Golden Chopsticks

We went here on a friend's recommendation, and they were absolutely right—everything was delicious! We ordered the orange chicken, Peking pork chops, and salt n pepper wings. The food was perfectly cooked; the pork chops especially were incredibly crunchy on the outside. The sauces were nice and thick and sweet, and underneath that wonderful crunch, the meat was juicy and delicious. The service was also very friendly, and we received our food really quick. A great restaurant overall!

My all time favorite Chinese restaurant in Southbay. My daughter decided to treat me out for lunch and as always, has to order an army full of dishes. That’s her! Golden Chopstix has never disappointed, even 30 plus years later. And, what better way in honoring my parents and their spirit, we continue to dine in at Chopstix. It was their favorite Chinese restaurant too. In past decades, our family had celebrated many birthdays, anniversaries and just because. Even when relatives from out of state or out of country would visit, Golden Chopstix was usually our go-to. The food is always served hot, fresh, and delicious. Side note, the salted pepper chicken wings were not so tasty, it was missing the seasoning(s)we’re use to. The crunch and crispiness was still there. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with cooks having an “off” day, right. We didn’t bring this up to the server, as we felt it was minor issue. The rest of the dishes were on point and delicious, as always. The staff are more friendlier and accommodating than other local Chinese restaurants in Southbay. Servers are usually attentive and good about clearing dirty dishes and making sure kids are taken care of (hi chairs, baby cups, etc). The restaurant’s decor is set in traditional Chinese style and color. The place is spacious and kept clean. Before closing, I do want to highlight the fried crispy green beans. They were extra delicious, generously portioned, and cooked to perfection. Im not a fan of green beans, but I am now. It’s a must-try dish at Golden Chopstix. If you haven’t tried Golden Chopstix, it’s time to make it over and enjoy the variety of dishes. There has to be one to several delectable dishes you will end up liking 👍🏼

I went here for the salt & pepper wings since a lot of people have recommended them. I was not impressed, there are other places that make them better in Chula Vista. I could taste the re-used oil in which they were fried, its taste was too strong. The fried rice with shrimp was not very tasty, ordinary at best. The orange chicken was alright, but too much filler and very little chicken. Portions were generous. Service was ok. For 3 dishes, it was around $65 before tips, a little too expensive for the quality of the food, in my opinion. Might come back and try other dishes, but not soon. Also, it was a busy Sunday night so things were a little rushed, which could have been a factor in the low quality of the food.

So there are tons of Chinese spots in SD. My favorite is Golden Chopsticks!! They are In my top five places to get salt and pepper chicken wings in the U.S. and I stand by that 100% The wings are crispy on the outside but tender and juicy in the middle. They are seasoned to perfection. Everything else is great but you come for the salt and pepper chicken wings!!

If you love shrimp fried rice, theirs is the best I have had in California!!! Their Salt Pepper Fried chicken and spicy pork chops are also can't miss. The other dishes were good but not great, including orange chicken and Mongolian beef. Food comes real fast and is always fresh. The service is very friendly. The prices are good for the amount of food and quality of food. The only negative thing is the location, in a strip mall, is very basic. But parking is never a problem!

March 13th: UPDATE REVIEW: Wanted to give it another try for take out. This place is a scam when it comes to salted pepper wings take out. Now there are 15 pieces. With that said, last week, they took out 3 pieces when I ordered an additional item, after I paid first and no tip! Good thing I didn't again today! Won't see one ever again. March 6th: I've been coming here for many years, but my recent takeout experience left me disappointed. I ordered the salted pepper wings and received about 1.5 cups of green onions with them. For $20, I got only 12 pieces, whereas dining in, my wife and I usually get AT LEAST 15 pieces. I don't think I'll be ordering takeout again—it's better to dine in for more food. I also called to order one item, and when I called back a few minutes later to add another item, the lady said they couldn't do that. However, when I picked up my order, I was able to add the additional item, and the guy said it wasn't a problem. Maybe the lady couldn't understand English that well! Additionally, when the female manager isn't around, the employees can be quite loud when picking up dirty utensils, slamming the plates into each other. It's noisy enough to be heard across the restaurant.

