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Chins Gourmet in Escondido

4.3 (199) 445 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025, United States

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Chinese restaurant

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Escondido, San Diego County, California, US

Phone: +1 760-480-4115
Site: https://chinsgourmetescondid...

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–9 PM
Thursday:11 AM–9 PM
Friday:11 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday:11 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday:11 AM–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.3

199 Reviews for Chins Gourmet 2024:

Review №1

2023-12-04 03:13:14

Omgee !! Chins is lovely . The food was fresh and well prepared. Great customer service was just awesome . 12/3/23 .. we ordered a little variety of options, and it was amazing a must go to place .My husband doesnt like oriental food and loved it hr refered it as Bomb !!

Review №2

2023-06-14 18:46:44

Finally, a Chinese gourmet restaurant that have dishes that are a delight to eat. We had the braised green beans and they came out crispy crunchy and very tasty. We ordered the walnut shrimp and it was amazing. Not lathered with a mayonnaise combo sauce. Instead, it was crispy on the outside but tender and succulent in the inside. It was mildly sweet but not overpowering. Best of all, unlike most Chinese restaurants, it didnt have that basted on taste. Chins was a very pleasant surprise for us. A bit on the pricey side but the portions more than make up for the price.

Review №3

2023-09-12 23:07:50

Took the family here to celebrate my birthday and the staff was so wonderful. They made great recommendations for my kids and for me. They recommended the Taiwanese local basil chicken and it was delicious. I also loved the Chinese beer they recommended.

Review №4

2023-08-24 10:20:20

Medium length black hair I had to pull out of my mouth after taking a bite of my sesame triple delight. I understand this can be a rare mistake that can happen in the food business but it doesn’t remove the immediate feeling to throw up the food I paid a lot of money for. Disgusting. Food is usually great. No complaints on taste. But hair in my to-go order?… im stunned and repulsed. Won’t have me as a customer for a long time.

Review №5

2023-01-22 03:20:56

OMG, two days in a row...BOSTON is represented! This Chinese Food brought me ALL the way back home!! Starting with the cheesey wontons aka crab rangoon...no crab but all the flavor delicious! When they bought out the sweet and sour sauce and hot wasabi hot mustard on the same dish I was sold!!! We had Egg Foo Yung, Lemon Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice for the entre...did not disappoint!! A must try for Bostonians!!!

Review №6

2022-04-27 01:54:08

Amazingly friendly staff!!! The food is so good!! I highly recommend this place. The lighting inside is dark so be prepared if you have a head time seeing in low lighting.Again you must try and let me know what you think of this wonderful place.

Review №7

2023-07-03 00:47:19

It’s kind of hit and miss. We’ve eaten inside and have done take outs. The people are very nice. We usually order the same items. The last couple times the fried rice has been kind of mushy and it was done really fast and there weren’t much flavor to it. It was disappointing. The orange chicken was also mushy. Not sure why but the the times we have ordered before has been good and has a fried texture.

Review №8

2023-07-03 18:26:19

Such fresh and flavorful food! Dark and cozy inside, but hard for elders to see the menu. Szechuan green beans were very good for our vegetarians. The crispy tangerine chicken was delicious.

Review №9

2019-04-09 02:13:12

Love the Imperial soup and the braised green beans with chop suey. You can add a few dollars for additional veggies . Friendly service with large portions. Definitely, one of my go to places for soup. The nice part is my sugar doesnt spike.

Review №10

2023-10-16 02:39:38

Had been in years, stopped in for lunch and was not disappointed. Service was great, food was great too. Will be going back

Review №11

2022-02-02 03:21:45

Chins Gourmet Chinese restaurant is the most delicious food. The service is excellent. The staff are all lovely and thoughtful. I went around 3pm and no one was there until around 5:30 then it get very busy.

Review №12

2023-07-24 23:38:15

Chins has great food, and the rewards program they used to have made it a little more reasonable; however, they have discontinued their rewards program, which will probably cause me to go there a little less often now...

Review №13

2023-07-27 00:26:12

Great food but online menu is pitiful. Why not a list just like in the restaurant? Pictures not helpful when you want to order several things like in this type of restaurant.

Review №14

2023-09-25 01:18:19

Great food and great atmosphere, Actually my favorite restaurant for atmosphere, low light red leather booths very nice.

Review №15

2023-03-17 02:58:50

HORRIBLE! I asked for the honey spicy chicken and they instead gave me the cashew nut chicken! The lady that took my order even restated what I wanted and still gave me the wrong order! If I could give the place a 0 star rating I would! The rice was over cooked. The other dishes I got along with mine were bland and had no flavor whatsoever! They dont even state the ingredients on the website!

Review №16

2022-10-15 14:25:56

We went there to celebrate my nieces 10th Birthday party. The food and service was great and after we all ate they give my brother a voucher for free food because we spent more than $100 dollars. They also give the Birthday girl her very own voucher of $10 dollars for next time she goes, that present made her feel special on her special day. Thank you to the Chins working crew for making my nieces Birthday party 🎂 one she will never forget.

