速戰速決吃出飽的地方 店員會說中文 不會太鹹也不油膩 椒鹽雞翅真的好吃 I came here to try their famous salted pepper chicken and it was very delicious. I even think this could be my favorite fried chicken in sd, compared to all the brand korean fried chicken I'm used to as a Korean. It was served super quick, but was freshly fried hot, soft juicy fried chicken. We tried their orange chicken too but it was okay. Honestly would revisit later only for their chicken and white rice. read more

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Heckin' HUGE portions! My friend recommended this place to me and oh my! They did not miss at all. I've eaten lots of Chinese food, more times than I can count, and it was above average than most others. The combos menu is quite large and offered a good chunk of food for the price. Would hiiiighly recommend the egg drop soup for sure! Super savory, even comes with fresh hot wonton chips to dip in. I got the orange chicken combo platter. Comes with a huge bowl of egg fried rice, 2 pcs of salt&pepp wings, and an eggroll! The combo platter was practically 2 servings. Wings were seasoned perfectly, orange chicken was super crispy and had the right amt of tang, and the fried rice practically made the meal! Orders were taken swiftly, food came out hot and fresh, and my party got their food at the same time. My friend literally scarfed down his platter in under 10 minutes, that's how good it was!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Was moderately busy and had plenty of seating inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was nice and friendly as well. Def recommend this if you're ever in the area. read more

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These are definitely the best salt and pepper wings we've had so far. Better than Golden Chopsticks. We liked that the batter is lighter but still crispy. The seasoning is a bit different, less peppers and less chunky, more like just seasoning straight on the wings. It was super flavorful, perfectly fried, and so delicious. We called for a pick up order and it was ready in 10 minutes. They have the ordering and pick up system down. Super efficient, tons of orders. We were in and out and enjoyed them freshly fried in the car. read more

Royal Mandarin Restaurant - Salted Pepper Wings - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

The only bad thing is size and portion too much We couldn't finish but every dishes it's very enjoyable read more

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By far some of the crispiest, crunchiest wings I've had in San Diego - WOW BEST WINGS 5 STARS If you're into fried chicken wings, this spot is a must. The salt and pepper wings are straight up amazing super crispy on the outside, juicy inside, full of flavor. I also grabbed the Buddha Delight great add on , nice balance with the wings. Service was fast, no waiting around, and there's plenty of parking which is always a plus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I even managed to take a pic this time before I ate everything overall easy five stars, no complaints at all best chicken wings I've ever had in San Diego county -clean location -friendly staff[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] #ChineseFood #AsianEats #FoodieFinds #ChickenWings #FriedChicken #WingLovers read more

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This is the second location for family party food pickup. We pulled up and struggled with parking for pickups, as usual. After locating parking (took about 7 mins which is good here), we went inside to pay and pickup our 100 Salted Pepper Wings Tray (L fully full Tray size). After paying, we waited 5 more minutes and the freshly prepared salted pepper wings came out and were ready. This place also offers dine-in food. I also like the Canton Bakery next door. This visit I noticed a new Boba/Tea spot as well. I will have to try that drink place out soon. Great salted pepper wings catering option for family/work/large events. read more

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I've had the same salt and pepper order for 6 years now and it's still the same quality and seasoning. 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 read more

One of the not so secret , secret, places in National city to get the best salt and pepper chicken wings. Ever since I was a kid, this has been the go-to spot for Chinese chicken wings. So popular that, it's always known to be a staple at parties with their party trays. TBH. It's been a while since I went to eat here in the restaurant, but I know everything in this menu is delicious. Don't forget to come during weekdays, to catch their lunch menu. Recommendations Salt and pepper chicken wings House noodles Honey, walnut shrimp read more

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Meh. The wings were great as always but that was about it. For $100 everything else tasked like a dirty wok. Disappointment for sure. read more

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Amazing service. I swear my server read my mind when she suggested that the hot and sour soup with pork. I'd like to think I know this kind of soup, and this is the best I have had. Always had the wings when someone brought them to the party. Oh yea they are worth coming to RM. I heard it gets busy and the take out line is very efficient. I got my food within 10 minutes wow! Mongolian beef- thin sliced marinated and wonderful. And I love it so much I got salt and pepper chicken nuggets for lunch tomorrow. Definitely try it out! read more

