Went on a family date night with my wife and 2 young boys. We were greeted and sat right away in a nice booth pretty Chinese fixtures all around us. Our server Joe was great and friendly. We ordered the garlic sesame chicken and shrimp fried rice and it was delicious. My boys are picky eaters but they ate every last bite! We will definitely be back! read more

We stopped by @chinsszechwan at their Encinitas location to see the new space and enjoy a delicious dinner! From the excellent service to all the great dishes it's always a good choice! We tried: Egg rolls Cream cheese wontons Broccoli Beef Fried Rice Tangerine Chicken Spicy Honey Double Delight read more

This place was VOTED BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT IN SAN DIEGO! This award winning spot has all the classics your heart and stomach desires with amazing hospitality and super fast service. This was such a great meal to share with my family. They have locations all over the city in La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Rancho Bernardo, Vista, and Oceanside and their Point Loma location will be opening soon but this location was also remodeled! My favorite were the green beans and we loved the honey walnut shrimp. Did you know that they only use flats for their chicken wings? read more

Chin's Szechwan - Encinitas - Chinese Near Me - Encinitas, California

I'm convinced Chin's Szechwan is out here setting unrealistic standards for both food and service. The staff was so attentive it felt like they had a sixth sense for empty water glasses, never hovering, just magically there when needed. Honestly, 10/10 for making me feel like a VIP who definitely doesn't cook at home. The menu is stacked with hits. think bold Szechwan garlic dishes, perfectly balanced Kung Pao with a little kick, and walnut shrimp that disappears way too fast. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and dangerously addictive. If you're looking for a place that delivers both comfort food and main-character energy, this is it!! read more

Chin's is a pretty good place to stop when you want sit a sit down experience. It's reasonably priced because the portions are pretty decent. We always order too much food. Service was good, the waiter came by to refill drinks and was attentive. The ambiance is kind of traditional Chinese restaurant decor and was nice with paper lanterns for the light fixtures, which always give off a nice glow. I haven't decided on my favorite items yet. The menu is pretty extensive, my wife and I both enjoy the hot and sour soup every time we go. read more

See all

This is our favorite place for Chinese food in North County. They can get pretty busy but are usually quick to turn tables. We don't typically wait long to be seated. The inside is nice and welcoming with cute Chinese decorations that aren't overdone or tacky. The stand out dish is the Tangerine Beef. It's our go to order every time. The sauce is flavorful and the beef is tender and super crispy. They also have the best cream cheese wantons with crabmeat. The service is friendly enough but could use some improvement. Our server didn't really check on us or refill our water throughout our meal. Overall it's the best option for Chinese food in the area. read more

Chin's Szechwan - Encinitas - Tangerine Beef (comes with white rice) - Chinese Near Me - Encinitas, California

See all

Get the spicy black pepper beef !!! Came here and was in the Encinitas area wanted to see what Chins was all about. Me and my buddy's came here and shared our food. We got the black pepper beef, imperial shrimp plate with scallops, orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp, imperial noodle soup, crispy chicken dumplings and white rice. My favorite was the spicy black pepper beef. So yummy. 2nd was the orange chicken, 3rd was the walnut shrimp. Lots of seating inside, restaurant was clean and well taken care of. Our server helped us with the menu. Everything was great can't wait to come back ! read more

See all

I ordered take out, the two chicken wing appetizers, fried rice and beef and broccoli. ($74) When I tell you how disappointed I was when I saw how LITTLE the portion was. For $23, the most expensive thing we ordered. The Togo container wasn't even filled up. The wings were average and the rice was good. But the small portion was disappointing. Will not try again. read more

Chin's Szechwan - Encinitas - Beef and Beef & Broccoli in Brown Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Encinitas, California

Chins Szechwan is my favorite Chinese food, always can count on good quality food and attentive service. The Encinitas location got a make over and love the new updated look inside, very pretty! read more

Fine chinese dining. Hot and sour soup the best I have ever tasted and I'm a chinese food lover. Mongolian beef, Spicey honey sesame chicken and seafood fried rice were excellent. Our server Johnny made it that much better. Loved the ambiance. read more

Just had lunch with with my office team great food & service , best Chinese food around!

