Chin's Szechwan - Oceanside

"Ordered takeout- Ku Ting crispy. The sauce was good, but the whole batch was beyond crispy. It was extremely overcooked. It certainly had the texture of jerk chicken and the meat was tough and rubbery. It did not taste like freshly cooked food. It has the texture of frozen food, overcooked and kept under a heat lamp. What wasn't rubbery was soggy. The rice was nowhere near what I'd hoped for. Overcooked slightly. It was decent enough for takeout Chinese food, but not at these entree prices. The hot and sour soup was bland and had very little taste at all. Portion sizes were astronomical. I expect they are losing quite a bit of money and plenty of takeout boxes from those dining in. Recommend- Fresh ingredients cooked to order. Chicken and breading show obvious signs of careless cooking. Soak rice before cooking. Add a dash more rice vinegar to the soup and some white pepper."

"Top notch Chinese food! Came here last year, with my family! We were blown away by the great food, excellent service, and a great atmosphere. Portions were huge and fairly priced. The pictures are the dishes we ordered. Been looking for a go to for Chinese food and this is the spot! I highly recommend this place and I look forward to coming back this summer!"

"Delicious Chinese food, good Sichuan spice. This is flavorful food, but Chinese seeking authentic food may find it too Americanized. They explain the menu very well and point out tips for enjoying the lunch menu. I will come here again and again. Service was excellent. Friendly staff, good prices. Food came fast. We ate everything on the plate. Get the spicy beef."

"I used to come here as a kid with my family for special occasions and as a young adult on my first date with my hubby (then boyfriend). Recently, I came with mom for lunch after many, many years, and it was still the same (in a good way). The atmosphere is dark and moody and slightly sophisticated (maybe). To me, the decor is classic and brings nostalgia. Their food is consistently good, cooked well, and flavorful. I've ordered a shrimp dish and the eggplant dish (my favorite vegetable). They've never disappointed me. I'd recommend this place all day every day."