Taste of Hunan 湘村人家

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.

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!

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!

The best Hunan food in San Diego! 热卤三结义 is really authentic!!! The sauce is bold—savory, slightly spicy, and deeply aromatic with layers of spices and flavors! The service is warm and welcoming, attentive! You won’t be disappointed if you come here for the most authentic Hunan food in town!

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.

I’m a regular customer. I ordered my usual which is the Smashed Eggplant & Pepper with Century Egg. In my opinion, it’s the best Smashed Eggplant in San Diego. I go to this restaurant just for this one dish. I also got a Cucumber Salad and two cups of rice, which were also excellent. Service was also very good. Very fast and efficient. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone.