Ho Won Express

Really good! Ordered Mongolian beef, pork xiao long bao, and chicken chow mein. Well seasoned…read more Mongolian beef was spicy but in a good way Our family is Asian and very particular so we were shocked- it was delish Service was great as well and the restaurant is clean with pretty decorations. Will be back

Food and service is really good they're very kind,also I try the sweet taro boba 10/10read more

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Hot spicy boiled fish

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Beef noodle soup

A-One Wok

4.6(127 reviews)

2.1 mi

Chinese food Orange Chicken Lunch Special…read moreRestroom inside Parking available Amex accepted Indoor seating Restroom inside Free WiFi Online orders 10 min drive from court Friendly cook

Consistently THE BEST in Chinese food and crab boil!!!…read more My daughter said it's her new favorite place! It's family owned and ran, you will feel so welcomed and at home here. If you are in a rush or not social, no worries, she makes food homemade AND fast for you and won't bother you. No worries. If you are social, say hello, she will become a beloved neighbor and you will feel welcomed and cared for. The food is top notch! Quality. She will let you know if it's freshness and is very transparent. One time she ran out of fresh corn and let me know before I ordered. And offered me other ideas. I'm completely fine with frozen corn, I like corn with my crab boil, but how nice and honest of her to tell me! It was all so delicious and my daughter gets the potstickers and they are pan fried, such a perfect crunch to them! And beef chow mein. My daughter and I share it and still have leftovers. Sesame balls are my favorite and makes them perfectly. She has plenty of drink choices too. Go now and enjoy. Except Mondays. She deep cleans the entire restaurant. She needs a rest day and deserves it. I hope she gets one.

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Orange Chicken

Pho Truc Xanh

4.6(1.9k reviews)

1.7 mi

It's been awhile since we've been here and we've definitely missed out…read more Went with the fam this evening at 6:00pm and was able to be seated promptly. Everything like the decor, food and especially the customer service was exactly how it was the last time we went, so that in itself was impressive. The employees are so kind and efficient and Trina is the absolute best. Even after not being there in a long time, she remembered us and what we usually order! She is amazing. We ordered our Pho's, Spring rolls and my usual Bun Bo Hue. Every dish continues to be so delicious and full-flavored. Nothing lacking. We also ordered Thai teas which was refreshing and so tasty. It's always a hit when we go. We'll be back!

We came here for Father's Day and had an amazing experience from start to finish. The service was…read moreexceptional. Everyone was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great meal. They even boxed up our leftovers for us which was such a thoughtful touch and treated us with some free desserts since it was a holiday. The restaurant itself is very clean and has a nice ambiance. The food was absolutely delicious and tasted very authentic. We loved the Vietnamese dishes since that's our ethnicity. But it's great that they also offer some Chinese and Thai options on the menu. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful and clearly made with care. One thing that really stood out was how accommodating they were to my mom, who is diabetic. They kindly substituted extra vegetables in place of noodles for her without any issues. We really appreciated their willingness to help and make sure she could enjoy her meal. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and excellent food. We will definitely be back the next time we're in town and can't wait to try more dishes from the menu!

Reception

Sesame balls

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Veggie tofu Pho

Joyee's Dumpling House

4.0(422 reviews)

2.0 mi

now that over the last couple of weeks I've eaten my way through nearly half the menu , it's…read moreprobably time I wrote a review. WOWZA. really delicious. I understand these guys are a chain which makes the amazing eats that much more surprising. dumplings: have had the FRIED PORK BUNS, the SHRIMP and PORK SHUMAI, and the PORK SOUP DUMPLINGS. all were amazing. the SHUMAI were the best I've ever had (and I've had a lot) and ordered them on two of our three visits. dipped everything in Sichuan red chili oil, light soy, and black vinegar mixed at the table from the condiment set-up. the twenty-year boy (man, they grow up fast, don't they?) had the HALF BBQ DUCK was another outstanding dish. moist and flavorful, not the almost duck jerky served at most places. the Sichuan-style HOT BOILED FISH is one of my favorites and I nearly always get it when it shows up on a menu. theirs is a bright, spicy, and well executed. my favorite dish was the EGGPLANT in Sichuan sauce with ground pork. anyway, pretty sure I'm going to be a regular. it's nice not having to drive three-quarters of the way to San Diego when I'm feeling more like Chinese food than Chinese-ish American food.