Okay, entering this restaurant is an experience in of itself. I can't have a review of Chin's without first mentioning the decor! Although it's a little dim inside, the interior just screams your stereotypical Chinese restaurant. Truly, like it was transported straight out of a sitcom. It was very fun to dine somewhere like this. In terms of the food, I was pleasantly surprised, as I don't frequent Chinese cuisine as much as I wish I did. There is a great variety on the menu, and I absolutely loved how they had an entire panel dedicated to describing their sauces. Not only does this help you choose and understand the complexity of the flavors, but it also lets you check for any food allergies/dietary restrictions. The prices are higher during dinner, and they're on the relatively higher side, too. I'd say it was an average of $20 per dish. That being said, I recommend that your entire table orders multiple dishes and you share amongst yourselves. We ended up ordering the chicken lo mein, mapo tofu, hot and sour soup, honey walnut shrimp, imperial fish, and ma la scallop. This was the perfect amount of food for six people to share family style. It's also worth to mention that they served us a pot of rice without charge. The hot and sour soup was very sour, and although it wasn't to my personal taste, it was a favorite among my table (and the people around us!). I did, however, like that the server portioned a small bowl for everyone. I have to say that I was impressed by every dish I tried, especially the mapo tofu. And of course, everyone loves lo mein and honey walnut shrimp! I wish I could've tried more dishes. Maybe next time I come back to Chin's!! read more

We ordered 10 dishes for takeout, and most had no flavor. The egg drop soup looked good but it lacked any salt or seasoning. We tried tangerine chicken, lo mein, green beans, mandarin chicken, etc. Disappointed with the lack of flavor. The hot and soup soup was okay.Also, the woman helping me at the restaurant provided bad customer service (which I won't dive into here). read more

Did a walk in take out order. Quick courteous service, got food in about 15 minutes. Excellent food and plenty of it. I recommend this place. While there I observed a very clean, and great ambiance for a sit down dinner. read more

Chin's Szechwan Encinitas is a great restaurant. I have been looking for a good solid Chinese restaurant and this is it! We ordered the appetizer Shanghai Egg Rolls, which are fried thin wraps, delicately flavorful. We devoured all four, dipping them in the orange sauce. I ordered an amazing dish, Ma La Three Flavor. It was sooo amazing. It had all my favorites, beef, chicken and shrimp. It had two kinds if mushrooms, snow peas, and more in a brown rich tasty sauce. It was sublime. My boyfriend got "Imperial Double Happiness" which looks amazing but I found it lacking flavor, with just a garlic white sauce. Yin and yang. Two totally different flavors between out dishes. I loved the dark sauce. Well we will be back to try all the dishes eventually. The menu is overwhelmingly large, so we will be back. So yes, order the Ma La Three Flavor. Yummy. read more

See all

Not at all "fine cuisine" as stated. Serving the lowest grade/quality beef at top dollar. Bland food to boot! A thumbs down.

Food was amazing! We got take out and the ordering process was prompt and straightforward. The food was ready within 15 minutes! Overall service was great. Can't remember the overall ambiance of the restaurant but I do remember how delicious everything was! We got two bentos and a couple sides which were all fairly priced with great portions. The fried rice was delicious! I got a katsu main dish which had the perfect texture. read more

First time at Chin's Szechwan, and it exceeded my expectations. The walnut shrimp was perfectly cooked with just enough texture to make it exciting without overwhelming the flavor. Service was friendly and fast, with helpful suggestions on food. The warm, inviting décor made it easy to linger over dinner. Portions are generous -- come hungry! Definitely a spot I'll be revisiting for my Sichuan food fix read more

This place is beautiful! Never been to such an upscale Asian restaurant like this before!the food was amazing, my particular favorites were the, Black Pepper Beef. The presentation made our table stop and stare as it came to the table -- the platter arrives still sizzling and steaming, filling the air with garlic and freshly cracked black pepper. The beef is savory, tender, and peppery making it both comforting and exciting in every bite. The Cream Cheese Wontons with Crab are a ligh, golden, perfectly crisp shells that give way to a warm, creamy filling. They hit that indulgent sweet-savory spot, with just enough crab flavor to elevate them beyond the standard version you'll find elsewhere. They're addictive little bites and a great way to start the meal. I'll be sure to come back again with more friends! read more

Good food (for me) that is slightly more expensive than comparable places. Lots of tasty vegetarian dishes/appetizers. Always seems to give the wife a headache, so we have stopped eating here. read more

HAIR IN MY FOOD! On July 9 we bought food to go. Receptionist was having a bad day but it happens. Moving on. At home I bit in and found a long black hair. UGGGG so gross I called to complain. "Sorry, we will refund your credit card and it will appear in 7-10 days." Well, NO REFUND has appeared. NEVER GOING BACK. Poor service and hair in food. YUCK. Today Howard refunded me my money! Thank you Howard. I appreciate you. Cindy read more