Review №17

2023-04-03 01:57:21

Rina & Mr. Chins, the ambiance, service, and food were stunning!Walking into Chins Gourmet, Rina immediately greeted our group with the kindest of smiles. Ordering our appetizers and dinner was easy, and service was swift. It was pleasant to see Mr. Chins walking around all tables and taking his time to personally meet and greet all guests. These small details are what makes the customers feel at home & eager to come back (something I will definitely be doing).Rina & Mr. Chins thank you for the stellar experience you provided to all of us and for making us smile, laugh & enjoy some authentic and unique dishes.For those wondering if Chins Gourmet is worth the try, dont think about it, just do it! You will not regret it. We love you, Chins Gourmet!Dishes we ordered were as follows:Appetizers:- PUPU Platter- Fry Shrimp- Cream Cheese WontonsMain Courses:- Mongolian Beef- Kung Pao Tofu- Spicy Honey Chicken- Vegetable Low MeinSee you soon!

Review №18

2022-10-05 22:29:43

Incredibly bummed. This has been my all time favorite restaurant for a very long time but today I had my first bad meal there. It literally was bad, not fresh chicken. I ate two tiny bites and knew it was inedible. Told the server and assumed they would take it off bill since it was not safe to eat and plate was basically untouched. Nope got charged full amount for two rotten pieces of chicken. Terrible experience, bad enough to never come back. Very sad to post this. Oh yea and the green tea ice cream was majorly freezer burned.

Review №19

2022-12-21 08:40:32

Took 3 close friends for dinner . Outstanding experience. We enjoyed sharing several different dishes. It was a great experience, both the food and the fellowship.Jim

Review №20

2022-08-10 13:22:50

Havent been here in about 5 years. The place looks very dated. The pink-ish chairs are flimsy they feel like they are going to break. The table kept rocking and was unstable. When we looked under the table cloth noticed it was just a wooden board. It hasnt changed since the 90s.The food was not very good. The sweet and sour soup was very salty. I got the broccoli beef dinner. The egg roll that it came with was soggy from the oil they fry it in, could not eat it. The beef broccoli was just ok. I asked for a 3 (from 1-5) in spice had no heat.The service was OK. There was 16 of us and the waiter tried his best. Nothing special. For the prices, you can find better Chinese food somewhere else. ☹️

Review №21

2023-11-12 01:29:18

Food is always good, service is quick, and to the point

Review №22

2023-02-20 03:18:22

Haven’t come here for years. Surprisingly they have some traditional Chinese items on the menu. We ordered basil chicken and WuXi Ribs, absolutely delicious. Will be back often.

Review №23

2023-07-22 21:06:29

Excellent casual lunch (special) before the matinée at California Center for the Arts.

Review №24

2022-05-12 14:17:25

I had ordered the House Special Crispy Noodles and egg rolls to go. What they made for me was soft noodles. The egg rolls gushed with so much grease they were inedible. Their prices are higher. Their food is nasty. Needless to say I will never go back.

Review №25

2021-09-28 17:59:48

By far- the BEST Chinese food we’ve had in Southern California since relocating here. Most authentic fried rice and sweet & sour shrimp. The egg foo young unfortunately only comes with 1 patty (on the east coast you get 2-3), but they’re delicious. The egg rolls were decent- they’re actually spring rolls rather than the crispy hard egg roll shells and cabbage filling that we’re accustomed to, but still better than other egg rolls we’ve had in the SD area. ‘Would currently recommend as the only place to go for Chinese in SD County. If you ever travel to Chicago, DC, or New York- have Chinese so that you have a good comparison!

Review №26

2021-02-04 04:13:38

Ordered takeout for the first time. Pleasantly surprised at quality, quantity, and good taste of food. I had Hot & Sour soup, spare ribs (full size, bone-in), and Double Happiness (light sauce, shrimp and scallops). Beware: prices in this app are not up-to-date! Ex.: Double Happiness listed in app as $16.95, but really $19.95. Good food, but I probably wouldnt have ordered it. Not worth $20 with so many less expensive alternatives at same flavor level. Overall, very good, and Ill be back to try more offerings. Oh, one thing I noticed on takeout menu when I got home: you can order lunch special for dinner for $1 more.

Review №27

2022-03-21 01:39:34

Had dinner here prior to seeing a performance at the Center for the Arts. Probably the worst chinese food Ive ever had. I do not agree with the reviews that this place is good. Every dish was tasteless, overcooked and old oil used. The deep fried shrimp had a very strange taste, we couldnt eat it. And it was a $20+ dish! The house fried rice was gooey/mushy and absolutely no texture. The ingredients used in every dish were NOT fresh. The beef in the beef w/broccoli was thick, chewy and seemed to have been marinated for days, if not weeks. Soo much gravy in the dish, but tasteless. Even the side of white rice seemed old. Dirty carpets and bathroom was not clean. In fact, entire place didnt smell clean. This place is not gourmet by any stretch of the imagination. Very disappointed.

Review №28

2019-02-18 21:47:30

Great food and atmosphere! A classic Chinese restaurant! Order the shredded beef!

Review №29

2023-05-15 13:25:42

Great Mothers Day menu! Incredible food. Wonderful staff!

Review №30

2023-05-31 14:47:00

Real good food, but not for the price too pricey.

Review №31

2022-12-30 20:36:20

Great food. Anything you order is delicious and fresh. Great friendly staff.

