hot! Overall experience was 10/10 we will be coming back

If you are looking for an authentic Cantonese restaurant : be warned: don't come here. The best so…read morefar has been the Nobel Chef and a close second would be the Imperial Dynasty. If you don't know what Cantonese cuisine is then stop reading now. The waitress was nice but you can't fix "stupid". We wanted to order a combination meat dish half bbq pork and half steam chicken. This is a common offering at all Cantonese restaurants . But instead of getting what we ordered.. we got a whole big plate of steamed chicken a a big plate of bbq pork. I made them take back the pork and not to charge us for it. The next thing we ordered was pan fried seafood noodles, standard Cantonese fried noodle dish with Chinese broccoli, chunks of fish, shrimp and squid. Well there were only 3 pieces of shrimp 2 pieces of squid and the rest was a lot of chunks of fish. The fried noodle underneath the seafood should be drenched in a delicious sauce, but it was not so the noodle was very dry. Makes you wonder where they got the cook from. The last dish we ordered was stir fried water spinach. The spoilage itself but the poured way too much salt on it. And lastly... the bill... $90. I really don't mind paying $80 to $120 for a dinner for two. But this place does not have the server or the guy in the kitchen justify the price. Very disappointed. I don't know how long they've been in business.. but I guess you can get away with a lot these days. We're always looking for authentic Cantonese restaurants if you know of any more please let me know. Meanwhile... we'll just stick with Nobel Chef, Imperial Dunasty, and the occasional dim sum at Golden Island.""

I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience at Tasty Malatang Chinese Cuisine was…read moredisappointing because of the customer service. According to the restaurant's posted hours, they close at 10:00 PM. My family and I arrived around 9:15 PM, expecting that we still had enough time to order dinner. As soon as we walked in, the server immediately told us they were already closed. My mother politely pointed out that the posted closing time was 10:00 PM and simply asked if the kitchen happened to close earlier than the dining room. Instead of explaining the situation professionally, the server responded in a very rude tone: "Well, you guys can eat and order, but at 10:00 PM you need to be gone and out the door." Another employee then stepped in to back him up, making the interaction feel even more uncomfortable. I completely understand how the restaurant business works. I've been around the industry long enough to know that kitchens often stop taking orders before closing or that staff are trying to finish cleaning at the end of the night. If they had simply said, "We're sorry, but our kitchen is already closed," or even, "We can still serve you, but we're finishing up for the night," we would have completely understood. There was no reason to speak to us disrespectfully. What made this experience frustrating is that we never came in with an attitude or demanded special treatment. We were polite from the moment we walked through the door. We simply asked a reasonable question based on the restaurant's posted business hours, and instead of receiving a courteous explanation, we were met with unnecessary hostility. Customer service is just as important as the food. A welcoming attitude can make guests want to return, while a rude interaction can overshadow everything else. Unfortunately, this experience left such a negative impression that I won't be returning. I also would not feel comfortable bringing my family or recommending this restaurant to friends because everyone deserves to be treated with basic respect. I hope management takes this review as constructive feedback and reminds their staff that even when it's close to closing time, a little kindness and professionalism go a long way.

Ordered thru DoorDash for the first time with no big expectations. We were looking for good…read moreassassin chicken and looking at reviews on Yelp had seen this may be a good option. The food arrived super hot and fresh. The flavor on the chicken was just right. I was pleasantly surprised at the shrimp fried rice flavor. Sometimes the flavor can come across bars, however this rice had the perfect fried taste as well as shrimp flavor. I do wish there were more shrimp and rice. The price of the food was fair given the size of the containers. Would definitely give this place a shot and would love to try in person

Replacing Soda & Swine, Fortunate Son opened in late 2020 and is definitely one of the best Chinese…read moreoptions in North Park and surrounding. They did a great job with the decor on the inside, it feels as if you're eating under a garden and you can tell they pay a lot of attention to detail with the design. Parking in this area can be a bit tricky, North Park does not really have many parking lots available, so your best bet will be free street parking. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, but the best tables are indoor. The other tables are on the street in the front so it can get a bit noisy, and there are flies. Our server was very polite and everything is family style so everything comes out as it is ready. That is nice sometimes but one issue we had was that we were a group of four and one person's two items did not come until well after everyone else had theirs so timing can be a bit tricky here. Aside from that the menu is not very large, but it does have a lot of great options on it. I chose the Beef & Broccoli and really enjoyed it. I tried many other dishes here from other people at the table and we all enjoyed ours as well. The portion sizes are a bit large so I think two per person is plenty. I would recommend if you are searching for a great casual Chinese option in North Park.

