Royal Mandarin in National City never disappoints when it comes to their famous salt and pepper…read morechicken wings. The wings were crispy, flavorful, and easily the highlight of the meal. I don't make it to this area often, but when I'm craving great wings, this spot is always worth the trip. We also ordered the noodles with shrimp, but they were a bit disappointing. There were only about four shrimp in the entire dish, and since we split it, I ended up with just two. I was definitely hoping for more of a shrimp fix. If you're coming here, my recommendation is simple: stick with the salt and pepper chicken wings.

Came to try the viral salt and pepper chicken wings…read more Came for lunch and got the egg drop soup and it was yummy. Got the bbq pork and it came with rice and a spring roll and I chicken wing. The rice was okay. The bbq pork was so good. The chicken wing is a good wing but nothing really special. The orange chicken wasn't good. Maybe it was over cooked.

Been awhile since I had been down here. The last few times in San Diego, I had been craving the…read moresalt and pepper wings from here, but didn't have time to come down to get them. That changed this trip. I went twice in the 4 days we were there! First night I got just an order of salt and pepper wings. $23.50 or so, and they hooked it up with about15 wings (says 13 to an order, but we got a couple more than that, I think). The wings were PERFECT! It was my Sons first time trying them. He instantly fell in love! We ate them outside and went to town. Cant get a better wing, anywhere. Large, crispy, salty, garlicky. Perfect wings! Second time there, I went with the lunch special for the salt and pepper wings. You get 10 wings, and a container of plain fried rice. Total was like $18.50. Once again, wings were bomb! I love scooping the garlic and green onions on top of the wings and biting in. Such a good bite! I love this place! Their other food is very good, too, but come for the salt and pepper wings...they are life altering, and the best wings anywhere.

So good! It's fast,…read morethe portions are large and the food is incredibly tasty! Get the beef chow fun. Nice sauce and noodles are chewy. Get the vegetarian fried rice. Nice use of mushrooms in this and the rice is nicely cooked. Get the sweet and sour fish fillet. Big portions and the fish is breaded but flakes nicely when you eat it. Get the salt and pepper chicken wings. FIRE. My cousin has a disability and I just want to thank the staff here for being so kind, patient and understanding to us as we had our meal. If I could give a hundred stars, I would. This place is a must go to for great Chinese food in San Diego.

I've passed by this place for years and finally decided to check them out. I was not disappointed!…read moreI only ordered the salt and pepper wings because they only take cash and I just had $20 on me. The wings were very good. Honestly rivals other spots like Royal Mandarin, Otay Mandarin and Beijing in my opinion. Crispy, with a nice amount of seasoning. Clean little spot with friendly staff. I really enjoyed the wings. Overall, a great spot. Definitely have to bring more cash to try out more items!

Stopped by this local hole-in-the-wall and was greeted by a friendly lady at the counter. This is…read moreCASH ONLY so I went next door to grab some cash from the ATM. I placed my order and the food was ready within 10 minutes. I got the Salt and Pepper Wings (6 pieces) combo that comes with fried rice, an egg roll, and a sesame ball all for only $13 which is a steal! So much food for an insane value. The wings were perfectly crispy and the flavor was amazing. Some bites were overly salted but these were delicious nonetheless. The fried rice was also very tasty and the side egg roll and sesame ball were nice additions. If you're in the area looking for some cheap salt and pepper wings, Imperial Palace is the spot!

10/10 everything was amazing ! * fried rice…read more* beef & brocc * salt and pepper wings * lo mein * orange chicken * honey walnut shrimp you'll love it

Take out or Dine in, either way the food quality is exceptional !…read more My husband and I first dined here a few years back and we have become regulars whenever we want chinese. The location is small but the food never lacks in flavor nor in quality! Order large food trays in advance! They make everything to order so it does take time when the amount of food being prepared is alot. I personally prefer dinning in with my family. The staff is always very friendly and they explain their menu and items each time we order something new. Out of everything they have you MUST try their salt and pepper green beans! The portion, the flavor, their texture ! Everything about them makes it impossible to stop eating them. A staple item when we eat here. Plan ahead and give this place a fair try.

Food is outstanding without exception. Everything I've ordered has been phenomenal. Never a bad…read moremeal. The service is stellar. If Jay is your waiter, you will be treated well. The ambiance is simple but classic.

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.

Haven't been here in over 10 years. Since we were in area we decided to order online for pick up…read more Salt and pepper chicken wings and salt and pepper fish. Disappointed in both only because they used chopped up white onions as part of the spices. I'm just used to green onions, also we ordered pan fried noodles and they didn't separate the sauce so it was soggy by the tine we got home. I remember 10 years ago separated the sauce so the noodles stayed crispy and we just poured the sauce. I guess things have change, won't be back since plenty of other options nearby.