Review №32

2022-04-05 22:19:23

Always a favorite for us. Ordered early bird dinner, but they gave us regular entrees instead. :(The issue was a dinner watching some kind of crime documentary full volume on his phone!!! Quiet restaurant, dirty looks from all the diners....no change. Management should have done something. :(

Review №33

2020-10-30 03:20:33

Definitely always a great experience! Either just me or the whole family, everyone can get their favorite dish. Tonight was no exception. Flavors on point, portions exceeded and customer service always great. Thank you for treating me to a night away from my kitchen!😍

Review №34

2021-12-11 15:43:38

Some of the best Chinese food Ive ever had. My partner and I ordered the Shanghai steamed dumplings, the Pao Hu, and the filet mignon with chefs special sauce. All of it was outstanding. The owner was super friendly, the staff was great, and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend if youre in the area.

Review №35

2021-08-28 20:58:43

The food was delicious! Ordered the shrimp Lo Mein lunch size and it came with an egg roll, house soup, and rice. Staff was really nice & explained to me the difference between lo mein and chow mein. Overall experience was fantastic! I would definitely recommend having lunch here.

Review №36

2021-08-02 23:38:16

Don’t waste your time money or your time. I have patronized this establishment for decades, not years. However, today I received absolutely the worst Imperial Soup on earth. I called the restaurant to tell them that the quality, consistency and taste fell way below expectations. Needless to say, I received a mouth full of excuses from the staff. She literally discounted everything I told her. Do not waste your money here.

Review №37

2019-02-16 21:50:33

Best Chinese restaurant we’ve ever been to. I had the seafood treasure which we both thought was fantastic. My wife had the shrimp with walnuts which was excellent. We brought home enough for lunch the next day. Our waitress, Helen, was very friendly and provided outstanding service. Very busy on Valentine’s Day but we only had about a twenty minute wait.

Review №38

2019-07-14 10:07:01

From an overall experience the food was exceptionally delicious, service was good as well -- 1:30 p.m. on a Monday afternoon.. food quality & service are 5 STAR.. My issues were as follows .1. Restrooms / outside of restroom had a Sewer smell..2. Restaurant lighting was low making it difficult to read menu - used cell phone light to help.3. Soup flavor substitution was not allowed . (Egg Drop) soup was flavor assigned to menu combos -- not really a fan however Chins version tasted good .

Review №39

2021-07-26 22:50:44

If you are looking for a traditional Chinese dining experience, look no further than Chins Gourmet. Top notch, exceptional service. Thank you, Erin. Food was flavorful and the colors popped on the plate. Plenty of leftovers for dinner tonight or lunch tomorrow. Well be back soon.

Review №40

2021-12-07 18:49:45

Ive lived all over California and have yet to find a place as delicious as Chins. An important thing to know is that there are multiple locations and the Escondido location is by far THE BEST! I dont know how to explain it, but it just is. Dine in is recommended. You wont regret it.

Review №41

2022-01-10 16:50:56

I gave this place 4 stars for service effort. They had signs on every table asking for patience as they had staff shortages due to the pandemic. They appeared to be operating on a 3 man staff with 6 tables to serve (2 very large groups). The food was good, prices reasonable.

Review №42

2019-03-31 17:45:58

Atmosphere was great, I have eaten plenty of Chinese food in my life, so I was excited to try out this place. When the food arrived, it looked great but the taste was not accordingly ( it seemed that the vegetables weren’t cooked along with the meat and thrown in at last second). Server wereNot polite at all, will not return here!

Review №43

2022-12-24 00:41:45

The only Chinese American restaurant near me. Make sure you get the frequent diners card. We love the War Won Ton.

Review №44

2022-06-17 21:53:28

Very friendly service. Amazing food when I think of Chinese food this is the place to go. Will be coming back again.

Review №45

2022-11-01 18:53:22

Food is always delicious, nice quiet place, soup included in lunch entree with an egg roll. Good value for your buck& delicious too!

Review №46

2022-02-21 20:32:07

The people that own and operate this nice restaurant are very polite and welcoming. The atmosphere is relaxing. The food is excellent and presented nicely. They also have a place in Poway on Pomerado Road. I highly recommend both places! Good food, nice people and a relaxing oasis.

Review №47

2013-08-31 15:33:56

The staff at Chins Szechwan are very friendly and provide great service. The food is pretty consistent for both dine in and take-out. Overall I would say they do a great job. I would have given them 5 stars if they would have been a little more consistent with the quality of their take-out.Nice decor, clean and a friendly staff. I would recommend them.

Review №48

2018-07-26 05:01:26

I love this place and everything about it! Great food and great service... every time. Everyone there is super friendly and efficient. They treat you like family, even of youre not a regular. You can dine in or order to go. My favorite dish there is the tangerine crispy chicken. So good!

Review №49

2020-01-12 15:52:34

First a caveat -- there are several Chins Restaurants in the San Diego area, and although they may be run by the sam extended family, the are NOT all the same. This one we have found to be the best. Good food, family atmosphere, reasonable prices (although they have recently started charging for white rice), and efficient service. I cannot comment on a lot of the menu (my spouse and I always order the same thing), but it is extensive. Glad we live in Escondido.

Review №50

2023-04-10 14:19:49

The food is Amazing! So much so that I dont mind paying more for food that is fantastic everytime!)

Review №51

2021-06-21 05:22:29

It was good to get back to this old favorite after the lockdown. Our food was as good as ever, with crispy egg rolls, sweet and sour shrimp and other usual items. The service was good and the staff very courteous.