Food here was good, I would recommend the salt and pepper fish and the scallion pancakes. On their…read moremenu online it mentions them having fish and chive and vegetarian options for dumplings but they didn't have any when we got to the restaurant which meant we were only able to try the shrimp dumplings which were okay. I would love to see a consistent menu either on the website or on Yelp here! Lots of seating indoors, parking is easy, and service was also sweet as well too.

Pork fried bun

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Black Sesame bun

PanPan Wok

3.9(140 reviews)

2.2 mi

The portions are huge. The chicken is white and had no "bad pieces." Some of the chicken breading…read morewas hard but that's whatever. Rice is good. I thought the teriyaki chicken almost taste like ham on Thanksgiving lol I liked it a lot

Absolutely disgusting food. I ordered family meal with tip and tax $50! Food sits out way too long!…read moreThe only good thing was the egg drop soup. Right into the garbage. I used to order from there when the food was good. Will not ever return.

Orange chicken, spicy chicken, and chow mein

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Panda Garden

4.2(713 reviews)

3.2 mi

Always amazing food Love it here…read more. My new favorite Best Chinese food in San Marcos

The food and service are consistently good and the prices are reasonable…read more We have never had to wait long to get seated and served.

Clean Empty Dining Area

Combination Fried Rice

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Takeaway Happy Family

Lur Ros Thai Kitchen

4.8(376 reviews)

4.3 mi

This place is great. Phenomenal pumpkin curry and mango and sticky rice. Service is top notch. Nice…read morecasual atmosphere. Will definitely be back soon.

Always delicious and big serving sizes. Service is friendly…read moreand attentive. We love the papaya salad and the curries. Give it a try!

Yung coconut cake

Pad Thai with Chicken and Ginger tea.

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Ds9. Blueberry cake

Chef Tang

4.1(250 reviews)

0.2 mi

I was extraordinary restaurant, but chief's son or son in law didn't help in the recent…read moreyears...quality went way down, might due to the aging chief. Sometime food got alot saltier than usual and everything else went down too. That's life.

We NEED a Chinese restaurant in the Ocean Hills area -- we only have Chef Tang. Ownership has…read morechanged. There is a difference in the quality and preparation of dishes. I was hankering for some chow mein; I ordered the chicken. Only 3 ingredients: curly noodles, sad mini dry cut-up "shredded" chicken, and a hint of cabbage. Taste ok, but where is the passion for an authentic chow mein, with velveted chicken, onions, carrots, and chunks of cabbage? Very sad. But I went back to order again. I mentioned my disappointment with my chow main to the owner; he was blase. I ordered 2 other dishes, trying to support our local business, but again I was not happy with the quality. Two Chinese restaurants have closed off of Melrose, and with this horrible economy, I want so much for Chef Tang to do well. Plus, if you wanted to sit inside, no A/C on....so to go only I say....Thank goodness for Nucci's, but it is not Chinese...ahhh....

Noodles with Sesame Sauce/麻酱拌面

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Sesame Chicken/

China Fusion

4.2(553 reviews)

3.5 mi

Food has always been fresh, bright, beautiful and crisp with vibrant colors giving you the pleasure…read moreof eating with your EYES FIRST. The service tips off the perfect experience. The lunch special is the best deal in San Diego. and dining in gives you the added miso soup. BONUS FACT *** the lunch special is even offered on the weekends until 4 PM. Mind blown, you're welcome.

To go lunch special seems much less in quantity than dine out. No soup to go either…read more It looks like they shoved everything in that little tri-partitioned plastic container. Food was good nonetheless!

Inside dining

FORTUNE COOKIE.

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Chen's Kitchen

4.3(93 reviews)

5.9 mi

We love Chen's Kitchen! We go all the time. Their food is incredible & the service is terrific!…read moreThey are so wonderful, they even know our order when we walk in. The kids ask to go there more than any other restaurant. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Food is delicious! The beef is extremely tender. Portions are large. The price is very affordable…read more This is a family-owned restaurant who know what they're doing!

Entrance and kitchen.

A side of White Rice.

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Chinese Tea and Kettle.

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Brandon G.

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2

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8 years ago

If you haven't been to this place, you're seriously missing out Not only is the food good, but the customer service is through the roof. The woman, Barbara, was sooo nice and friendly. She made sure I got the freshest food on the table and the condiments I need. Not to mention, it was good value price for everything! If you are ever thinking of Chinese for lunch/dinner, make sure to stop by this place. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Bianca W.

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14

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8 days ago

So sad to see this place closed...one of my favorite quick go to spots, whatever happened wish them nothing but the best of luck. The kindest people read more

Zulema P.

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11

3 years ago

So much better than Americanized Chinese food! 10/10 everything was fresh and delicious.

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