Trieu Chau Restaurant | Chinese • Cambodian
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Trieu Chau Restaurant | Chinese • Cambodian is listed on FindALoco in San Diego, CA with address, phone, website, hours, and map location. Common services and related keywords include Chinese Noodle Restaurant.
Nestled in the vibrant community of San Diego, CA, Trieu Chau Restaurant stands as a cherished Chinese noodle restaurant with a delightful Cambodian influence. Located at 4653 University Ave, this family-run establishment has earned a strong 4.5-star rating from 227 reviews, reflecting its reputation for quality and consistency. Open from 8 AM to 8 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Thursday closed, it offers a welcoming schedule for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, making it a convenient choice for locals and visitors exploring City Heights.
The menu at Trieu Chau is a celebration of flavorful, hearty dishes that keep patrons returning. Signature offerings include the BBQ pork thin rice noodles, often enjoyed with intestine for an authentic taste, and the satay dry beef noodles, known for their savory kick. The salt and pepper series—featuring chicken, tofu, calamari, and shrimp—crispy and well-seasoned, is perfect for sharing. Soups are a highlight, with the duck egg wide noodle soup and combo egg wide noodle soup, both served dry with rich, exceptional broth on the side, showcasing the kitchen's skill in crafting comforting meals. Additionally, fried rice with BBQ beef and Chinese donuts provide satisfying options for those seeking variety, all at fair prices.
What truly sets this spot apart is its warm, family-oriented atmosphere. Frequently described as a hidden gem in the area, Trieu Chau is an unassuming hole-in-the-wall where the kindness of the family shines through. Customers often mention the smooth, efficient service provided by the sons and their mother, creating a welcoming environment that feels like dining with friends. This personal touch, combined with the bustling yet relaxed vibe, makes every visit enjoyable and memorable.
Ideal for families, groups of friends, or solo diners, Trieu Chau Restaurant caters to anyone looking for generous portions of authentic Chinese-Cambodian cuisine without straining the budget. In an economy where value matters, this place delivers big on taste and quantity, making it a great choice for casual outings, family meals, or a quick, satisfying bite. Whether you're a noodle soup enthusiast or exploring new flavors, the diverse menu has something to please every palate.
Overall, Trieu Chau Restaurant in San Diego, CA, embodies the spirit of a true neighborhood eatery—where delicious food, heartfelt service, and community come together. It's not just a meal; it's an experience worth savoring, and with its consistent quality and friendly faces, it's no wonder customers hope it sticks around forever.
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Sign in to reviewMy husband’s favorite spot for noodle soup! He always orders the BBQ pork thin rice noodles with intestine. I’ve tried a few dishes, the satay dry beef noodles and wonton noodles weren’t my favorites, but overall everything is pretty good. Family-run place with smooth, efficient service. We’ve never had to wait for a seat. A reliable and comfortable spot for a satisfying bowl of noodles.
I hope this place sticks around forever, stumbled on this spot after a haircut one day, and I’ve been 4 times now. It’s so good, the sons and the mom are so kind. Fried rice with bbq beef is amazing
A hidden gem in City Heights, run by a kind and hardworking family. It's an unassuming hole-in-the-wall that serves family style Chinese-Cambodian cuisine. Great bang for the buck with big portions, especially in this economy!! The salt and pepper series (chicken, tofu, calamari, and shrimp) are a big to-go hit at parties, but taste best freshly cooked for a dine-in meal. Most of their dishes are really good to solid. Definitely worth a try if you've never been. You may find yourself going back...again...and again...and again. Take pride in knowing you're supporting a local mom and pop shop that's been around for decades!
