I'm always on the hunt for great salt and pepper chicken wings since so many restaurants offer them, and I'm so glad I decided to give iWok another try. They have officially earned my top spot in the Eastlake/Otay Ranch area for salt and pepper wings. The seasoning was outstanding, but the real star of the dish was the crispy garlic and crunchy topping. It added so much flavor and texture that I couldn't stop eating it. The shrimp were perfectly fried--crispy on the outside while still juicy and tender inside, never overcooked. The chicken wings were extra crispy with incredible flavor in every bite. I also ordered the fried rice, which was delicious and paired perfectly with everything else. This order was delivered through DoorDash, and I was genuinely impressed. The food arrived piping hot, fresh, and well-packaged, tasting like it had just come out of the kitchen. That's not always the case with delivery, so it definitely stood out. If the food is this good by delivery, I can't wait to dine in and experience it fresh from the restaurant. iWok has definitely become one of my go-to spots, and I'll absolutely be ordering again. read more

iWok Chinese Kitchen - Fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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First time trying iWok in Chula Vista and overall it was a great experience! We ordered the salt & pepper wings, salt & pepper shrimp, orange chicken, fried rice, and cheese wontons. The salt & pepper shrimp was the star for me -- light, airy, crispy, and not greasy at all. The wings had great flavor and a nice crunch, though they were a little heavy on the salt. The orange chicken was good, but it didn't completely wow me. The fried rice paired really well with everything on the plate, though I probably wouldn't order it as a standalone item. The cheese wontons were tasty, but since we ordered takeout, I'm not sure if they accidentally forgot the sweet dipping sauce that usually comes with them. Overall, the food was fresh, portions were generous, and the experience was enjoyable. Next time, I'll definitely dine in to get the full experience! read more

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i got the salt and pepper lunch special with noodles instead of rice. it's good ! i recommend coming here if you're near by read more

iWok Chinese Kitchen - salt and pepper lunch special with noodles - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Very delicious, service was great the cashier is very kind and the food is out very fast. Place is very clean too. read more

iWok Chinese Kitchen - House Fried Rice 招牌炒飯 - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Great food fast and good! Always a great choice, something different and tasteful , they never disappoint! read more

iWok Chinese Kitchen - Orange chicken my favorite - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

woww !! i had never tried this place but i'm so glad i gave it a chance. it was so good and the portions were large, the place was clean and the guy at the register was really nice and attentive. He asked if we needed anything else and offered us bags for our orders. The food is 10/10, this is the portion for the lunch menu . read more

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I've been coming here for years. The food is always so good not greasy. They have lifted the prices a lot in the last couple years but it still well worth it fast did not do a sit down generally do not sit there. Just take it to Portugal, but it's a quick to go in very delicious Chinese food and the service is always great. They're very friendly at the front desk read more

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This is our go to lace of we crave Chinese food Foo was delicious family style portion and generous Service is always friendly fast and efficient Ambiance is clean and organize place read more

The food was hot and ready when we picked up. I was a bit disappointed with the flavor of the Orange Chicken. The portions were huge! The chow mein noodles, fried rice, and chicken egg rolls were superb. We are visitors to the area and were happy for the visit. read more

The service was great, she was really helpful in explaining everything. They have lunch and dinner sizes all day so that was a nice surprise, especially for me where I don't eat a dinner size portion by myself. For dining in though I wish there were actual plates not just the to go boxes to eat out of. What we got: The broccoli beef was my fav. Fresh and hot! The orange chicken was ok but it definitely tasted like fresh orange and had a lot of sauce. The steamed rice was a bit hard so wasn't my favorite rice. I also didn't realize the fried rice was $2 more and it was just egg fried rice, no veggies. The kung pan chicken was ok. It looked spicier than it looked, the spice is adjustable but nothing that blew us away. A good takeout option - I just wish for a lunch plate I could customize 2 entrees or half fried rice and half veggies to add some more veggies to my plate. read more

Joshua was professional and customer friendly and very knowledgeable and helpful and gave us great service and the food prices were right thank you!!! read more

Best kungpao chicken we've had!! Spice was delicious n perfect heat! Chicken chop suey was fantastic too! Loved the fresh healthy veggies. We will be back!! read more

I came for lunch time, my first time ,the service was great, very nice guy at service counter. Order a teriyaki chicken bowl was $16:00 buck a little stiff. Rice was hard, not the way I pictured, sauce was sourced Not sweet like teriyaki. I didn't enjoy, probably it was me, it wasn't my favorite one, sorry. Place is clean and food was fresh!! read more

This was our fifth time here so time for a Yelp review. Food is great. Exceptional service.....what more could you want? Our favorites are the Mongolian Beef, Kung Pao chicken, House Pan Fried Noodles, and the Hot and Sour soup. We sometimes stray but these are our favs. Simple and home style eating area and lots of to go orders. Most people have different tastes, so your mileage may vary... but it is a great place for us. read more

