Chin’s Szechwan – La Jolla

  4.4 – 121 reviews   • Chinese restaurant

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Best Chinese Restaurant 2023 & 2024 -San Diego Reader & North County Reader Best Chinese Cuisine, San Diego’s Best Restaurants 2017, 2018, & 2019 – San Diego Magazine Most Popular Chinese Restaurants in San Diego – ABC 10 News San Diego Doordash Most Loved All Star -Doordash Favorites, SD Best Food and Restaurants 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, & 2018 – The San Diego Union Tribune Best Asian Restaurant 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019 – Pomerado News Readers Poll Best Asian Restaurant 2009, 2010, & 2011 – North County Times Readers Choice Best Asian Restaurant 2010 & 2011 – Rancho Magazine

Longtime Chinese restaurant & bar serving a lengthy menu of Sichuan & Mandarin fare.

✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out ✔️Delivery Chin's Szechwan - La Jolla 92037

Hours

Friday11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Monday11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday11:30 AM–8:30 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 623 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037

Phone: (858) 454-7597

Website: http://govisitchins.com/

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Order and Reservations

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Reviews

Paul Gibbons
The Szechauan Chicken is really good. I like how you can adjust heat and ingredients easily when ordering on website. Also the pictures of each dish is on point.
The garlic sauce is top notch, the vegetables are well proportioned. The total price is rather high ($25 w/an employee tip automatically added to your bill. Nevertheless, the dish is outstanding.
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Scot Fishman
I was skeptical about a “great” Chinese spot in La Jolla, but Chin’s delivered in a serious way.

The service was very slow to take our order, but once we got started, the service was great the rest of the night. The staff was warm and inviting, and they made sure we had everything we needed.

We got the pan fried pork potstickers (solid – more dough-y than I prefer), tangerine beef (a little too fruit-forward with the glaze), Szechwan crispy pork (delicious), ku ting shrimp (a hit across the table) and spicy honey & sesame chicken (the crowd favorite of the night). Not pictured: crispy wontons and seafood fried rice (the table liked both).

The space is small, but the portions are HUGE. Four of us were eating, and we took home at least half of three entrees. I’d love to return to try more savory dishes…and hopefully more veggies.

Well done, Chin’s!
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Maya N
Such a great takeout place we got the tangerine chicken (A MUST), the spicy eggplant, mapo tofu, and chicken fried rice. They didn’t pack utensils both times so just make sure you ask if you actually need them!
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Jamie DeProspo
We’ve been here a few times, and today chose an ideal time – mid-late afternoon. Chin’s was not busy like usual. This restaurant in my opinion is the best chinese food in San Diego. Coming from New York, it’s been challenging to find something really good, but Chin’s consistently does it. Today we ordered, Tangerine Shrimp, Chicken and Broccoli, Wonton Soup and Vegetable LoMein. All really good! We’ll be back again soon, thanks!
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PIKASSO PRODUCTION
I had an absolutely delightful dining experience at CHIN’C Here are the highlights:

Ambiance
Warm and inviting atmosphere with tasteful decor that balances traditional Chinese elements and modern style.
Comfortable seating and a pleasant background soundtrack that enhanced the dining experience without being overpowering.

Service
Attentive and friendly staff who greeted us with smiles and were quick to assist.
Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, offered thoughtful recommendations, and ensured our needs were met without being overbearing.
Timely service with dishes arriving hot and well-paced.

Food
GARLIC BEEF Described as GARLIC BEEF , with perfectly balanced flavors and tender texture.
TANGERINE A standout for its crispness, aroma, freshness
Note-worthy for its balance of sweet, savory, tangy, ] and generous portion.
Vegetables were crisp, sauces were rich yet not overpowering, and the presentation was vibrant.
If you’re into spice, the delivered a satisfying kick without overpowering the other flavors.

Drinks and Extras
[Drink/Tea] was the perfect palate cleanser between bites.
The [dessert] was a delightful finish, offering a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.

Value
Generous portions at a fair price, with clear attention to quality and consistency.
Clear care taken in sourcing ingredients and presenting an authentic yet approachable menu.

Overall
A truly enjoyable experience that left us eager to return and try more of the menu.
Highly recommended for families, date nights, or a casual meal with friends.

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yupin kim
Mandarin chicken is pretty sweet. I’m goona do spicy level 4 for next time.
Also the chicken is pretty much crushed. There is 5 tables only, so you should make a reservation.
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Sid Singh
I certainly can’t speak to to authenticity, but the food was delicious. I would say probably some of the best I’ve had in all of California, which is probably saying a lot as I’ve traveled throughout for work.

This location is a cute little place with about eight booths. A very cozy ambiance. And the service was excellent!
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Courtney B
Really good Chinese food with large portions, which is perfect for dining with a small group. We had several dishes and everything came out fast and fresh. The service was phenomenal, they were very attentive, asked how everything was, and boxed up our food. The space is small so highly recommend a reservation. I would definitely come back here!
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The Craic Pirate
Their food is great. Their spicy scale is 1 to 5 and the 5 is hot, I was not disappointed. Their chicken wings are delish. Be prepared to wait. It is a small dining area and very popular. take out order is a wait as well. They are not fast, but they hustle and it is worth it.
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Yair Abed
Came in for some wonton soup; was great. Ordered the chicken fried rice, was not a fan, when I mentioned it to the manager he immediately asked if I would like it off the bill or order something else. The garlic chicken I got instead, was very good.
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