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3.9 (102 reviews)
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Tiffany L.

This place has some of the nicest decor. When I past this place it didn't look busy but during lunch rush almost all the tables were full and the take out notifications were going off, so this is a pretty popular place. To start off service pretty fast. There's a good variety of food i really like the duck and chicken plate so you can have both birds lol

Iced Tea
Caroline F.

I very much enjoyed this place. Good food. Good ambiance. And not too overpriced. Wish we had more people that joined us so we can try more dishes. But the ones we did try were so good! Even the iced tea! Splurge $1 and get the bear. Loved the modern decor and speedy service. Perfect for a quick lunch on a work week. Loved it!

Catherine C.

How did I not know about this place? Clean, nice atmosphere, and staff were so nice. I wanted to sub out DTF for something closer. Same dishes, different spin. I'll be back! I'm curious about the duck and Hainan chicken! Parking was easy, located in a quiet strip mall.

Tiffany L.

My friends and I ordered so much food at Mom Kitchen and EVERY dish was SO good. We left completely stuffed I seriously wish they had a location in LA or OC because I'd probably be here once a week. The vibes are cute and service was great! What we ordered: Teddy Bear Teas Curry Fish Balls Cucumbers Garlic Water Spinach Cheese Baked Tomato Pork Chop Rice (my favorite & a MUST-order) Crispy Roast Duck Hainanese Chicken Stir-Fried Instant Ramen Fried Milk - my new obsession Ovaltine Milk Lava Toast Mango Pomelo Sago

Hong Kong Milk Tea
Allison P.

Super homey and much needed! We recently visited Hong Kong and were missing all the yummy foods. Super stoked to have this Hong Kong cafe in the neighborhood! They're serving up ALL the classics. We got the Curry Fish Balls, Beef Chow Fun, and the BBQ Rice (BBQ, Roasted Duck, and Sunny-Side Up Egg). Every dish was a winner. You can't go wrong! Funnily enough, the real stars for us were the beverages. We got their Hong Kong Lemon Tea and Hong Kong Milk Tea. These transported us right back to Hong Kong. Not many places can truly capture this unique taste. You have to try them for yourself!

Spicy wonton
Malia P.

I am excited that a Hong Kong cafe opened up. Roast duck has that super crispy skin. Five spice seasoning is strong on the bone side but the actual meat was lacking flavor. I could've passed on the wontons. The sauce was underwhelming. It was a little vinegary but wasn't spicy. Their black pepper sirloin was good. It went well with my lemon coke.

Sharon L.

Hong Kong Style cha chaan teng restaurant opened its second location, this one in Convoy is very spacious and clean modern decor. The parking in this plaza is not the best but is decent for Convoy. Service is very prompt and each of the dishes came out quick. They also have high chairs available for kids. The menu is an interesting variety of Hong Kong casual, dimsum, and other Chinese dishes. Baked pork chop rice is the standout. It is a little pricey but the portion is big. The rice base is flavorful, the pork chop is tasty and topped with melted cheese. Love this fusion dish local to Hong Kong! Hainan chicken rice is decent. The rice infused with chicken oil/juices is very fragrant and tasty. The chicken itself slightly lacks flavor and I would prefer it without bones (at least as an option). Good mix of dark and white meat. Beef chow fun is pretty good. The noodles are the perfect texture and nicely seasoned. The beef has mixed reviews - I thought it was decent but my husband thought it was a little too chewy. This dish is nice and not dry like other restaurants sometimes. Cold cucumber with spicy oil is refreshing and we enjoyed this as an appetizer and add some veggies to our meal. So glad to see transitional Hong Kong drinks like Hong Kong milk tea and Hong Kong lemon tea. The milk tea has strong tea flavor and a nice base.

Fried Thick Egg Noodles with Shrimp ($16) & BBQ Combination Rice ($20)
Allison L.

Solid spot for HK cuisine. I've been to the Mira Mesa location but I'm glad they opened one closer to me! The interior is clean and modern, much larger and nicely decorated with Hong Kong pictures and street signs. Got seated right away when we came for a Sunday lunch around noon. Found parking but it fills up quickly. We ordered via a QR code at the table and service was quick. BBQ Combination rice (4/5): good amount of cha siu (honey BBQ pork) and roast duck, lots of rice but I wish there was more bok choy/veggies to balance it out. Cha siu was kinda dry and needed more sauce Fried thick egg noodles + shrimp (4.5/5): came with a lot of shrimp, which were plump and fresh. a little oily Portions are huge for the price and my sister and I had leftovers. I would come back to try their cafe items!

