mmm-yoso!!! is the blog. It's about food. Kirk, ed(from Yuma) and Cathy and a few others do the blogging. Kirk is on vacation. The part usually played by Kirk will be played by Cathy today.
Broadway, in Lemon Grove has an array of shops and restaurants. It isn't a "destination" for people from other parts of the county. This restaurant is a good example.
Yeah. You are reading it correctly. Sushi. Pho. Panda.
Of course.
The menu is varied, as you would expect.
There is no air conditioning. There are about 15 tables. The owners know just about everyone who comes in to eat here. A local place. Possibly "exotic" for some.
The condiment tray on the table has a unique item on it.
The sizzling rice soup Shanghai ($6.25 for the large size) included juicy flavorful shrimp, many fresh pea pods, mushrooms, a flavorful broth and those two rice cakes you see.
We also selected the tempura from the Japanese side of the menu.
Perfectly fried carrot slices, green beans, asparagus, zucchini and shrimp.
This was served with a sweet house made teriyaki like sauce.
We decided to try the chicken chow mein. This is listed on the menu as "(like spaghetti noodles)". We were told when we ordered that the noodles would be crispy.
They were. In a good way. The carrots and pea pods were fresh tasting and still crispy/lightly stir fried and the sauce/gravy was good.
At first. Then I realized it was quite salty.
The menu lsits chow fun as "(like pasta noodles)". Let's not go there.
The owners here are very friendly. There is a selection of 5 different pho to choose from and Vietnamese coffee (hot or cold and thai iced tea (with or without boba).
An unusual mix of cuisines.
Panda Restaurant 7816 Broadway, Lemon Grove 91945 (619)460-7450, open 11-9 daily
I love tempura anything. Deep fried lovely!
Posted by: melissa | Wednesday, 29 April 2009 at 02:40 PM
I absolutely love places like these..
Posted by: Dennis | Wednesday, 29 April 2009 at 05:50 PM
I have been visiting this food blog for a long time. Well, ever since I was dropped off in La Jolla and left to starve at school. =) Thank you for introducing me to the many eateries in SD.
Posted by: angelala | Wednesday, 29 April 2009 at 06:04 PM
Kathy,
I just saw a sign yesterday while waiting in line for my free El Pollo Loco chicken that said Sang Dao is relocating just a couple of doors east of EPL.
They are supposed to open on the 30th. This is not far from Lemon Grove, so I thought you might be interested. Their food was being sold in a market just west of this location, so they already have fans in the area.
Posted by: E J | Wednesday, 29 April 2009 at 08:22 PM
so i'm guessing... i won't be making a trip out there anytime soon...
Posted by: angelle | Wednesday, 29 April 2009 at 08:47 PM
those photos of condiments are becoming your trademark.
Posted by: RONW | Wednesday, 29 April 2009 at 11:33 PM
i've seen donuts and chinese, but never pho/chinese/sushi. two thumbs for the sizzling rice soup...i haven't had that forever
Posted by: sawyer | Wednesday, 29 April 2009 at 11:34 PM
I also like these little "quirky" places that only the locals visit. All it takes is a couple of good dishes, y'know? The sizzling rice soup and crispy noodle chow mein are right up my alley.
Posted by: Carol | Thursday, 30 April 2009 at 08:01 AM
Sounds really good, but I'd probably be afraid to try the Pho.
Posted by: Janfrederick | Thursday, 30 April 2009 at 08:14 AM
Hi Melissa- it was a highlight.
A fun place, Dennis. The reason I like to blog.
Welcome to this side of the blog, Angelala. We are just sharing anonymously. There is some good stuff near UCSD, too.
Thanks for the tip, EJ. There goes my weekend!
Very perceptive, angelle. But if you are in the area...
I think so, Ron. These were interesting though. Packaged Chinese mustard...
Hey, Sawyer! It was either sizzling rice soup or egg foo young.
Crunchy is always good,and necessary, Carol.
...and you would be unafraid of the sushi, Janfrederick? :)
Posted by: Cathy | Thursday, 30 April 2009 at 11:53 AM