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    Jasmine Seafood Restaurant

    3.1 (1.8k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mariness D.

    Came here for Mother's Day and it was definitely ridiculously busy. But that's expected, as this place is a staple here. Reservations are only available for groups of 10+, so expect to wait. Since it was a special day, we waited longer than usual, 45 min. But as soon as we were seated, service was amazing and quick. The owner was the one who seated us and was all smiles and friendly. The carts went around our table non stop, no matter how busy they were. We never had to wait for a dish that we were looking for - 9/10 on service. We ordered a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I don't even know all of the names, but they were all delicious and fresh. 9/10 on food. The place itself is a banquet hall style with a stage area, many round tables for big parties and square tables for parties of 2s or 4s. They have red lanterns hanging throughout the ceiling and a big screen projector showing their featured dishes. It's fun, lively, and a big open space. 8/10 on ambiance. If you love authentic dim sum, and don't care about waiting for a table, this is a place for you.

    Khamphone K.

    I was craving Dim Sum in Los Angeles for my birthday but I did not want to drive that far. I settled for Jasmine sea food restaurant. I haven't been here in years, not much has changed but the prices. It has gotten very pricey. They have your usual dim sum items, they were all mid. Nothing stood out for me. You can order other items on their menu. Pros: huge restaurant, excellent service from the servers and food cart pushers, photo ops. Con's: over priced & parking is extremely limited. They do have a small parking structure and it's pay per hour.

    Gerisa A.

    This is my 2nd time coming here. The place is fairly large, reminds me of an event hall. Huge amount of food options to choose some. Aunties are friendly and come to each table offering whatever items they have in each cart. The bbq pork was my favorite for sure and so was the stewed tripe. I'm a sucker for Chinese broccoli and dim sum. The flavors are delicious and items are made fresh. My only complaint would be that the items are not as hot as I would like. Most of these were just warm. Plenty of parking and lots of other spots near by for dessert!

    Yu S.

    YIKES I apologize in advance for this long and nasty review. But you guys should also apologize to your customers. Like wow, I knew this wasn't going to be the best, but I just wanted something passable. I'm not sure I can call this passable. Uuuhh, how about this? Some dim sum places make their stuff to order when business is slow. Maybe you guys should consider doing that? If it's bad enough that many items are cold or get reheated when I order it, I don't see value in the carts. Maybe just bring them out on the weekends, and even if you reheat it, a reheated radish cake is not the same as a fresh radish cake, come on. Yeah, some American will be sad that he/she can't get the "full" experience, but screw that guy. The garlic chive dumpling was probably the biggest casualty. We thought it was decent; it's just like....cold. The soup dumplings have also obviously been sitting somewhere way too long. To its credit, there's still a bit of broth inside, but the texture of the skin is weirdly chewy and dried out. That's about it because I can't blame the state of the other dishes on the temperature. - Jellyfish - It looks weird; the texture is slightly off and it's really bland. There's basically nothing on it. - Tofu skin roll - The meat in this is disgusting. I've never seen the meat in a tofu skin roll this dried out and separated. - Chicken feet - The texture of this was fine, but it's pretty bland. There's like nothing added to it. - Pea sprouts - The absolute worst. First of all, I didn't even know it was possible to screw up frickin stir-fried pea sprouts this badly??? But somehow they accomplished it. Like, some of the sprouts were too fibrous and chewy. On top of that, it was a bit dry and not enough garlic. You can even tell just by the way they're initially laid out on the plate that they're weirdly shriveled compared to how a plate of fresh and soft pea sprouts should look. I can make better pea sprouts than this. As a further insult, the plate of pea sprouts is $27? The heck? Aren't these like $7 a pound maximum? Am I crazy? The egg tarts and sesame balls were fine. Did they even make these though? Press x to doubt. My mom pointed out that she hates the yellow paint of the ceiling. The walls with an orange tint are better. I don't care about that, but I was curious about the stage and all the stage lights. Apparently, they might perform once a year for like Chinese New Year or something, and those do nothing the rest of the year. Okay. I'm going to make a comment about the service as well. Specifically, I'm wondering if it's possible for service to be too aggressive. The tea cups at dim sum places are quite small, so for me, it only takes like one gulp to drink half of it. I feel like two of the employees were pretty much parked over my shoulder, immediately swooping in after every sip. It reminds me of when I was eating with like 3 Chinese aunts when I was like 15, and they just continuously dropped things on my plate. LOL It pains me to say this, and I feel like I've NEVER said this before, but this place is probably overstaffed. I counted at least five employees servicing the front of the house, when there were like....four tables with customers. I suppose some people enjoy this level of attentiveness from customer service. My introverted behind does not. The congee didn't look bad. If I'm kidnapped to come here again, I will try that.

