I've had the same salt and pepper order for 6 years now and it's still the same quality and…read moreseasoning. Last time I went here it was okay it didn't taste like the same wings that we've used to have, but today it was exactly what I wanted. 5/5 still the best salt and pepper wings

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.

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.

We came here with a huge party (11 people, 3 of which were adults) and opted to get one of their…read morefamily meals with a few extra dishes to supplement things. The menu said the family meals were meant for parties of 8, but let me tell you. We ate until we were hurting and there was still a ton of leftovers. Those meals can easily serve a dozen people in my opinion which makes them even more of a great deal. If you've got a large party, this is a fantastic option to make sure everyone eats their fill. With that said, all the food was delicious. Hot and fresh from the kitchen, each dish with its own unique flavor and textures. We ran the gamut of flavors over our meal and it's hard to really point to one singular dish that was my favorite. After having almost 10 different dishes, I can confidently say that they will have something you will really enjoy. The restaurant itself is a bit no frills. But that's fine. They're putting their time in to food, not ambiance and I am totally down with that. Service is great. We were in a back corner, but we never felt ignored nor overly watched over. We were able to sit down and enjoy our meal at our own speed. My only 'gripe' with the restaurant is that the restroom is actually outside and shared with the other businesses in the complex. And that bathroom isn't the best maintained. I'm assuming that's up to the property management and not the restaurant (or other businesses) so I'm not dinging my review, but just keep that in mind. Might be best to try & hold it if you can. Ultimately, Golden Chopsticks really knocked it out of the park and caught me so off guard. I am so glad we came here on a bit of a whim. It was fantastic and I can't wait to go back.

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.

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.

Ordered thru DoorDash for the first time with no big expectations. We were looking for good…read moreassassin chicken and looking at reviews on Yelp had seen this may be a good option. The food arrived super hot and fresh. The flavor on the chicken was just right. I was pleasantly surprised at the shrimp fried rice flavor. Sometimes the flavor can come across bars, however this rice had the perfect fried taste as well as shrimp flavor. I do wish there were more shrimp and rice. The price of the food was fair given the size of the containers. Would definitely give this place a shot and would love to try in person

Food and Service is outstanding! Owners are so nice too…read more The Walnut Shrimp is Amazing. Very good price.

10/10 best Chinese food in National City! Staff 10/10…read more service is always great! Very clean 10/10!

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!

I was craving a Chinese buffet and I went on Yelp and found one. It was about five minutes away…read morefrom where I was today. Although the stars are low for this place, I give it a four stars because the food was absolutely amazing! So flavorful and there's a myriad of options! When I arrived, there was a little bit of a line, but it went by quickly. There was the manager in the front and the hostess. It's $20 for dinner meal, it does not include a drink so you have to pay extra for that. I just got water. I had my service dog with me. The waitresses were attentive. I didn't see if they have snow crab legs or if they have them on different nights, but that's the only thing that I saw was missing. they do have deep fried crab, though, which was delicious. Cleanliness: it looks clean to me, but I saw it on other reviews do not eat the ice cream because the ice cream tasted like metal. So maybe they may have to clean the ice cream machine... I didn't see one when I was there, but I really didn't get much deserts. I just got Jell-O and a cheesecake bite. I'm helping all the staff workers are using gloves when they are preparing food. So far, this has been the best buffet taste wise in San Diego I've tried.

Some improvement but neverthless food is great with a lot to choose from!Service bit better Little…read morebit comfort with the place to go!!!!!