Very delicious almond shrimp! The service was excellent . We did make a reservation though! The egg rolls were vegetable, The presentation of the dishes was exquisite! It is very pretty with class ! They have cloth napkins. There is are beautiful booth wall designs. Parking is fine. They have huge Roosevelt parking. They serve beer and wine! The next time I will ask for tea! We bought almond cookies for later read more

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Tofu was not crispy $28 big portion sauce was ok. But the veggies were fresh Sweet n sour shrimp delicious crispy great sauce $28 okay portion. Both come with white rice. My order came with a barely full container of old super overcooked rice that definitely wasn't made well. One big clump I will come back because it wasn't awful and I'd order other stuff bc of the potential. Definitely pricier read more

I have been really trying to find a good Chinese place. Not many these days stand out. I can go to San Diego of course but I live here. The food is very good. S&S Chicken is excellent and the Chop Suey Chicken was really good and fresh. Loved it. Nice flavor with all of it. Service was excellent despite getting take-out. Will come again for sure. Just hope they can really do Gluten Free for my wife. We will see. Good stuff. read more

The food is always delicious. We had the walnut shrimp meal and it was really good. I loved the sauce they used. The service was attentive and helpful. The ambiance is casual but classy. This is our go to Chinese restaurant in Carlsbad. read more

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Super yummy food! Everything was so flavorful. Especially the wings, we really enjoyed them. We got the wrong order of wings originally and were pushed to keep it, even though we weren't interested in it. But, we got the ones we ordered and we ended up enjoying them a lot! Definitely recommend. read more

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I think this is the best Chinese restaurant around. The food is always delicious, hot and fresh! Love me some hot and sour soup! I try to circle through the menu to get a taste of everything. So far, nothing has disappointed. Some of my favorites are the Tangerine chicken and the Mongolian beef. The Moo Shi Beef is also fantastic and I consider it "fun food" since you can make little Chinese tacos or burritos. The service is always excellent and friendly. Parking at this location is easy. This is a nice casual dining restaurant. Or dress up if you want to! Be aware that dinner is served family style. read more

The food was delicious. The egg rolls were perfectly crispy, the soup so comforting and the mains were all so good. The service was also exceptional. Don't miss this gem! read more

Incredible service. Really hard to find amazing service amazing food and great prices. Attention to detail and taste here all around. Will drive from La just to eat here again. 10 stars read more

We were going to go to Chin's, but we had caught colds and didn't want to infect anyone. We ordered on line to be safe. We were shocked to learn that our order would not be ready for almost an hour. There was a glitch in their system, but it did take 40 minutes. But it was worth the wait We started with the fried shrimp appetizer and 4 egg rolls. To combat the cold germs, we got the egg drop soup at a heat level of 3. Shrimp with cashew and spicy orange sesame chicken rounded out our order. Everything was so delicious and the portions were huge read more

Nice healthy lunch. Freshest veggies. Tofu spiced right;-) Server's are attentive without being overbearing. Clean environment. Favorable acoustics;-) read more

Chin's Szechwan - Carlsbad - (L) Szechwan String Beans & Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Great dining spot in downtown Carlsbad. First time trying it and I was impressed. First, the decoration is nice, cozy lighting and comfortable chairs. The food was great, with lots of flavor but not too salty or sweet. It's the right amount. The white rice was buttery which mixed well with the plates I ordered. The service was great too. I was seated quickly and the host accommodated my request to sit. Y the window. The servers checked how the food was and if I needed anything else. Overall, great dining experience and great alternative to dine in the area. Highly recommend :) read more

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Another great experience with Chin's Szechwan-Carlsbad! Thank you. We're back at our condo at the beach on vacation and we're deciding what to have for dinner when we opted to order from Chin's. We ordered the Chicken Fried Rice, Won Ton Soup, and Chin's Szechwan fish filet. All was delicious! Everything was fresh. ;) Delivered through DoorDash. We received quick delivery in time for sunset on our balcony. We thank you all for a wonderful dinner at home! read more

