Maxims Seafood - San Diego

Really good. Best Chinese food in town. The owner is very kind. And the price is really low.

Closes at midnight and we had just come into the area from WA and it was 10pm already. I had contracted a bug on the plane and knew I needed some hot ginger soup. Maxim's had exactly what I needed! They called it rice porridge but Filipinos call it arrozcaldo and it was so satisfying! I asked for ginger and they added extra I think. The staff were really super nice and they had no problem refilling the hot water for my jasmine tea. All the food was delicious!!!

Local solid food whole in the wall type of eatery. Mix of Asian Ethnic food that don 't disappoint. Have had meat (before vegetarian push and vegetarian dishes and neither disappointed. Obviously items can be omitted or added upon request(Love the szechuan sauce here and add it to the mixed vegetables , nice heat! . Additionally they do offer family meal deals with pre selected dishes. Portions are solid, definitely hungry woman/man type and perfect for family style dining whether it be dine in or to go.

They want to charge you extra for old soup and Basil. There’s pho soup used to be really good but I don’t know what happened it just has gone downhill. Poor service and expensive for the nasty pho. No more food for me there!!!

Let me share a recent experience from last year: I needed a small catering order for an event that required authentic Chinese cuisine. Since 2020, I hadn't frequented many traditional Asian restaurants, as many had either temporarily or permanently closed. The first place that came to mind was Maxim's Seafood, and I was thrilled to discover they could accommodate my request. The order was ready on time, well-prepared, and came with a detailed receipt—very helpful for reimbursement at corporate events. The same couple that has run this restaurant for decades is still there, dedicating themselves to ensuring guest satisfaction and delivering delicious food, no matter the economic challenges we all face. If you’re in search of authentic and tasty Chinese and Vietnamese dishes—like roast duck, pho, and various stir-fried options—I highly recommend giving them a try. They truly deserve our support, especially in these uncertain times. I plan to keep returning, even though I live 30 minutes away; it’s always worth the trip.