I went here to try their pan-fried upside down noodles and was rather disappointed. The noodles were not crispy and it just tasted like regular chow mein. I don't know if that was just their version of it but if it was, it was not good. I had originally thought that they had made a mistake but it wasn't. The service was pretty good. The waitress/cashier served me ice water and retrieved some napkins when I asked. She great manners, always saying please and thank you. The restaurant was a little hot as we were transitioning from winter to spring (May 2025) but maybe they turn on the aircon in summer. They have a very small dining room and I almost didn't have a place to sit but someone left right after I ordered my food. I have ordered other items here before and they have been pretty good but I won't be ordering my favorite pan-fried noodles here again. read more

iWok Chinese Kitchen - Pan-fried noodles that were not crispy and tasted like regular chow mein noodles. - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I have always seen this place but never tried. Until few weeks back. 1st time. I ordered regular orders of chicken chow mein, chicken wings, wonton soup and pork fried rice. It was all so fresh and delicious! The wing were really fresh and really good! My favorite from the other place I normally go to. The portions were good also for my family of 4. I will definitely come back! Not to mention the cashier gave me a 3$ coupon to come back. Noted also in the time I waited for my order what amazing customer service she gives throughout her interactions. You don't see great customer service as such anymore. I have to say will be a place I can find myself coming to again for my Chinese food. Came back tonight for a large wing order for a gathering, can you believe she took the time to take my wings to my car! Wow! Service is great! Thank you! Forward read more

First time here. Clean restaurant. In a strip mall. I ordered the Beef Teriyaki bowl and as much as I want to like it...I have to say that it was just okay. Maybe I had higher expectations for a 18$ teriyaki bowl. I have a pretty extensive background in teriyaki from my childhood and this beef was too soft and soggy. This was not been that had some reflections of a grill. Maybe they cook and keep it in a broth? I can't figure it out. I can't put my finger on it.... I asked what kind of chicken they used and all I could gather was "boneless chicken." I would like to say that the service was great. Prompt and courteous. read more

I really enjoyed this place. They have amazing food and drinks. The service was great too there was this curly haired girl very very nice and polite she really went through the menu with me and her trainer was very nice to. Overall the place was very welcoming and homey. I come here everyday after I finish my classes and has become Mr regular lunch spot. read more

iWok Chinese Kitchen - Strawberry smoothie with boba - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

My first time here, but it will not be my last. One of the twins wanted chow mein for Thanksgiving, so of course I had to get some. Ended up getting the house chow mein and house fried rice. Must say, they were both amazing . Fresh hot and good. The young lady that helped me, was pleasant and welcomed me when I mentioned it was my first time. Nice spot, and conveniently located next to Crispy Donuts and Jamba Juice. read more

Really like how this place is so close to our house! I usually order on their website for pick up. The cashier is always so nice and the service is so efficient. We've only ordered the salt and pepper wings with a side of fried rice or chow mein. Everything turns out good every time. The chicken is nice and crunchy with that salt and pepper seasoning and the chow mein is my 3 year olds favorite. Parking at Bonita point plaza is always hit or miss depending on what time. Definitely recommend read more

Okay mixed review here. If you're looking for crispy, flavor packed wings...look no further. Bomb. Dank. Grub. Now the LG war wonton soup, same. Delicious broth, hearty fillings, for ONE person if that is all you want. A family of 4, you fighting for them dumplings! Over priced imo for what you get. But definitely satisfies the soup craving. Ok, here comes the less desirable. Steamed rice was undercooked. The Mongolian beef was flavorful, but way too greasy. Small portion. They used to use the big square containers, now they use the small rectangular ones, w the black bottoms. Unfortunately, didn't take pics Sorry. I know prices have risen everywhere, but the main course have gotten smaller. Maybe eat in may be the solution and take leftovers home. Will definitely go back for their wings. read more

I have to admit their Salt n Pepper chicken wings are pretty good! We've been on a hunt for good wings with NO 5 Spice and IWok is one of them. Royal Mandarin is just outrageous with their prices on their wings! But they still hold the torch for THE BEST Salt n Pepper wings! Rest of the food was just ok. We had: Beef n broccoli - good Cream cheese wontons - good Fried rice w/combo - poor Beef noodles - meh IWok would be a place to go to for party tray wings! read more

Best Chinese food I've had since moving here!! The food is delicious and the place is spotless. The food is not full of oil or super salty. The staff are friendly and welcoming. They offer affordable lunch and menu items. So glad I found this gem. read more

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Egg Drop Soup and Salt and Pepper wings are really good. I've always been met with a smile and friendly service.