Oh my goodness… if you love finding hidden gem/ mom and pop own or privately owned restaurant that are so good, THIS IS ONE OF THOSE! I came here with some friends after a retirement ceremony down town and we tried everything we wanted and it was amazing!! First we got the Chinese donuts with a side of warm condensed milk, at least I think that’s what it was. The donuts were so delicate but had an amazing crunch and the side dip of condensed milk was just the cherry on top! Just a nice sweet starter. Then we got sat and pepper calamari and salt, salt and pepper shrimp and egg rolls as appetizers (I know it sounds like a lot but I was with a few people) the salt and pepper seasoning on these was absolutely amazing! The peppers were so pronounced but not in an overwhelming way and it complimented the salt on both the calamari and shrimp! It was really such a beautiful stunning and tasty appetizer! We were trying not to take to many at once! The egg rolls were also delicious, nice fresh flavors inside them and just really delicate! My friends ordered the pad Thai which was pretty good. My other fried ordered orange chicken a it was so fresh! It taste like they had just made the sauce five minutes ago from actual oranges! It was so pure! And I got the bone beef stew with rice noodles and oh my goodness it was so wonderful! If you like pho you will enjoy this soup! It is not pho but PLEASE, don’t limit yourself to just pho because there are so many more soups out there! It was so light and fresh and the meat was so tender in it! The staff was so nice and tentative to us! They were also very welcoming! Ugh I want to go back already!! Update: came here after so long and oh my gosh it's just as food!! We order2d Lemon Grass Chicken, Salt and Pepper Popcorn Chicken and Chinese Broccoli. The Lemon Grass Chicken was so good lots of veggies and sauce. The Salt and Pepper Popcorn Chicken was lightly fries and had great flavor. The Chinese Broccoli was served in a home made garlic oysters sauce and it was so comforting! I also ordered the chiesw donuts with sweetened condensed milk and a Thai ice tea that was made on the spot and taste so fresh and authentic. I love this place!
Great soups! Fair portions and prices. Favorites are duck egg wide noodle soup, served dry w/soup and bone on the side; and the combo egg wide noodle soup, served dry w/soup and bone on the side. The taste of the broth is rich and exceptional. The duck isn't overly fatty or mostly bones as is the case in other duck soup restaurants. This is an example of a mom & pop restaurant that takes pride in their food and wants to serve the best to their customers. The owner is super friendly and makes you feel like a guest at her home. Update: We got the duck egg wide noodle soup, served dry w/soup and bone on the side; and the combo egg thin noodle soup, served dry w/soup and bone on the side. Both were excellent as usual! If you are having trouble deciding which soup to get, you can't go wrong with the combo. It has BBQ pork, duck, chicken, shrimp, ground pork, and fish balls. Update: Prices have increased, but still excellent quality. Update: Got the duck egg wide egg noodle soup and the beef and meatball thin egg noodle soup, both dry w/soup and bone on the side. The duck soup was excellent and the beef soup was very good. Update: Got the large duck egg wide noodle soup, served dry w/soup and bone on the side; and the large combo egg thin noodle soup, served dry w/soup and bone on the side. Both were excellent. Update: Got the large duck egg wide noodle soup, served dry w/soup and bone on the side; and the Sate Beef egg thin noodle soup, served dry w/soup on the side. Both very very tasty. Update: Got the large duck egg wide noodle soup, served dry w/soup and bone on the side; and the large combo clear thin noodle soup, served dry w/soup and bone on the side. Both were excellent. The upgrade to a large soup charge has increased to $2, and the soup dry with bone soup on the side now has a $1 charge. Update: Got the regular duck egg wide noodle soup and the beef drunken noodles. The duck soup was excellent as usual. The drunken noodles were not Thai style, but were very good. Update: Got the Seafood Pad Thai and the Duck Wide Egg Noodle soup. Both were very tasty. However, the calamari in the Pad Thai was a little rubbery, so just getting the shrimp version would be best.Update: Got the large duck egg wide noodle soup; and the large combo clear thin noodle soup, served dry w/soup and bone on the side. Both were excellent. Update: Got the regular duck egg wide noodle soup; the large combo egg thin noodle soup, served dry w/soup and bone on the side; the basil beef entree; and fried bread. Everything was excellent! Update: Got the regular duck egg wide noodle soup. Excellent as usual! Update: Got two regular combo soup with added wontons, one with thin egg noodles and one with wide egg noodles. They were both excellent. Update: Got the regular duck egg wide noodle soup with added wontons, and a combo egg thin noodle soup with added wontons. Both were excellent.