Bistro City never disappoints! I've ordered the salt & pepper garlic wings several times, and…read morethey're always delicious. The chicken is super crunchy, packed with flavor, and cooked perfectly every time. The portions are generous too--I got about 20 wings with a plate of rice. Me and my coworker love getting food from here when we're working. If you're looking for crispy, flavorful wings, I highly recommend Bistro City!

I had a terrible experience at Oriental Cafe. The woman who took my order even repeated it to the…read morecooks, but when I got home I realized my order was incomplete and incorrect. I called, and Amy told me I could get a refund as long as I came back the same day. After driving all the way back, they suddenly didn't want to honor the refund. Then a very old woman named Vicky started disrespecting and embarrassing me in front of both the employees and other customers. Only after that confrontation did Amy finally process my refund. From start to finish, this experience was handled very poorly. Between the incorrect order, the lack of professionalism, and the disrespectful treatment, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. I would highly suggest staying away from this place. The staff was rude, disrespectful, and the entire situation was handled in an incompetent and unprofessional manner.

Service good. Wide selection of options on menu. Soup with combo is fair. Fried rice was mushy…read more Most of plate is filled with sprouts in lo mein. Sweet-and-sour chicken was more like general Tao's, chicken. Overall, I was disappointed. Price was good for portion received.

The garlic fish Is definitely a favorite. My family n I visit to pick some up for years now. its…read morecrispy, its flavorful, and they're a pretty good size as well. My mom usually walks in and orders it and its the same woman at the front whenever she goes in and I can always hear the laughs and good vibes they share when Im in the car waiting. so service wise, we will always come back to support her! the fish pair well with the sweet n sour sauce and vinegar it comes with and sometimes we even order some to eat with tortillas and make some fish tacos at home. Im happy that this place exists because it is a local hidden gem and they have a grab and go type of feel to their place. if you try something from there, let it be the garlic fish for sure. its not greasy, the fish is crispy, and flavorful. I love it and will always get my fried fish fix here for a quick and yummy lunch. I can even eat them by itself and be very happy.

I rarely crave Chinese fast food, but I was in the area, wanted a quick meal, and was looking to…read morestay on a budget, so I gave this place a try. The food here was decent; though I'll admit, it probably tasted better because I was starving. I went with the chow mein since the fried rice looked a bit dry and not too appetizing, and I'm glad I did... the chow mein hit the spot. Anything battered, like the fish and orange chicken, is heavily coated -- great if you love that doughy crunch (which I usually do), just not ideal when I'm trying to be a little healthier and wanting more protein haha. The red chicken (don't know what it's called) was my least favorite. Overall, the prices are budget-friendly and pretty much what you'd expect for fast Chinese takeout. Not bad for a quick, affordable and filling meal.

Located in national city off highland blvd. Chinese food hole in the wall. Good food and nice…read moreportions. $11.99 3 plate option with soda. Orange chicken and sweet and sour chicken was good, more breading than meat but still good flavor. Fried rice has great flavor. Food made fresh. You get what you pay for.

I love the portions and the price (very affordable), BUT... the flavor does not taste authentic and…read morein other words not flavorful. The Hot and sour soup tasted like they dumped a bunch of tamarindo sauce? or too much sour flavor in it?? There's not enough "savoriness" like a traditional Chinese hot and sour soup would be... it's missing a lot of ingredients!!!! As for the orange chicken, it tasted like they reheated frozen orange chicken and it was left under the heat lamp all day. On the positive note, employees were very kind and quick.

FOOD: First time ordering from Ma's. Tried the salted chicken wings at a party and noticed they…read morewere different from the usual wings but in a good way. The batter is lighter with its own flavor. This recipe uses jalapeño peppers instead of the red chili peppers. SERVICE: As for as service, I think this is a one man shop. Ma does it all. Takes the orders, cooks and works the cash register. There is another man that sits at a table and chit chats with Ma and some of the regular customers. Everything is made after you order so PLEASE BE PATIENT. You will be happy with your food. AMBIANCE: This place is mainly order food to go. There is one table but Ma's buddy occupies it. There are 2 chairs for those who are waiting for their order. There is a 7-11 next door. Grab a $1 Big Gulp and enjoy while waiting.

Amazing food made to order!! Gem in a whole very nice guys…read more Will definitely come back for their party tray! No big seating though more of a take out set up but perfect for lunch/dinner!