We came a little after 4pm and the main restaurant was more than half full!!…read more Sean at the bar was very inviting to offer a splash of my tasting! Food came out quick as it should. My favorite among the dishes ordered was the eggplant and the paper steak. **They gave free rice with these 2 entrees. Oddly- I cannot remember the last Chinese restaurant I have been to that does that. Has great early Saturday evening Vibes. Don't forget that you do pay for parking in the lot now!

My friend was craving some vegetarian dumplings and wanted to try this place out. I have been here…read morebefore but that was over 10 years ago. We ordered the vegetable dumplings, egg drop soup and honey walnut shrimp. The service is quick and we got our food in no time. The honey walnut shrimps were great! Shrimps were big and they didn't use too much batter. The dumplings didn't hit and the dumpling skins were tough to chew through and thick. It was hard to eat those and finish it. My friend really enjoyed her egg drop soup! That was her favorite thing. I did feel like they were trying to rush us out of there and clean the table. Even though there wasn't a line out the door or anything. I would give this place 3.5.

Great service. Good food. Just nothing I'm craving to try again. The server was amazing though.read more

Din Tai Fung has delicious food & excellent service. It's worth a trip to UTC Westfield to eat…read morethere.

Some of the best meals are the ones you don't expect, and Chef Zhu was exactly that kind of…read moresurprise. Our friends brought over takeout, and every dish exceeded our expectations. The undeniable standout was the sizzling beef tenderloin. The beef was incredibly tender, with a well-balanced seasoning that made every bite irresistible. The Yangzhou fried rice was another winner, with juicy shrimp and slices of Chinese sausage. We also loved the stir fried green beans, which were perfectly cooked and packed with a generous amount of garlic. By the end of the meal, we all talked about how we'd definitely frequent this restaurant. I also noticed that Chef Zhu serves Peking duck, which I'll try next time. If the takeout was this impressive, I can't wait to see what the experience is like fresh from the kitchen.

We ate here for dinner last night and was pleasantly surprised by the food…read more 1) 4 bowls of rice 2) salty soy bean soup - this was unique and a must get! We would come back just to drink this item 3) pea sprouts - tasty and fresh 4) Shanghai salt sour spare ribs - delicious 5) eel and leeks - tasty but quite oily 6) potato strips - they forgot to add vinegar to this dish, so we told them and they remade the dish and brought it out 7) Peking duck half portion - just ok, nothing too special Staff were friendly. They even help you pack up your leftovers at the end of our meal.

food was fire and amazing, and the service was even better. nice little restaurant makes me feel…read morelike i'm in the japan.

Facing East is one of those spots you always notice in that Convoy plaza but somehow never actually…read morecommit to until one day you finally do. It's in a plaza with a ton of other restaurants, so just know parking can be a little chaotic. I went on a Wednesday around 5:30PM and still found parking pretty easily, but I can see it getting rough later. The place itself is on the smaller side, but they fit a good amount of seating. Every time I pass by it never looks super packed and even this time it wasn't that busy. I ordered ahead through their website, which was smooth, but when I walked in the cashier didn't see my order at first. I showed her my confirmation text, she checked with the kitchen and let me know it was still being prepared. She was super kind about it, so no issue there. I sat and waited and it ended up being around 20 minutes, which felt a little long for just two items, but not terrible. There was also a moment where a group came in and no one was at the front, so they asked me how ordering worked. We both just assumed you scan the QR code at the table and order from there, which probably explains why there isn't always someone upfront. A little confusing at first, but it is what it is. Once my food was ready, it was packaged really nicely. I had about a 25 minute drive home and everything stayed warm, which is honestly the best part about good takeout. Popcorn Chicken ($9.50) This might be the best popcorn chicken I've had in San Diego, especially for the price. You get big pieces, like actual chicken, not just fried coating. The seasoning is kind of addicting, a little sweet, a little salty, savory, with a slight kick. Super fragrant too with green onions mixed in. The sauce tasted like a cilantro jalapeño crema, almost taco vibes, which sounds random but it worked really well. And the shredded cabbage at the bottom soaking up all that extra seasoning... so good. Only thing is I wish some pieces were a little crispier and more golden, but still really really solid. Spicy Shrimp Wontons (8 pcs, $10.80) These come in a soy, vinegar, chili oil sauce that's super balanced. The wontons themselves are a bit smaller and don't have a ton of filling, so price-wise it's a little eh. But the sauce carries. After sitting in it during my drive home, I thought it would be too salty, but it actually soaked in perfectly. The color got darker and richer and the flavor still stayed balanced. Overall, this place is honestly solid. The menu isn't huge, more focused on noodles, dumplings, and apps, but based on what I had, they do it well. I'll definitely be back to try more, but that popcorn chicken alone is already enough reason to come back.