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God, I'm getting old. Alright, let me start this by saying that Chin's is fine. It's just like every other average Chinese restaurant out there and that's ... that really is just fine. But, that's not what I want when I come here. I don't want the same Americanized dishes you can get at any dive on any street, I want the food I grew up with from Chin's Szechwan. 40 years ago, while wandering the Carlsbad Village Fair with my mother and father, we came upon a stand on Madison Avenue serving three dishes at a quaint little restaurant in downtown. They had Spicy Honey Chicken, large chunks of breast meat fried in a soft, puffy breading before being coated in a vibrantly golden sauce and tossed with thin and chewy rice noodles. They had Plum Tree Beef, thin strips of soft meat fried until crispy, and served in bright red sauce that was sickly sweet with hints of spicy heat underneath. And they had Pao Hu (Hot Burned Pork), solid chunks of pork seared down until they were slightly dried and smoky before being served in a lightly sweet sauce and tossed with crushed peanuts and crumbled bits of fried wonton skins. They also had Kung Pow Chicken, but I don't talk about that when I tell this story. Anyway, I had had Chinese food multiple times already in my short life at that point, but these dishes were unlike anything I had ever had before. They were beautiful to look at, a joy to eat, and something to look forward to anytime it was suggested we go out to Chin's to eat. Other dishes there were also very good, but these star dishes were almost always on the table whenever we came here. Now, all three of those are gone. Instead of Spicy Honey Chicken, they have Honey Sesame Chicken (which even the menu will tell you it's basically just orange chicken), duller and more brownish-orange in color, and without dry noodles that used to elevate the dish. Instead of Plum Tree Beef, they have Tangerine Beef, which is smokier and not as sweet. Instead of Hot Burned Pork they have ... nothing, I think the Shanghai Crispy Pork was the closest substitute and the description didn't even come close. Again, don't get me wrong, the food we ordered was ... good, it's just the same kind of food, with that same kind of restaurant quality, we could get at any of 100 other Chinese spots we've been to in San Diego. I guess it was bound to happen, after 40 years it became too difficult to stand out, and now Chin's Szechwan has receded back into the pack with all of the others in a wide and boring field. read more

Had pre Mother's Day lunch here with my mom and a friend. Food was amazing and the service even better. Will definitely have to come back next time I'm inthe area. read more

Great portion of shrimp but few walnuts. Tasted great Rice not good. Soup way over the top hot, took 30 mins to be able to finally eat it. Beef lo Mien was over over cooked. The noodles were mushy, fell apart. So gross. The house named egg rolls that were thin seemed they'd be delicious in restaurants but soggy with delivery. But sincerely I think they'd be delicious in restaurants in the moment. Everything was well packaged and they sent what we asked. We will repeat. It's obvious this place takes care of their customers. Just seems that maybe this time the noodles were over cooked and soup overheated etc but we want to try again soon. read more

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Excellent service and tasty food. Walnut Shrimp and Mapo tofu were highlights. Certainly would come again next time! read more

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Came in on a Sunday evening with my family party of 10 Got seated right away. The staff was absolutely amazing always checking in on us recommend so many different options. Very helpful and friendly. The food was great. Family style sharing portions. So many options to choose from. Pricing was pretty decent. My favorite was the string beans and the walnut shrimp. Would definitely come back read more

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I placed a large catering order for a corporate event at this Chin's and had a wonderful experience. They do their catering delivery through EZcater so you'll have to place your order through the third party, but don't hesitate to reach out to Chin's directly to discuss your order first. They were able to modify the delivery time to deliver my order a bit earlier than their usual delivery window which I really appreciated. Additionally, they also let me know in advance that they would be including complimentary rice to my order so I didn't have to order any. And they also offered to include some take out boxes to pack leftovers! And leftovers there were aplenty. They were very generous with their portions and we ended up with probably an extra 15% more than I initially accounted for, including tons of the complimentary rice. They also included extras like fortune cookies, plates, utensils, napkins, multiple different types of sauces, etc. The food was all delicious and cooked well, even at the large scale we placed (think 26 trays of food). We ordered the spicy honey & sesame chicken, beef & szechewan string beans, tofu in brown sauce, chicken low mein, tofu lo mein, and shanghai egg rolls. I was worried about the spiciness of some of the entrees, but it was very pleasant and not very spicy at all. The chicken was the most popular but people had great things to say about all the dishes. I'm so glad we ordered from here for our event and I'm looking forward to having them cater our next one! read more

