This is our 64th day cruising this year and we wanted try some local Chinese. Goldenbay was…read morerecommended by our server Ana Marie on the Luminosa. It was a short walk from the pier. (cross the foot bridge, go to the right at the end of the bridge and then left past the guard. It's right down the street). See the map I posted. We got the special #3. It was way too much food for the two of us. The building is nondescript, but the inside was very clean and spacious. Service is very quick. If you are looking for warm and fuzzy, wait until you are back on the ship. The entree portions were huge and we couldn't finish it all. The shrimp were very big, no tiny bay shrimp here. When we come back we will get the lunch combo instead. I hate wasting food. They had a steady flow of crew members including togo orders. Cash Only. We paid $50 including tax and gratuity.

Generous portions and delicious food. Off the beaten path and definitely not high end place, but…read morevery tasty stuff

First certainly not trying to be mean at all but this place is not gourmet or authentic at all. I…read moremean they serve chow mein (what?!) & Japanese gyozas-not even fried spring rolls let alone real Vietnamese spring rolls. I get it-it is in MX & not even the US particularly the West Coast w/amazing Vietnamese restaurants in Cali/Oregon/Washington-so I walked in w/augmented lowered expectations. And I have been to Vietnam twice where you always get the real deal there naturally. I decided to try it because I am mostly new to Ensenada & when you google for this cuisine it appears that there may be one other Viet place in Centro-that's it. Total waste of my time & money-incredibly overpriced-the month before I ate at a truly family run Viet place on Palm Ave. off of I-5 just N. of San Ysidro also by a Walmart in an outdoor mall & my entree & sides (it was WAY more food than than here) were $13 US & here I paid the equivalent of $13 US total for just my entree AND white rice because, get this, they charge extra for rice-$2 US for a small plate of it! No way should one pay San Diego prices for similar cuisine here in Ensenada. Moving on... I ordered the typical Vietnamese "iced" tea. It was mostly cold but...NO ICE. I had to ask for a glass of ice. We were a party of 3. When I arrived the other 2 in my party had ONLY ONE menu to share between my Mexican amigo & fellow gringo friend. The owners (seemingly a husband & wife) never brought another one-and there was only ONE other patron there at the time we were! As we were leaving a table of 5 locals came in & lo and behold, they all got their own menu so it proves they have at least 5 menus. Unbelievable. Speaking of the menu-the photos are so tiny & poorly shot they are useless. Nothing is in English which I can understand somewhat but then dang, get better pics. I basically chose my entree of spicy fried chicken strips because at least I could figure out what it was. Oh, and the gyozas. WAY over cooked/fried-too crispy-they were not subtle and a bit chewy as they should be. Service. Terrible. Again, there was one other patron there. It took almost 5 mins. to get the bill and over 10 mins. to get the change from the pesos provided. Finally, this is in a pretty nice mall (yes, despite conflicting info on google, it is in the big Macroplaza near the Costco) w/nice looking businesses like the Telcel retail store almost right next door. However, the interior of this place is a dump-dark & dank. Overall it seems a bit dirty & run down so I decided not to even chance venturing into the bathroom. Perhaps the owners are not Vietnamese. Either way, it is borderline criminal to call this place either "Vietnamese" or "Gourmet". Total fraud. Look, I am doing these owners a favor in my humble opinion. They really, really need to step up their game particularly since I have to believe they are paying high rent to be in this location. I will never go back-I dabble in Thai, Indonesian & Vietnamese cuisine at home-I can do much better on my own. My advice is to never eat here & avoid the mistake I made. Understand I think Viet cuisine is the best on the planet-even better than Thai, Indian, Italian & Japanese for example. And I find Viets to be among the nicest/sweetest people on the 6 continents I have travelled to.

Okay báhn mì and barely acceptable pho. The restaurant has mostly Chinese dishes and I'm not…read moreimpressed with them. The sanitation of the place is highly suspect.

This place is amazing! It looks dated from the outside but the service and food here are SO great!…read more We started with the dumplings which had a nice thin crispy exterior with a delectable chicken filling. Don't forget the sauce that tasted a little salty, a little vinegary, and with a little kick. Next we each had a lunch special. It came with excellent won ton soup. The broth was delicious and perfectly spiced. The won tons were soft with the perfect size and filling. The Mongolian beef was savory and left me wanting more beef! (Next time I'm ordering it off the main menu!) the braised shrimp had a sweet and spicy sauce that was tasty. The egg roll was hot and crispy. We had enough for leftovers :) We will definitely be coming back! A++++

Was really craving Chinese food and stumbled across this place. Amazing! Will definitely come…read moreback. Had the lunch specials and we still had leftovers to take back to our hotel. A+++

Came to Ensenada just to try this place and I have to say - it's been the highlight of our…read morevacation. Absolutely delicious ramen, the interior was super cute, service was super quick and price was great. Loved everything about this place, tried the house lemonade - a little unusual for me, had mint, honey & salt. Accidentally slurped up a bunch of the salt at the bottom of the drink and was like hmm not for me, but otherwise the lemonade was good. Think it was made with sparkling water? Good drink, just not really my cup of tea. For ramen we tried the deluxe Tonkotsu and it was absolutely delicious. Phenomenal, super flavorful, inhaled every single bite and would come back 6 more times if I had the time. Highly recommend the dish - insanely good. Also tried a smoked tuna onigiri and it was my first time trying onigiri and it was SO GOOD. Server was polite, prices were moderate, paid around $60 for 3 people. Can't wait to come back, thank you for having us!