Baked porkchop rice
Kristelle B.

4.5 stars! I'm late into discovering this as they're not necessarily new and this is already their second location. But I'm so ecstatic to have found this Hong Kong-style restaurant because this is a cuisine I don't often find in the US. Ambience: I love how spacious and clean the restaurant is and the Hong Kong street signs were a cute little touch. Service: very friendly and assisting staff! What we got, ranked based on our favorite: 1. Black lava bun 2. Baked porkchop rice 3. Curry fish balls 4. Mango sago 5. Char siu 6. Pineapple fried rice Hong Kong style milk tea was also very good. Everything was delicious and authentic as it gets, however, I do think in terms of flavors, they could still intensify everything. As someone who has visited Hong Kong a number of times before, I just know that these flavors could still go deeper and probably they have kind of adapted to the local palate. But overall, we still enjoyed everything and the portions were very big. There are still other items on the menu that I am keen to try next time.

HK Milk Tea Hot
Karen P.

I love this new location. It's so spacious and am loving the HK cafe decor. HK milk tea has enough tea taste and even my parents agree it's close enough to LA HK cafes. I feel like the food portion here is bigger than the Mira Mesa location. Food has some wok hei and all the items we ordered were delicious. Service is decent - minimal check ins after order is taken. I did notice for servers cleaning they are wearing disposable gloves. While serving food they are using the same disposable gloves. Not sure how to feel about food being handled while touching chemicals, used tissues, plates and etc.

Pork Katsu Curry
Monica N.

I've always gone to the Mira Mesa location, so when I heard that Mom's Kitchen opened on Clairemont Mesa, I had to check it out. This new location is quite spacious, very clean, and thoughtfully designed with a cute, welcoming vibe. It feels comfortable whether you're dining in with family or just stopping by for a casual meal. Service was okay, not much interaction. My dad always orders the Hainan chicken and rice -- it's his absolute favorite and consistently hits the spot. As for me, I always go for the pork katsu curry. The curry is rich and flavorful, and the katsu is perfectly crispy on the outside while staying tender inside. It's the kind of dish that's both comforting and satisfying every time. Overall, the food here is packed with flavor and feels like a warm, comforting meal. I'm so glad they opened this location -- it's definitely going to be in regular rotation for us.

Emily B.

My adventurous palate is always eager to explore new traditional flavors, and this time it led me to a true culinary delight! I had the pleasure of enjoying two of my all-time favorites: Chicken Hainanese and Roasted Duck. Each dish was a celebration of Cantonese cooking, showcasing incredible flavor combinations and perfect textures that left me craving more. Everything we ordered was remarkable, transforming our meal into an unforgettable experience. The ambiance was charming, and the attentive, friendly service made me feel right at home. I can't wait for my next visit--this place has officially won my heart!

Shrimp Fried Rice
Justin C.

I was looking forward to trying this new Mom kitchen location having been to the Mira Mesa location. We came on a very busy Friday night with a large party of 6 and thankfully my wife had called to make a reservation so we didn't have to wait for our table. Our waiter was accommodating and friendly. We ordered: Beef Chow Fun, Roasted Half Duck, Congee, Garlic Green Beans, BBQ pork, and shrimp fried rice. The star of the night was without a doubt the roasted half duck which had perfectly crispy skin and juicy fatty meat. Our table devoured the dish. The interior is modern, bright, and clean with a primary green and white color base. The parking was very crowded as there are other popular restaurants in the plaza but we were fortunate to nab the last spot in the lot on a busy Friday night dinner at 6:30 pm.

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Diamond Palace

4.2(651 reviews)
8.2 mi•Rolando
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Stopped by for a quick bite. Love how they have everything fresh on the steam cart. Everything was…read morehot and steaming. Service was fast and friendly. And love how they always refill your water without having to ask. Nice large atmosphere with plenty of seating. Expect a wait if you go on the weekend. Best place by far for dim sum. And first time trying their lo mein and it was delicious.

This place is sooo good! The lunch rush is definitely a…read morerush but it's a given as to why, this place is delicious. A bit noisy as there's sooo many tables just back to back all around each other, so you can hear everybody around. Large room with servers that go around in carts with all the dumpling menu options and all you do is say yes to all the ones you need and it's served right then and there, how convenient! Unlike most AYCE dumpling places, their portions here are fairly large and definitely shareable. So pick responsibly, but then again, you are able to take home leftovers. Leftovers are the best though, right? This was my first time with a large group of friends and let our main host choose all she thought was good as most of us were first timers and she's been there several times and every choice was definitely not a disappointment. I'll definitely come back to share an updated review on more food in specifics! I hardly took enough photos as we were having a great time and just went all in on the food!

