This was such a great find! The food was very good. The service was also great! I got the garlic wontons, wings, beef chow fun noodles, garlic green beans, the fried pork chop, and the portuguese egg tarts. The wontons are amazing! The wings were ok, the batter was a little too sweet. The chow fun was amazing, the beef to noodle ratio was perfect. The garlic green beans were good, similar to the famous Din Tai Fung ones. The fried pork chop was yummy, a great addition to my order. The egg tart was SO good and hot. I have came back several times, and have enjoyed it thoroughly. The ambiance is also very pretty! read more

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Met friends for lunch and shared a fabulous selection. I will update with details later. My only complaint is the do not have a beer and wine license which would have earned them 5 stars. Lots of parking. Service was Ok. Didn't offer hot tea even though on the menus. Spacious design with moderate noise levels. read more

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When visiting our siblings in San Diego, they suggested trying Mom Kitchen! Parking was quite easy and it was located in a clean plaza. Upon walking in, it had a very unique interior design. Everything was green, which I'm a big fan of, with touches of minimalist/modern decor. We were immediately seated next to the window, and a tray of silverware was handed to us. The server gave us physical menus and let us know that we had a QR code. She gave us a look, and it didn't feel too friendly. We didn't think too much about it, but I felt oddly uncomfortable. We ended up ordering their cold Hainanese chicken, some garlic green beans, and I also had their Hong Kong Milk Tea. Their garlic green beans were okay, and had pools of oil. I really liked their HK Milk Tea - it had the perfect amount of sweetness from the condensed milk and a strong taste of black tea. I think I was the most disappointed with their Hainanese Chicken. Their Hainanese Chicken was very, very oily along with their rice. We had an oil spill from every item except my milk tea. Of course, I loved their ginger oil, but I didn't understand how everything was so greasy. I've had Hainan chicken numerous times and I understand the cooking process, but perhaps this was too much. Overall, I think I can come back to try different items. From the reviews, it seems as if they're known for other dishes. I'll try again whenever I'm back in the area. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Solid spot for some great Cantonese HK cafe dishes. Not many options in San Diego, so it's great to see a proper HK cafe that pretty good. The ambiance is very modern and pays homage to the classic HK cafe style. Ample seating compared to their Mira Mesa location. My go to dish is the BBQ rice bowl. It has all the things I want (variety of BBQ meats and some veg). Price point is great too. read more

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. read more

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At first I thought this was the same menu as the Mira mesa location but it actually has a bit more options here (or it's been awhile since I went to the Mira mesa location...) I got the cheese pork chop rice and it was really good! It just takes 20 mins for them to make! The location has a lot more seating than the Mira mesa spot. read more

Mom Kitchen - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - San Diego, California

I visited Mom Kitchen on Clairemont Mesa Blvd for their grand opening. Place is very nice and shiny. Much larger than the Mira Mesa location. Sticky rice with Chinese sausage was sticky and I loved the savory flavor of the Chinese sausage and the mini dehydrated shrimp. A bit too much cilantro was that bold flavor hid the flavor of the rest of the sticky rice. Cola pork ribs featured tender ribs with very sweet syrup glazed on top. Very good but I prefer the sweet red sauce from traditional Chinese bbq ribs. Filtered water with ice was clean and refreshing. Staff was nice and efficient. read more

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Walking by I saw an opening banner for Mom Kitchen: a Hong Kong / cha chaan teng style cafe restaurant in the neighborhood. The pictures of dishes were inviting and I returned with friends for some Asian comfort food, enticed by the xlb and cucumbers. Crispy Cucumber: 5/5 crunch and flavor, subtle tang from vinegar. delicious no notes Xiao long bao: 5/5 Yummy and freshly steamed with a delicate wrapping. Comes w ginger + red vinegar Mix Roast Platter (Haianese chicken + Crispy Roast Duck): 4/5. Our server explained you can choose two out of three options (there's BBQ also, but only 2/3 flavors total per plate). The duck (watch for bones) and boneless haianese chicken come with their separate sauces. The crispy duck skin is yummy like candy, and platter was enough for 6 of us. Fried thick egg noodles (beef sirloin): 5/5 Yummy, we all liked the noodles! The beef was good too, soft and tender. This was the favorite of the night. Combination Pan-Fried noodle (beef): 4.5/5 also popular according to the server and he was right, classic taste. This and the egg noodle were staples. Salt & Pepper Wings: 3/5 for flavor profile. The wings weren't peppery or salty unfortunately for us, and the batter on the wings was more similar in aroma to funnel cake. The chicken meat was otherwise nicely fried and still enjoyable. Overall, I'm very pleased with Mom Kitchen. It's a pretty, well-decorated cafe and our party of six had a great dinner. Staff were kind and the table always had water pitchers available. The menu is thoughtful, the cuisine is comforting, and I would recommend Mom Kitchen for the food menu and good ambiance again. read more

