The best restaurants in National City, according to people who actually live here.
A small South Bay city with one of the best Filipino food scenes in the county. Mile of Cars is the landmark, but the real draw is the family-run restaurants along Highland and 8th Street.

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“Plants & TVs line this small, informal Vietnamese cafe dishing up noodle soups & spring rolls.”
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National City
“Simple Chinese restaurant serving from a menu of familiar Mandarin & Cantonese fare.”
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“No-frills, counter-serve space with minimal seating offers traditional Chinese entrees & sides.”
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“Laid-back restaurant offering noodle soups, spring rolls, rice dishes & other Vietnamese staples.”
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“No-frills Chinese spot serving salt & pepper chicken wings, Peking duck & egg foo young.”
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“This no-nonsense, bare-bones takeout counter features Chinese favorites served cafeteria-style.”
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