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Jasmine Seafood Restaurant - Black Bean Sauce Pork Spareribs

Jasmine Seafood Restaurant

3.1(1.8k reviews)
1.4 mi•Kearny Mesa
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Had a delicious dim sum lunch at Jasmine Seafood. I'd put this at a solid four stars. It's not…read morequite on the level of Yank Sing in San Francisco, which remains one of my benchmarks for really great dim sum, but this is definitely some of the better dim sum I've had in San Diego. One of the things I really enjoyed was the traditional dim sum cart service. There's something fun about having a revolving parade of carts come through the dining room loaded with bamboo and metal steamers. The lids are lifted right at your table, you get a look at what's inside, and before long you're pointing at dishes you hadn't even planned on ordering! I quickly found plenty of my favorites. I had shrimp siu mai, pork and shrimp siu mai, BBQ pork buns, shrimp har gow, beef cheung fun, and egg custard tarts. The dish I couldn't remember the name of (and had to look up later) was the beef cheung fun, steamed rice noodle rolls wrapped around a savory beef filling and served with a light, slightly sweet soy-based sauce poured over the top. Delicious! The har gow had those wonderfully translucent wrappers surrounding plump shrimp, the siu mai were flavorful, and the BBQ pork buns were soft and fluffy. And you can't finish dim sum without something sweet, so the egg custard tarts were an easy decision. Flaky pastry with that bright, silky custard center makes for a pretty great ending. I was dining alone, which presents one small problem with dim sum: I still want to try EVERYTHING! I quickly ordered more than I could possibly finish, but that was intentional. It just meant I had plenty of leftovers to take with me for later. If you enjoy traditional cart-service dim sum and are looking for a good option in San Diego (Convoy Street area), Jasmine Seafood is definitely worth a visit. Good food, lots of choices rolling right past your table, and the classic dim sum experience that makes the meal as much fun as it is delicious. Solid four stars from me!

What happened to the pricing? I went to Jasmine Express yesterday to get some shumai. Haven't…read morebeen there in awhile. It now costs $8.50 for 4 pieces. That's over $2 PER individual piece!!! I didn't realize until I saw the receipt, otherwise I would have told them to keep it. That's INSANITY!!! Sad. I used to really enjoy this place. Definitely gone down hill and is way too expensive for the current quality

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Ju Feng Yuan Dumpling Cafe

4.4(615 reviews)
9.5 mi
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Firstly, gotta understand what you're getting into. It's a SD local dumpling shop. Are they going…read moreto compare to other dumpling spots in LA or SF - prob not, but their service and some key dishes are great. Partner and I ordered 4 dishes total. Beef Noodle Soup (4/5) - the Soup and Beef were Meh, I've had better, but the noodles were fresh which was nice. Pork Soup Dumpling (4/5) - decent soup dumplings, the soup flavor was good, but wish there was more soup within each dumpling. But overall flavor was succulent. Chongqing Chicken (4/5) - def not a specialty, but tasty. I've def had better where the chicken was a bit more crispy and Wonton in Spicy Soup (5/5) - this was the standout dish, the spicy soup sauce was phenomenal and perfectly complemented the wontons. I'd def come back for this dish alone. Bonus - Chocolate Dumplings (5/5) - provided this as a free dessert, which TBH should be on the menu (if it isn't already), the chocolate flavor was so delicious and had the nice pork soup dumpling type skin. Service was very attentive as well - def better than your typical 'chinese' style service of quick/brusque servie - for sure. They repeatedly checked water/tea refills. Overall 4.5/5

Nice little spot in northern San Diego, Scripps, Poway. Easy parking and happy to see a full…read morehouse of people. Service was good, very organized and quick. Seating took a while, as we were a smaller party and larger parties that arrived after us, were seated first. We ordered Xlb, pork pan fried buns and a beef roll. We would come back, great for the area.