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Parking is difficult in this place, but the difficulty is worth it: I love how the place is lit and how amicable the servers are mine kept winking at me and smiling from a distance the food is good, the wonton soup really cozy food not too condimented not bland, the beef fun was exactly what u think a balanced meal will be, just the drink... it was literally nesquick "ovaltine"lol my bad for not asking. Overall a good experience would recommend for a good meal that is just a cozy heartwarming stop for dinner. read more

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We are so excited to see new Hong Kong restaurant! The restaurant is located in a very busy plaza with limited parking. We had to circle around for a few times on a Friday night to find parking. The restaurant is beautifully decorated! It's quite elegant! It's like a fine dinning version of Hong Kong restaurant, but offering a very authentic menu. The food options are much more limited compared to the traditional Chinese restaurant. We ordered the two meat combo, chicken and duck, and the sautéed morning glory. The duck was excellent! I was very impressed by it. The chicken was also very good. The morning glory was also very delicious, but overall, all the dishes here are quite salty. Their Hong Kong milk tea is great! We like this new restaurant! It's delicious and offering simple classic Hong Kong food and plates. We are likely to come back and try other dishes. read more

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Walking into the space, it's very bright, clean, and has some nods to Hong Kong with it's decor. We ate here right before heading out to Hong Kong so it was nice to get a taste of Cantonese food beforehand. The Cucumber Salad was decent and I thought the balance of flavors and spice was a bit off. There wasn't enough spice to counteract the more acidic vinegar taste. The Fried Noodles were solid but nothing out of the ordinary. The best dish and thing I was most excited for was the roast duck and bbq pork. I got the BBQ Rice Combo which comes as a single portion that has the meats+veggies which makes for a perfect balanced meal. These meats are what I came here for and both were really good. The duck was nice and juicy too. Some of the pork slices were better than others but overall the flavor was great. read more

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Yea, baby! This place is it for Hong Kong cafe cuisine in the area. One of the dishes I missed the most in LA was the beef chow fun. Nowhere else has been able to nail it the way I like except for THIS place! Everything we ordered was great. We ordered their dim sum, beef chow fun, pork chop tomato cheese rice, house fried rice with bbq pork, and egg tarts. We ordered this food for takeout as well. I'm definitely going to dine at the location next time. Hong Kong milk tea was nice and I like that the condensed milk was packed on the side. Their pork tomato cheese rice dish is worth the extra $$. Very Hong Kong and tasty. Didn't take photos this time I inhaled much of it too quickly. read more

Mom Kitchen in San Diego is a classic Cantonese cafe. This spot was surprising actually. I didn't expect much out of it, so I was pleased by the quality of the food. It was a yummy Beef Chow Fun. However, for the price, I wish the portion size was a little larger. The service was friendly and quick. The inside was actually really well decorated and clean. Overall, Mom Kitchen is a very solid Cantonese cafe! read more

Mom Kitchen - Beef Chow Fun - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - San Diego, California

This is the best (and only) but seriously the best Cantonese cafe in San Diego. Not only is it authentic but also delicious. The staff are all very sweet, service is quick, and food isn't too greasy. Deserves 10 stars!! You have to get the beef chow fun and bbq combo plate, they never disappoint. read more

Mom Kitchen - Bbq combination - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - San Diego, California

Went for Chinese New Year and the wait was long. When we finally got our food, we were disappointed with the quality. The combination bbq plate and shumai were decent but both noodles dishes were lacking flavor. We got the shrimp and XO sauce vermicelli dish and the combination pan fried noodles. There was too much bean sprout and the sauce was watery. My favorite part about noodles is the wok/charred flavor and this was absolutely missing in both dishes. read more

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The food was super yummy and the service was really nice! I loved the decorations and green theme, it all felt very homey!

this spot is such a hole in the wall gem resto. the meat was rly juicy and i loved that we can get a combo for the meat everything was rly good and i wish i had more room in my stomach only thing is that the service is a bit slow so it took a while to get our takeout dessert but they're nice read more

