Explore San Diego's best chinese — from the classics everyone knows to the neighborhood spots that deserve more attention.

Clairemont
$ · Chinese · 2.4

University City
$$ · Japanese · 2.4
Point Loma
$$ · Chinese · 2.4

University City
$$ · Chinese · 2.4

Clairemont
“Unassuming restaurant offering classic Chinese fare such as sweet & sour pork, plus lunch specials.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.3

Clairemont
“Long-running outfit serving an extensive menu of Chinese basics in a relaxed setting with booths.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.3
Clairemont
“Snug strip-mall eatery popular with locals for signature dumplings & Chinese chow.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.3
Clairemont
“Busy spot serving Chinese eats like handmade noodles, soup dumplings & more in a modern space.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.3
City Heights
$$ · Seafood · 2.3
Hillcrest
$$ · Chinese · 2.3
Ocean Beach
“Bustling restaurant & bar specializing in pho, beer on tap & a wide variety of sake drinks.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

University City
$$ · Chinese · 2.3
Clairemont
“Bustling, unadorned Chinese restaurant specializing in Sichuan dishes loaded with chiles.”
$ · Chinese · 2.3
Barrio Logan
“Counter-serve Chinese eatery serving traditional fare in a storefront setting, with combo plates.”
$ · Chinese · 2.3
Clairemont
“Hopping, casual eatery specializing in traditional dishes from Shanghai & China's Sichuan province.”
$ · Chinese · 2.3
Hillcrest
“Informal Chinese restaurant offering a wide range of dumplings, buns & noodle dishes.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.3
Gaslamp Quarter
$$ · Chinese · 2.3
Gaslamp Quarter
“A variety of traditional Thai dishes served in a brick-lined space with contemporary decor. ”
$$ · Thai · 2.3

City Heights
“Spacious, light-filled spot serving traditional Chinese dishes (including seafood hot pot combos).”
$ · Chinese · 2.3

La Jolla
“Longtime Chinese restaurant & bar serving a lengthy menu of Sichuan & Mandarin fare.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.3

Hillcrest
“Comfy, modern restaurant offers a Thai-heavy menu of Pan-Asian eats, plus happy-hour deals.”
$$ · Thai · 2.3

University City
“Cozy spot for hearty portions of classic Chinese cuisine available for dine-in or takeout.”
$ · Chinese · 2.2
North Park
“Fashionable eatery with a terrace offering Chinese specialties & cocktails, plus a take-out option.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.2

La Jolla
“Kitschy Chinese joint for Americanized fare, tropical cocktails & lunch specials.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.2

Pacific Beach
$$ · Chinese · 2.2

Del Mar
“Longtime Chinese restaurant & bar serving a lengthy menu of Sichuan & Mandarin fare.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.2

Pacific Beach
“Large, relaxed buffet restaurant offering a number of Asian & American items for lunch & dinner.”
$ · Sushi · 2.2

Clairemont
“Spicy Hunan-style Chinese cuisine served in a straightforward space within a busy strip mall.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.2

Clairemont
$$ · Chinese · 2.2

Little Italy
“Open, sunlit counter serve for familiar Chinese dishes, stir-fries & some Japanese items.”
$ · Chinese · 2.2

North Park
“Pint-size counter-service Chinese restaurant dishing up basic bites for carryout.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.2

Ocean Beach
“Cash-only Chinese eatery offering a menu of standards for dine-in or takeout in a cozy space.”
$ · Chinese · 2.1
Hillcrest
“Unassuming Chinese standby serving a huge menu of classic dishes until late.”
$ · Chinese · 2.1

University City
$ · Chinese · 1.0
Clairemont
“Pink walls & hanging planters give this Asian-fusion spot specializing in dumplings a chic vibe.”
$$ · Chinese
Old Town
$$ · Chinese

National City
“Simple Chinese restaurant serving from a menu of familiar Mandarin & Cantonese fare.”
$ · Restaurants
Old Town
“Longtime Chinese restaurant & bar serving a lengthy menu of Sichuan & Mandarin fare.”
$ · Chinese

Point Loma
“Known for Chinese dim sum (small bites) & family-style classics with lunch & drink specials.”
$$ · Chinese
Gaslamp Quarter
“Basic Chinese eatery offering a menu of noodles & stir-fries, plus fried chicken & mashed potatoes.”
$ · Chinese

Clairemont
$$ · Restaurants

Little Italy
$$ · Chinese
Gaslamp Quarter
“Vietnamese sandwiches & noodle soups, plus Chinese-style stir-fries & fried rice, in a warm setting.”
$ · Vietnamese

National City
“This no-nonsense, bare-bones takeout counter features Chinese favorites served cafeteria-style.”
$ · Chinese

Sorrento Valley
$ · Chinese

City Heights
$ · Restaurants

Encinitas
“Longtime Chinese restaurant & bar serving a lengthy menu of Sichuan & Mandarin fare.”
$$ · Restaurants

City Heights
“Unassuming kitchen dishing up a large menu of traditional Vietnamese specialties.”
$ · Restaurants

City Heights
“No-frills eatery serving Cambodian & Chinese fare, including seafood noodles & fried rice.”
$ · Restaurants

Mission Valley
“Counter-serve chain for Americanized Asian dishes prepared in an open kitchen.”
$ · Restaurants