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Good: their salt and pepper wings and fish are delicious! Meh: egg foo yung is 90% egg and bean sprouts, chow mein is okay, honey walnut shrimp is decent. Bad: you can order 7 entries at 150.00 and they don't include steamed rice I even called back to confirm and the woman that answered the phone confirmed "it's all separate". Thats disappointing. read more

Visited on a Thursday night and it was so busy. The inside is loud because it's so busy. Luckily I was seated immediately but then the fun began because I was flagging down the staff to order and it took about 10 mins no one came to you I legit had to flag them down. Staff was very kind though and apologized for the wait. I ordered a large egg drop soup, garlic green beans, salt and pepper chicken, salt and pepper squid (calamari), mixed soft big noodles with beef, and a cup of fried rice. All of the food came out very fast and hot and fresh. The portion size was great for sharing. My favorites were the chicken and green beans both crispy and delicious. Everything else was just standard didn't blow my mind. I would have like the squid more but the batter was falling off and it wasn't crispy it was kind of soggy it needed better batter. read more

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Royal Mandarin 14 years later and still a San Diego Chinese-American food staple. Today's visit was with my two sons, and even after more than two dozen visits since my last review, this place remains a go-to for me, my family, and frankly half the West Coast Third Fleet when it comes to their Crack Chicken (official also known as the spicy garlic fried chicken). We went with the $60 dinner menu special and were very pleased all around. The chow mein noodles had a distinct, memorable flavor. The fried rice was on point not dry, not stale, clearly made with fresh rice. And the orange chicken, which I'm usually not a fan of anywhere, actually hit perfectly today. We also tried the spicy garlic fries as an appetizer along with the egg drop soup. My only complaint? Those fries were so damn good I can't believe I've never ordered them before. They're always busy, but we've never had to wait long for a table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is excellent, the dining room is clean, the bathroom is clean, and while parking can be a bit of a challenge during lunchtime, it's absolutely worth it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Vibe here is always welcoming and be ready to eat![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend every single time. read more

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My husband and I came here for a late lunch. He had heard that the salt and pepper wings were the best, so we had to order that for sure. In addition to our wings order we ordered veggie rolls, shrimp fried rice, and a beef noodle dish. The salt pepper chicken wings were delicious! I can see why everyone raves about it. It had yummy green onion/scallion with pepper flakes toppings. The shrimp fried rice was good but just needed a little salt to really bring out the flavors of the dish. It's better to be under salted than overly salty. Plenty of good sized shrimp topped the rice platter and throughout the rice. The noodle dish was tasty, the meat was very tender. The color of the noodles gave an indication that it was going to be flavorful. My drink with this great lunch was Thai Tea with Boba. That drink was exactly how I like my That Tea. Our server was the best. She wore a mask over her mouth, but you can tell not only by her voice that she was friendly, but because she smiled with her eyes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is only indoor seating. Plenty of tables and booth options but I could see them fill up quickly[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. It was filled when we arrived and as we were eating the lunch crowd was slowly made their way out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The room is will lit by the natural lighting that enters the room thru the large windows.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The booths were comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nothing about the decor felt inviting or warm, but the food made up for that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Come for the food! I hope to save room for dessert next time. read more

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Second restaurant of finding the best salt and pepper chicken wings in San Diego! Royal Mandarin is one of the most recommended places for their salt and pepper wings so you know I had to give it a try! Royal Mandarin is located in National City. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I went on a Sunday night and the restaurant itself was busy and it did take some time to find parking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I also wasn't able to call my order advance of time, I tried calling over 5 times but luckily it took about 5 minutes to get my order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was very crowded, which shows me this place is a favorite of the locals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the salt and pepper wings combination plate that came with an eggroll, fried rice and 9 pieces of chicken wings. Compared to another restaurant I thought the fried rice was better. For the wings itself, I personally thought it was a bit too salty for my taste. The breading on the wings was more simple but I thought it was juicy on the inside. Personally I probably wouldn't consider this the "best" salt and pepper wings in San Diego (6.5/10) and I probably wont come back just for the things, I am open to try the other dishes they have here! read more

Royal Mandarin Restaurant - Combination Plate with Salted and Pepper Chicken Wings - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

No need to review. We already know they have the best salt and pepper chicken wings... aka crack chicken. The Egg Foo Young was delicious as well. The amount they give you is enough for a few people. It was crowded on a Saturday night but service was quick! read more

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The wings are a solid 10/10. Super crunchy, perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of salt, and packed with flavor. They really live up to the hype. Customer Service: 2/5 The food is amazing, but the service could definitely be better. A little more friendliness and attention would go a long way. read more

Royal Mandarin Restaurant - Salted Pepper chicken wings - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

Everybody goes to Royal Mandarin for one thing, and that's the salt and pepper chicken. As expected, they did not disappoint. The chicken was crispy, fried to perfection, and a solid 10 out of 10. The service is always quick, which is one thing you can consistently count on at Royal Mandarin. The prices are also reasonable, so no complaints there. Unfortunately, everything else was a letdown. The rice tasted old. I don't know if it's being reused or sitting out too long, but it definitely did not taste fresh. The lumpia were ridiculously small. I wouldn't even say they were the size of my pinky. They were probably smaller than that. I've never had lumpia that looked more like a toothpick or a straw, and there was barely anything inside. The egg roll that came with the lunch special wasn't much better. The inside was mushy and soggy, almost like it had been frozen and then reheated. I actually had a similar experience the last time I came home. Some of the food just tasted old. While I thoroughly enjoyed the salt and pepper chicken, everything else on the plate was disappointing and not worth ordering again. If you're coming here, stick to the salt and pepper chicken. That's still the star of the show. read more

It has been 8 years since I've been back. And sadly I think it's the last time. Salt and pepper wings which was the best of the city lost its flavor, it's all salt and no pepper. They were crispy and had plenty of flats (my fav), but none of that special seasoning that made Royal Mandarin the go to place for wings. Their special wide noodles is just grease and dark soy sauce. Their noodles were short. Their lunch special orange chicken was missing citrus and chicken, it was as mostly sugary breading. If you like Thanksgiving stuffing, try the egg rolls that come with the combination platter. Service was good. Does anyone know if they've hired new chefs or changed ownerships in the last decade? This is not the royal mandarin I remember. read more

Royal Mandarin Restaurant - Meh - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

Visited on a Friday evening for dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was busy with lots of large parties.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Royal Mandarin is definitely kid friendly and on the louder side.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered one of their combos which comes with beef and broccoli, fried rice, chow mein noodles and salt and pepper wings. Everything was just ok. The beef and broccoli was more broccoli than meat, the fried rice lacked flavor and the chow mein was just ok. The salt and pepper wings definitely saved the day! They were delicious. The service was great! read more

Salt and pepper chicken wings forever. My friend and her family has been coming here for years, yet I was only recently introduced. I could take down a plate of wings here, they're so freaking delicious as everyone well knows. We got one of the dinners to share which was a reasonable price considering the portions are substantial and we had leftovers to take home. Ours had fried rice, noodles with shrimp, chicken, AND beef, beef and broccoli, and those chicken wings. Everything was yummy and served to us quickly. Don't be deterred by the line out the front door like I was; most of those people are waiting to pick up their food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating and decor is simple, the parking lot not too shabby (go to the back), and I will be back, if for nothing else but the wings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Five stars for the salted peppered chicken wings. Period . Nothing else really matters. It's the main reason to come here and if that's all you get, you won't be disappointed I came here for lunch recently and ordered off the lunch special menu. My entrée came with a wing just for fun. I decided to order the boneless salted pepper chicken nuggets appetizer. Also I generally like boneless chicken so I thought it would be superior to the wings I was wrong . The wings are still the best thing in the world. Everything else taste delicious here the service is friendly and efficient. The space is clean and open. Portions are large and you will have leftovers Looking forward to my next visit. I might just order a tray of wings. read more

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So fast, delicious food consistently, parking little tight, always a line, amazing restaurant read more

Royal Mandarin Restaurant - Menu - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

The food and service is here great! The worker could use some sharpening in regards to her customer service skill but she keeps the line moving and the food coming! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Felt sorta like COVID precautions were still sort of in practice here as to-go orders had to be waited for outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Beyond that, 5 minute wait for 40 pieces of the amazing Salt and Pepper chicken wings during a busy dinner service is unbeatable! Really, I expected to wait 20 minutes or longer. The parking even around this time was not difficult. I will definitely be returning! read more