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4.3(576 reviews)
1.2 mi•Kearny Mesa
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As a big fan of Chinese food, I wasn't expecting too much from this restaurant, but I was…read morecompletely wrong... You can tell by the huge crowd outside that this was a good restaurant. Despite the crowd, the staff were absolutely amazing. They handled our order patiently and although there were so many people, it only took around 20 minutes for the dishes to arrive. It was very noisy in here, but that was my only complaint. House special chicken, duck, house special soy duck: (9/10) so gooooooood! The skin+meat were really good and it was so saucy and flavorful. Each meat had their own unique taste. Green beans: (11/10) absolute perfection. The green beans had the perfect crunch and were sautéed very well. PLEASE GET THIS!!!!!! House special beef: (10/10) This has got to be the best beef dish I've ever had. So tender and juicy. It's also very succulent and the sugar snap peas were a great addition! Almost melted in my mouth! Clam: (8/10) my mom's favorite dish there! Not too salty or pungent, savory, basily taste, light, and delicious! Fried tofu: (9/10) I really liked the tofu. The batter was really good and the sauce made the dish even better! Snow pea leaves sautéed in garlic: (10/10) VERY GOOD! Great vegetable choice! Fresh and saucy. Shrimp and scrambled eggs: (8/10) eggs were light and fluffy. I thought the shrimp was pretty decent but the eggs made it even better! Overall, I thought this Chinese restaurant stood out from the rest. It was a game changer and I will for sure be coming back whenever I'm in the area!

Food was impressive. We ordered the Peking Duck, Pepper Beef and Pea pod greens. Enjoyed them all…read more Service was a little slow but if you ask for something they are quick to respond. One negative is that they only allow 2 credit cards per check. Small, intimate atmosphere. Parking is a challenge as it always is with businesses on Convoy. Overall a good dining experience. A neighborhood gem.

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Shan Xi Magic Kitchen - 10. Biang-Biang Spicy Hand Ripped Noodles

Shan Xi Magic Kitchen

4.2(2.4k reviews)
1.5 mi•Kearny Mesa
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Came on a Saturday afternoon and added myself to the waitlist. It was busy but I didn't have to…read morewait long for a table. They do QR code and in person ordering (whatever you prefer). I opted to order by QR code to get my order in faster. My boyfriend and I both got biang biang mian but he got the version with cumin lamb. The portions are large and super filling. I honestly think one bowl is two meals worth of food at least. The noodles were chewy and bouncy. I love the flavor just make sure to properly mix the noodles - all of the good stuff sits at the bottom of the bowl! The chili oil is fantastic as well and I loved the spice level of these dishes. Service was pretty quick which was nice. I am excited to come again to try the other dishes! Highly recommend and was authentic - it can be hard to find authentic and delicious Chinese food in SD County.

got biang biang noodles, one w cumin lamb & one without. both were served w soy sauce, black…read morevinegar, & bean sprouts hidden on the bottom, covered by wide noodles & boiled bok choy, then topped with chili powder. helpfully the server let us know everything was meant to be mixed the noodles were nice & chewy, & the bok choy was soft but still vibrantly green. adding lamb made it more filling & flavorful, but i can see ordering the noodles plain to rly focus on the sauce previously i had ordered the 'hand pulled noodle w cumin beef'--cumin was rly the main flavor of that dish, which was a bit of an acquired taste for me. but in this case, the cumin was much more balanced w spiciness & other flavors the thinly sliced lamb was tender, tho it was a bit of a gamier cut. the spice didn't hit immediately but accumulated w each bite. there were also green pepper slices but these weren't spicy we also rly enjoyed the cucumber salad, which was tossed in a rice vinegar vinaigrette w garlic, sesame oil, & dried chilis. rly tasty & savory yet refreshing, w a kick but nothing too spicy this is a place where you order via qr code, so service is minimal, but it is fast & relatively clean

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Dumpling Inn

3.9(3.5k reviews)
1.4 mi•Kearny Mesa
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We've lived in San Diego for so long and I can't believe this is the first time we're eating at…read moreShanghai Saloon. I'm so happy we finally did though! I absolutely loved the vibe and decor in the dining area. It felt like we were transported to a restaurant somewhere in China. The food was good. The wonton soup was very comforting and delicious. I loved that it wasn't too salty. I can do without the chicken noodle soup now when I get sick--just give me a heaping bowl of this wonton soup and I'll be good. Their walnut shrimp was super tasty too. I really enjoyed that it was still crispy when it was served and the sauce wasn't too sweet--in fact, it just had the perfect tanginess to it. The pork & shrimp wontons were the bomb diggity too, especially when you have some of the sauce with each bite of the wontons. *chef's kiss* Service was fair. Our food came out quickly and the staff were nice. Overall, I would love to come back and some more of their food! I think I might try other dishes next time too.

Dumpling Inn is a Kearny Mesa staple! The dumplings are always FIRE, but honestly the salt & pepper…read morewings might be my favorite. We always get seated pretty quickly, even with bigger groups, and the waitresses are super friendly and fast. Free rice with your meal and free parking for up to two hours are a nice bonus. Definitely one of our go-to spots!

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