Review №52

2019-03-21 04:04:36

I very rarely write reviews, I have to say I will never be back to this location. The waitress spilled hot tea on my 10 yr nephew, she told my group they could not have fried rice with our meal. My brother ordered food with no onions sure enough had mounds of onions on it. I ordered mine 5 star spicy had zero spice at all she told me that I couldnt have spicy when I asked about it. Then bringing the check the spilled they tray with fortune cookies and check This particular lady did not listen at all to any one. I spoke with manager didnt even offer an apologize nothing very very poor service will stick with oceanside location!!!

Review №53

2016-12-27 15:50:32

Great sit-down restaurant for Chinese food. The friendly waitstaff listen well and get your order right. The kitchen prepares excellent, attractive, tasty dishes. The waitstaff deliver the food quickly and correctly, and let you enjoy your meal without too many interruptions.

Review №54

2021-06-07 18:26:06

I love Chins. Whenever we are in the area on vacation, we always make a point to go to Chins. They have the best fresh chinese food. My black pepper chicken was savory with a citrus twist that really sets off the flavor nicely.

Review №55

2022-02-15 02:08:19

I love the family that owns the restaurant. Best cooked fish in Ive ever had! Very authentic and nicely located as well. And affordable.

Review №56

2017-07-02 14:27:00

This place used to be great years ago, but Ive gone a couple times recently and seems like the dishes these days are too saucy and salty. The service is good though and the atmosphere is still nice, but seriously dont order dishes that could have much sauce on them- there will be too much and itll be too salty. Im bummed about this, used to love this place.

Review №57

2019-01-29 22:33:39

Absolutely a great place!!! Really loving the wonderful food and service they provided before. Really now i pretty much go there twice a month. A very comfortable place to have a meal with. Will recommend to others

Review №58

2018-05-15 12:15:33

Food here is good. Better than most Chinese around town. Not greasy, great womton soup, tangerine chicken is good too. Chinese broccoli is so good, pork fried rice is solid. Good hot tea and they have a full bar. We like this place.

Review №59

2018-02-25 05:45:31

Have not dined here yet but have ordered online for pickups plenty of times. Our food has always he super delicious and is always our go to for Chinese takeout! I’ve never seen the place empty - it’s always packed to the brim so I imagine the dine-in experience is even better!

Review №60

2020-05-07 08:11:53

I keep giving this restuarant chances. Tonight is my last time. I purchased shrimp noodles I can taste that old grease that old oil teast, only about 8 medium size shrimps. I toss it out. The other dish was vegies. And their sauce are all taste the same like the other Ive ordered last time. $30.00 for 2 dishes. Toss out. I will not return.

Review №61

2021-06-07 01:49:04

We ordered 3 dishes for two people and brought home about half of what we ordered. Especially like their honey walnut shrimp. Service was excellent and fast.

Review №62

2019-02-01 03:12:00

I wish I could give more stars. Ordered 50$ worth of food, to go, online. The online section had a food is ordered, food is being cooked, food is ready for pick, and order is complete. The order never moved from food is ordered to food is cooking after 15 mins, so I called in. They said 20-30 minutes it would be ready. Little bummed out I had to wait. When I got there food was ready, picked it up and headed home. When I opened everything I noticed I had 1 small container or rice! 1!!! How am I going to get shorted one of the cheapest items to make but yet i had the same exact container size filled with sweet and sour sauce. What is the price difference between rice and sugar for a restaurant? Im so confused why i would have my sweet and sour chicken swimming in sauce but 1 small container or rice!! Even better my food was cold. Should have just ordered from pick up stix. Half the price with half the headache.

Review №63

2021-08-28 11:05:40

Very disappointed. The Tangerine Beef was so tough as to be nearly inedible. I finally took a piece and sewed it on the sole of my shoe to cover a hole. The Lo Mein had tough pork too. Hard to make pork tough. And it was not flavorful.

Review №64

2019-02-23 05:57:03

The food is really good here. We were regulars at a time lunch is very affordable and you get a good amount of food! There used to be a server (a woman) she was the sweetest, but were unsure if she doesnt work there anymore or might have retired. So now there is always a male server and he is not friendly, we noticed he was always more attentive to certain customers. So we dont go there as often as we did. We dont like how he treats us, being people of color, we feel uncomfortable! He never came to refill our drinks and he refilled others, so we knew we were not leaving a tip. Also we noticed he boxed customers dining in leftovers for them, but wen he asked us if we wanted a box he just left the box there and left! Its no biggy for us but since he boxed all the others peoples food which were all caucasian we felt like we were definitely being treated differently. He finally brought the check once he saw I was done signing he came right away and opened the small signing folder and said is something wrong we said no. He looked at us and left confused why we left no tip! We were so annoyed we said who does that who opens the booklet to see if we left a tip right away. We still go cause the food is really good. But we just ignore acts like that. That server just runs it hes always there in the morning but other han that the other servers are very friendly and attentive. Just sharing my experience.

Review №65

2020-01-08 03:30:54

We had lunch at Chins today. Everthing was good except for the egg drop soup. Its usually pretty good. Today it wasnt good at all. Ive never had a creamy egg drop soup. My husband didnt like it either.

