24 Suns

Name: 24 Suns
Address: 3375 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA, United States, 92058
Telephone: (760) 433-5086
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (96)

$31 to $50

Chinese

3375 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058

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2 people

Jun 24, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Come enjoy a dining experience where the long traditions of Chinese cuisine seamlessly integrate with the vibrant, farm-fresh ingredients of Southern California. At 24 Suns, we pay homage to the subtleties of nature, capturing the essence of each micro-season in our ever-evolving menus.

Join us in Oceanside for fine Chinese cuisine, thoughtful craft cocktails, natural wine, and warm neighborhood hospitality. It’s more than a meal—it’s a tribute to the dynamic rhythms of land and season. Cheers!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Chinese
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 433-5086
Website
https://24sunsdining.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Nic Webber & Chef Jacob Jordan
Catering
Whether at the restaurant, home, or business, 24 Suns can cater your group! With our extensive Pop Up experience, we can bring high-quality and delicious food to you. You can select from some of our most popular options, or we can make a custom menu just for you. Please contact us via phone or email to discuss how we can best serve you!
Private party facilities
We would love the opportunity to host a private or semi-private party for you and your guests! We have many different options available to ensure your party is unforgettable. Please check out our website or contact us for more information!

Location
3375 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
Neighborhood
Oceanside
Cross street
Mission Avenue and Copperwood Way.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Five Spice Milk Punch$16.00
whiskey, cognac, fennel blanco, dry curacao, calamansi
Cruel Feng’s Knees$15.00
green sichuan, gin, lemon, ginger
Black Tai Attire$15.00
black cardamom rum, clove orgeat, lime, cointreau
Spartacus$16.00
mezcal old fashioned, bergamot italicus, orange, cinnamon
Khao Niaow Mamuang$14.00
mango, toasted rice, nigori, vodka, coconut

N/A Special

Adrenal Fizz$9.00
calamansi, honey, magnesium, sea salt

Natural Wine

Grenachista, Grenache Blanc Pet Nat$14.00
sonoma, ca
Lone Madrone, Points West White Blend$14.00
paso robles, ca
2022 Coteau Pavot, Albarino$14.00
napa valley, ca
Kentucky Ranch Heirloom Apple Cider$13.00
by thatcher, central coast
Thatcher, Chenin Blanc$15.00
paso robles, ca
2022 Raft Wines, Fleur Rouge Red Blend$16.00
california
Lone Madrone, Nebbiolo$15.00
paso robles, adelaida district

What 96 people are saying

24 Suns reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Innovative
North San Diego
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

24 Suns is a culinary gem in Oceanside, offering "amazing cuisine" with a focus on innovative, Chinese-inspired dishes. The restaurant's "unique flavors" and "creative presentations" make for an unforgettable dining experience. The service is "outstanding," creating a welcoming atmosphere. A must-visit for those seeking a "fine dining" adventure.