We've dined at Chin's Szechwan in Encinitas multiple times and will definitely continue to return. Although it's farther from us than the Chin's Szechwan Del Mar location, the Encinitas restaurant consistently delivers better food portions, especially when it comes to protein like chicken and shrimp. The service has always been friendly and the ambiance is comfortable and welcoming. read more

I had a party recently and ordered a few dishes for a family party. Very generous on the amount of food. Also great flavor on the assortment I ordered. read more

Great service - Excellent food. The restaurant was quiet and clean and the service was exceptional. Perfect for a business lunch. read more

Amazing food and some of the best service I've had this year. This place is clean enough to eat off the floors. Great job.

Pickup order ready in 10 minutes. Everything dry, overcooked, clearly cooked hours (days?) ago. Never go there again.

Excellent food and great service. We were a party of eight and were quickly seated. The menu is large, very large with a variety of dishes to select from. Everything we ordered was delicious and presented at a steady pace, one dish done, another arrived, and another. Our server checked with us often to freshen the tea and make sure we had all we needed. It was an excellent lunch and enjoyed by all. read more

Best Chinese food in town!! I moved to San Diego not too long ago and have been looking for an authentic + traditional Chinese restaurant around the area and finally discovered Chin's. I tried the black pepper beef and Ku ting crispy shrimp the first time I visited and they were both AMAZING and full of flavor. I wanted to try more things on the menu, but it was just 2 of us there for lunch, but I went back again over the weekend for a family dinner for my grandma's 80th birthday and they did not disappoint!! We had a table of 14 people [which they were able to easily accommodate, unlike other restaurants that charge spending minimum] and ordered 12 of the recommended dishes by our wonderful waitress, Jennifer. She was very friendly and attentive from beginning to end which made our experience even better! Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Best service, amazing food... highly recommend them. So good, all their specialty items are soo good.

Food 5/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Cleanliness 4/5 Customer service 4/5 Speed 3/5 Price 4/5 Outdoor seating? No Wheelchair access? Yes Restrooms? Yes Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Love the amount of veggie options here. Large portions and fair price. I went around 4pm so it wasn't crowded at all. Food is definitely made to order and takes some time but it's absolutely delicious. They have space for large parties. Asked for spicy and wasn't very spicy at all. read more

See all

Chin's is great! Fast attentive service and good food means I will be back with family and friends. Great large booths and the decor is nice. We got seated in 1 minute and our order was taken and our food came out 15 minutes later for a party of 8. The food was all good and delicious and everyone finished everything. Will be back! read more

2025-0108. My wife and I visited for the first time at noon and we had the lunch special Kim Paso chicken and the Hunan fish. Here a few comments: 1. Food was very salty. My wife could not finish her food. 2. $38 for two people lunch is too expensive. 3. The booths are too tight for sitting. When my slim wife complains about sliding in space, that's a problem. The place is clean and hostess was very polite. Hope that helps. read more

Worst smelly food It's disgusting I feel like I'm going to be on the toilet for days read more

The egg rolls had oil dripping out of the ends of them. Pretty gross. The Cashew Chicken was kind of tough. Biggest issue is another price hike. China Fusion is more reasonable and I'm going to try China Bros next week. read more

I eat a lot of Panda Express, but I'm starting to think that this place is worth the extra price. I only get to go, but it's always good and consistent. I can definitely taste the difference in quality and freshness, even when I get fresh cooked from Panda. But this may be and apples to oranges comparison. read more

I've been to a couple locations and the food is incredible. Portions may be small but I've been noticing that more often in restaurants.

Some of the best Chinese food I've had in San Diego. The green beans were great! Our server Johnny was amazing. Will definitely be back!

The worst Takeout/Pickup experience I've ever had. Ordered at 6:15pm, it was supposed to be ready at 7:10pm. I did not walk out with food until 8pm. There was no manager there explaining to a full lobby full of people waiting for takeout what was going on. They let the two kids at the register fend for themselves. I saw full families walk in, sit down, order, and leave before I and many others got their food. read more

It was a crazy busy night and there was an error with my order, but the owner made it right. Kudos to him!

Now I'm not someone who normally fancies Chinese cuisine, but Chin's Szechwan has absolutely changed my mind. The walnut shrimp have me in a chokehold, and their kung pao chicken is life changing as well. You can tell they pay attention to detail in the kitchen and also treat their staff very well. 5/5. Highly recommend eating here again and again! read more