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Chi's Chinese Cuisine
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Chi's Chinese Cuisine
8.4
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
A long-running Northridge favorite for Cantonese-leaning classics and a deep dim sum/appetizer bench, executed with reliable wok flavor. Locals come for the broad menu, steady portions, and family-occasion friendliness more than trendiness. The dining room is simple, but the kitchen’s consistency and volume of loyal repeat diners keep it a neighborhood anchor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sweet & Pungent Shrimp, Dim Sum Sampler (har gow, siu mai, char siu bao), Shanghai Soup Dumplings
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8.7
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: High-volume neighborhood institution with a huge Cantonese menu and dim sum staples.
Who should go: Families, CSUN crowd, and anyone wanting classic Chinese comfort.
When to visit: Weekend lunch for dim sum; early dinner for easiest seating.
What to order: Sweet & pungent shrimp, dim sum sampler, Shanghai dumplings.
Insider tip: Ask for the daily soup and lunch specials—they’re quietly the best deals.
Chi's Chinese Cuisine
8.3
Long-running neighborhood anchor near CSUN with an all-day dim sum menu that’s dependable and quick. Dumplings are cleanly folded with balanced seasoning, and the kitchen maintains a steady hand across peak lunch rushes. Not a cart temple, but a reliable Northridge dim sum fix with serious local loyalty.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dim sum sampler (har gow + siu mai + char siu bao), Shanghai soup dumplings, Char siu bao
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: All-day dim sum with high-volume neighborhood validation.
Who should go: CSUN crowd and locals wanting fast, reliable dim sum.
When to visit: Weekday lunch for shortest waits.
What to order: Soup dumplings, dim sum sampler, char siu bao.
Insider tip: Mix steamed and pan-fried items to balance textures.
Chi's Chinese Cuisine
8.3
A CSUN-adjacent sit-down Chinese spot known for dim sum and polished, table-service classics. The cozy dining room and dependable execution make it an easy, low-stress romantic dinner, especially pre-show or after campus events.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dim Sum Sampler, Shanghai Dumplings, Orange Chicken
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 7.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Dim sum plus old-guard Chinese favorites in a relaxed setting.
Who should go: Couples who like sharing lots of dishes.
When to visit: Early dinner or weekday nights for quieter vibes.
What to order: Dim sum sampler, Shanghai dumplings, hot & sour soup.
Insider tip: Go at opening for the best dim sum pacing.