Royal Mandarin Restaurant - Delicious chicken! Hard to not eat it all on the way home! - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

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Still a staple of National City. I believe you can't have the discussion of Salt and pepper wings without mentioning these fine folks. Staff is friendly and on point for the rush of Super Bowl Sunday. To all your party and holiday needs. read more

The place the was very busy when we walked in however we got seated right away and drink orders taken with in minutes! Shortly after the server arrived and we placed our order. We order the salt and pepper wings combination plate and orange chicken (not pictured). The food came out very quickly and it was easy to flag someone down when we needed additional drinks and lemons. Overall, the food was very flavorful the orange chicken and salt and pepper wings had a great flavor and a nice texture. We probably would not order the salt and pepper wings with the combination plate again because we felt like the fried rice could've been better and was fairly cold plus the egg roll was not great. Excited to go back and try more from this expensive menu. read more

Royal Mandarin Restaurant - Salted Pepper White Meat Chicken* - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

I come here for only one thing, and that's the salt and pepper wings! I've never tried anything else off the menu so if you come and try anything else, that was your choice lol... Royal Mandarin is a Restaurant that runs like a factory- 3 or 4 cashiers lined up taking your order, they give you a number and wait for your number to be called outside. You can also call in your order, Wings are very good, can't find anything close to them in Los Angeles so get enough to have for later. They air fry well but 90% of the time, they never make it home! read more

Royal Mandarin Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

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Everyone in SD knows this is the OG spot. Famous for their CRISPY salt and pepper wings. They hit every single time. We always get two orders of that, chow mein, and some fried rice. This time we ordered French fries for my 3 year old and even those were good too! Fast service and reliable. Always coming back to this gem. read more

Royal Mandarin Restaurant - Salt and Salted Pepper White Meat Chicken* - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

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Royal Mandarin has been a household name in my family for as long as they've been open. From eating from dinner combos, a quick bite to eat for lunch, or even catering parties for the hundreds, Royal Mandarin always has me covered. I did note, in recent years prices have gone up, not substantially, but I believe it has do do with rising food costs all around. A few of my favorites: - Salted Pepper Chicken Wings (A staple for most parties in San Diego and the best in the county IMO) - Salted Pepper Calamari (Same thing but in squid form - my preferred choice) - Mongolian Beef (Wok fried beef with onions) Don't know what to choose from a la carte? Choose a dinner combo according to the amount of people you are feeding. Trust me. Party you need catered that won't break the wallet? Order from their selection of tray sizes. read more

The salt and pepper chicken and salt and pepper shrimp are a must have!!!! If you haven't been here you're really sleeping Anybody that comes to San Diego must go get some Salt and pepper chicken shrimp and fries !! Yes the salt and pepper fries too read more

A solid place to fulfill your cravings! We ordered their house thin noodles which come with beef, chicken, shrimp, and vegetables and their salt and pepper shrimp without the shell. The service is quick and efficient, a no frills kinda place. The food came out within 10-15 minutes and was piping hot and fresh. The noodles had a nice char wok flavor with a nice al dente bite. I asked for their house chili oil on the side to spice it up! The shrimp was crispy and crunchy but I do wish it had a little more flavor. It had a nice garlic umami flavor to it, but more subtle. They have free parking and a lot of people order trays of their popular salt and pepper chicken wings here! read more

Royal Mandarin Restaurant - Salt and pepper shrimp without shell - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

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I saw people raving about the salt and pepper wings and was wondering why everyone was going crazy over it. I understand now omg you have to get it read more

My review is -0 I placed an order over the phone gave him exactly what I wanted. I get there. I asked if everything was good and in the bag, she said yes I live far to begin with. I opened the food and one of the orders was way off nothing that I had ordered. I ordered chicken and I get red meat. I called. They said do whatever you want to bring it if you want her name is Ray really rude so we just lost $20 worth of food because she is allergic to beef. She didn't wanna help us out so we will never go back and I will let everybody else know about this restaurant. read more

Royal Mandarin Restaurant - Does this look like chicken to you? - Chinese Near Me - National City, California