96 Reviews

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Kaloana
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just amazing. Bringing everyone I know here. Service was just as amazing as the food which is really saying something. Can’t wait to come back
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Ben VIP
San Diego23 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This little surprise in a strip mall on Mission Avenue in Oceanside is a destination venue, as it is tucked away and inauspicious. We were there on a quiet Sunday night and the three of us shared a very comfortable booth. The manager greeted us and was available all evening in this small restaurant. Service was prompt and out waitperson was delightful, informative, and gave an honest assessment of the various dishes. The menu, which can be perused online, is very interesting with a Chinese forward fusion vibe which presents unusual dishes with interesting ingredients and spices. We ordered the Robichon shrimp which is whole stuffed shrimp which are deep fried and very crispy and tast. The birds nest appetizer is very tasty and best eaten with your fingers. The dumplings in a butter suase was rich with wonderful chewy gyoza wrappers. We ordered the duck as it is always mentioned in reviews, and we were not disappointed. It comes with 5 separate dishes including breast, leg, vegetables with duck skin crackling, and duck fat sauce to dip. It was excellent and while the price was high, it was well worth it and plenty of food. The only disappointment was the black sesame boudin which was touted as butterscotch, but it had little if any butterscotch taste. The wine list is limited and wines by the glass were very expensive without many inexpensive options. The overall cost was reasonable, but we are older and eat much less than in the past. At the end of the day, this is a terrific restaurant that alresdy has an excellent reputation and it is already a tough reservation. I suggest getting there before it becomes too popular, crowded, and more costly.
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Linda
San Diego16 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have never had my opinion of a place jump back and forth so much in one day. First- they called me hours before our dinner reservation to check in with me because of my Open Table reservation, since I said that I have pollen food allergy syndrome- so I have a mild allergic reaction to some ingredients. He took note of everything. I felt really excited for our meal. Our waitress was really nice and attentive. The wine we ordered was fabulous. They initially brought out an extra something from the kitchen that we didn’t order. I can’t tell you if it tasted good, because it was extremely hot and burned my mouth. My tongue still felt burnt hours later! The waitress came and checked in and I said it burned my mouth. She said she had let the GM know. We then ordered the birds nest appetizer and it was amazing- one of the most flavorful dishes I’ve ever had. Then we got the dumplings. There was a piece of mint on each dumpling and I had mentioned no mint on the phone (and it wasn’t listed on the menu). The waitress and another gentleman there apologized and said it was there for color and that it shouldn’t affect the flavor of the dish, and they were correct- no flavor of the mint. The dumplings were pretty good, though it was hard to compare anything to the birds nest! Then we ordered the duck prepared 5 ways. One preparation was a cold vegetable dish- and I took a big bite- it was filled with mint! We sent it back and they brought one without mint. At the end of the meal- no apology from the manager. No comp on like our dessert or anything. Just a check and that was it. I think if they work at it they'll be amazing. If you go, order the birds nest! And the sesame dessert. Enjoy the kind wait staff. But maybe don't go there soon if you have any allergies!
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Ronald
San Diego11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding. Made us all feel very welcome and they were concerned. The service staff did an outstanding job of explaining the menu and made meaningful recommendations. Food was fantastic although the portions were a little small but still satisfing.
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Richard VIP
San Diego30 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Overpriced and disappointed with food after coming for first time with high expectations after recent recognition as a Michelin guide recommended restaurant. Tablecloths much appreciated but overall atmosphere uninviting. Beef cheek dish very salty. Tuna sushi portion tiny and very pricey. Duck dish good but for $77++ it should have been great. I hope they will adjust and succeed. I remember when Per Se got a terrible review in the NYT and Keller responded by saying, “You’re right. We need to make changes.” He’s still in business there.
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Ryan VIP
Orange County21 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The service was very good. The restaurant wasn't busy. The food was bland and unremarkable, and the atmosphere felt dated and uninviting. Overall, a disappointing experience.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb food, quiet atmosphere, for the those looking for a culinary journey with knowledgeable and great staff
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Floyd VIP
San Diego111 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A Place Full of Promise — With Room to Grow I really wanted to love this place. The concept is exciting, the staff is warm and genuinely lovely, and there’s clearly talent in the kitchen. You get the sense that everyone here wants to create something special—and they might still—but for now, the experience doesn’t quite live up to the expectations it sets. The menu is beautifully presented and clearly thoughtful, but it feels limited and a bit too restrained. The portions are very small—Addison small—but without the fireworks that make those portions feel like an event. Some dishes arrived only lukewarm, and a few flavor combinations felt slightly off, as if they were chasing a Michelin star more than chasing deliciousness. That said, there were glimpses of brilliance. The amuse-bouche (or “voucher,” as they cleverly call it) was one of my favorite bites of the night—playful, balanced, and full of promise. It made me think: This is what they could be doing across the board. There’s a deep well of inspiration to draw from in Chinese cuisine—flavors that are bold, unexpected, intoxicating. I’d love to see them lean harder into that. Barbara Tropp’s China Moon comes to mind—she took Chinese flavors and elevated them with originality, without losing soul. Right now, this place feels like it’s caught between reverence and reinvention and needs to pick a lane—and fully own it. San Diego needs a destination-level upscale Asian restaurant, and I want this to be it. The talent is there. The heart is there. I hope they take the leap from interesting to unforgettable.
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Navid
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is amazing! Great food, wine and sake selection, and service was outstanding. Glad Oceanside has this culinary gem. Great easy location with plenty of parking. I can't recommend this place enough!
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Richard VIP
San Diego88 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Because of its great online reviews and eclectic menu, my wife thought 24 Suns was worth a visit despite its Oceanside location (33 miles from our home). While its location in an unimpressive strip mall way east of the 5-N freeway was expected, the minimalist interior was clean, not unattractive and quiet. The 3 appetizers we ordered from its eclectic, oriental-inspired menu -- the Crispy Birds Nest, Jaiozi Dumplings, and pork belly & shrimp skewers -- were all unique and, though a small, very tasty. Given their prices, and the fact that guests most commonly dine in even numbered groups, it seems it wouldn't cost the restaurant much to include 4 birds nests (instead of 3) and 6 dumplings (instead of 5) in an order of these appetizers. Though the fried local catch was well-liked by many, we found the outside of our fileted, whole sheepshead tasty but dry and the inside, though moist and flaky, rather tasteless. Our dessert, the black sesame budino was thick and rich but not sweet enough for our taste; it got better after we mixed some Equal into it. Though not rushed, our several courses were delivered in close succession, so that our meal took only a bit over an hour to complete, which is faster than we would have preferred. Finally, we thought the restaurant's wine list, which consisted primarily of imports, was extremely expensive and included no moderately-priced domestic wines that we could see. The management may wish to reconsider this approach, as it deters patrons from ordering any wine with their meal. Though we really hoped to love 24 Suns, our experience last night coupled with the restaurant's distance from our house make it unlikely that we will return.
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FAQs

24 Suns is rated 4.5 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 24, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

3375 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Mission Avenue and Copperwood Way.
Neighborhood
Oceanside
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Chinese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Nic Webber & Chef Jacob Jordan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://24sunsdining.com/
Phone number
(760) 433-5086
Catering
Whether at the restaurant, home, or business, 24 Suns can cater your group! With our extensive Pop Up experience, we can bring high-quality and delicious food to you. You can select from some of our most popular options, or we can make a custom menu just for you. Please contact us via phone or email to discuss how we can best serve you!
Private party facilities
We would love the opportunity to host a private or semi-private party for you and your guests! We have many different options available to ensure your party is unforgettable. Please check out our website or contact us for more information!

24 Suns

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Cocktails

Five Spice Milk Punch$16.00

Cruel Feng’s Knees$15.00

Black Tai Attire$15.00

Spartacus$16.00

Khao Niaow Mamuang$14.00

N/A Special

Adrenal Fizz$9.00

Natural Wine

Grenachista, Grenache Blanc Pet Nat$14.00

Lone Madrone, Points West White Blend$14.00

2022 Coteau Pavot, Albarino$14.00

Kentucky Ranch Heirloom Apple Cider$13.00

Thatcher, Chenin Blanc$15.00

2022 Raft Wines, Fleur Rouge Red Blend$16.00

Lone Madrone, Nebbiolo$15.00

What 96 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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