    Krajicek K.

    Excellent service from the ladies pushing the dim sum carts! Quick service from them once we sat down. When we wanted something but not in the cart, the lady would go to kitchen and order for us. We appreciated very much for the friendly, courteous and going above and beyond services. Dim sum were delicious. Crispy pork belly were with good seasoning, crispy skin and the right portion of lean:fat meat. The restaurant was nicely decorated for Chinese New Year: red lanterns, red tablecloth, and displaying new year scenes.

    Pork & shrimp siumai, Hargao, Bbq pork bun, Egg tart
    Vivi H.

    Grab and go dimsum for brunch today! The siumai with chili oil is a must-order. The fried dumplings in the front with pork & mushrooms were also delicious - the texture of the outside is chewy like mochi. Quick service is always bonus!

    Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup,  Har Gow, Shrimp Siu Mai
    Lizzy S.

    Large dining room and traditional dim sum push carts. We ordered dim sum and a dish off the menu. Everything was hot, fresh, & delicious! Service was quick and friendly.

    Jorge W.

    Great local favorite in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood of San Diego. The Dim Sum is authentic Cantonese that's served from push carts and a la carte. Decor might be dated, but the food is worth a visit if you're craving for Dim Sum in the area.

    Nathan V.

    We didn't have a reservation on Mother's Day and decided to come here for dim sum since it's one of my mom's favorite spots. Even though the restaurant was completely packed, we were seated and served surprisingly fast. We really appreciated the quick service and how efficient everything was. My favorite dish was the fung zao , very savory and full of flavor. We also enjoyed the pork and shrimp dishes, and honestly everything we ordered was delicious. Great food, fast service, and a perfect spot for a family dim sum meal.

    Fried Shrimp Balls Dim Sum Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce Pork and Shrimp Siu Mai
    Mia A.

    Came here for my birthday brunch and left stuffed, there is plenty to choose from and all the servers are very helpful. The carts are constantly passing with so many options to choose from and the tables are spacious. Great place for dimsum

    Christina C.

    Parking can be challenging. Street parking is free but you will need to walk. Pretty large place. Actual carts you choose your dim sum. Everything was ok. Nothing spectacular. I wanted to try the sticky rice shrimp balls- it's my favorite. They were too dense. Also pretty pricey. Service was good.

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    Ask the Community - Jasmine Seafood Restaurant

    Open on Sunday!?

    Yes, I have been on a Sunday.

    Are the carts available weekdays for DimSum?

    Yes, we have. I have never had to wait longer than 30 minutes on the weekend

    Is dim sum being serve all day?

    Yes

    What can we order that is nut and seafood free? We're planning to go eat dim sum for lunch tomorrow but my daughter's bf is allergic to nuts and shrimp, etc. Help!

    Ask the staff, but there is probably a lot of cross contamination due to peanut/sesame oil and seafood being used in so many of the dishes. Not sure I would risk it honestly.

    I have a severe msg allergy is msg used here?

    Yes msg in most sauces here

    Do they take reservations for dim sum on weekends?

    Not on the weekends for dim sum.

    Are you open on Christmas Day?

    Do you have dim sum on Sundays for lunch?

