Summary: Best Chinese food in town, $10-15 a plate, friendly service. I went to Chinshan on a pure coincidence, they were the closest place that was open on a Sunday evening. Me and my friends were trying to decide what to eat on a Sunday evening and I wanted Chinese. I've never heard of Chinshan from anyone, but they were the close by and open. I can be a little critical of Chinese food, so not having any expectations, I went in thinking it was just going to be a throwaway dinner that satisfies the craving for Chinese. Good Lord was I in for a surprise! We ordered Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Orange Chicken, Mapo Tofu, and half of a Roast Duck. (Unfortunately they didn't have the crispy duck available) The Salt and Pepper shrimp was crunchy, perfectly salted, and had a great flavor from the jalapeño and green onion slices sprinkled on top. I thought the shrimp heads were a little fishy, but my wife assured me I was wrong. (If you've never had Salt and Pepper shrimp before, it's lightly battered whole shrimp that is then deep-fried and seasoned. Once you get your head around eating the skin, the crunch is absolutely addicting. Goes great with a brewski.) The Orange Chicken was the best I've had. Chicken was cooked just right, juicy and tender. The batter felt light and very crispy at the same time. Slivers of actual orange in the sauce gave the dish a balanced tangyness that coated the chicken without making the batter soggy. The Roasted Duck was good. I'm not a huge fan of duck (except crispy), but this one was not at all gamey and had a good flavor I would describe as a blend of Hoisin and Chinese five spice. The Pork Mapo Tofu was my favorite dish of the evening. Good Mapo Tofu has both Sichuan peppercorn and regular pepper. This dish is meant to be spicy and 'numbing' which is something I haven't experienced from other places in town (or state). Tofu was melt-in-your-mouth soft without losing shape, the pork was minced finely, and the peppers were sprinkled in just enough for a spicy flavor that anyone can handle. The Szechuan peppercorns gave a numbness that just sometimes let you know it was there without interfering with the other flavors. I would also describe the flavor of the peppercorn itself as flowery or maybe lightly herby, an interesting flavor all its own. Give Chinshan a try, it might just be your new favorite. TLDR: Best Mapo Tofu and Orange Chicken in town. Big portions, delicious food.

Fantastic Chinese cuisine, high quality and flavor to rival restaurants in China Town in San Francisco and Philadelphia.

Delicious food. Great service. Very clean.

The best Chinese food in Albuquerque! Always tasty and the presentation is amazing. Large chunks of vegetables! And meat.

Excellent service! Excellent food! I have a strong appreciation for genuine Chinese cuisine. I make a deliberate effort to visit Denver or Austin to savor authentic Chinese dishes. Discovering a fantastic, flavor-rich restaurant right here in Albuquerque has left me thrilled. The service was top-notch, and the food was not only delicious but also expertly prepared. My personal favorites are the sesame beef and the chicken fried rice.

Great food, fresh, hot. I watched one of the workers hand make their wontons. Cute little place. Great family environment. The one thing about the place to know is that it takes a hot minute to get your food. Well worth the wait.

Food is great, service is very. terrible and get this, they used to give good service and not charge gratuity automatically and we give good tips then. Now they have a very bad service but charge gratuity at 18% automatic? What's wrong with this picture? Won't be coming back! I used to invite people and talk good about the resto when they were not that known and only few customers present whenever we came now it gets full soon as we start eating.

Truly amazing restaurant, phenomenal food. Great atmosphere. Hands down the best sit down cuisine I’ve had since moving to Albuquerque. A must try, perfect for date night and many other occasions. Staff is 10/10, service is 10/10. Cannot think of a single flaw. True authentic feel to the place.

First time here, this place was delicious! Everything was fresh, sauces were good, I have no complaints except the fountain drinks were a little flat.

This is by far the most AUTHENTIC Chinese food I've found in the US, while traveling thru New Mexico. The food is fresh and absolutely quality asian ingredients 🏆 Must try the Vegetable with Garlic Sauce and Mongolian Tofu 🫶 💯 Speechless here like Kung Fu Panda 🐼 Cheers~

Great food served hot and fresh, one of the best choices for NE ABQ. This restaurant is small, so it's close quarters if it's busy and you're dining in. I think we'll order to pick-up next time. I'm covid conscious, so was s bit uncomfortable.

A step up from typical greasy-spoon Chinese places. The food is quality, prices are very decent considering, the vegetables are fresh and not overcooked, and it's reliable. A good selection with a little extra to choose from, while including your standard fare as expected from a Chinese restaurant. The atmosphere is very airy with a more 'updated' modern feel. Definitely the best Chinese in Albuquerque that I have tried so far.

Haven't been here since we moved to Rio rancho 2 years ago. Never disappoints! Amazing good quality fresh food!! Worth the 45 minute trip! You can order to pick up but highly recommend eating fresh at the restaurant.

Delicious food! A gem well hidden. We have been wanting to go try it but never had the time to go. We finally came in. Service was fast. Portions just right and food is amazing! We spent a total of 30 dollars. What you spend on a regular place. Totally worth the trip!!

Disappointing experience with rude manager! I am deeply disappointed with the recent visit to this restaurant, a place my family and I have been loyal customers for several years. Our entire dining experience was marred by the extremely rude attitude of the "manager." First and foremost, the manager's behavior towards our large table was completely uncalled for. Despite our loyalty to this place, we were treated with hostility and disrespect. What's even more disheartening is the fact that we have always spoken highly of this establishment, recommending it to our friends and colleagues. However, after this encounter, I cannot, in good conscience, continue to support a place like this. I sincerely hope that the management takes this feedback seriously and addresses the issue. Customers should feel valued and respected, especially those who have been loyal for years.

Sooooo good! We drove across town on the advice of some friends and it didn't disappoint! Meals are between $10 and $15, but the portions could be for two, if you aren't a super heavy eater. Tasty, hot, fresh, and great service. Also, the restaurant AND the bathrooms were super clean. They could have served the food directly on the table and I wouldn't have had a second thought, it was so clean.

Amazing food! The best egg rolls in town. Everything we had was very, very good. We are happy to have found this place. The atmosphere is fine, the location is perfect, and the customer service is okay. The food outweighs any negative qualities. We will continue to be customers.

Chinshan Chinese Restaurant is the best place to go for Chinese food in Albuquerque! All their food is tasty and flavorful, they have plenty of different dishes, and the service is friendly and efficient. I highly recommend Chinshan if you’re looking for good, authentic Chinese food!

friendly service. The food was excellent, I don’t get Chinese food often but I decided to give this place a try. We ordered the the shrimp and broccoli, the beef and broccoli and a seafood dish! Everyone raved about their order. I also insisted on a bowl of hot and sour soup instead of just a cup, I understand why I was asked three times if I was sure… it’s huge! But that’s what I wanted. We will be back!

We love the food here. Super fresh and fast. Great place for a quick lunch. We've also ordered takeout. Favorites are shrimp in lobster sauce, moo shu pork, general tso's chicken. They are really busy for dinner but totally worth the wait.

I have followed this family owned Asian restaurant since they established on the west side. Definitely they know how to prepare the Szechuan, Hunan, mandarin cuisines better than any one else. They worry so hard, love the older lady she’s always on it! It’s a very, very tough business and I’m just so glad they moved 10 minutes down the road from me. Love the house Low Mein, I know, simple but the flavor they incorporate into such a blah dish tells me everything! Thanks and always look for 5588, Steve! Don’t Change a thing hang in there ! Lots of people are watching.