*foodie DEETS here* - review #219
Been coming since its 2018…read moreopening on the far side of Pacific Pearl, Asian foodie plaza by SF Premium outlets in Pleasanton.
V I B E S . . .
The standard Asian mkt chain convenience in the 'burbs. Bakery & hot deli to the left; veggies section to the right, after freezer aisles; live seafood & meats along the back.
P R O T I P S . . .
Weekly ad avail in app. Buy a certain amount, get free deli/bakery bucks. Take advantage of 5% off college students Fridays & holiday gift card specials! Mother's Day, Xmas, etc.
N O M S . . .
Decent variety, mid prices. We usually only come for fresh Chinese veggies after eating/togo at the plaza, but here r some highlights:
- live seafood | they can steam or fry up for u!
- American Wagyu, ~$20/pkg, (but some turning brown)
- oxtail, 10.99-12.99/lb
- sliced hot pot meats & goodies
- viral peach/mango/lemon-shaped ice cream (3), 11.99
- boba pops, 5.98
HOT DELI, which closes way too early for us:
- Congee & Wonton Noodle Soup Station, til ~5p
- I get A7. Beef Stew Wonton Flat Rice Noodle Soup, $12.35
- Roasted & Stewed Meat Station, til 6:30p
whole duck & chix, pork & char siu, quail, innards, & rice plates. 3-item noodles is filling for 16.99. | everything is BLAND AF tho!!!!
- Cuttlefish, 14.99/lb
- Pork Stomach, 10.99/lb | prefer plump pcs, not dry, hard ones poking out of the marinade. spoils sour by day's end.
- Roasted Quail, 3.25 | try next
- Duck Feet & Wings, 6.99/box | fridge at the end of deli aisle
- Cooked foods also tasteless | Self-serve Meal Combo box w/ small hot & sour soup, 14.99
- Dim Sum Station | steamed & fried items by pc, better deal per 3 for 4.99. stuffed peppers r huge. spareribs & chix ft, 4.99/dish.
- Dining area avail
- Return? Yea, for my veggies
- Apple Pay: Yep, who doesn't these days?
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