We recently ordered dinner at iWok Chinese. Orange chicken, Salt and Pepper Boneless chicken, Cream cheese wonton and Fried rice. All 4 hit the spot! The orange chicken actually had a citrus orangy smell to it and when we tasted it. Wow it set off the taste buds!! Salt n pepper chicken was real good also. Cream cheese wontons with sweet sour sauce were perfect. Just the right amount of cream cheese. I highly recommend getting your Chinese food fix at iWok. We have already gone back again! read more

I have no idea why anyone has less than 5 stars . From the moment we walked in the service was fast and they are soooo sweet !!!! We didn't know what to expect because we have been looking for a good chimes spot and we found it ! I got the pork fried rice orange chicken bowl for my kids and and the cheese ratio with the chicken egg rolls ... all delicious !!!!!! The music was country inside and I was here for it ! The area is also very clean. The food took about 7-10 minutes to come out and they were doing catering orders at the same time so I'm very impressed ! Love this spot new favorite ! read more

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Very good food, good quality and best service!! the place is beautiful and nice i would 100% recommend to the people.

really enjoy eating at the Chinese restaurant near my workplace. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and served hot, which makes it a great spot for lunch or after-work meals. The atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming, perfect for relaxing during a busy day. What really makes this place stand out is the service--our server, Susuie, is amazing. She's friendly, attentive, and always makes sure everything is just right. I truly love her service, and it makes the whole dining experience even better. I definitely recommend this restaurant for both the food and the great customer care. read more

Family used to love this place and we still order time to time. The quality has really gone down after new owner. Kids used to love the orange peel chicken, now it's usually always burnt sauce taste and so thin it's just fried skin. Same goes for the fried calamari. Used to get a big box and large calamari and now it's tiny pieces with a bunch of breading. It's odd cause the garlic chicken is same style as orange peel but pieces tend to be larger. I prefer they keep quality and raise price or smaller portions and keep same price. Seems everyone is just raising price, smaller portions and skimping on quality. read more

Food was amazing! The staff was friendly and even let me bring outside foods for my little ones. Got the orange chicken and my son got deep fried garlic shrimp. I'll be back! read more

I really wanted to like this place. The prices seemed somewhat reasonable and the portions were large. My issue was with the teriyaki chicken bowl. The chicken was incredibly dry and even the teriyaki sauce didn't help it. My husband ordered the Mongolian beef which tasted a lot better. read more

First time here. I had the Fried Garlic Shrimp. Not bad. A little on the spicy side. Could use a little more garlic, though...but that's just me, Mr. Garlic. Generous portions! Comes with an egg roll. Received a nice warm welcome from a lady at the front counter. The chef came out to say hello too! Nice! read more

iWok Chinese Kitchen - the entrance to the restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Stopped in again this evening. Ordered their spicy eggplant and Bejing crispy beef. They never fail us! The establishment is always clean, presentable and the service is top notch. This is aways our local go to for a Chinese fix. read more

iWok Chinese Kitchen - Eggplant with Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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We stopped in on a Saturday for their lunch special. The lunch special includes an entree, steamed rice, and an egg roll. $1 extra for fried rice or noodles. $2 extra for steamed vegetables. The salt n pepper chicken wings are AMAZING! Just the right amount of crunch. Topped with a blend of chili pepper flakes, green onions, and seasoning. The orange chicken is lightly breaded and topped with a blend of a sweet, tangy, and spicy orange sauce. No fountain drinks. Canned sodas or bottled water. Ample free parking, indoor family style seating, and a single restroom. read more

iWok Chinese Kitchen - Salted Pepper Chicken Wings and Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Was driving and wanted some Chinese. The customer service is good and the place is clean. The orange chicken was plenty and I rate it a 6 out of 10. It felt like fried chicken and they dipped a lot of sauce on top of it. The sauce and the chicken weren't one as it is served in many places. The low rating comes for the fried rice. It basically is fried rice, 2 percent egg and no vegetables. This fried rice is simply an add on to the entree but it feels like cheap out on it. Didn't expect chicken or meat, but did expect some carrots, onions, like a regular fried rice. Won't return. Price was $18 for the dinner portion. read more

iWok Chinese Kitchen - Fried rice orange chicken dinner size - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I'm very disappointed on the quality and flavor of the food. Chicken fried rice was dry Mongolian beef was tough and noodles were dry, I've never had Chinese food this bad in Chula Vista ever. Spent over $75 dollars only to throw it away. You can tell there was no effort whatsoever. Something is definitely wrong with this place. read more

Salt and pepper wings are amazing. Every entree we have ordered/eaten has been perfect. Hot, satiating, deliciously seasoned. Definitely a recommendation. I haven't found anything on the menu I didn't enjoy. Even good as leftovers, as the portions allow us to enjoy again. read more

Food was amazing. Service was quick. And the place was extremely clean. I would highly recommend this over Mandarin.

Amazing customer service owner came to greet us at the table and was very attentive as well as the gentlemen that was cashier. Under new ownership everything home made and authentic will definitely be coming back. read more

Just discovered this place this week & I've been twice. I have to try the menu! In the meantime, a sincere thank you to the iWok team for cooking for me & @Randy for the great conversation while I waited! read more

iWok Chinese Kitchen - iWok Kung Pao Tofu. Taken with my iPhone 7, no filters or special lighting! - Chinese Near Me - Chula Vista, California