    Yes

    What is the going market price rate for lobsters and are there any lobsters that are 2lbs or are they all large?

    How much is the lobster noodles?

    Hi Kanori! Thank you for your inquiry. The current market price for our yummy lobster noodles is $44.99. You can find pricing for this and other dishes at our website www.jasmineseafood.com. You can also conveniently order online for take out… 

    Are they still doing Dim Sum dining with the carts during covid for lunch time?

    No carts. You order at the Express area and then wait for them to give you everything in to-go containers in a bag. Then you can take it home with you or sit in their tented outdoor area, which has a handful of picnic tables.

    Are you open Christmas eve?

    Unless there are extenuating circumstances, we are open 365 days a year (sometimes 366 days!). Due to the situation with COVID 19, our dine-in area is closed until further notice. Our take-out department Jasmine Express is open starting Tuesday,… 

    What time do the Dimsum carts stop?

    I was there around 1:15-30 pm on a weekday and they were down to like three very simple carts. If you wanted something you didn't see you had to ask for it.

    Do they still have the carts going around?

    Yup when I was there a month ago

    Do you have to pay for parking?

    Yes

    Do they serve dim sum after 2PM?

    Yes

    Do they have private for group?

    Yes they have partitions that can wall off an area

    Is this a good choice for a rehearsal dinner? In terms of ambience, size, food quality, and price?

    i don't think there are private rooms, but when i was all the way in back, which seemed like the private area, there were simply dividers. the place is LARGE so it can hold a lot of people. it is also NOISY (not such a bad thing, it's a dim sum… 

    Hi there, is it open on Christmas Eve? If so, what's the business hours? Thank you!

    Hello - I'm not sure their holiday hours - best way to call the restaurant. Good luck. Happy Holidays to you.

    What days do they serve dim sum?

    Weekends are the best day to come. It may be busy but in my opinion you'll get better selections

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    Eastern Dynasty - French Style steak

    Eastern Dynasty

    4.3(575 reviews)
    0.2 miKearny Mesa
    $$

    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!

    Out of the numerous Chinese restaurants in Convoy, I decided to go to Eastern Dynasty because who…read moredoesn't want to go a restaurant called Eastern Dynasty in gold font. The prices are very reasonable and the servers always move at a rapid pace. Orange Chicken: The orange chicken tasted only like sweet oranges. It tasted as though I had just bit into a fresh orange topped with sugar. The chicken was very crispy and there was a good chicken-to-batter ratio. Eggplant with Ground Pork: The fried eggplant was doused in an umami ground pork sauce which tasted amazing. The eggplant and ground pork complimented each other very well and the batter was very crispy. House Soy Sauce Chicken: The chicken was extremely moist and had a very flavorful and savory marinade. The chicken is seasoned to perfection and is not overpoweringly salty or too bland. Cantonese Roasted Duck: The duck was by far my favorite dish. It was succulent with a crispy skin that crunched like glass. The duck tasted very high-quality. Highly recommend. Overall, out of the many Chinese restaurants in Convoy, I would say to give this one a shot. Great food for reasonable prices.

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    Taste of Hong Kong

    Taste of Hong Kong

    3.8(382 reviews)
    0.2 miKearny Mesa
    $$

    The $19.99 AYCE on social media is deceiving…read more I took my mom here so we could try this new AYCE option this place was offering based on social media influencers. It was empty coming in around 5:30pm on a Friday, but it soon filled to capacity in the next hour. So coming into it, we thought we would choose between Menu A and Menu B. Afterwards, we thought it was AYCE on the menu of your choice + the side buffet where there are limited selections of sides and refrigerated drinks. We ordered orange chicken, Chinese style fish and something else. Again, this was on the thought that we could order more than one item on our selected menu. So imagine our surprise when the bill was nearly $100 for two people? It was a misunderstanding. However, the initial staff gentlemen was completely rude about it and ignored us as we sought to understand. Finally, a second female server came and heard our concerns regarding the false advertisement and unclear messaging. She was able to provide us the price we thought this was for based on Menu selection. All in all - I don't recommend the AYCE option. I think it would be important to make a distinction that AYCE clearly on the menu and at the front - AYCE means each individual selects ONE entree (which is a one small portion) and the AYCE component of the deal is ONLY for the side buffet.

    for only $19.99 AYCE, they have sooo many hong kong style dishes to choose from -- dim sum,…read morenoodles, roasted meats, seafood, desserts, and more everything came out hot, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with family & friends definitely one of the best budget eats in convoy if you're craving authentic cantonese comfort food!!