Update 2.1.25 A staple place for Chinese food. But this time they had an amazing Dragon dance performance. I hope you enjoy it. ***** Friends, the family went to Golden Chopsticks because the kids like it, and secondly they are always FAST!!! So I give 4 stars only because I'm generally not a Chinese food eater (though later I'll do reviews at other Chinese restaurants that I enjoy), I had a headache, and because I had to base some reviews off the family. So I will say the family enjoyed the Sweet and Sour Fish (fish is always a winner with me), Walnut Shrimp, Mongolian Beef (my favorite because it was flavorful and the meat was soft), and the Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings (super crunchy!). I love Jasmine Tea, and took the remainder home in a cup. This place is always full of people even during the week, so you know it's a good thing!! Came again 5/18/22 changed rating to a 5. We ordered the Fried vegetable rice, orange chicken, and salt and pepper chicken. Lots of leftover, the food was delicious! The important part was that the restaurant was open for late night eaters. We came before 8pm and when we left some time after 9, they were still serving food. Prices a little higher likely due to inflation.

Great restaurant with very good food and good service. We be coming here for years but today there were two very disturbing issues when it comes to sanitation. Attaching two pictures. First one shows a little hair on the bottom of the dish.... Revealed after consuming almost all of it... Second, it looks like one of the chef was in the bathroom which is fine except that they hung up the apron in a way where the strings are touching the floor. Unfortunately this means even if they wash their hands cleanly afterwards they will be touching the string that was touching the bathroom floor when they tie up their apron.... Seems like they just need some refresher course on food handler course...

My all time favorite Chinese restaurant in Southbay. My daughter decided to treat me out for lunch and as always, has to order an army full of dishes. That's her! Golden Chopstix has never disappointed, even 30 plus years later. And, what better way in honoring my parents and their spirit, we continue to dine in at Chopstix. It was their favorite Chinese restaurant too. In past decades, our family had celebrated many birthdays, anniversaries and just because. Even when relatives from out of state or out of country would visit, Golden Chopstix was usually our go-to. The food is always served hot, fresh, and delicious. Side note, the salted pepper chicken wings were not so tasty, it was missing the seasoning(s)we're use to. The crunch and crispiness was still there. Hey, there's nothing wrong with cooks having an "off" day, right. We didn't bring this up to the server, as we felt it was minor issue. The rest of the dishes were on point and delicious, as always. The staff are more friendlier and accommodating than other local Chinese restaurants in Southbay. Servers are usually attentive and good about clearing dirty dishes and making sure kids are taken care of (hi chairs, baby cups, etc). The restaurant's decor is set in traditional Chinese style and color. The place is spacious and kept clean. Before closing, I do want to highlight the fried crispy green beans. They were extra delicious, generously portioned, and cooked to perfection. Im not a fan of green beans, but I am now. It's a must-try dish at Golden Chopstix. If you haven't tried Golden Chopstix, it's time to make it over and enjoy the variety of dishes. There has to be one to several delectable dishes you will end up liking

Enormous portions. Great for ordering trays for parties. Known for their salt and pepper chicken wings. They've achieved that rare straddle of making Chinese customers happy with authentic techniques and flavors, and wypipo customers happy too. Between 2 people, ordering 3 dishes will have you stuffed, with leftovers to spare even. Like most authentic Cantonese style restaurants, the service is non-existent. But that's not what you come for. Food comes out quickly, and even for the mega portions, I feel that the food is cooked with love and attention to detail.

After years of absence, I finally returned toGolden Chopsticks for lunch with my BFF. The beef stir-fried noodles were delicious, and the chicken pepper wings still tasted as amazing as I remembered. Service was fast and efficient, and the restaurant itself was tastefully decorated and clean. The familiar furniture brought back a wave of nostalgia from my visits long ago. Suggestion to Diners: This restaurant offers a lunch special from Monday to Friday. I recommend reviewing the lunch menu before ordering family-style dishes, as the lunch specials might be a more cost-effective option.

So good! Love the salt and pepper wings! Plus great service! The place is warm and cozy!

I had originally seen the crispy fried chicken on social media and thought I had to try. The chicken was so flavorful and so crispy and the customer service. There was amazing all the staff were super nice. Will definitely be back to try some more foods as all their food looked really good.

I know this place is busy but to pick up the phone and hang up without saying a word after trying multiple times to get through is very poor customer service. Ridiculous.

