So how does this work?
We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for dining in San Diego and then follow up with links to different types of restaurants in different neighborhoods at the end of this page.
Best Chinese Restaurants San Diego
Panda Express Description: Simple Chinese fast-food chain. Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options. Address: 635 Saturn Blvd, San Diego, CA 92154, United States Phone Number: +1 619-786-8901 Website: https://order.pandaexpress.com/order/action/carryout?slug=palm-ave-saturn-blvd-panda-express Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-10PM | Monday: 10:30AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10:30AM-10PM | Thursday: 10:30AM-10PM | Friday: 10:30AM-10PM | Saturday: 10:30AM-10PM

Bowl To Go Description: No-frills spot for basic Japanese dishes. Counter-service eatery offering Japanese- & Korean-style grilled meats, rice bowls, gyoza & kimchi. Address: 6780 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92121, United States Phone Number: +1 858-271-1769 Website: Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 10AM-7PM | Tuesday: 10AM-7PM | Wednesday: 10AM-7PM | Thursday: 10AM-7PM | Friday: 10AM-7PM | Saturday: Closed

Quality Taste Pot Description: Modest setting for Chinese hot pots. Chinese hot pots, grilled meats, chicken wings & more in casual surrounds with blond-wood decor. Address: 9225 Mira Mesa Blvd #110, San Diego, CA 92126, United States Phone Number: +1 858-536-1886 Website: https://www.qtpotsandiego.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-2PM, 4-9PM | Monday: 11AM-2PM, 4-9PM | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 11AM-2PM, 4-9PM | Thursday: 11AM-2PM, 4-9PM | Friday: 11AM-2PM, 4-9PM | Saturday: 11AM-2PM, 4-9PM
Pick Up Stix Fresh Asian Flavors Description: Counter-serve Asian chain. Counter-serve chain for Americanized Asian dishes prepared in an open kitchen. Address: 3737 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123, United States Phone Number: +1 858-505-4145 Website: https://www.pickupstix.com/restaurant/murphy-canyon-ca/3737-murphy-canyon-road Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-8PM | Monday: 11AM-8PM | Tuesday: 11AM-8PM | Wednesday: 11AM-8PM | Thursday: 11AM-8PM | Friday: 11AM-8PM | Saturday: 11AM-8PM

Phở Ca Dao & Grill Description: Modest eatery for Vietnamese fare. Relaxed Vietnamese restaurant offering pho, vermicelli, rice bowls & other traditional dishes. Address: 11808 Rancho Bernardo Rd #100, San Diego, CA 92128, United States Phone Number: +1 858-451-8820 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 9AM-9PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 9AM-9PM | Wednesday: 9AM-9PM | Thursday: 9AM-9PM | Friday: 9AM-9PM | Saturday: 9AM-9PM

Saigon Restaurant Description: Vietnamese standards in basic setting. Basic spot dishes up pho plus seafood & other traditional Vietnamese entrees in a bare-bones space. Address: 4455 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115, United States Phone Number: +1 619-284-4215 Website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bPPzxyiYmwayKNyWvu-hU0vdoMySym9A/view?usp=sharing Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-7:30PM | Monday: 11AM-7:30PM | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 11AM-7:30PM | Thursday: 11AM-7:30PM | Friday: 11AM-7:30PM | Saturday: 11AM-7:30PM

Inchin’s Bamboo Garden Description: Colorful outlet for Indian-Chinese fare. Indian & Chinese foods share the menu at this contemporary local chain featuring Asian art. Address: 8242 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126, United States Phone Number: +1 858-536-8843 Website: http://www.bamboo-gardens.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-9PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 12-9PM | Wednesday: 12-9PM | Thursday: 12-9PM | Friday: 12-9PM | Saturday: 12-9PM
Panda Express Description: Simple Chinese fast-food chain. Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options. Address: 12330 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92128, United States Phone Number: +1 858-674-0761 Website: https://www.pandaexpress.com/userlocation/1949/CA/San-Diego/12330-Carmel-Mountain-Road Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9PM | Monday: 10AM-9:30PM | Tuesday: 10AM-9:30PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9:30PM | Thursday: 10AM-9:30PM | Friday: 10AM-10PM | Saturday: 10AM-10PM
Panda Express Description: Simple Chinese fast-food chain. Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options. Address: 3525 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA 92130, United States Phone Number: +1 858-509-8976 Website: https://www.pandaexpress.com/userlocation/1920/CA/San-Diego/3525-Del-Mar-Heights-Rd Store Hours: Sunday: 10:30AM-9PM | Monday: 10AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9PM | Thursday: 10AM-9PM | Friday: 10AM-9:30PM | Saturday: 10AM-9:30PM