NEVER ORDER FROM HERE!! Order #10 arrived incomplete & tasting terrible. This is NOT the original Chins we grew up on! They do not care about their food or their customers. They are overpriced for poorly done food / orders. I can HIGHLY RECOMMEND Chins Gourmet in Escondido! The original owner & menu from the '70's & 80's. Worth the $. read more

We had a hearty Szechwan Chinese dinner with family in Carlsbad. This was a very satisfying restaurant for a group of 9 people. The place was very nice and airy. Most of the attendant were smiling and friendly. They were very attentive in our table refilling our water, teas and rice. The entrees and appetizers we ordered were very reasonable. The Walnut shrimp was cooked well. Not overcooked . Very tender. The garlic eggplant and stir fried green beans were very delicious. The crispy Szechwan pork was so good. The combination chow mein was my favorite. Very soft and tasty. The spicy tangerine chicken was delicious. The sauce was spot on. The crispy chicken popcorn was a hit to the kids. We asked to put the sweet and sour sauce on the side and they did. Appetizer fried wonton with cream cheese and fried gyoza were a perfect starter. Overall, it was a really stomach filling dinner satisfying our palate. Thanks read more

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Take delivery orders earlier. Love Chins for years. Thank you. Have always recommended to friends and family.

This place hits the spot when you're craving some Chinese food! Their menu can look so a bit intimidating since there's so much going on but it's all delicious. The place is really clean with a wonderful atmosphere, a bit dim at night but it felt relaxing. Staff were really friendly and quick and on top of their service! Was able to get seated immediately for dinner but got pretty busy right after. The food was really delicious! My pictures don't do it justice because of the lighting or maybe I was just too impatient and couldn't wait to eat. Hunan Fish fillets and Crispy Pork were my favorite! And their Mongolian beef was made perfectly. Some things may say it's spicy on the menu but let your server know, they can adjust to no spice! read more

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Chinese food is not my favorite food but Chin's is for sure my favorite Chinese restaurant. I love the wonton soup is so good, the broth is very flavorful and is a great portion to share. Service is always very attentive and helpful. Restaurant is always clean and great for big parties. read more

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Chin's did it again. Same as last year, we tried to go for a lunch with our friends on Christmas Day. We called, checking if the place is open, but we were never told, that it's take-out only and the wait for food is one hour. I understand that business made a decision, but please be transparent about it. We drove to Chin's, waited for our friends and left very unhappy with the Chin's. read more

I'm pretty baffled by the high ratings this restaurant has. I thought the food was pretty mid; I even prefer Panda Express. I got the string beans, vegetable fried rice, and chicken & broccoli in brown sauce. The string beans were so soggy, the fried rice was too salty, and the chicken dish was overcooked. The restaurant itself looks very nice, and the workers were really friendly. They even know Mandarin! read more

Excellent food. Great service It was a pretty decorated place We ordered a couple of dishes. And they were all delicious read more

Fast service! The food was really tasty. The potstickers were so fluffy and flavorful! They do spice so well! Got spicy #4 and it was SPICY loved it! I do think 5 would be way too much for me. One thing about coming here for dinner instead of lunch is that you can't get a side of fried rice! Bummer but other than that the food was amazing. And the service was great. read more

John-Smith was excellent , he delivered exceptional service ! Food was amazing, ambience was incredible

Chin's always amazing regardless of what location you go to! Quality food, great prices and great portions! We got all of our favorites, cream cheese wontons, sweet and sour soup, salt and pepper wings as appetizers! Main course our go to is sesame spicy honey chicken (like orange chicken, honey walnut shrimps, and beef Broccoli! This location has great servers, they are hilarious ladies and I refer to them as aunties I would say, this location doesn't seem to make fresh cheese wontons like the Encinitas location and perhaps pre made them and serve it to you when you order because if didnt come out hot and it took them only 1 min to get them out to us and it just didn't taste the same. However still yummy! Wish we took pictures of our feast but we dug in right away. Love us some chins! read more