Review №66

2020-10-15 00:48:40

Great food at a affordable price,The staff is always pleasant.Fantastic atmosphere. Peaceful and pleasant.If ya wanna romantic diner for two then this is the place to go.

Review №67

2021-04-08 03:17:57

Fresh, hot, tasty and filling! Limited menu at this time. We always enjoy the cream cheese wontons. Today I had Kung Pao Chicken (definitely need to ask them to spice it up) and Tangerine chicken. There walnut shrimp is super yummy too!!!

Review №68

2020-06-20 14:59:44

Long time customer of Chins. Always enjoyed the atmosphere, the customer service is at a prime. They make you feel like part of a dynasty ... well done always, the most difficult thing is figuring out what you feel like eating but its all off the charts ❣❣❣

Review №69

2019-02-09 18:08:52

What a surprise this Chin’s is! Good food, excellent and friendly staff, only a 5 minute wait without a reservation on a Friday night even with a show across the street at Arts Center . The food is more varied and better quality than your average sit down Chinese restaurant.

Review №70

2019-02-07 21:01:35

Ok, I ate here a week ago and got sick, but wasn’t certain it was from here, and the food tasted good.My friend came last night and we ordered DoorDash. We had Pot Stickers, LoMein and Sweet & Aower Chicken. We spent most of the night in the bathroom.Ok, once maybe but something is wrong, cleanliness wise to get this experience again.No more Chin’s for us.

Review №71

2017-10-01 02:48:25

Very nice atmosphere and large menu. Staff is friendly and also accommodating to vegetarians. A little bit on the pricier side if you are on a shoestring budget but they make up for that with large portions.

Review №72

2017-12-05 04:06:07

I can expect great food and great service every time I go there. I try to make it there at least once a month, even though I dont live in the area. Its worth the drive for me.

Review №73

2021-05-07 21:25:56

Food is always Great. The staff are friendly and gracious. So glad they are open again for inside dining. Will definitely be back soon.

Review №74

2023-10-05 09:52:30

Always amazing. Ive been coming here for over a decade. Luv them. The original chef / owner is an amazing man.

Review №75

2017-12-14 20:54:51

Well it has finally happened. Chins is now just as bad as a $1.99 Chinese buffet. So sad, they use to be really good. I dont treat myself very often and I love Chinese. What a waste of hard earned money. One can only hope it is just this location but I will not be the one to find out. Bye Forever Chins! (didnt even deserve 1 star, yuk) nothing for lunch and hungry. Not the way I had hoped. Back to only going to the Peking Wok in Bonsall, I know the food is excellent there.

Review №76

2018-04-12 03:04:25

This place has great staff and the food is phenomenal! If you like real Chinese food then Chins is definitely the place for you, the prices are fair considering the quality of the food which is more than 5*s in my opinion. Stop by and pay Chins a visit! You wont regret it.

Review №77

2018-11-10 16:00:24

We have been frequenting Chins for close to 20 years. Although we have ordered many things over the years. We usually love the king pao and Szechuan plates with chicken, scallops and shrimp. This time, however, we ordered take out. When we arrived home, both dishes looked almost identical... which is not normal. There were almost no vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, etc) only a few mushrooms and water chestnuts. And the sauce on both was weird too. I hope that this was a one time thing but Im hesitant to order take out again.

Review №78

2019-02-28 04:08:38

First time going to chins and had some good food. I will go back for more good food. I would have done 5 stars but since it was my first time, I will save the extra star if second time is equally as good. I know it will be good so I added the 5th star. Thank you chins for the fine job cooking.

Review №79

2018-01-16 20:03:47

Ordered sweet and sour chicken and chowmain. The sweet and sour was so vinagery it burned your nose before got it to your mouth. Really gross. They sent me cabbage and onion and chicken and called it chow main, it had not one noodle. When I called and ask for them to fix it she was very argumentative and refused. Never again will I order from here a waste of 30 bucks

Review №80

2022-06-22 20:20:17

The best Chinese food in Escondido. Fresh, Hot, and excellent service. Don’t forget to get there rewards card.

Review №81

2018-12-23 16:28:40

Absolutely wonderful!!!! The lost art of truly great customer service has been found here! Julie was a fantastic server! And the food was excellent as well!

Review №82

2017-09-01 04:26:04

Friendly and amazing service. Food is always on point. Any time Ive ever had a mistake they hook it up with extras to make up for my drive when ordering take out

Review №83

2018-08-06 04:04:05

Over priced. I ordered lo mein and 2 egg rolls. Costing me almost 24 dollars with the door dash delivery fee and tax. It shows up and its one of those small boxes. Like a 3x3 of lo mein. And theres randomly a side of rice that wasn’t described anywhere. I had figured for the almost 13 dollar price tag, I’d get a full sized take Way container full of lo mein. And lets be real. This isnt a freshness or ingredients battle. Panda express is just as fresh as most of the places but for 12 bucks I could have gotten chow mein, 2 sides and a drink. Food is tasty but pricing and portion size is way off. Fix it.

Review №84

2018-01-29 02:32:20

Used to love it. 5 star all the way but just too many changes lately. Never know who is bartending or what the menu will be. Loved it back a year ago just like it now. Still worth a visit.

