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Fortunate Son Chinese San Diego Reviews
Very Underwhelming.
The service was friendly, ambience was absolutely gorgeous, especially at night, but the food was subpar. hot and sour soup was very tasty. vinegary and robust. 8.5/10 crab rangoons were crispy and the filling was good but there wasn't much of i
Honey walnut shrimp was good but the orange chicken was
Honey walnut shrimp was good but the orange chicken was hard to eat. It was really dry and some pieces I couldnt even stab with a fork!
I have not ate in the restaurants, but I typically get
I have not ate in the restaurants, but I typically get drinks at polite provisions, and then order fortunate son. And eat it in the bar. I would suggest the walnut shrimp, hands-down, the best thing on the menu! Followed by the orange chicken and g
i was actually incredibly excited to try this place out and
i was actually incredibly excited to try this place out and it was such a disappointment. every single dish was bland. we had the cucumber salad, fried tofu, salt and pepper shrimp, king pao chicken, dan dan noodles, and pork and shrimp wontons. ever
Fortunate Son has such a cool vibe inside.
The decor and atmosphere make it a really fun spot to grab a bite with friends or family. The customer service was amazing and everyone was super friendly and attentive. They're open pretty late which is nice, but I definitely recommend making a
First time here and the food is just like Panda Express lol
First time here and the food is just like Panda Express lol ! Waited two hours to be seated for a party of 7. No reservations. It's really dim inside so kind of hard to see your food too. Obviously the decor is really pretty! We almost tried ev
Very good restaurant and food, the wait is long but it
Very good restaurant and food, the wait is long but it makes sense for a popular restaurant so i recommend reserving beforehand. 10/10
Fortunate sons is another CH-project restaurant which in
Fortunate sons is another CH-project restaurant which in most people's opinion is mid at best when it comes to the food but I was pleasantly surprised with this one. The best way I can explain it is that it's Panda Express but elevated. E
Food was not tasty just tasted like plain ol' microwaveable
Food was not tasty just tasted like plain ol' microwaveable chicken. Plus they made me wait for 38 minutes even though I had a reservation.
Absolutely love the ambiance inside -- warm, inviting, and
Absolutely love the ambiance inside -- warm, inviting, and perfect for family-style dining. Portion sizes are generous..My favorite was definitely the honey walnut shrimp -- a must-order dish! I wasn't a big fan of the Dan Dan noodles, but that
The food is amazing!! Service is amazing!! I highly
The food is amazing!! Service is amazing!! I highly recommend you reserve for this place and not walk in! The ambiance is amazing!!!
Stopped in at the bar and had some appetizers from
Stopped in at the bar and had some appetizers from fortunate son. Super friendly staff. Well priced. My daughter comes here often and loves the tofu. We also got the eggrolls and crab Rangoon. All very good.
Kungpao Chicken 8.
65/10- this was really good! The kung pao chicken had a thin sauce but it actually made me like it more. I loved that it wasn't super thick and heavy like a lot of other places make it. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and you could actuall
This place serves delicious American Chinese fare! I was
This place serves delicious American Chinese fare! I was able to make a reservation so there was minimal wait time. The interior decorations are quite fun. Service was friendly and attentive. Since I was by myself I ended up getting just the dan dan
Yet another entirelyyyy overrated CH production.
They make it so "exclusive" with their hours long wait times despite there being a bunch of empty tables at any given time. The service is horribly slow, lacking warmth and attention. The food is nothing better, if not even worse, than yo
We dropped in without a reservation for a party of 2 on a
We dropped in without a reservation for a party of 2 on a Sunday but we were able to get a table outside. We noticed a lot of people get turned away or quoted very long wait times, a table for 4 sat dirty and empty next to us the whole time we ate.
Long story short: the service was great, but the food was
Long story short: the service was great, but the food was terrible. I placed a to go order for general tso's chicken, white rice and crab rangoons. I was in the mood for authentic Chinese food and I was severely disappointed, but I should have k
It was my first time going to this restaurant and I love
It was my first time going to this restaurant and I love Chinese but when have you ever gone to a Chinese restaurant ordered an entrée and not been asked do you want white rice or brown rice at this restaurant? They don't even ask because they
Well, to start -- my boyfriend and I have been living in
Well, to start -- my boyfriend and I have been living in North Park for about a year and have always wanted to try this place. The ambience looked amazing, and we'd often see a long wait outside. Since they don't take reservations, we put o
1.5 hour wait- but it was worth it. The server we had was
1.5 hour wait- but it was worth it. The server we had was really nice as well. Here is what we ordered: Dan dan noodles- 9/10 really good and i loved the greens on top Shrimp and pork dumplings- 4/10 kind of fishy, i personally would not get them
One of my favorite places to take friends/family when they
One of my favorite places to take friends/family when they visit San Diego! Amazing ambiance, yummy food, and great service. The portions are big! Great for family style! And the prices for the amount of food you're getting is so worth it. You
my favorite restaurant in san diego.
went here for dinner with my boyfriend and the food was perfect as per usual. favorites are the orange chicken and crab rangoons. my man loves the dan dan noodles. Taylor was our server and she was wonderful. The ambiance in the restaurant is amazing
Funky, kinda cool location and decor.
I read a hyped review on social media so decided to try it while in SD from out of town. Definitely popular with long wait time for a table. Reservation is a must. I felt the food was very average at best. The flavors of my hot & sour soup were v
It's good but there are many places that put it to shame
It's good but there are many places that put it to shame on convoy. I ordered take out because the dining room was full, with a 35 minute wait definitely not worth the wait also overpriced for Asian comfort food.
