Chin's Szechwan - Encinitas

Chin’s is one of our favorite restaurants, and this was our first time visiting this location. Everything we ordered was delicious. The kids especially loved the chicken wings and dumplings. The atmosphere and vibe were beautiful, and the location is great. We also received excellent customer service. We will be back soon.

If you’re searching for the best Chinese food in San Diego, look no further than Chin’s Szechuan in Encinitas. This place truly lives up to its title of "Best Chinese Cuisine" by San Diego Magazine! Every dish we tried was full of bold flavor and perfectly cooked. The Cream Cheese Wontons were golden and crispy with a creamy, flavorful filling, I always order these. The Pot Stickers had that perfect pan-fried crunch and juicy inside. The Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings were lightly battered, seasoned just right, and incredibly addictive. My personal favorites were the Spicy Honey & Sesame Chicken, House Lo Mein, and Fried Rice with the egg on top. The staff told us the Pao Hu Pork and Kung Pao Chicken were customer favorites, and they were totally right! The restaurant itself has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere - perfect for date nights, family dinners, or casual nights out. Portions are huge (we had leftovers for days!), and service was quick and friendly. Chin’s has six locations across North County and San Diego, so it’s always nearby when the craving hits. I can’t recommend this place enough!

Lunch specials are a great deal! Went for a lunch special, food was delicious, portions were big and great value! The servers were attentive and the food came out quickly. I’ve been to their other locations in Carlsbad, Del Mar, and Rancho Bernardo and the flavor and quality is consistent. The lunch specials are a highlight for me, you can get a very generous meal for the same amount you would pay for a burger combo on a big chain burger joint.

We ordered a large company lunch takeout from Chin's Szechwan for over 50 employees, and they absolutely nailed it! Everything was neatly packed, well-organized, and arrived fresh, hot, and right on time. Coordinating an order of that size isn't easy, but they handled it flawlessly. The standout dishes were the broccoli beef lunch and the Szechwan garlic chicken lunch -- both were incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection. The broccoli beef had that perfect balance of tender meat and crisp broccoli in a rich, savory sauce. The Szechwan garlic chicken was bold, garlicky, and had just the right amount of kick without overwhelming the dish. We also appreciated the variety included in the lunch boxes -- rice, sides (cucumber salad, egg roll, and a cream cheese wonton), and generous portions that left everyone satisfied. Several employees commented that it was the best takeout we've had for a team lunch, and I completely agree. Highly recommend for both small and large group catering. Will definitely be coming back to for our next team event!

Yummy Chinese food at Chin’s Szechwan in Encinitas! We enjoyed the Shanghai crispy pork and Szechwan garlic eggplant. Very pretty restaurant. Service is fast and friendly. Recommend having a reservation on the weekend as it can be busy. Recommend!

Okkk listen now, everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The sweet & sour chicken, egg drop soup, and crispy wontons were so delicious, and the portions were generous. Chinese food cravings hit the spot & highly recommend!

Get the spicy black pepper beef !!! Came here and was in the Encinitas area wanted to see what Chins was all about. Me and my buddy's came here and shared our food. We got the black pepper beef, imperial shrimp plate with scallops, orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp, imperial noodle soup, crispy chicken dumplings and white rice. My favorite was the spicy black pepper beef. So yummy. 2nd was the orange chicken, 3rd was the walnut shrimp. Lots of seating inside, restaurant was clean and well taken care of. Our server helped us with the menu. Everything was great can't wait to come back !