Well hello Chinese new year!! I had to have my lucky noodles before the night ended and it was a little late BUT we found this place not too far from home and said heck yes, let's give it a try. We sat on the front patio; don't worry they had outside heaters to keep us warm in this cold evening. It's a smaller restaurant and was packed!! The service was very friendly and quick. The food was delicious as well. These first timers here will be back.

We went to Fortunate Son to celebrate Lunar New Year! The decor and design aesthetic are Instagram worthy. Love the lanterns, flowers, umbrellas, Asian furniture and arched entry and dragon or demon to scare away the bad spirits. The creative minds at CH culinary collective (behind Lafayette Hotel, Seneca, Part Time Lover, Morning Glory, Raised by Wolves and many other noteworthy places in San Diego) are also behind Fortunate Son. The menu is small. The Chinese food is served Family-style and is on par with many other American influenced Chinese cuisine. It was tasty and generous in portions to share. The staff was attentive, and the food came out quickly. The only issue I had was that the hot green tea was served in English tea cups in tea bags with honey sticks. It isn't authentic to the Asian aesthetics. But as a whole, it was still an enjoyable evening.

Seems like you have to look far out in advance to get reservations here. We came with no reservations around 530p on a tuesday, no issues getting seated inside. Love the ambience. Noting that consortium holdings really likes their dim lighting, alas, it's a vibe. Service was good. Everything is family style-- so big and shareable servings. They also don't come with rice-- which I didn't mind and we didn't order a side of it. Ordered the honey walnut shrimp, orange chicken and the green beans. All of it was delicious, hit my nostalgia for chinese food, and obviously a higher end version of Panda Express' orange chicken (which I haven't had in decades), and the honey walnut prawns were super saucy and hit that spot.

My bf and I came here because of the vibes it gave off and simply going off of that. We were sat within 25 minutes on a Saturday night at 6:15pm (we were quoted 45 min) so it wasn't a bad wait at all. And there is a brewery that is a 6 min walk away that we hung out at while waiting. 1st impressions: -beautiful decor -simple menu -nice staff The two dishes that we ordered that we would HIGHLY recommend are the crispy tofu (the sauce is magical) and the crab Rangoon (the inside is ooey-gooey with a hint of crab taste while the outside is perfectly crispy) The prices were fair the because all the dishes were plated to be "family-style", the servings were generous! I wouldn't recommend this place for larger than a group of 4 since the space is so intimate but 10/10 would come back here again.

SOOOO MOUTH WATERING GOOD. Good vibes and service. Would recommend the Dan Dan noodle. Creamy and delicious!!!

The inside of the restaurant is gorgeous. You can expect 1-2 hour wait times for walk ins, but it's worth it since it's such a small, intimate dining experience. The food is always delicious and served with generous portions, perfect for sharing. For the amount of food you get, it's very decently priced!

Fortunate Son has such a charming and unique atmosphere--it's worth visiting at least once for the vibes alone. The decor inside is super cute and thoughtfully designed, creating a fun and inviting ambiance. We arrived around opening time and still had to wait about 30 minutes for a table, which speaks to the popularity of the spot. As for the food, it was a bit hit-or-miss. The honey walnut shrimp and garlic string beans were standouts--absolutely delicious and worth trying! Unfortunately, the other dishes we ordered didn't quite hit the mark. While the food wasn't amazing across the board, the overall experience was enjoyable. If you're looking for a trendy place to dine with great decor, this is a solid choice.

Beautiful and intimate ambiance inside, lit with red lanterns and plastic greenery. We waited 50 minutes on a Thursday night at 6pm, and the hostess texted us when our table was ready. (We dropped by Polite Provisions next door for a quick drink!) The food was alright, with the standouts being the honey walnut shrimp and the salt and pepper tofu--both fried extremely well. I thought the orange chicken was not worth ordering, as it was quite doughy, not very warm, and overall made for an unappetizing bite. The green beans were pretty standard but salty. Amongst four of us we split two bowls of rice which was necessary because the food was generally over-salted. Would give three stars for the food/wait but four for the service and ambiance.

I have been meaning to try this place for over a year. Once I did, I cannot stop coming back. I first visited about two months ago and have been back at least seven times. On my initial visit last, I had to try the egg rolls and crab rangoon. I really didn't like either but that has not deterred me from becoming a loyal fan. I found the outside won ton of the egg rolls to be a bit tough and thick. It is a little difficult to chew. The filling had a good flavor. You receive three egg rolls in an order. I love Crab Rangoon but the filling was a bit less traditional than what I am used to. I like a more creamy and thicker texture. I could smell the seafood but I didn't really taste the crab. Three things that make up my go to order are (1) honey walnut shrimp, (2) lo mein with chicken and (3) fried rice. When I order all three, I find that I can eat it for three meals. Well worth the price. I love leftovers. I initially ordered the honey walnut shrimp based on other Yelp reviews. They did not steer me wrong. It was delicious. The shrimp was large. Took two or three bites to eat one. The coating had a creamy sauce and then the shrimp was dunked in the walnuts. It was a little crispy. The coating wasn't too thick where it overloaded the shrimp. Super yummy. Even better, the coating makes a great sauce for lo mein leftovers the following day. The Lo Mein noodles with chicken are soft and thick noodles with snows peas, carrots, scallions. It did not disappoint. The chicken was cut into big chunks of thigh meat. Nice and juicy. Nothing worse than dry chicken, which this wasn't. The the fried rice is fantastic too. A nice basic flavorful base for any main dish. I was surprised by how well everything heats up the next day. No horrible shrimp smell in the microwave so you will not be shunned by your coworkers. I ordered through the Toast app so it was super easy. I parked down the street on the Adams Avenue bridge and walked three blocks to the restaurant. There is a separate door for take out on the right which made it quick and convenient to pick up dinner. The app will not allow you to order until the tea actually opens. If you want to dine in, I would suggest to get there right when it opens as they are always packed.