I wanted to share my feedback regarding my recent visit…read more The food and service were both good. The establishment itself is simple and fine, though it could benefit from a bit more cleaning.

Food: The food was generally good, but I wasn't amazed by it…read more Service: The service was quick and very friendly. Ambiance: Plenty of tables available with varying sizes! This restaurant is good for parties of 2 and even up to 8-10! I'd call ahead if you have a big group.

​A total hidden gem that feels like a time capsule in the best way possible…read more ​The Food: Amazing quality. Do yourself a favor and get the salt & pepper wings--highly recommend! ​The Service: Top-notch, friendly, and lightning-fast takeout. ​Gluten-Free Friendly: Super accommodating with allergies, just ask about their many GF options. ​It's the ultimate versatile spot. Perfect for a family dinner, a casual date night, or a solo comfort meal. 10/10!

Gluten-free heaven. Almost everything on the menu can be made gluten free, with the exception of…read morethe noodle dishes. We ordered takeout, and the person taking our order was incredibly accommodating and patient, walking us through all the gluten-free options. The vibe when you walk in is that classic, old-school Chinese food spot--which honestly adds to the charm. The place is clean, the food is delicious, and we'll definitely be back. If you have a gluten allergy, I highly recommend calling ahead--they're great about explaining everything and making sure you're taken care of.

Has just about every Chinese dish me and my family love, ton of variety and have yet to have…read moreanything i was displeased with

Such a great find! We kicked things off with the cucumber with garlic, which was super refreshing…read moreand the perfect way to start the meal. From there, every dish was a hit. The mapo tofu was outstanding--rich, flavorful, and easily one of our favorites. The Chongqing crispy chicken was another standout: perfectly crispy with just the right amount of heat, tossed with delicious crispy peppers that made it hard to stop eating. We also enjoyed the pork spareribs with garlic, chicken wontons in chili oil, and pork xiao long bao, all packed with flavor. To finish, the adorable cartoon custard buns were a fun (and tasty!) ending to the meal. The ambiance was welcoming, the staff was friendly and incredibly quick with service, and the portion sizes were generous--great value for the quality and quantity of food. We'll definitely be back to work our way through more of the menu!

Good Chinese spot with really fast service. Parking can be hectic in this neighborhood. Service is…read moregood. There was a lot of tables inside. Large variety in the menu. Some of the dishes like the mapo tofu came out a bit more salty than I would have liked it. But it was still fine.

Update: The bottom review was from my past experiences for years of dining here and ordering take…read moreout, which was always been pleasant. I haven't been back here till today and I was very disappointed. From what I remember the Chungking style roasted whole fish has always been a whole tilapia fish every time I will order it and I've always loved it. However, today I was very surprised and disappointed to see only half of the fish with mostly bones. What happened to the other half? Even on the menu it says, "Whole Fish", and not half. I feel like I was cheated and lied to. It's $30 for the dish, and to only get half? That's kind of a rip off. I ordered my food for pick up/to go but we ended up eating it at the restaurant at a table outside. They saw us eating there and offered to bring us tea, which was nice but I was confused with the whole fish, what happened to the rest of it? Most of their dish has Szechuan peppers so it's an acquired taste. This is the very first restaurant that I had my first taste of Szechuan cuisine. At first I did not liked it, i only had few bites of my food and I can still remember the weirdness numb feeling after-taste in my tongue, its tingly. It was a very strange taste so I gave it away to a colleague but then seeing her enjoying it so much.... I tried it again, and again, and eventually starts loving it. This restaurant is a hidden gem if you're looking for a delicious Chinese food. One of my favorites are the Chungking style roasted whole fish, it comes with cauliflower and other different veggies with lots of spices. The steamed whole fish with tofu and lots of spices was delicious too. The stir-fry thinly sliced pork with Chinese green onions, was very tasty. They also have a delicious beef noodle soup, the beef was so tender, the broth was rich and I love the bokchoy in it. I love the stir-fry eggplant as well, it's kinda sweet and salty, that was so delicious. I also Love the cumin lamb stir fry... that's fun to eat, I enjoyed that a lot. I really love the steamed pork with preserved mustard too, the pork was very tender and fatty--- I enjoyed that a lot with rice. They have a lot of really tasty and delicious dish here. They serve a lot of good food it'll take my review too long if I'll name it all. They also have cold dish, for $13 you get to choose three different entree where they serve chicken feet, different veggies, lotus root, some cut of pork and beef and etc. I love this restaurant, it's authentic and they are very nice too. The restaurant is beautiful.