If you love massive portions with tons and tons of carbs - this is the place! The service is fast paced and attentive, they get real busy here. It feels a bit cramped but they can actually seat a lot. It's has a loud vibe so i like to take my kid here so the random screams is just noise in the background. Salt and pepper wings or calamari/anything is super juicy and tender. The seasoning is great and now im already drooling thinking about it. I usually get the garlic pork chop as well and an order of the combo noodles. The noodles have a great wok-fired taste to them and throwing a bit of the chili oil on it takes it to the next level. Portions are large and it's great for sharing. I would say each dish is probably enough to share with up to 8 people. It's a great option for family style in san diego. It can't compete with LA/OC but im glad it's here!

My friend was raving about the Salt and pepper wings, and I must say it was juicy and tasty with scallion and garlic all over. Take the garlic and scallion from the dish and put it into your rice. So good. Seating was quick and plenty when we went around lunch time. Parking lot is shared, but you can typically find a spot . Bathroom is outside of the restaurant and you need to grab a key from them. Fried rice was basic , but you have chilli oil on the side to add and also the garlic scallion from the salt and pepper wing dish to make it better.

Found this restaurant from an IG food influencer and the reviews on this page looked promising. I don't know, maybe because we showed up near closing time? As you can see, majority of the toppings for the salt and pepper chicken wings are at the bottom of the plate. I had to take a spoon and scoop it on every bite because that's how underwhelming seasoned it was. The wings were really crispy though. The honey walnut shrimp was just okay. Portion sizes are pretty huge. Plenty of parking and customer service was alright. They checked on us pretty frequently, probably to Kick us out sooner.

Not sure what this restaurant puts in its food but it is all so yummy and addicting! Especially the salt and pepper wings. The family dinner #1 with option 2 was very good and priced incredibly inexpensive. It is $22 per person. It was tons of food for my husband and I. We loved everything! We had tons of left overs to take home for the next day. The food came out quick and service was great. I love coming here. Its a National City staple. Go check them out. You can thank me laters.

It's my first time in San Diego, and my boyfriend and his cousins were on a mission for great Chinese food. After some deep dives on Google and hitting up local relatives for tips, we landed on Golden Chopsticks--a place that came highly recommended. Walking in, I was pleasantly surprised--it had a sleek, modern vibe that felt a bit upscale. The place was spotless, with plenty of seating. Tables were set up in cozy nooks, making it perfect for a private family dinner or a special celebration. The staff were super friendly and helped us pick out some killer dishes. The food came out quick, which was a huge win considering how hungry we were. And let me tell you about the food--it was amazing! Usually, Chinese food can be a bit heavy on the oil, but these dishes were surprisingly light and packed with flavor. We ordered a feast and polished off every last bite. No leftovers--it was that good!

The waitstaff at Golden Chopsticks displayed pure professionalism the moment I stepped inside. I am very impressed with the service, and I was pleased to enjoy my lunch in a spacious, quiet and clean restaurant. The dining area is adorned with large prints of peaceful landscapes, creating a meditative experience. For my lunch, I ordered the curry beef with fried rice. The taste of the food was in the "safe zone" for all patrons; no extreme flavors in the dish that I ordered. I noted the finely ground white pepper, and the most sanitary jar of chili oil in existence. As I added each to my plate, my meal was perfectly balanced.

I've consistently been coming here for years as a San Diego local and their food has always been worthy of recognition. Their salt and pepper chicken wings are my favorite because their size portions are great and when you take a bite, it's flavorful, crunchy, and juicy. Their crispy noodles, chow mein, house special fried rice, mongolian beef, egg drop soup, wonton soup, and salt and pepper calamari are also great. I don't think you can really go wrong with anything you order here. Service is always efficient and ambiance of the restaurant is casual. It's good for large groups too. Parking is available in the plaza it's located in but it does get packed and busy.