Fortunate Son is such a decadent experience--perfect for date night or even a solo treat. I had an…read moreamazing time here. The food was genuinely delicious, and the atmosphere made the whole evening feel special. Our waiter left a great impression on me: attentive, personable, and really added to the experience. I've also picked up takeout from here, and it was just as good--fast, efficient, and perfectly packaged. Whether you're dining in or grabbing something to go, Fortunate Son delivers every time. Highly recommend. Coach Yoly

Came on a Saturday afternoon and added myself to the waitlist. It was busy but I didn't have to…read morewait long for a table. They do QR code and in person ordering (whatever you prefer). I opted to order by QR code to get my order in faster. My boyfriend and I both got biang biang mian but he got the version with cumin lamb. The portions are large and super filling. I honestly think one bowl is two meals worth of food at least. The noodles were chewy and bouncy. I love the flavor just make sure to properly mix the noodles - all of the good stuff sits at the bottom of the bowl! The chili oil is fantastic as well and I loved the spice level of these dishes. Service was pretty quick which was nice. I am excited to come again to try the other dishes! Highly recommend and was authentic - it can be hard to find authentic and delicious Chinese food in SD County.

Adds a 18% tip to takeout orders automatically without informing customers first…read more Beef noodle soup was extremely salty. Restaurant dining area cleanliness itself was below par when we dined in. For example, the tables weren't wiped clean. The chairs sometimes had food bits on them.

The restaurant was packed in n a Friday evening. Although there were only 2 waitpersons, they…read morereally managed to serve all. We don't need people to attend to us all time but they managed to appear next to our table when we need something. Great management on their part! Food was tasty and delicious as usual. Love this place!

BEWARE IF YOU COME HERE TO BUY ROAST DUCK! I used to buy…read moreroast duck here almost every month until they sold me a leftover roast duck. It was Tuesday, which meant they hadn't sold out by the previous Sunday because they were closed on Monday and reopened on Tuesday. So they sold me a roast duck that was already two days old. It tasted terrible! the meat was dry and salty! Since then, I've never gone back because I'm terrified of eating leftover roast duck again. The restaurant owner is terrible! for selling leftover food to customers!

I always come here. Convoy Street, everyone here (the staff) speaks better English than me…read more Their Lunch specials are never more than $13.95 w/tax. The 4k Giagantic TV screen offers us a walkabout of Beijing, China as U await the arrival of your order, which is quick. This time the beef was a bit on the chewy side; it needed more fire. Less than perfect. Otherwise delicious. Now do U See the customers? When they all are Chinese it means good food. Was that a racist statement? Please let me know so I never say such again. Definitely not my intention; I just wanted to be helpful. Sorry if I inadvertently offended you. Please 4give.

I was craving Chinese food so decided to go here for dinner. We got the family dinner for two which…read morecame with mongolian beef and cashew chicken and rice, as well as wonton soup, and two pieces each of fried shrimp, and egg rolls and chicken wings as starters. All the appetizers were great except for the chicken wings which were bland and lacked flavor. It was basically chicken that's battered without any seasoning. The mongolian beef was tender and tasty, but the cashew chicken was also bland and had snow peas, mushrooms and water chestnuts which I wasn't used to. Usually cashew chicken at other Chinese restaurants is just chicken and cashews. There's a large TV in the restaurant and they had the World Cup match playing which was a nice surprise. We didn't think we'd be having dinner and watching soccer at a Chinese restaurant lol. This restaurant also serves dim sum all day which we'll have to try another time. This place isn't the best but it's also not bad. I just haven't found a favorite Chinese restaurant in the Convoy area; all of my favorites are in National City!

I've been craving their soup and hounding for news to see when they may reopen to find they've been…read morepermanently closed?! Say it isn't so!!

I've been coming here for about 4 years. I love that the staff speaks Khmer, Vietnamese, and…read moreseveral Chinese dialects. The food is always hot and fresh, and the service is consistently great. My only frustration is that sometimes they close without notice and don't pick up the phone. I'll drive over thinking they're just busy, but nope! They just decided to take the day off with no explanation. And the cilantro I keep forgetting to remind them to not put it on the plates and have to remove it with fine, precise surgical tools. :-) For sure will be back!