“Chef Zhu” is the only Chinese restaurant in San Diego that serves authentic Shanghainese cuisine as well as classic Chinese American cuisine. At the age of 20 Chef Zhu graduated from a famous cooking school in Shanghai and has been in the food industry ever since. In 1999 Chef Zhu opened his first Shanghai restaurant in the Convoy area of San Diego. The restaurant prospered and became a popular destination for Chinese and American clients alike. A few years later he opened second restaurant in Del Mar that was known for its great Shanghainese and Chinese American food. Now popular demand from their many customers Chef Zhu has decided to open his new restaurant near Camino Del Sur named “Chef Zhu”. We are looking forward to see you!!
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 7845 Highlands Village Pl c101, San Diego, CA 92129
Phone: (858) 888-3559
Website: https://chefzhusd.com/
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Reviews
Sharon B
We went here for lunch to celebrate a birthday on a weekday. Service was mediocre and so was the food. The place was a little fancier in decor than other Chinese restaurants. Though prices were a bit high for portion sizes and since there was no lunch specials.
We did like the hot and sour soup. It has a lot of flavor and they didn’t skimp on the ingredients. The kung po chicken and onion pancakes were ok. We did like the eggplant with tofu and the Singapore rice noodle dishes.
… moreWe did like the hot and sour soup. It has a lot of flavor and they didn’t skimp on the ingredients. The kung po chicken and onion pancakes were ok. We did like the eggplant with tofu and the Singapore rice noodle dishes.
Lili G
Fancier looking Chinese restaurant. The food was ok – the cumin lamb was decent, the chicken with mushroom had no taste and the pan fried buns were definitely defrosted.
I would go back with a Shanghai friend to see if the food is legit, otherwise, would not revisit.
… moreI would go back with a Shanghai friend to see if the food is legit, otherwise, would not revisit.
A Smith
The recent addition of Chef Zhu to the Torrey Highlands shopping center has been met with much excitement, and after my visit, I can confidently say that it’s a worthy addition to the culinary landscape. Despite initial reservations about its proximity to Joyee’s dumplings, I’m delighted to report that Chef Zhu holds its own.
We got here Sunday afternoon, I was pleased to find plenty of parking available in the center, making access easy. The restaurant itself has undergone a stylish redesign from its previous incarnation as a BBQ joint, boasting an inviting interior that sets the stage for a memorable dining experience.
While the customer service initially left something to be desired – perhaps due to a focus on online orders – the staff proved to be friendly and accommodating once we garnered their attention. Despite being the only patrons at the start of our meal, we found ourselves waiting longer than expected for assistance. However, once attended to, our orders were taken promptly and accurately.
As for the food, it did not disappoint. We opted for the Chicken Lo Mein and Orange Chicken, both of which arrived as generous portions bursting with flavor. The Lo Mein, in particular, stood out with its delightful smoky undertones and perfectly cooked noodles. Meanwhile, the Orange Chicken boasted a delightful balance of sweetness and crunch, leaving us eager to explore more of the menu offerings.
Overall, Chef Zhu offers excellent value for money, delivering ample portions of high-quality Chinese cuisine in a pleasant setting. While there may be room for improvement in terms of service efficiency, the delicious food more than makes up for any minor shortcomings. I look forward to returning to sample more of their enticing menu offerings.
… moreWe got here Sunday afternoon, I was pleased to find plenty of parking available in the center, making access easy. The restaurant itself has undergone a stylish redesign from its previous incarnation as a BBQ joint, boasting an inviting interior that sets the stage for a memorable dining experience.
While the customer service initially left something to be desired – perhaps due to a focus on online orders – the staff proved to be friendly and accommodating once we garnered their attention. Despite being the only patrons at the start of our meal, we found ourselves waiting longer than expected for assistance. However, once attended to, our orders were taken promptly and accurately.
As for the food, it did not disappoint. We opted for the Chicken Lo Mein and Orange Chicken, both of which arrived as generous portions bursting with flavor. The Lo Mein, in particular, stood out with its delightful smoky undertones and perfectly cooked noodles. Meanwhile, the Orange Chicken boasted a delightful balance of sweetness and crunch, leaving us eager to explore more of the menu offerings.