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This location was so adorable! I was a little apprehensive after seeing the ratings so low but when I read the bad reviews, they were ridiculous! The food was pretty good, particularly the curry fish balls. We also got the BBQ Combo Rice which comes with both duck and roast pork. It was very flavorful and filling! I've never been to Hong Kong but the friend I was with said the food was authentic. We were stuffed from sharing the combo and fish all appetizer. Their drinks are worth it too! I ordered the Hong Kong Yuenyang and it was delicious!! And their service was good. If they get a little busy, you'll need to flag them down but they're pretty attentive. read more

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Came here on a Friday night. Parking was scarce. Seems like a few restaurants in the same area. Place was clean. Staff were friendly. Food came out quick. Got the pork soup dumplings, salt and pepper wings, Hong Kong simao, and beef chow fun. The beef chow fun was really good. I liked how the dumplings and the simao had a thin wrapper. I just wished it had more flavor. The wings had a good crunch on them. Did not really taste any salt or pepper. Saw a few items to try when I come back. read more

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My son and husband were craving for Chinese food and we spotted MOM KITCHEN on our way home. The parking was not easy for us to find in the area since it's a small area and there are also a couple of restaurants lined up where they are. The restaurant looks very appealing, it's bright inside and beautiful. We got seated right away and quickly found what we wanted to eat. We had the following foods: *FRIED RICE *HONEY GLAZED BBQ *COMBINATION PAN FRIED NOODLE *SEAFOOD TOFU *CHILI BOILED FOOD I wanted to try their Mixed Roast Platter, but they are out of the Roast Duck that day, so I just ordered the HONEY GLAZED BBQ, its a oven roasted Marinated Cha Sin coated with Maltose and Honey was very Tender and delicious. The FRIED RICE has a good Seaweed taste on it and I really liked it. For COMBINATION PAN FRIED NOODLE, the sauce was thick and good. THE BOILED FISH was just okay, it needed salt, but just that's just my opinion, my son and husband were just okay with it. IT'S just that our young SERVER LADY was such a Turn off the time of our Dinner there, so many bad vibes. She barely showed up for water refills etc and she was also rude, one example was when I asked for salt for my BOILED FISH, she answered with this annoyed face and voice saying "do you really need salt, isn't there enough salt in it" ... okay if I was satisfied with the seasoning of my soup I don't think I would ask for salt for me to season it more accordingly to what I want. I'm paying for it, so just speak nicely or just say coming right up and give me a salt! My eyebrows wouldn't even rise up if she said it nicely, but she said it with an attitude. Or just say they don't have any salt and not give me a tone with attitude. Another server, Jason, noticed my Dine in experience was not going well so he came and asked how our food was, if everything was alright, and that if we needed anything that he is there to assist us. Good thing this JASON came and got our dinner back in an okay mood. When we got home I just noticed that there is a charge for Seafood and Tofu, and I don't remember eating it or seing it on our table. But all in all the Food is good here. read more

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Mom's Kitchen has really delicious food. When you walk in, the ambience is beautiful, and I love the green and neutral color scheme throughout the restaurant. The food overall was excellent, and the drinks were just as good. I especially enjoyed the presentation of the drinks with the iced bear cube--it was such a cute and creative touch! The service was great, too. The staff were attentive, friendly, and handled the food with care, which made the dining experience even more enjoyable. The duck was outstanding--tender, not chewy at all, and it practically melted in my mouth. The ramen and the cheese-baked pork rice were surprisingly delicious and definitely exceeded my expectations. read more

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Mom Kitchen has a nice, welcoming ambiance that immediately sets the tone for a comforting meal. If you're looking for home-style food, this is definitely the right place to be--it feels casual, cozy, and focused on hearty, familiar flavors. We ordered the Hainan chicken, chicken wings, beef with veggies, and the sauerkraut soup. Out of everything we tried, the sauerkraut soup was my favorite. While it wasn't quite on the same level as Fish With You, it was still very tasty and satisfying. None of the dishes were the absolute best versions out there, but that's not really the point here. What makes Mom Kitchen special is that so many dishes are consistently above average in one place, which is harder to find than it sounds. It's the kind of spot you'd come to when you want a reliable, comforting meal rather than something overly fancy. Overall, Mom Kitchen delivers solid, home-style cooking in a pleasant setting, and it's a place I'd happily return to when I'm craving comforting, familiar flavors. Service was mediocre, we ordered off an app and didn't really have any interaction with the staff. read more