Review №85

2014-08-24 03:16:47

Great service, really friendly. Amazing food, had the honey chicken and crispy tangerine beef, came out in 10mins! Visiting from Australia, would definitely go there again.

Review №86

2020-10-01 20:37:05

Have always loved this place. Would have loved ordering from the full menu but you know, pandemic. Maybe on my next trip back theyll be back to normal.

Review №87

2021-08-02 03:10:26

The best food ever!I havent had anything I havent liked!No.1 recommendations:Shanghai DumplingsChicken Corn SoupSichuan Eggplant

Review №88

2021-06-10 02:29:31

Love. Loveeee loveeee Chins! Servings are huge, and delicious. Staff are all fast n friendly. Very large selection of entrees, and super affordable.

Review №89

2019-04-12 18:30:25

The food at this Chinese restaurant was the best I have had of its kind anywhere. The staff are super helpful and friendly. Try the spicy honey chicken with fried rice delicious!!!😁😍😀

Review №90

2018-08-30 00:33:44

Chins serves excellent cuisine and has wonderful service. We have visited them for many years and never ever had a bad meal or bad service. Thank you Chins. We love you!

Review №91

2021-04-28 14:31:31

The food and service are always extraordinary! If you visit a couple of times they know you and the dishes that you like. Chins is the only Chinese restaurant that we go to in Escondido!

Review №92

2023-01-02 03:31:12

Very friendly and welcoming staff and delicious food! Highly recommend!!

Review №93

2019-03-30 00:02:30

Soup was warm but very good. Lots of rice and small plates of food. Overall I think I have enjoyed the meal, but if I was with family I would choose another place for Chinese food.

Review №94

2016-08-06 22:12:17

The food and service was very authentic. We had the potstickers, wonton soup (delicious), and the pineapple chicken. The pineapple chicken wasnt for us, but everything else was great.

Review №95

2018-08-05 01:10:26

If you’re Asian, don’t go here. We got the duck and it tasted burnt. But, the staff is very respectful and courteous and all the non-Asian patrons look like they’re enjoying themselves.

Review №96

2022-04-19 01:12:51

Great food, the owner was sooo friendly. Staff were great too. Will be back soon

Review №97

2022-02-24 15:50:59

All the food is excellent and they have a dinner special pricing too. Always busy

Review №98

2018-10-14 17:53:05

Outside of Bostons and San Fran s Chinatown this would be a distant third contender. Mix of Hunan-style- and Schezuan-style-AmericanizedDishes. Specialize in brown sauces and no two taste the same, so thats unique and good unless you just order your same old. Branch out.

Review №99

2015-11-16 02:11:59

Everyone was happy and full... House fried rice, wonton soup, and honey walnut shrimp. Even the tea the girls liked. Excellent service if a little extra doting

Review №100

2018-04-28 04:57:22

Really good individual flavors in their dishes. Garlic chicken spicier the better. Pau hu burnt pork,tell em soft cook medium spicier the better outrageously delicious!

Review №101

2021-01-02 17:32:41

The food was wonderful, but it took over an hour to get my food when I ordered to go. They were really busy and I think they forgot to put in my order at first.

Review №102

2019-07-17 15:36:47

Very good Chinese food, nice & peaceful ambiance, very clean eating area & VERY CLEAN RESTROOM !!! Very happy and accommodating waiters & waitresses, i recommend Rena as very personable server, she has fantastic attitude and attention to detail, i will always desire to return---definitly 3 thumbs up

Review №103

2023-06-23 15:40:53

Really good Chinese foodAuthentic and delicious

Review №104

2013-09-13 05:13:01

The food was very good. Service could be better. Would return again. Loved the hot and sour soup. Reasonable prices also.

Review №105

2012-09-01 01:41:49

Chins has my favorite Chinese food in Escondido! Although I usually get take out, the staff is friendly and welcoming all the time. The honey walnut shrimp and house fried rice are my favorites!

Review №106

2023-08-07 20:24:53

Love Chins. Not this Escondido location

Review №107

2021-07-25 21:31:02

Beautiful & spotless, and great service too. Kung Pao chicken dish was listed as spicy on the menu but was so bland.

Review №108

2017-03-17 01:19:33

The food is great while your eating it...If you order take out its only good for the time your eating it...Several times now weve ordered food and the next morning its spoiled...Slimy and gross...(Yes we refrigerate the left overs)...I dont know why this keeps happening, all I can assume is that theyre giving us old food on the verge of spoiling...

Review №109

2019-04-22 01:02:38

The staff are always friendly. The dinners are consistently good. Its our go to place for the holidays in lieu of cooking a big meal.

Review №110

2021-02-14 22:33:57

Best Chinese food in Escondido. Service is always good and prices are reasonable. If you havent been you should go.

Review №111

2019-11-17 03:24:20

All I am going to say is I tasted every ingredient in every bite. I had the scallops and shrimp and It was all fresh and better than I expected. Sorry I said a little bit more.

Review №112

2023-05-12 21:35:11

Great service, had a wonderful dinner

Review №113

2017-12-10 03:56:57

Delicious Chinese dishes prepared flavorfully. My picky Father will only eat at this Chins when he visits from out of town. Christy is our Favorite server.

Review №114

2019-01-12 04:51:52

Food is great, nice selection: Kung Pao chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Mushoo chicken, Beef and broccoli, and so much more. Excellent service, great staff!

