Taste of Hunan 湘村人家

The food is really good. We had fish, pork and beef. All of them are fresh and tasty. Two people ordered four dishes. We can hardly finish it! Recommended! Also free ice-cream!

We waited over an hour on a Saturday evening, which already tells you how popular this place is, especially among Chinese diners. They don’t do takeout and don’t take reservations, so be prepared to wait. The food was really, really yummy. The two dishes we tried were on the salty side for my taste, but they paired very well with rice. The century egg eggplant was absolutely out of this world and worth the wait. Bonus: they offer free popsicles for guests to grab.

The best hunan dish in San Diego. A lot of not spicy food options as well if you are not a big fan of spicy food. Their sour and spicy fish is my favorite. The fish is fresh and everything tastes good!

The food is authentic and great. We really enjoyed it. Not too salty at all. The eggplant is interesting and delicious. The fish is so good with the spice. So far the best Chinese restaurant we have tried in the San Diego area!

If you’re craving authentic Chinese cuisine, especially from the Hunan region, this spot is a hidden gem. The flavors are bold, spicy, and true to what you’d find in a traditional Hunan kitchen—lots of chili, garlic, and fermented ingredients that really bring the dishes to life. We ordered several items to share, and each one had a distinct flavor profile that stood out. The portion sizes were also surprisingly generous, making it a great value for the price. From the stir-fried dishes to the slow-cooked meats, everything tasted freshly made and thoughtfully prepared. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a real taste of Hunan food.

An excellent restaurant with very authentic Hunan cuisine. Every dish we tried was delicious and full of flavor. It does get quite busy, so expect a bit of a wait during peak hours - but it’s definitely worth it.

Back at Taste of Hunan, one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in San Diego, for a meal. The two of us ordered three dishes and specifically requested no spicy, but one dish still ended up being very spicy. The other dishes were quite tasty. The total for the three dishes came to $76, which is around five hundred RMB! Con: Wait was unusually long, we sat down at 7:06 pm, our first dish - the century egg / eggplant came out 7:42 pm and our last dish came out 8:06 pm had to wait 20 mins for all of our dishes to come out. We went on a Sunday night and the dinner rush was slowing down. Besides the risk of this wait, I highly recommend this San Diego gem.

We had two standout dishes that made this meal truly memorable: Simmered chicken with shiitake mushrooms and chestnuts – A rich, creamy broth full of tender chicken and shiitake mushrooms. The depth of flavor and warmth made it perfect comfort food. Grilled fish with secret sauce – Crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and drenched in a bold, savory chili sauce with fresh peppers and garlic. The fish was perfectly cooked and loaded with flavor. Both dishes were hearty, beautifully presented, and full of authentic taste. Highly recommended for anyone craving traditional Chinese flavors with great execution.