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Food is tasty, service is on point, and the interior design of this restaurant is so cute! We ordered the roast duck, pineapple fried rice, hainan chicken, spare ribs and the cucumber salad. Roast duck was very crispy on the outside and juicy inside. I think it's one of the best Cantonese roast duck I've had in San Diego Boneless Hainan chicken was good too! I like how it was boneless and has three different kind of sauces. I wish the ginger sauce was more salty though but that's just my personal preference. Pineapple fried rice was awesome! The rice was very flavorful I think I tasted some curry flavor in there but it was very subtly so I'm not sure. The fried rice was on point and all the rice were not wet like some other restaurants. Overall I really liked all the food and would definitely come back. Highly recommend to people who like Cantonese food :) read more

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As an Asian, I say this place is worth coming back to. I like how the dishes have a delicate feel to it. I guess I am accustomed to Sechuan type, where explosion of flavor is the whole experience. But dishes like hainanese chicken let you enjoy the more delicate ginger flavor to enhance each bite. And wonton soup. I have a thing for a soup, like I pay attention quite a bit when I savor thy soup. Wonton soup here, I was so happy with it, I would literally come back just for this dish. My opinion. This restaurant is worth the repeat. read more

We had Braised beef and radish BBQ plate with rice and egg Wonton noodle soup BBQ fried rice The restaurant had sturdy containers and placed the take out orders in a sturdy thermal, insulated bag. This kept the food warm and avoided any spills. The braised beef was so flavorful and the meat and radish were so tender they fall apart. The wontons were also delicious. Only wish the fried rice had an infused smoky flavor. Otherwise, a great meal. read more

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Been here twice now and the food quality is so consistent. The baked rice is my favorite, so unique and delicious. I love the way they do hainan chicken, boneless but still juicy! The decor inside is tasteful and well done. One of my new favorite restaurants in the area. read more

Mom Kitchen - cheese baked tomato pork chop rice - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - San Diego, California

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So I've been to the OG spot over in Mira Mesa, that certain spot is much more intimate. But anyhow we're here to rate this spot and let me tell you, I do love that this one has much more room to accommodate bigger parties and just more people in general. The one thing I cannot stand is the parking. It's pretty impossible to get a spot it seems. This establishment is around a lot of other great dining spots so this can be a challenge as far as parking. The food is obviously worthwhile coming in for, as well as the kindness of the employees and the beautiful serene atmosphere this place provides. I usually get Chicken rice here because it's a solid comfort food of mine that I really enjoy. But we did Mom's fried rice, the two meat combo of duck and BBQ pork, shumai, xiaolongbao and an order of lava custard buns. Everything was tasty and well served. I like their take on fried rice with adding the roasted seaweed it's not typical for Chinese style but it's very much enjoyable and pleasing to the palate. The shumai and xiaolongbao were good but pretty standard, no wow factor from me on that. The labs custard buns were nice, but a touch grainy and I wonder if that's because to get them to be the consistency that they need to be lava like it had to be that consistency, not sure but still nice. Anyhow, if you can figure out when a good time to go in, where you don't need to circle for a bit with the parking situation, I say go and enjoy, it will be worthwhile. Just to note, I of course decided to go on a Sunday after church which was a harder time to get in that parking lot. My fault on that madness with parking. I hope you all have some happy eating adventures and hopefully you enjoy this as much as I did! read more

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As a Canto folk myself, I love that we have Mom kitchen to bring Cantonese cuisine to San Diego. It definitely hits the spot whenever I am craving comfort food, and their portions are always generous and heaping! My only critique is the at the food is a bit on the oiler side, but the flavors are spot on! read more

This is absolutely in my rotation. I come here a lot. They have a lot of good Hong Kong authentic Cantonese food. I've tried the majority of dishes and of course my favorite is amongst more common dishes. For example, the curry fish ball the beef and radish, the Hainanese chicken rice and their noodles. I enjoy this location primarily because it's a much bigger seating area, but parking can be challenging at times. With the larger seating area you're guaranteed to sit in service has never been an issue. Overall, this is a go to for me and I would highly recommend it for you as well if you enjoy authentic Hong Kong Cantonese food. read more

I went to dinner with my partner, expecting to enjoy a good meal. Overall, the food was good. However, the stir-fried noodles were a bit too oily for my taste. On the positive side, the roast duck and chicken were very delicious and well prepared. There were two main drawbacks. First, the service lacked attentiveness. After the food was served, no one came to check on us, and we had to call the staff 2-3 times, even though there were only two tables occupied in the restaurant. Second, while the restaurant itself is cute, beautifully decorated, and clean, the restroom was very dirty and seemed poorly maintained, as if it hadn't been cleaned regularly. read more

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