Overall, Chef Zhu offers excellent value for money, delivering ample portions of high-quality Chinese cuisine in a pleasant setting. While there may be room for improvement in terms of service efficiency, the delicious food more than makes up for any minor shortcomings. I look forward to returning to sample more of their enticing menu offerings.
LULU LIVE Art
This place is super authentic Shanghainese food, I’m impressed! We ordered from Hungry Panda APP, and got the food delivered at my door. The whole meal is just very delicious. Everyone enjoyed it. The quantity is pretty big. I order $120 food with tips, and we four just finished a little bit more than half. I totally feel this place is very worthy to give a try if you would love to check out some very authentic Shanghai style food. I highly recommend Lion’s head meatballs and sweet & sour pork ribs, also the scallion oil noodles are pretty tasty as well.
… moreRichard R.
The food was superb. The menu is very large with a wide variety of dim sum, familiar, Americanized, Chinese food, and food that seemed much more authentic. There was plenty here for the vegans in the group and several tofu dishes. The service was pleasant and attentive.
The vegetable Mushu was unremarkable. What truly shined was the dishes with sautéed vegetables. The tofu and mushroom dish had several different kinds of mushrooms and a delicious soy based sauce. The tofu and greens dish had bok choy leaves and also mustard greens. The vegetables were just done to the point where the flavors were fantastic. As far as the noodle dish, it was wonderful but one of us found a piece of what looked like metal wire in the dish. We obviously did not finish it and appropriately. They made us another one to take with us. They gave us some sesame balls for dessertgiven our experience. It is hard for me to downgrade them much for this given how good the food was. I want to say again that if you do not eat meat, the flavors of the vegetables were incredible. White rice, which is generally included was $1.50 per small ball and I didn’t feel that this should be charged for.
… moreThe vegetable Mushu was unremarkable. What truly shined was the dishes with sautéed vegetables. The tofu and mushroom dish had several different kinds of mushrooms and a delicious soy based sauce. The tofu and greens dish had bok choy leaves and also mustard greens. The vegetables were just done to the point where the flavors were fantastic. As far as the noodle dish, it was wonderful but one of us found a piece of what looked like metal wire in the dish. We obviously did not finish it and appropriately. They made us another one to take with us. They gave us some sesame balls for dessertgiven our experience. It is hard for me to downgrade them much for this given how good the food was. I want to say again that if you do not eat meat, the flavors of the vegetables were incredible. White rice, which is generally included was $1.50 per small ball and I didn’t feel that this should be charged for.
Jeff Chen
Been wanting to try this place.
Waited maybe 5 minutes to grab a table on a Saturday evening at 630.
Portion sizes are huge, deff enough to take home for later. The food is overall great. Really tasty, good quality.
The staff is truly what makes it stand out. They work well together getting plates on table, and bussing tables post dinner for a quick turnaround
… moreWaited maybe 5 minutes to grab a table on a Saturday evening at 630.
Portion sizes are huge, deff enough to take home for later. The food is overall great. Really tasty, good quality.
The staff is truly what makes it stand out. They work well together getting plates on table, and bussing tables post dinner for a quick turnaround
Taina Perez
So glad we found this place. Food was absolutely delicious and the service was great! Our favorites were the NY Style egg rolls! So good!!! Other favorites were the green beans, pork fried rice, pan fried noodles, and the dumplings. Portion size is large so it’s plenty for all!
… moreChristina DLP
Definitely recommend this location for delicious and flavorful Chinese food. It’s a little pricey but it’s quality so worth it for us. My favorite is the War Wonton Soup and beef and broccoli. But everything we have ordered is good. Parking lot is free in shopping center.
… moreJustin Hooper
Very nice restaurant with a big menu. The tea had chrysanthemum and goji berries and was delicious. Shanghai rice cakes are always a good option and the dessert sesame balls were tasty. Highly recommend. There’s also plenty of parking in this small shopping district.
… morePeina Wang
The best Asian food in San Diego! I’ve followed chef Zhu for the past 20+ years. He kept raising the bar of authentic Shanghai dish. My favorite are the ribs, soup, cold dish, duck and dessert – I know that sounds like all of them but trust me, you will love all of them. Reservations could be made for table 8+. Easy to park in this new location, which is another plus to me.
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