Sunday's my designated Chinese food fiesta, and this time, I hit up Golden Chopsticks for some takeout goodness. Let's start with the MVPs - those salt and pepper chicken wings? Straight fire! Crispy, crunchy perfection with that addictively savory salt and pepper punch. The fish version? Equally divine. Yang Chow fried rice? A solid win. You can taste the wok's smoky embrace, and the rice grains are like little pearls of perfection - no mushy business here! Now, onto the not-so-greats - BBQ pork chow mein with the thick noodles? It was alright, but lacked that wok-kissed smokiness and had a mysterious flavor I couldn't quite pin down. Day-after redemption, though - tasted much better! Combination chow mein with thin pan-fried noodles? Decent, but the noodles were a tad too crispy, and the sauce verged on the soupy side. Orange beef, though? Good stuff. Tangy orange sauce embracing breaded beef slices - what's not to love? Sweet and sour pork was pretty solid as well. Breaded pork wok tossed and coated in a nice tangy sweet and sour sauce. Oh, and a friendly reminder: white rice doesn't come automatically, so remember to order up! Carryout service? Quick and, well, kind of friendly - you know how it is. Now, onto the price tag - yeah, it's a bit steeper than your average joint, but the portion sizes? Worth every penny. You won't leave hungry, that's for sure! So, if you're up for a flavor-packed adventure with hefty portions, Golden Chopsticks might just be your "golden" ticket to Chinese food nirvana. Welp! Onto the next! He

My family has been going to Golden Chopsticks for at least over 20 years. Crazy thing is our ordering habits has stayed pretty much the same the whole time. We usually always get Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings, Honey Walnut Shrimp, House Special Noodles (beef, chicken, squid, shrimp), Shrimp with Lobster Sauce, Mongolian Beef and White Rice. Over the 20 years the food quality has always stayed the same and looking forward to coming here for another 20 years.

The BEST salt & pepper wings. Yes, even better than Royal. I said what i said :) Anytime I go to a potluck, I'm asked to bring these. Call ahead, and your order is ready by the time you make it to the restaurant. Plenty of parking. You are in and out.

Been going here all my life since the 90's. Their salt & pepper chicken wings are second to none. People who say Royal Mandarin is better have no taste. GC is superior in every way. RM chicken is so dry and too salty; it's always overcooked and they put too much MSG. Golden Chopsticks is always juicy and balanced. Some good go-to's are the chow mein, fried rice, and chicken egg foo young. You can call in your order and (if reasonable) it'll always be ready in 20 minutes.

We love Golden Chopsticks! It is our go-to spot for a casual dinner out. The food is hot and fresh and of consistently high quality. Service is prompt and courteous every time. Orders are always correct and portions are very generous. We have brought friends and family to Golden Chopsticks, and they have all been impressed. I once ordered a party tray, and it remained hot between the restaurant and destination. Sincere thanks to the staff and management of Golden Chopsticks for always providing an excellent experience.

Salt and pepper wings are the best! Place a large order same day pick up. No waiting they are ready by the time you arrive!! They people are always so welcoming and helpful!

Delicious food!!! Def stop every time I'm in town! The crispy noodle, salt n pepper pork chop, and roast duck are my go tos !

The service is quick - they don't play here ! The inside doesn't have a funky smell to it - it's your typical Chinese restaurant. They have a lot to offer with everything made to order. the Salt and pepper wings are what we go for. Hella MSG forsure. You will be sleepy and bloated all day. Bomb tho.

The salt and pepper wings are always a go-to at Golden Chopsticks--super crispy with just the right amount of MSG. Quick service and a pretty decent lunch special for wings make it an easy choice for a satisfying meal.

Chicken wings are the best!!!!!!!:) everytime i have a party , we need to order this! Everyones favorite!!!!

Always a great experience whenever we go here. The place is clean. Food is always delicious. The staff were and have always been welcoming and friendly. My wife and I decided to dine-in at a later time in the evening. It was the perfect time. Will go back here again around the same time for sure to avoid all the crowd. Their salted pepper wings were very crunchy on the outside and juicy inside, and very hot as well, which is a great thing. My wife and I loved it. Their noodles with shrimp were spot on as well. Served hot and freshly made as well.