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    Taste of Hong Kong - Delivery Menu Page 2 as of 11/07/22

    Delivery Menu Page 2 as of 11/07/22

    Taste of Hong Kong - Delivery Menu Page 1 as of 11/07/22

    Delivery Menu Page 1 as of 11/07/22

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    Diamond Palace - Fried shrimp in Seaweed Shrimp Rolls / 紫菜蝦卷

    Diamond Palace

    4.2(645 reviews)
    6.9 miRolando
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    Excellent food and great service!…read more My family has been coming here for a several years now and every time it has been spectacular. We love getting the sticky rice, steamed buns, and basically any noodle dish! Service is always great and the hostesses are always very friendly. Last time we came here it was Sunday and it was very busy. We were seated right away and had no problem ordering food for the table. The food came quick and the dim sum was fresh and hot! Overall experience was 10/10 we will be coming back

    If you are looking for an authentic Cantonese restaurant : be warned: don't come here. The best so…read morefar has been the Nobel Chef and a close second would be the Imperial Dynasty. If you don't know what Cantonese cuisine is then stop reading now. The waitress was nice but you can't fix "stupid". We wanted to order a combination meat dish half bbq pork and half steam chicken. This is a common offering at all Cantonese restaurants . But instead of getting what we ordered.. we got a whole big plate of steamed chicken a a big plate of bbq pork. I made them take back the pork and not to charge us for it. The next thing we ordered was pan fried seafood noodles, standard Cantonese fried noodle dish with Chinese broccoli, chunks of fish, shrimp and squid. Well there were only 3 pieces of shrimp 2 pieces of squid and the rest was a lot of chunks of fish. The fried noodle underneath the seafood should be drenched in a delicious sauce, but it was not so the noodle was very dry. Makes you wonder where they got the cook from. The last dish we ordered was stir fried water spinach. The spoilage itself but the poured way too much salt on it. And lastly... the bill... $90. I really don't mind paying $80 to $120 for a dinner for two. But this place does not have the server or the guy in the kitchen justify the price. Very disappointed. I don't know how long they've been in business.. but I guess you can get away with a lot these days. We're always looking for authentic Cantonese restaurants if you know of any more please let me know. Meanwhile... we'll just stick with Nobel Chef, Imperial Dunasty, and the occasional dim sum at Golden Island.""

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    Diamond Palace - Massive Dining Area

    Massive Dining Area

    Diamond Palace - Baked BBQ pork bun

    Baked BBQ pork bun

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    Tasty Mandarin - Mongolian Beef 蒙古牛

    Tasty Mandarin

    4.6(551 reviews)
    15.8 miOtay
    $$

    Food is outstanding without exception. Everything I've ordered has been phenomenal. Never a bad…read moremeal. The service is stellar. If Jay is your waiter, you will be treated well. The ambiance is simple but classic.