Finally got a chance to check out this spot and it did not disappoint The Ku Ting Crispy Shrimp was chef kiss. I will definitely be back for more. read more

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We were in Carlsbad for a soccer tournament last weekend and wanted to enjoy dinner and drinks with another family in the down town area so we could walk to the beach afterwards. Even though it was early, it was nearly impossible to find a restaurant that could seat 8 without a reservation. Chinese food was not our first choice by any means, but eventually Yelp led us here and they had no problem seating us right away. I'm not typically a fan of Chinese restaurants - it always sits funny with me and I can make a lot of dishes better and higher quality at home. Chin's did have some dishes that stood out as better than average, as well as a couple that I'd be happy never to have again. The basic fried rice with chicken and egg was pretty good. They could even accommodate my son's gluten allergy and our friend's son's desire for a significant amount of extra egg. The sweet and sour chicken was also pretty good. The chop suey was not good but I don't know if that's specific to this restaurant or the dish generally because we had never had it before. The pot stickers were the worst any of us had ever had. They were super doughy and we ended up not eating them. The portions here are generous, especially for the fried rice. We ordered 7 various dishes, including 3 fried rices, plus 2 appetizers for 8 starving people (including 2 teen boys and 2 preteen boys, all of whom had been playing soccer all day) and had way more than we could eat. The service was good, except that all the dishes were served at different times. I appreciate not putting them under a heat lamp, but considering how not busy the place was I feel like they could have tuned it better to serve them all at once. Or at least in two batches. read more

John Smith, their Asian server is very caring and customer service oriented. Food was good. Ambience was traditional. read more

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Great food and great service! We had the pepper steak, orange chicken, crispy dumplings and vegetable lo mein. I think I found mine of my favorites places! read more

The Carlsbad location is wonderful. The serving women are all very polite, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. The size of the servings were plentiful and the food delicious. read more

Walked in with low expectations and walked out completely WOW'd by this unassuming Chinese restaurant in downtown Carlsbad! We stopped in for an early dinner, ravenous after an afternoon at the beach. We were seated quickly, service was fast + friendly and so efficient! Our server was very clear and thorough when explaining veg friendly choices for the vegetarians in our party. Ordered some dumplings for the kiddos which they inhaled, and a giant hot and sour soup for the table to share - a hit for adults and kids alike! Ordered their kung pao chicken and string beans for main courses and were blown away by how delicious everything was. Generous portions and fantastic flavors! Highly recommend! read more

Lunch!!! and Gluten free! portions are great and service was fast and efficient! Staff was fast and friendly! great place for lunch or early dinner we left so full. we also got shrimp fried rice and beef with veggies!! very good! read more

Chin's Szechwan - Carlsbad - honey Walnut Shrimp GF amazing! would get those again! - Chinese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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This place is generally always comfortably busy. So you know the food is good. Service is on point and always sweet and friendly. Very attentive. Dishes came out fast. All very yummy. We were surprised at how large the portions are. Three Chicks and three dishes with plenty for us to eat a whole other meal from. Quantity but still quality. read more

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John-Smith was awesome. Recommendations were spot on and food was amazing. His personality and wit added to our experience. We will look for him for sure on future visits. read more

Quality food! Excellent service especially John smith! Wonderful ambiance and good prices!!

Tbh we were hoping this was the same restaurant named Chin's on Madison St at first. We came to this Chin's for lunch and the food was very good! We had their lunch plate that came with soup, a choice of main entree (lunch portion), cucumber salad, veggie(?) eggroll, fried cream cheese wonton, and half of orange. We each had chosen 3 different main entree dishes: Mongolian beef, noodles and sweet and sour chicken. Each dish was yummy and delicious! The customer service was top notch: attentive and courteous and professional. We came casually dressed (but felt a bit underdressed bc it was a very nice restaurant). We wouldn't hesitate to consider coming again! (Sorry forgot to take pics of menu) read more

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