Excellent place for ramen. The noodles were cooked just right (not too soft). And the egg was…read morecooked perfectly (not too hard). Clean and comfortable environment. The staff was very helpful.

Sokuna was a true joy for our group. We visited from LA, and were delighted by the authentic feel…read moreand Asian flair. We had the sushi Tampico roll, crunchy roll, spring rolls, and baby back ribs and all were perfect, especially the ribs and sushi Tampico. Ask the owner Stephen to share his story behind the artwork - you'll be inspired!

Ramen was pretty good. Soy sauce could be better. Good attention from staff on top of the food…read morecoming out decently quick

Tasty PHO !!AND nice service with good prices would highly recommend you to check it out!.read more

Very good food I love this place one of my favorite restaurants around oc I love that stuff working…read morethere

The service was excellent they let us try the flavor of shrimp boil an omg this place is one of…read morethe Best Shrimp boil bag we have ever had . If your by the area you definitely can't pass this up the portions are by the pound an so worth it . Thank u see u guys next time

This place is BOMB!!!!! Hands down way better then any…read moreBoiling Crab/Kicking Crab in the US. The sauce is amazing! Place is a bit small, so fitting a big party is a bit hard but they managed to fit 16 of us. Owner is also amazing. Definitely recommend if looking for a shrimp in a bag place in Rosarito!

Ordered to go: Beef noodles and pork fried rice. I wasn't…read moreable to try the rice as it was consumed by my husband He's a chef (very selective) and just kept digging in! No complaints and to me that is a success! Beef noodles - best one I've had in a long time! Broth is tasty and not overwhelming, it had the perfect touch of flavor/spice and had a VERY generous amount of tender beef! The serving could easily be good for two but I consumed it to the last spoonful of broth. The noodles have the right texture to my bite. Will definitely be back and order the same and try other dishes too. Thank you to the chefs who prepared our food! Ordering online was easy and it allowed me to choose a modification (such as stating allergens) and there is another option to enter a special note if needed. Order is paid at the store only. Staff is friendly and polite.

Beef noodle soup - i like it and baby likes it. Snob says meat is cheap…read more Chili wontons - we always like Pork soup dumplings - good Crab roe dumplings - wouldn't get again doesn't taste like crab taste like pork Pan fried pork dumplings- not fried like we think. Not get again

Authentic Italian food in the heart of Rosarito. If you're (somehow) craving something other than…read moreMexican, this is a great spot. It is an adorable restaurant with elegant touches. The staff are all incredibly friendly and attentive. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, cooked perfectly and again very authentic. Also coming from Los Angeles, you can't beat these prices so we hard to order one item from each course. Highly recommend visiting Pasta y Basta! We will be back for sure :).

Cute little place with a nice warm ambiance, food could've been better, was a bit under seasoned…read morefor our taste. Although service was very good!! --------------------------------- Un lugar pequeño y acogedor con un ambiente cálido y agradable. La comida podría haber estado mejor, le faltaba un poco de sazón para nuestro gusto. ¡Aunque el servicio fue excelente!

I came in person recently with 9 friends. They were able to accommodate us even though we were just…read morewalking in. The woman was super friendly even though it was a little chaotic. At first, she said the order only could be done on 1 bill. And then later she compromised with 2 bills, 5 people per table. That was nice of her! I just had 2 coffees before entering so I decided to skip ordering Thai tea. But they had a large drink menu, of fruit teas and more. My friend had the lychee tea which was very large and looked super refreshing! They also came by often to top off our waters which was nice. To eat, I ordered the $16.99~, Cashew Chicken Stir Fry with White Rice. It came with onion, green onion, carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and cashews. The carrots were beautifully cut, but a little too crunchy for me to properly enjoy in the stir fry. Everything else was delicious! I think this could definitely be shared between 2-3 people. It was a lot for me, even after a large hike. The sauce was flavorful and not overly salty. I didn't ask for any spice level, but I think I'd choose mild or medium next time. My friends ordered-- - $12.99, Dirty Fried Chicken: This had a blitz coating of lime, mint, and spices. And it was decorated with thinly sliced green onions with a side of sweet chili sauce. The chicken was hot and plump, not dry, and very much mouthwatering! Would recommend. - $14.99, Thai Grilled Chicken Salad: Grilled Chicken Breast on a bed of mixed green salad, carrots, and cucumbers with peanut dressing. It reminded me a little of chicken satay~ it smelled and looked incredible. I think I might order it next time, when I want something light and fulfilling after a hike. - $11.99, Cream Cheese Avocado Wontons (6PC): These came out piping hot and when you took a bite they were oozing. It was very creamy and when you dip into the plum sauce it's a delectable bite. A nice appetizer to share with the table. - $16.99-$19.99 (depends on what protein you get), Pad Thai: This proportion was manageable for one person. The restaurant used thin rice noodles, but it didn't clump excessively compared to other restaurants. The prices are what you'd typically see at a Pan-Asian restaurant, a few dollars more than what you'd want to spend. But these kinds of restaurants, in my opinion, are for enjoying with others. So, if you're sharing food and all that-- the price is worth it (esp with the quantity that is given). Next time, I would probably order one of their noodle dishes rather than rice. Oodles by the Noodbar has such a large and diverse menu so I would highly recommend coming in to try them out.

Highly recommend Oodles. I often get the fresh Salad rolls (the peanut sauce is exceptional.)…read more The service is friendly. The location is quaint but charming. My personal favorite is Dan Dan noodles with extra Dan Dan sauce. Noodles are exquisite and the meat is perfection. My only hang up is the price for the product.