Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in San Diego: 6:20 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (858) 278-8688 to confirm.
Location & directions
6159 Balboa AveSan Diego, CA 92111
About The Noble Chef
The Noble Chef is a Cantonese restaurant you'll find at 6159 Balboa Ave in San Diego, California. Our San Diego guide covers 1,904 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. It sits in the mid-range price range ($20–30 per person).
The Noble Chef is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Tuesday). Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 6 days of the week.
The Noble Chef's menu features 124 dishes and drinks across 14 sections, including Seafood, 海鮮, Pork, 豬, Lamb, Vegetables, 菜, and Tofu. Listed prices range from $2.95 to $58.95, with a typical item around $21.95. Dishes worth a look include House Special Shrimp, Salt & Pepper Pork Chops, and Sauteed Pea Shoots.
You can visit for takeaway and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, and it is a good fit for groups and university students. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, comfort food, healthy options, and wine.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (858) 278-8688 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Cantonese Restaurant
- Address
- 6159 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111
- Phone
- (858) 278-8688
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Tuesday)
- Menu
- 124 items · $2.95–$58.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Cantonese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Noble Chef’s weekday schedule with 6 other Cantonese restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 54 hours a week, 9 hours fewer than the local median of 63. 100% of Cantonese restaurants in California open on Sundays, and The Noble Chef is one of them.
Compared with 6 other Cantonese restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Cantonese restaurants in California
Based on 7 menus with 814 priced items from Cantonese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.50 and $19.50.
At The Noble Chef the median listed price is $21.95, higher than the typical $13.99 for Cantonese restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp | 71% | $14.30 |
| Chicken | 57% | $19.48 |
| Eggplant | 43% | $8.50 |
| String Bean | 43% | $19.95 |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 43% | $8.95 |
| Beef Chow Fun | 43% | $8.95 |
| Chicken Chow Mein | 43% | $8.95 |
| Deep Fried Chicken Wing | 43% | $14.50 |
Calculated from 7 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Groups
- University students
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Noble Chef there are 25 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 39 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Chinese (7), Burgers & Fast Food (5), Mexican & Tex-Mex (5), and Sandwiches & Delis (4).
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Breakfast & BrunchIHOP< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsVinya Yoga and Wine Bar< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodBurger King0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsChick-fil-A0.1 mi
What to expect at a Cantonese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Noble Chef's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Tuesday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is The Noble Chef open on Sunday?
Yes, The Noble Chef is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is The Noble Chef located?
The Noble Chef is located at 6159 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111.
What is the phone number of The Noble Chef?
You can call The Noble Chef at (858) 278-8688.
Does The Noble Chef offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Noble Chef, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at The Noble Chef?
The typical price range at The Noble Chef is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $2.95 to $58.95.
Does The Noble Chef take reservations?
Yes, The Noble Chef accepts reservations.
Is The Noble Chef wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is The Noble Chef open late?
No, The Noble Chef usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Noble Chef?
There are 39 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Noble Chef. Nearby options include IHOP (< 0.1 mi), Vinya Yoga and Wine Bar (< 0.1 mi), and Starbucks (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Cantonese restaurants in California cost?
Based on 7 menus with 814 priced items from Cantonese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.50 and $19.50.