So three times the charm right. Lol first 2x not so lovely and this time things were a lot better. Sweet and sour pork was crispy and the dough pockets were unexpected but perfectly cooked. Back in the day sweet and sour pork was all meat with sweet red sticky glaze, and this dish looked nothing like that. This was breaded. The beef chow fun was really yummy but kinda lacked in the portion dept. The salt and pepper chicken wings were not seasoned well but they were cooked well. Overall I just kinda think people come to this place because it's local to them not because it's amazing. That's why I've been back 3x now. Lol

Ordered to go. Wanted compare this chicken wings with Royal Mandarin. Wait time was 10 minutes. The chicken wings were crispy and very tasty. I think it's pretty comparable to the other restaurant. This place is about $2 more than the other one for a 12 piece chicken. Wings

I find it interesting that so many people wrote such high praises of this place. I found it to be no more than a 2 maybe 2.5 star place. Came at 8pm on a Thursday. It was towards the end of the night. Only a handful of people were here. Maybe 10 people. Was greeted by two staff members who were running dishes back and forth and said they'll be right with us. Was able to be seated within five minutes. Menu was pretty straight forward and I was ready to eat. We ordered the combo number two which was 23 dollars per person. Service was incredibly fast. Waited no more than 10 minutes. And every two minutes dishes kept coming out. The combo included a soup, egg rolls, pork, rice (either fried or white), and two entrees that were preselected. If there's more in your party you can add additional plates for additional price. The plates were huge and saucy which I love but the the flavors were just okay which drops it from a 5 star to a 3 star. Really thought it was gonna hit! But the taste profile was severly lacking. The best way to describe it, is that it felt like the beef was tossed in sauce but not really seasoned and that the oil used with the chicken absorbed the flavors of the sauce and seasoning. And so i left thinking that this place wasn't anything special. The ambiance was pretty much on par. Nothing really stood out. It's a decent price for the amount of food you get but you're paying for quantity and not high quality. Parking was easy. It was also at night after the rush so it was probably a little bit easier.

My second favorite place for salt and pepper chicken wings! Other items like house pan fried noodles and mongolian beef are amazing! Hole in the wall Chinese food with quick and wonderful service.

I adore Golden Chopsticks! They are quick service restaurant in that you can order your food and it comes out within 15 minutes generally. I have also been able to call and get a party tray of food. same day with little notice. We've also been able to do reservations for larger parties and the service is solid. Most of their dishes, taste like good Chinese food and they are consistent in flavor. My favorite dishes are the salt and pepper chicken wings, walnut shrimp, and house noodles. Their only drawback is there have been times during major holidays in which the wait time does get long even for picking up food that was ordered with more than a days notice. Example I had a noon pick up time and it was ready 45 min late. Also, their restroom is located outside of the restaurant in the shopping center, which isn't too far, but if you have children, you would have to step outside of the restaurant to take them. Would return and recommend them for dining in person or takeout.

Let me start by saying this place is idea for large parties who want to order family style! The portions are quite large which makes them easy to share! I'm a big fan of wonton soup! They definitely put in plenty on wontons which made me a happy camper. I highly recommend the beef Szechuan! It was filled with flavor.

Another niece of mine graduated from her high school and we're so proud of her for accomplishing this life milestone, so much so that I yelled at the top of my lungs as she walked the stage to get her high school diploma. For my other niece's celebratory dinner we ate Italian and for this niece, my brother and sister-in-law chose Chinese to celebrate their daughter. Thank you to my bro and sis for inviting us and for celebrating their daughter at Golden Chopsticks because that was such a delicious and satisfying dinner. There are two Golden Chopsticks locations in San Diego with the one we dined at being their National City location and other one being situated in Mira Mesa. If you're familiar with National City, this location can easily be found by utilizing the 805 freeway, exit off of Plaza Blvd., and head west. The restaurant is located in a busy outdoor shopping center where you can find Seafood City, Big Lots, Joann's, Daiso, Goldilocks, 85C Bakery, and it's across the street from Jollibee's. There's a lot of parking, but you might need to park away from the restaurant since it's busy here. This was a popular spot especially since several high schools graduated on the same day as my niece. They do take reservations and I suggest you do that if you have a large party like us. There's a good amount of table seating, but this restaurant gets packed. For decor, there are Chinese banners, large framed artwork of nature, and small statues of Chinese symbols. Kudos to the staff for bringing out our food quickly and they are hardworking. I docked half a star because they brought us someone else's food and they took long to refill our drinks. I've had the pleasure of eating at Golden Chopsticks in the past and we've eaten takeout food from here at family parties. If you know the Chinese food scene in National City, then you know that Golden Chopsticks is a popular eatery and is known for its Salt and Pepper fried chicken. My family and I are so thankful to my brother and sister-in-law for ordering a feast fit for The Graduate and her Proud Fam Bam. They ordered the following: Hot & Sour Soup, Mongolian Beef, House Special Noodles, Salt and Pepper Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Potstickers, BBQ Pork Fried Rice, and Fried Calamari. There isn't enough superlatives to describe how fresh, hearty, satisfying, tasty, and yummy all of Golden Chopsticks' dishes were. We started off with the hot & sour soup and loved the contrast of the savory and sour broth along with its components. The Mongolian beef was tender and with the sautéed vegetables, it ate really well with the rice. In fact, every entree was divine with both the fried and white rice. Of course the salt and pepper chicken was finger licking delish as always. Make sure to order the house noodles because the noodles were cooked perfectly and every type of protein is on that plate. I couldn't eat enough of the BBQ pork fried rice. The two stars for me were the honey walnut shrimp and the fried calamari. The plump shrimp coupled with the sweet glaze and candied walnuts was delectable. For the fried calamari, imagine salt and pepper chicken, but in squid form. Yelling at the top of my lungs to cheer on my niece as she walked into the arena and as she received her diploma made me have an appetite. Thanks to my brother and sister for having their daughter's family celebration dinner at Golden Chopsticks. If you're a Chinese food enthusiast, you can't go wrong grubbing here.

