Great to have Vietnamese cuisine out here. Me and the fam stopped by on our way to lake Jennings…read more The owner was very kind and sweet. She was super helpful. We ordered the pho dac biet which is their house special and some banh mi. It was authentic, although I wish they had pâté on it. The pho broth was clean and yummy it had shrimp along with some meat. I'd recommend it since it's their house special!

Restaurant was very hot inside. They don't use a/c in the middle of summer. No napkins. Silver ware…read moreand chopsticks are in a container at the end of table. Seemed unsanitary as they looked dirty like they were used and put back. Tables weren't cleaned. Drinks come in very small cups. My daughter enjoyed her vegetable pho. I did not enjoy the tofu and noodles I ordered. I thought the noodles were large not skinny and the tofu tasted and felt like wet scrambled eggs. Wanted crispy tofu but it is very soggy and unflavored. Vegetables were soggy and overcooked. I didn't eat my food and told the lady at the register it was not what was expected and I didn't want it. She did not care or attempt to offer something else. I paid and threw away the food. Waste of money.

Fresh Shrimp Spring Roll 10/10 - Vegetables taste really…read morefresh and have a good crunch - Nice hint of mint throughout the roll - Shrimp was fresh - Great peanut sauce to pair with the fresh rolls Som Tum(Papaya Salad) Hot 10/10 - Great spice flavor - Nice blend of sour, sweet and savory flavors - Fresh ingredients Pad See Ew 10/10 - Great blend of sweet and savory sauce - Beef was tender and soft - Vegetables are soft and absorbs the sauce nicely Panang Curry 9/10 medium spice - Curry is full of flavor, good balance of savory and sweet - Medium is not too spicy - soft sticky rice Thai Tea 10/10 - The perfect amount of sweetness - Does lean on the sweeter side - Large amount of Thai Mango Sticky Rice 10/10 - fresh cold sweet mango - Sweet condensed milk - Warm soft sticky rice - The right amount of sweetness Found this hidden gem in San Diego and was not disappointed! Went on a Sunday and it was not busy at all but had a steady stream of pickup orders. The food was absolutely amazing and tasted authentic. Every dish left us feeling satisfied and happy. The food came out really fast which was perfect because we're were really hungry. The waiter was very kind and really attentive to our needs. Brought out all our food and everything we needed to enjoy our meal. The atmosphere is very laid back and cozy. It had a mom and pop feeling to it.

A bit disappointed with our delivery order. Thursday evenings are always busy due to after school…read moreactivities so we tend to go out or order delivery. It was our first time trying this restaurant and unfortunately, I will not return. We ordered a good amount of food. Yellow curry, pad see ew, pad Thai, dumplings and gyoza. I took the first bite of pad see ew and was immediately turned off. It did not look freshly made. The broccoli color was dull and all were mushy. The dish had a very sour taste. Unsure if reheated or just sitting for awhile. The noodles were mushy as well. The pad Thai had a similar taste so both were thrown out. Money wasted. I did enjoy the gyoza and dumplings. Both became my dinner and kids had Mac and cheese. My husband enjoyed the curry. I haven't seen the restaurant before outside of driving by otw to the gym. It's why we chose to order. Although some of the food was edible, I will not go back.

Been living in El Cajon for a few years now and when we are in the mood for some Chinese food, we…read morealways call China 1968. Our family favorites are Beef Broccoli; we love their kung pao chicken and kung pao shrimp. We recently tried the honey walnut shrimp and man those things are addicting, in a good way of course ;) We have done a few catering orders through them and the quality and service are always great. Plenty of seating and parking if you want to swing by and have a meal with family or friends. Ambiance is great and highly recommended China 1968.

Invited here for dinner. I was skeptical from afar and was I wrong. This little spot serves up some…read moregreat food coupled with fantastic service. The Orange Chicken is a house favorite and is delicious. The Fried Rice was great and every meal was on par. Definitely a good spot to satisfy an Asian food craving.

It's the best Chinese food around. Everything is delish. I highly recommend Chef China.read more

Their salt and pepper chicken wings are absolutely killer. The rest of their menu is good, but I'm…read moregoing here for those wings and those wings only. That's the good part. The bad part is how long it takes to make the food. I've been told, on multiple occasions, it would be 25-30 minutes and it's been upwards of 40. I don't mind if you tell me it's going to be 40 minutes, but just say that upfront. That being said, these wings are killer and any time I've got a craving this is where I'm going.

