Little did I know that my wife’s fav Asian ingredients stop was the Vinh-Hung Supermarket right next door in the same old building. In fact it was almost by chance that we had lunch here for the first time about a month ago. Having said that this Chinese eatery doesn’t have much going for it in the ambiance, decor or view dept being situated in the foyer of a repurposed movie theater but it does serve fabulous cuisine and provide amazing service. it’s all about the food quality and great service in my books. When I review a place I rate ambiance last. Of course ocean views and beautiful decor might enhance your dining experience. Spin the wheel and have a chance to win $10 or $25 in free play or even a tshirt! You could also sign up for their email list and choose an extra gift like the hat or chopsticks.Great tasting food doesn’t need an ocean view or a swank interior to make it great. Last but not least, swag from Barona Casino. Is this a wedding at the festival? The traditional ao dai in white sure is pretty! Who is that silly sailor hiding behind the boat? It's the year of the pig! This display was made with red and yellow roses.Īnd look! A REAL pig! So cute! Oink Oink. One of the first things we saw inside were the beautiful young pageant queens. There is parking across the street at Mira Mesa high school which is super handy. Gotta get those lucky red envelopes! Tet Festival in Mira MesaĪfterwards we attended the Vietnamese Tet Festival in Mira Mesa Community Park. At least that's my assumption since I can't read the text!Īfterwards, the lions also dance for the next door business, Jasmine Express. So many lions (I counted seven) to help celebrate the year of the pig! To the right, the lions double stack (one person on another's shoulders) to hold up these large signs wishing you happy new year. As the lions danced around, they were given good luck money for the new year! You feed it to them through the mouth haha! In case you don't know, these can be ordered at the to-go counter as well.īy the time we had almost finished, it was time for the LION DANCE! Restaurant staff provided traditional red envelopes to tables so guests could participate in the activities. Pastry is lightly flakey and custard is slightly sweet and eggy. Too much work to nibble for these strange goodies.įor dessert, Dennis's siblings LOVE these egg custard treats. the parents ordered chicken feet! I gave it a try but still not my thing. We did not try the steamed rice buns wrapped with banana leaf. The fried scallop item were interesting but slightly too fried for my tastes. Next is the typical sesame ball stuffed with sweet red bean paste. Steamed buns were soft but the pork filling was wet and sticky. I think this is also a new one for me and we enjoyed the "seafood" filling and the lightly fried coating, like an eggroll skin with crunch. I don't think I've ever ordered this before but it's a rice bun stuffed with pork and maybe chives? I thought the filling was flavorful and comforting so I wouldn't mind adding this to my repertoire. The filling is mild though so I've had better. This last item reminds me of sesame balls (gummier shell) except stuffed with minced pork. Dennis and I prefer the shrimp and pork shu mai dumplings, more fun chew and flavor, especially the pork. Dumpling skin seemed the right thickness to hold everything in but let you bite through. The family is big on shrimp so there were several rounds of har gow (steamed shrimp dumpling). Temperature was warm so it didn't burn the mouth. They have individual "spoon" containers and were filled with a decent amount of porky broth and meat patty. Skin isn't as pliable though and could break easier. Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) are a little different than Din Tai Fung. Inside the texture is sticky sweet and thick while the outside is rolled in a light coconut dust. I believe this item is called Nian gao based on a quick search online and is said to bring good luck if you eat it! The restaurant only serves it during the new year. The carts did seem to take a little more time to get to us but we were able to order most of what we wanted in a reasonable amount of time. We had a table for ten in the corner near the doorway. It's owned by a separate company that charges $1 per hour. Parking around the corner on the Shanghai Saloon side is still free if you can find a spot. Since my last visit, they have this new parking structure next to the restaurant. Dim sum is always bustling on the weekends but especially crowded celebrating the new year, plus there would be a lion dance that morning! It was a busy morning with families packed in front of the restaurant 15 minutes before opening. What better way to spend the Lunar New Years than with your family? This year everyone met for dim sum at Jasmine Seafood.
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