The wings were all I got this go round and the crunch and crispness of the chicken was flawless. You hear me eating them from outside my house . The service was quick and easy. So get the wings and just enjoy yourself!

Still love the wings. This and Imperial Palace have a 1a and 1b rank IMO. But their salt and pepper wings are close to $20 for an order. A side of large rice was $7.50?! Yikes. Total tab was $29 for two items. Inflation rates have definitely hit this spot.

Absolutely love the salt n pepper chicken wings. I called ahead for a pick up & was pleasantly surprised on the portion size. They definitely give you your moneys worth.

Decided to eat here on Christmas during our vacation to San Diego. The place was pretty packed and loud. We tried to make a reservation, but when stating we had a party of three, they just said to come on in. After arrival, we waited 15 minutes for a table. We were greeted pretty quickly by the server and it would seem they all work as a team bringing food to the table. The food was good with large portions, except for the beef in the Mongolian beef. I ordered chicken fried rice to go, which didn't seem cooked enough when I heated it up a day later.

My most favorite Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings EVER! The service here is always quick for both pick-up and dine in. Yes, it can be a little pricey, but the portions are huge. I have been coming here all my life. 20+ years! The calamari is another great dish.

This place has really flown under the radar! I take great pride in knowing all tbe great places to eat, but this one got away from me. I asked one of my buddies at work what is the best Chinese Food in san Diego, in his opinion@. He immediately referred me to Golden Chopsticks., so I had to try.. I experienced great service, great food, and a great atmosphere. This may become my Chinese go-to..I didn't take any pictures though..

As of now we have not been disappointed. Whatever you order is really good here! If your near be sure to give it a chance

The chicken wings is solid.12 pcs for 20$. The chow fun was amazing and flavorful. Will keep coming back.

Food was amazing, the salt and pepper wings were awesome chow mein was delicious and the walnut shrimp was so good tou fight over the last one service was fast as they could be on Christmas Eve, and the ambiance was amazing considering all the hectic holiday rush is happening. Will always come back

Family favorite! Catering favorite. Staff are very friendly and always accommodating. Quick to bring you some water, a straw, your check or anything you need. Their staple dish must be the salt and pepper chicken wings!! Fried to perfection and I mean that 100%!! These wings are delicious. Plates are big and definitely shareable between big groups of people. Typically order two-four different plates for 4 of us and we always have leftovers to take home. Wide selections of noodles, fried rice and chicken and beef plates as well as savory soups. The location is prime for people with lots of parking. Several other businesses around to shop or stop by in. Best takeout food as well for a movie night or just to stay in and relax. My family and I love this place and choose to eat here whenever we have a great appetite.

Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings! Yup, it's what makes Golden Chopsticks Restaurant and its rival Royal Mandarin so popular. Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings are a staple at family gatherings in San Diego but this is the first time I dined inside the restaurant. Golden Chopsticks Restaurant is a mid-to-large sized, casual, sit-down Chinese restaurant located on Plaza Blvd and Palm Ave in National City, near IHOP and Jo-Ann's Fabrics. Getting here via Google Maps is easy but the parking is a bit crazy. It has a shared lot between businesses - plenty of parking spaces but most are unavailable during the weekend. Consider your vehicle choice before coming here because the parking spaces are tight for large trucks and SUV's. The ambiance inside the "private" room to the right was beautiful - open and brightly lit with natural light. I say private room because our large party took up the entire space minus 2 tables. I loved the large artwork in the back wall. Noise level is loud here. The staff were able to service our party and get all the dishes and drinks out. The tableware was neatly organized and the condiments were plentiful and easily accessible at every table. We had a preselected, family-style menu across all the tables, which included their famous Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings. It was better eating it dined-in than served in party trays at the family parties I've had in the past. I did, however, like the Salt & Pepper Squid (Calamari) more than the chicken. The Beef Broccoli was my favorite of all the dishes. We also ate had noodles and fried rice. While I enjoyed the dishes, the post-meal inflammation did not. Overall, it's a decent spot for a step-above-casual-dining Chinese food. The salt and pepper dishes are addicting but I'll probably stick to the Beef Broccoli.

It's probably the best S and P wings ever. Loaded with green onion and garlic topping, golden brown, crispy, and tender. Even the egg drop soup was phenomenal.

Man, that was a bummer! The duck was really cold. The wontons with sweet-and-sour sauce were presented to us crushed and the fried rice look like it came from the rice from the day before. Very disappointed in the quality of this restaurant.

So, everyone's been bugging me to try these 'salt and pepper wings.' I'm thinking, what kind of boring wing gets hyped up over salt and pepper? Sounds like something you throw together when you've run out of real seasoning and just gave up on life. But fine, I caved. Went for lunch--the service was quick, and the staff were super nice--so I ordered the special. And holy F$&@! These wings were so good, I swear my soul left my body for a minute. At first, I thought they gave me extra because it was my first time, but nope, that's just how they do it here. And let me tell you, it's not some sad sprinkle of salt and pepper--they've got some next-level witchcraft happening with green stuff, red pepper, garlic, and who knows what else. Probably summoned a food wizard back there. My first thought? 'No way I'm finishing this mountain of wings.' Spoiler: I inhaled the whole thing like I hadn't eaten in a week. My only regret? Not saving any for later. And these chickens? They must be hitting the gym and slamming protein shakes because these wings were fat, meaty, and juicy like I've never seen. And oh my god, the crunch--so loud you could hear it from the next table. Chinese wings for the win!

I've been dining here for 3 decades and all you need to order is the Salt & Pepper wings LARGE Tray

Was in South Bay and feeling hungry and didn't want to wait for traffic and parking in the convoy area. This place had high rating so decided to give it a try. I've seen this place, but always came down to this area for Filipino food specifically, but today we were looking for Chinese. Let me warn you, don't over order. Although we like leftovers, we were not prepared for the amount of food that came. We ordered salt and pepper chicken, which was extremely crispy. They had a seasonal special for salt and pepper green beans that turned out to be quite good and flavorful. The highlight and surprise was the chicken with snap peas. The peas were crunchy as you would expect from stir fry and the flavors with the brown sauce was just wonderful. This and the noodle dish were the first to go. Not pictured here was the pan fried chicken noodle and we would get that dish every time. The flavors were spot on and the vegetables perfectly cooked. Our next visit we also got the orange chicken and it was crispy and flavors were good, but it was a lot of just batter. Slightly too much sauce for me, but did read other posts where there wasn't enough, so to your own taste. The servers were nice and came around a lot, so you never had an empty glass. The food comes out really fast, so be ready to eat.

The food was so fresh and all came out so quick and the chicken wings were amazing as well as the service was great. Must try spot to go and experience it yourself. And the ambiance was great. HABIBI EATS APPROVED BY ME HABIBILICIOUS

Golden chopsticks- where have you been all my life? The service, the food, the ambience...the positive and hard working attitude, i am impressed. As a fellow kitchen warrior, i can honestly say they deliver. My shrimp fried rice was phenomenal. My beef and broccoli was superb and the cream cheese wontons divine. I'd say my compliments to the chef but it's clear this is a wholesome team effort. I ordered takeout but now I know where to bring my loved ones for a special evening and a special meal. Thank you for a warm and delicious feast. Xie xie