Review №115

2014-05-30 00:00:30

Best Chinese food Ive had on the west coast, nearly every dish is a winner, I recommend it heartily. Good service, great food, fair prices.

Review №116

2018-04-27 04:42:32

Accommodated my gluten free request. Very friendly staff. Large portions. Large menu selection. Good tasting too.

Review №117

2018-03-06 02:06:25

Very good authentic Chinese food. We have been going there for many many years. We highly recommend a visit. Recommend reservations.

Review №118

2019-08-25 03:27:06

2 stars for service. Would have been 1 star. Ordered over 11 dishes. All were salty. Better quality elsewhere.

Review №119

2019-02-20 16:10:07

Odd experience. Okay food. drunk hostess and the server totally invaded our personal space. CHINS RANCHO BERNARDO IS A FAR SUPERIOR EXPERIENCE. MAKE THAT DRIVE INSTEAD!!

Review №120

2021-07-25 23:04:41

Best Chinese food in San Diego county!Excellent service. Consistently good.

Review №121

2019-12-23 08:09:27

Good food but getting ridiculously overpriced. But they gave some great vegetarian options. Staff always nice but service sometimes slow.

Review №122

2021-09-29 16:36:04

Good spot for take out and their fried rice is the best! Order ahead over the phone and it’s usually ready in 20-25 minutes

Review №123

2020-06-23 01:25:51

Food was fantastic....service from Jane was great. Great menu selections and atmosphere. Definitely will return

Review №124

2020-11-11 06:46:14

The food & service at Chins Escondido location is always excellent and you can enjoy your favorite adult beverage with your meal as they have a full bar.

Review №125

2018-05-01 02:46:11

Worth a look the food is much better than it was and the service is also improved. Try the twice-cooked pork, one of my favorites

Review №126

2021-07-11 05:41:30

This place has a lot of food, as fresh as it could get, servers are on top things what ever you need they will get for you!

Review №127

2016-10-15 02:21:42

Come here all the time and the food is excellent. The lunch specials are priced very fair. This specific chins now has a full bar too!

Review №128

2017-04-09 03:39:03

One of the few original Chins left. Delicious food, good portions & prices. I left out 1 star cause the waitresses seamed a lil rude.

Review №129

2019-03-12 17:27:51

One of the best places for Chinese food, I love to get Chinese often and unless I just want quick mediocre food like Panda Express I choose Chins. They are the place to go for quality Chinese food and the prices are comparable to any other Chinese food.

Review №130

2016-10-16 16:06:02

On the salty side. Can be close to authentic flavor if you know what you are ordering. A bit expensive. All servers speaks Chinese. I believe the chefs do too.

Review №131

2017-10-19 02:32:38

Been coming here for years and it was always great...moved out of state and came back to eat whole visiting a friend and its just as good as I remember.

Review №132

2019-05-13 05:01:37

Excellent food. Customer service was excellent, attentive without hovering. Quiet and good atmosphere.

Review №133

2021-11-09 05:59:31

Delicious traditional Chinese food prepared at the moment, it is not frozen food, the staff are very polite, the place is very nice...

Review №134

2019-12-17 05:01:24

Always excellent Chinese food. Ive never been dissatisfied. All the standard Chinese choices and more!

Review №135

2022-04-15 00:57:00

Incredible dishes. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend for dinner....

Review №136

2019-07-19 05:50:13

One of my favorites. Food is always great. Staff is so friendly and welcoming

Review №137

2017-04-29 02:32:45

Great casual atmosphere and great food! Order the Ku Ting crispy chicken. The glazed walnuts are amazing!

Review №138

2015-09-27 20:58:23

Great food, fun, great service, atmosphere, staff friendly!!! My go to place for a great meal, and a great time!!! Tell Freddie hi for me!!! @

Review №139

2019-02-11 05:21:57

Always great food and service at Chins. We like the pan fried soft noodles - house special!

Review №140

2019-08-21 02:40:32

Historic excellent Chinese food. Oliver has worked there over 20 years. Try the pao hu pork, delicious.

Review №141

2018-09-08 06:33:38

Very nice atmosphere great food and excellent service. Loved our waiter, Jimmy!!

Review №142

2022-11-01 20:25:25

Closest American Chinese restaurant near me. Be sure and get the frequent diner card and save $ after a few trips.

Review №143

2021-12-22 04:08:45

Food was good, service was on point. Was very relaxed and comfortable.

Review №144

2019-02-03 22:08:26

I will always love chins! I have been going to chins since I was very young. Anything that’s been in business for over 30 years and is consistently good it a winner! That’s Chins!

Review №145

2019-10-08 22:21:10

The price was high. Came to find out that they gave my wife larger sizes than asked. Watch your bill.

Review №146

2018-10-07 00:09:22

Nice servers. The food is delicious and presentation is beautiful. I would highly recommend.

Review №147

2018-03-04 18:27:32

Not as good as in the past... My food was cold. The service was fine may be I chose the wrong dish

Review №148

2019-01-28 04:19:45

Good food. Very friendly and quick service. Very nice dining area.

Review №149

2020-11-18 10:43:21

I particularly liked and enjoy the egg foo you with the mushrooms,green peas,and bamboo shoots which gave it a nice color.