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience at Tasty Malatang Chinese Cuisine was…read moredisappointing because of the customer service. According to the restaurant's posted hours, they close at 10:00 PM. My family and I arrived around 9:15 PM, expecting that we still had enough time to order dinner. As soon as we walked in, the server immediately told us they were already closed. My mother politely pointed out that the posted closing time was 10:00 PM and simply asked if the kitchen happened to close earlier than the dining room. Instead of explaining the situation professionally, the server responded in a very rude tone: "Well, you guys can eat and order, but at 10:00 PM you need to be gone and out the door." Another employee then stepped in to back him up, making the interaction feel even more uncomfortable. I completely understand how the restaurant business works. I've been around the industry long enough to know that kitchens often stop taking orders before closing or that staff are trying to finish cleaning at the end of the night. If they had simply said, "We're sorry, but our kitchen is already closed," or even, "We can still serve you, but we're finishing up for the night," we would have completely understood. There was no reason to speak to us disrespectfully. What made this experience frustrating is that we never came in with an attitude or demanded special treatment. We were polite from the moment we walked through the door. We simply asked a reasonable question based on the restaurant's posted business hours, and instead of receiving a courteous explanation, we were met with unnecessary hostility. Customer service is just as important as the food. A welcoming attitude can make guests want to return, while a rude interaction can overshadow everything else. Unfortunately, this experience left such a negative impression that I won't be returning. I also would not feel comfortable bringing my family or recommending this restaurant to friends because everyone deserves to be treated with basic respect. I hope management takes this review as constructive feedback and reminds their staff that even when it's close to closing time, a little kindness and professionalism go a long way.

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    Tasty Mandarin - Salted Pepper Chicken Wings 椒盐鸡翅

    Salted Pepper Chicken Wings 椒盐鸡翅

    Tasty Mandarin - Honey Walnut Shrimp 核桃虾

    Honey Walnut Shrimp 核桃虾

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    Fortunate Son - ORANGE CHICKEN

    Fortunate Son

    3.8(1.5k reviews)
    4.4 miUniversity Heights, North Park
    $$

    Starting off ambiance is perfect, good overall feeling, they do what they can with the small space…read more Service is awesome, workers are friendly, welcoming, and considerate. Food is also really good, their chicken wings are nicely seasoned and flavorful. To future customers. ((Parking is limited & hard to find)) ((And please if waiting in line leave the sidewalk open for pedestrians))

    I came here with a good friend to celebrate our birthdays. We sat on the patio & it was the first…read morecool night in weeks! Lovely! We ordered garlic string beans, lo mein, honey walnut shrimp & general tso's chicken. Food comes out in the order it is done which can be a little off kilter. In our case, the chicken and shrimp came out first, then the lo mein, and much later, the green beans. All of the food was just okay. Nothing was truly a show stopper. I did not taste any honey or walnuts in the shrimp, just a lot of mayonnaise. The lo mein was the best dish of the night. We took some leftovers home in the cute packaging. The branding here is definitely a strong suit. As we were sitting on the patio, there was a steady stream of customers ordering & picking up takeout. Service was fine. We sat for quite awhile once we were done, and we had to ask for to-go boxes. Then about ten minutes later, our server came by to run our cards. Verdict: FS is cute and bustling. The food is adequate but honestly pretty basic. The prices are quite reasonable. One restroom for the whole place. Paid street parking on Adams Avenue until 8pm & free parking on some side streets. Just check for the parking signs. Peace.

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    Patio lights

    Fortunate Son - Scallion stirfry beef $18.99

    Scallion stirfry beef $18.99

    Fortunate Son - HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP

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

    Shan Xi Magic Kitchen

    4.2(2.4k reviews)
    0.3 miKearny Mesa
    $$

    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.

    We ordered the Biang Biang noodles, cucumber salad, and the Mapo Tofu w/ Beef Brisket. The cucumber…read moresalad was good. Personally I liked the sauce and flavor for the Mapo Tofu more than the BiangBiang noodles. The mapo tofu sauce was more tangy. The beef brisket was very tender. The BiangBiang noodles are very long, but I love the texture of the noodles. Spice level was low. As someone who is weak to spice, I was able to handle it and needed to add extra chili oil in. For a sunday night dinner, wait was about 20-30 minutes. Service is standard. It was not very crowded and a good spot to get dinner. I would come back and order the Mapo Tofu again out of everything that I had there.

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    Inside

    Shan Xi Magic Kitchen - 93. Lamb Skewers

    93. Lamb Skewers

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