Lucky Seafood- a meal and a take home snack

mmm-yoso!!! is the name of the blog you are reading. A few friends write about food they eat, take photos and share meals with you. Kirk is too busy to write today and so is ed(from Yuma. That leaves Cathy, who is sharing a meal and a snack.

Hi. This is a short post. Kirk has written only one post devoted to Lucky Pho, yet Lucky is mentioned in about 24 of our mmm-yoso posts. The restaurant adjoining the grocery store is a favorite/regular spot for The Mister and I of all the pho places around this large county. This the place I recommend to anyone who asks me "where do you like to eat?"

On this cloudy, chilly morning, both of us wanted soup and we disagreed about the basic broth. So instead of messing up the kitchen, we each chose our own preference at Lucky.

The Mister chose Pho Tai ($6.50)...

and I chose the shrimp and krab ($6.50). It's made with different noodles and a very rich fish broth, which was what I was wanting. You'll notice there is mint on the plate of add ins- that's for the seafood soup, otherwise all the usual add ins of sprouts, jalapeno, basil and lime.

Of course we always get the Spring rolls here ($5.50). These are more meat than vegetable filled and always perfectly fried. Another great meal.

Since we were at a market, I started to think about the weekly shopping. There were too many people inside to take photos of the produce section, but the prices here are good and the vegetables and fruit are always fresh.

I headed over to the seafood area where most items are in open display.

Fish heads (great for soup making) are still only $1.99/lb.

The pretty parrot fish caught my eye. I've never had one and wondered how it would taste.

Then I saw the overhead sign...

I waited in line and handed the nice young man my chosen fish, which was weighed and priced and in a few minutes, my number was called.

Then I went to checkout and paid for all of my purchases...

This is my lovely fried parrot fish. It is very meaty was good while hot, but also turned out to taste very good when cold.

No photo of the resulting carcass; you've seen enough this week. I hope all of you have a good weekend! Stay warm and dry!

Lucky Seafood and Pho 9326 Mira Mesa Blvd San Diego Ca 92126

 

 

Comments

[ed (from Yuma)]

It's odd that Kirk only posted once about the place. I still remember meeting both of you there a while back and having, I think, the beef stew -- which, if memory serves, was very good.

Anyway, thanks for the reminder. I need to visit SD again soon!!

[Carol]

This is still our favorite pho place although it's been a while since we've been. The fried fish looks great. I should consider doing that next time and making my own Szechuan sauce to pour over it.

[cathy]

I remember that day,ed. It was the first time I met you in person. The beef stew at Lucky is the best...I've been trying it everywhere and plan on a "Bo Kho Showdown" post...I think we are subtle about Lucky in our mentions but not posting...
Hi Carol. Lucky is the place I recommend to anyone who asks where I like to eat. I put the fish on top of a salad, but a good Kung Pao or Szechuan sauce would make it perfect. Thanks for the idea.

[caninecologne]

i have never tried parrot fish - this post makes me want to get it next time we're up there...unless they have it down here at the c.v. seafood city.

[Cathy]

Hi, cc. I think I saw parrot fish at Seafood City; Lucky is not the only place, anyhow. It's very dense (the fish looks small but weighed over a pound).

[Treat Yourself]

Always looking for new Pho places and judging from the photos, this may be my next try! Check out my blog if you get a chance and tell me what you think: treatyourselfsandiego.com :)