Review №150

2019-10-31 00:28:48

Guy didnt explain how meals work end up spend spend 147 on 4 people wasnt very happy though i got the lunch meal witch would have been 80 so good food but left me broke cause guy didnt check with me

Review №151

2021-11-20 23:52:56

We love Chins! Their crispy salt pepper fish is my go to.

Review №152

2017-12-28 23:14:28

My favorite local place for Chinese food. Their portions are pretty big. At least for me.

Review №153

2017-11-07 04:27:35

Great Chinese food, reasonable prices, friendly folks. Found my new favorite Chinese resturant.

Review №154

2018-07-28 20:07:06

We have going here for 20 years always great Chinese food and service. ENJOY

Review №155

2019-03-06 23:56:11

Love the food. Authentic. Make sure you ask for real Chinese menu.

Review №156

2020-01-05 03:40:01

Had the sweet and sour chicken with egg rolls, very good! Will definitely return!

Review №157

2019-10-31 21:29:51

Old school comfort food. The memory of the place supercedes its current quality. Decent prices

Review №158

2021-10-13 01:33:55

Amazing service, dining room and people. Drinks are a plus.. yes cocktail 🍸 🙌

Review №159

2017-12-31 04:06:58

Great food and freindly staff. Perfect place for date night or family meals

Review №160

2019-02-26 02:43:48

Big portions, good deals. The best thing about communism is their food. And sweat shops. Low prices

Review №161

2016-10-06 22:27:26

Food had no taste. Rice is disgusting even the spring rolls taste bad. Never going here again would never recommend.

Review №162

2022-08-03 00:35:43

One of my favorite places to get Chinese food.

Review №163

2019-02-26 05:38:04

The customer service and food was amazing! We stuffed our faces with lots of yum!

Review №164

2018-08-30 23:14:27

YES!! Exceptional food. Try the crispy salt and pepper scallops....its a hit with everyone each time.

Review №165

2019-06-30 01:37:45

Great friendly service with consistently good food. Been coming here for years

Review №166

2017-03-25 02:03:57

Love this place! Excellent food, pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff.

Review №167

2023-05-14 01:32:06

Always great food!!

Review №168

2018-07-01 03:43:46

Excellent service and food was excellent as well. Best Broccoli Beef in town.

Review №169

2021-06-18 21:04:11

Food is really good and authentic, will be back soon!

Review №170

2020-10-10 20:50:45

Great food, safe, clean. Good customer service.

Review №171

2018-04-27 00:21:10

Great good & great service. I eat here at least once a month

Review №172

2018-02-03 04:05:54

OMG Basil chicken was delicious. Four friends, four delicious dinners to share!

Review №173

2018-12-25 19:27:58

We love Chin s, been going to this restaurant for 10 years. Hreat food and service.

Review №174

2021-12-30 23:24:03

Great food, everyone is very nice.

Review №175

2017-01-15 00:03:03

I have been eating at Chins for over twenty years and think that the food, service and decor us tops.

Review №176

2018-06-24 17:12:43

We love eating here! Best orange chicken ! Open for holidays too

Review №177

2019-11-23 03:45:49

O.M. Goodness,. Great food, great service, and have rewards option..

Review №178

2020-03-14 23:16:20

This is a really good Chinese restaurant. It is a place that you behave yourself and relax.

Review №179

2022-09-05 13:56:11

Great food, quick and friendly service, and an excellent lunch menu.

Review №180

2021-10-18 04:38:53

The food was excellent, well-conditioned environment

Review №181

2018-10-07 06:28:09

Best Chinese food in California very tasty and what the wonderful service

Review №182

2021-09-15 15:54:20

My dish was a little salty and I didnt get white rice like I wanted.

Review №183

2017-08-10 18:50:49

Eat here weekly, good food always HOT and fresh, fair price.

Review №184

2020-01-18 18:26:23

Over priced! Salty! Never going again!they brought extra food I didnt order!

Review №185

2021-01-06 03:01:28

Excellent food and friendly service. Community oriented.

Review №186

2019-12-29 22:47:15

Delicious food, nice ambience and very professional service.

Review №187

2017-05-23 02:09:03

Absolutely fantastic dining experience at a great price!

Review №188

2018-03-20 23:21:40

Delicious food. Nice restaurant. Good service.

Review №189

2021-07-10 00:03:44

Their several Chins in San Diego County but the best one is this one in Escondido.

Review №190

2017-11-14 04:41:45

Authentic Chinese with large selection of menu items. Egg drop soup is excellent

Review №191

2020-03-23 00:21:04

Worst servers and customer service you can ever see, always have to make a mistake with the order.

Review №192

2019-01-14 19:42:44

All around great service,food ..love the back lounge area

Review №193

2017-02-13 15:33:00

Great food. My favorite is Pao hu (burnt pork)

Review №194

2022-10-02 00:31:45

Red red shrimp is always soooooo good!!!

Review №195

2017-08-08 04:08:13

Use to be good, now serving premade fast-food, wont go back.

Review №196

2017-06-07 19:07:30

Great food, fair portions, reasonable prices

Review №197

2019-07-21 22:39:32

Great food and miss not seeing Me Oliver on this trip back

Review №198

2016-12-27 03:51:22

Great food but service needs work but food is great!

Review №199

2019-08-25 02:49:05

Always great tasting food and great service!