Must try! Hidden Gem in Santee, CA…read more Service - prompt, friendly, packed our food for us. Timely service with no long wait. Food portions were generous and satisfying. Prices felt fair and worth it. Clean and well-kept environment. Just make sure toiletries are stocked Food was excellent -- generous meat portions, tender yet crispy orange chicken with balanced flavor. Rice was fluffy and filling. Hot and sour soup was a standout, especially for the price. **Overall: 10/10** Dad approved

***Take-out***…read more Parking 5/5 -Plaza parking lot has a lot of spots. Food 3/5 -I placed an order of salt and pepper wings on the phone and was there to pick up 45 minutes after. Given the time, I knew the wings most likely won't be crispy and I was perfectly ok with it. My default for salt and pepper wings is usually Royal Mandarin, so it's hard not to compare. I can't comment on how crispy the wings are fresh out, but I do think the wings don't taste as seasoned as Royal Mandarin's. The fixings green onion, garlic and jalapeno are very flavorful and make good bites but if you are eating the wings without them covered, the chicken is bland and lacks the flavor. Overall, decent wings but I would not go out of my way to come here.

I really enjoyed this spot! They stay open late on Friday & Saturdays (1am), sushi bar closes at…read more10pm tho. The beef/steak rice bowl I ordered was delicious. I will order again if I go next time. Service was nice and welcoming. I will be coming back

Pros: players card covered most of the cost, nice outdoor seating, inside has great large screen…read moretvs to watch sports on, last time I was here (not this occasion) the mixed drinks were quite nice. Chopsticks and fork served with your meal. Water is filtered. Cons: slow service, waitress disappeared and management had to fill in. This is not a sushi place even though sushi is on the menu. As you can see in the picture, they can't roll or follow their own menu description. Staff tried to gaslight me and say that there was no spicy mayo on the roll even though it says it does on their menu. Yakatori was unseasoned but mid. Never got a refill. It does get loud if you sit closer to the casino. Bottom line: would only return if I wanted a mixed drink or was starving and I had enough comps.

Aside from the amazing food ( must try to the banh Mi) what makes this place so desirable is the…read morecustomer service . For years Leonila has waited on us , always smiling , her customer service is top notch!!!! She remembers repeat customers and if she doesn't know you she will sure strike up a conversation and make you remember her ! Her smile is infectious ! 5 Stars all Day !!!

Emerald Chinese Cuisine at Jamul Resort was just an okay experience overall. It's definitely on the…read morepricier side, so I went in with higher expectations. The menu is interesting because it offers a range of Asian dishes, not just Chinese food, which gives some variety. The interior is nice and fancy for a Chinese restaurant, smaller so if you have a big group it might be hard to accommodate. We ordered the surf and turf, and the salt and pepper lobster. The siu mai was fine, but the lobster was disappointing I'd skip it. It was deep fried, not very flavorful, and didn't feel worth the price. You get about five lobster tail halves for around $40, which didn't feel like a good value. The surf and turf was also deep fried and then stir-fried in sweet heat sauce. The sauce was tasty, but the dish didn't feel very authentic. Service was okay. When I asked questions about some dishes, our server didn't seem very knowledgeable and kind of brushed off my questions, which made ordering harder. I might try other dishes next time since the menu is large, but this visit was just average for me, especially for the higher price point.

China Chef 1 is in a quiet strip mall.  I like how there is a good amount of free parking…read more Bbq pork chow mein had tender bbq pork with delicious 5 spice powder based flavor.  I loved the mild flavored noodles and the smoky wok flavor.  Sadly this dish was too salty from the heavy handed use of soy sauce.  Wish they had used less soy sauce and given you packets to add soy sauce.  I would try this dish again if I could get it made with half the usual amount of soy sauce. 2nd visit I tried the wor won ton soup and fried chicken wings. Wor won ton soup had tender beef, chicken, and shrimp along with carrots, broccoli, and napa cabbage.  Veggies were fresh and crisp. The meats were all tender and had nice mild flavors.  Won tons had a pork center marinated with just the right amount of seasoning.  Very good dish. Loved the crunchy batter and seasoning on the fried chicken wings.  Chicken was tender and moist.  Great tasting dish. Staff was nice and efficient.  China Chef 1 is new and nicely decorated.  So far the fried chicken wings are my fav dish here.

The last time I visited this address in the Rolando neighborhood, the format was cafeteria style…read moreAmericanized Chinese cuisine. I'm uncertain if the ownership has changed, but the current business name is China Chef 1. All of the items were cooked to order so there's no more bulk food production and having it sit under heat lamps. There were still around ten tables in the dining area, however the chairs had been upgraded to look nicer. The two-sided menu was now bilingual (English/Spanish) so I suspected that this place draws a significant number of Hispanic customers. Lunch specials were offered from 11 am to 3 pm. About a dozen selections were available that each came with a side of soup and rice. Appetizers and drinks were also listed on that page of the menu. The other page displayed the rest of the food offerings from the categories of chow mein, fried rice, beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and soup. All of the choices could be purchased as a party size. For my to-go order, I picked the Shrimp and Noodles from the Chow Mein section. The food came in a plastic takeout container with a solid number of good-sized shrimp. Since the noodles were thick and chewy, the stir fry was really lo mein as opposed to chow mein which uses thinner diameter noodles. The item was not overly salty, and I couldn't detect much MSG, if any was even applied. I gave a 3.5 star rating for my visit to China Chef 1.