One of the best restaurants ive been to in my life! The
One of the best restaurants ive been to in my life! The ambience is incredible, especially if you go at night, and it's very reasonably priced when compared to the quality and quantity of food you get. Definitely reccomend!
Good fortune to be had
I was visiting the area and needed a coffee. Found Fortunate Son during my drive and had a cafe latte at a table. Great tasting coffee and the cafe is well presented with professional and friendly staff.
We went to Fortunate Son on a Friday night right after
We went to Fortunate Son on a Friday night right after landing in San Diego, suitcases and all. We didn't have a reservation, but the host was super nice and told us to put our name down and grab drinks next door while we waited. About an hour a
1. Parking is horrible. It was unreal that they charge a
1. Parking is horrible. It was unreal that they charge a $50 no show fee when u book a rsvp online. I guess that's one way to make money. 2. I'm not sure if this place claims to serve authentic Chinese food or not. If you want authentic do
Just single handled had the worst dining experience we have
Just single handled had the worst dining experience we have ever had. I'd love to tell you the name of our server, but that would've required her providing us service. She was blonde with braids and a green bandana. We got seated, waited ab
The Honey Walnut Shrimp should not be missed! Ambiance was
The Honey Walnut Shrimp should not be missed! Ambiance was authentic. Service was excellent.
Super sick ambiance, great attentive service, food came out
Super sick ambiance, great attentive service, food came out quick and was flavorful and well portioned. Would recommend a million times.
This place is just ok.
I think it's overpriced for what you get and it's silly to have to pay for white rice. On another note, the service was excellent and the restaurant itself is super cute!
host was so rude, we came to the restaurant to celebrate my
host was so rude, we came to the restaurant to celebrate my sisters birthday and she denied us an hour before close. Mind you we tried eating here before and it was the same experience. Honestly disappointed.
The food has definitely changed over the years.
The price has gone up and the quality has gone way down. Disappointed on the taste of the food.
Super cool place, very well decorated, we did Chinese
Super cool place, very well decorated, we did Chinese style Funky, cool, great music, pretty loud too. And fairly good food. We have the orange chicken, honey shrimp, some noodles, fried rice, cucumber, salad, and some of the green beans which were
The best Chinese food I've had in a while, you won't regret
The best Chinese food I've had in a while, you won't regret it. I liked how the flavors weren't too overwhelming. Everything was delicious!
If you're coming here for the photos, the ambience is
If you're coming here for the photos, the ambience is definitely pretty. It's a dimly lit restaurant, especially at dinner, so don't be surprised by the lighting. My family and I ordered the fried rice--personally, I found it a bit m
The ambiance was very nice.
The decorations and vibes inside were also pretty. However, that was really the only good thing with my experience at Fortunate Son. The food was okay, not bad but definitely not the best Chinese food in SD. Portion sizes are bigger than regular bu
One of the best Chinese places in San Diego.
Parking can be tough to come by and wait times are usually long, so recommend getting there early and grabbing drinks next door while you wait. Most items are family style with large portions. We love the Dan Dan noodles, crab rangoons, and broccoli
This was my first time ordering from Fortunate Sons, after
This was my first time ordering from Fortunate Sons, after reading some pretty good reviews! My order was a takeout order right upon opening hours at 5. I'm very disappointed in what I received; the general tso chicken was over done, and too muc
The ambience is lovely and staff is very friendly.
Unfortunately, the food is way too salty! It was so overbearlingly salty we couldn't eat more than a few bites. Noodles are really oily. No other flavor but salt unfortunately.
I had been waiting a long time to try this place and it was
I had been waiting a long time to try this place and it was very much worth the wait. I made reservations about 2 weeks in advance when some friends would be in town. We got there right when they opened and were seated quickly. The plates are served
I really enjoyed the ambience and decoration of this
I really enjoyed the ambience and decoration of this restaurant. I unfortunately did not get many pics of the food. However it was yummy. The egg drop soup was really delicious. The green beans, very yummy. I was not a fan of the beef broccoli, just
Has to either be my number one or number two spot to eat in
Has to either be my number one or number two spot to eat in San Diego and North Park. This time we shared the Orange Chicken, Beef broccoli, Fried Rice, Salt & Pepper Shrimp. Everything was perfect. Thank you to the staff at Fortunate Son for cre
Food was so so so GOOD! Service was great until time to
Food was so so so GOOD! Service was great until time to get the check but they got really busy just as we were finishing.Definitely recommend.
Food is amazing.
Love this place. We had the orange chicken& shrimp dish. Fried rice was really good. We added chicken to it, but I think we would do it without the chicken next time.
We were looking for some good asian food in Northpark and
We were looking for some good asian food in Northpark and we found this place as a highly rated place. Our family decided to try this restaurant but were surprised to know that we need prior reservation, but they were willing to take names onto the w
One of my favorite places to visit when in San Diego! I
One of my favorite places to visit when in San Diego! I always ask for Julia as my waitress - she's the best!! Friendly, knowledgeable and makes the experience great. The food is always amazing! My favorite thing every time is the General Tso Caulifl
Vibe/ambiance/service: 10 Food: 6! Ahh I'm so sorry to not
Vibe/ambiance/service: 10 Food: 6! Ahh I'm so sorry to not be giving a 5 star but for me the food was just like overly drenched in salty flavors and was ultimately too salty. I love the vegetable side dishes like cucumber salad, green beans etc but
The ambiance was beautiful and very perfect for what I was
The ambiance was beautiful and very perfect for what I was looking for- something intimate and unique. However, the food was okayyyyy. Everything was very salty. If you end up going, maybe talk to the waiter about the salt levels if you eat normal le
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