I've eaten food ( salt & pepper chicken mostly) from here catered so many times but never dined in. And today in the area & decided to eat in. Had curry chicken & the famous salt & pepper chicken wings. Well the wings were great, crispy & seasoned perfectly. The waitress was very pleasant that took our order, although she missed the order for the "war wonton soup" when she suggested we get the large & split since we both ordered the same. Because we seemed to be missing shrimp. We had a hot black tea served in a paper cup. The curry chicken wasn't spicy, Had to add Sriracha & soy to give it more flavor. Otherwise not to bad & certainly not horrible. Seating was was mainly booths but were clean. And a/c was blowing cold & the doors were open. This spot stays busy & definitely is worth revising. read more

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Walked in and was greeted by everyone that work there smiles where everywhere. I ordered the Salt and Pepper wings, and I wan't disappointed as i had a few extra wings in my box. They were piping hot and crispy so I had to take a second to let them cool down. They were so filling I didnt even finish them and I ate the rest for dinner I enjoyed them even when they were cold they were still good, this will be a frequent spot for me when I am on that side of town. read more

The food was quite tasty and portions were large. Everything was ready as expected and the staff was pleasant.

Idk how I haven't reviewed this place yet, but I'm gonna use the excuse of "I live far, far away in the boonies, so I don't go often." However, whenever people who live in my area have parties or I go down to SD to visit fam, someone usually will have a tray of the famous "Crack Chicken." For the definition of CC, please read Missy F.'s review. She NAILED it on the damn head, lol!!!! As many times as I've actually been to this restaurant, I have never eaten inside. I am usually just going in real quick to pick up an order that I called in. The order is always just CRACK CHICKEN!!! Once you taste it, you will be hooked instantly. If you don't like it, then you probably don't have any tastebuds or you may be experiencing symptoms of long covid (not clowning anyone; I know because my mom hasn't really been able to taste anything since she had it, and I always feel bad). If you CAN taste it and don't like it, then we can't be friends, lol. Jk Jk!! My cousin says there's a place down the street (Golden something, I can't remember) that has something similar, but I'm not in a rush to try it. The restaurant interior is quite large, and they are FOREVER busy. Hoping one of these days I can actually sit in the restaurant and enJOY a super fresh batch of chicken among other dishes offered here. The prices have gone up, but no one can really help that. We'll STILL pay for the chicken because we are addicts, lmao!! If you come here and don't know what to get, trust me when I say you NEED the Salted Pepper Chicken Wings!! All these reviews don't lie! I do feel bad for those with dietary restrictions, but let me just say.. if I had any, I would still get my itch scratched any chance I get!! If you need a large order, definitely call it in ahead of time. I have yet to find a similar comparison out here in AZ, but so far, the search continues. For now, I'll have to plan my next visit when I am back in the Dee Zee!! See ya soon, Royal Mandarin! read more

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The salt & pepper chicken wings are below average, I have no idea why they are on any list for SD. People on social media have no idea about decent food. The Mongolian Beef was good, the rest I had was average or below average (Orange Chicken, Egg Drop Soup, Cashew Chicken - all of them have some sort of die in them) read more

Found myself in this part of town and heard about their Salt and Pepper wings. My family and I decided to try it out. First, the wings were actually really good. I am still not sure they are better than Wei Wei but they are really good. The only issue was it was hard to communicate what I wanted to the waitress and my entre was wrong. However, I would just point to the menu next time instead of trying to explain my order. read more

Royal Mandarin is a local SD fave. It's located on Plaza Blvd. This spot is famous for the OG Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings. This spot is so old school, I've been coming here since I was very little. After a 2 hour hard workout, we decided to splurge on calories and have lunch here. I got the Mongolian Beef and hubby got the Orange Chicken. The food is still ever so delicious!! The Mongolian Beef was so tender and flavorful and the Orange Chicken was crunchy and made w white meat chicken breast. The Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings still has that amazing signature crunch that makes it so special!! We still come here from Temecula to grab party trays of the Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings, bc they're sooo phenomenal and no restaurant in Temecula makes it like Royal Mandarin!! Service is a bit slow. Though there's ample parking, the lot could get pretty full. Overall this will always be our favorite Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings spot!! read more

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