E & Drink - revisit

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Thanks for visiting mmm-yoso!!!, a food blog.  Kirk, Ed(from Yuma) and Cathy are the usual contributors to the posts you are reading. Today, it's another post from Cathy, because Kirk is busy and Ed(from Yuma) is also busy.

I posted about E & Drink almost a year ago and it's become a semi-regular stop when I'm either in the mood for hot pot, or just a quick snack before shopping at 99Ranch. They finally have visible signage.  

There are a few snacks at the front area instead of going into the restaurant (where you can order a to go beverage, a tea egg or a Hong Kong style waffle) (I can't believe I've never taken a photo of one from E&Drink, but can't find any saved on my iPhone to share).

If you are seated, there a quite a few tables inside and outside, a couple of televisions with closed captioning and very friendly service by everyone working.

The Mister had ordered a Hot Pot lunch special, which comes with a choice of black or green/ hot or cold tea. Several small bowls of side dishes and dipping sauces meant to compliment our order are brought out with the beverages. 

I ordered , among other items, the fried squid balls; no carbs and always good.

The Szechewan spicy wonton ($4.99) are sometimes a craving I have.  

 The wontons are not too small, are made with a good wrapper that is not too thick yet not thin enough that it breaks easily, filled with a good amount of ground pork and the spicy sauce is very pleasant and not crazy spicy in heat level. 

Another favorite of mine is the marinated tofu ($2.99).  I'm not sure how they make this, but it's different than marinated tofu I've purchased elsewhere.  A good, firm tofu and a very nice marinade makes this another crave-able item for me.

The Mister's mini Hong Kong curry fish ball mini hot pot (lunch special, with rice and a beverage $10.99) arrived bubbling and with its own sterno heater...so you can have a hot pot that stays hot.

Much more than fish balls are in this hot pot-and all of it fresh.  The menu doesn't list ingredients, but you can see the variety.  The curry sauce is very pleasant and has an almost sweet undertone; definitely not crazy spicy.

I couldn't decide which photo showed more of the ingredients. You can see the quail egg and some of the clear noodles in this photo. Each hot pot here is quite large and always is very good. Each beverage I've ordered here, I have asked for less or no sugar and  have been quite pleased with the quality.  I can taste the tea in the tea milk orders.

E & Drink 7330 Clairmont Mesa Blvd San Diego 92111 (858) 560-9888 Open 7 days 10:30-midnight

Comments

[janfrederick]

Oh that curry hot pot sure looks good!

[Faye]

I've never tried their squid balls or spicy wontons. I kinda swore off this place awhile ago but after seeing your pics, I might have to try them out again. The Curry hot pot was one of my favorites too.

[Cathy]

It was very good, janfrederick. Perfect to have your own serving on a chilly day.
Sometimes we come here just for a beverage and snack, Faye. There are no rules. I'm torn between the curry and the seafood HP as a favorite; it depends on the weather.

[caninecologne]

just went the other day with TC and totally forgot about ordering the squid balls! that means i just have to go again, haha! their egg waffle isn't that good though.

[Cathy]

You know I'm always on the lookout for a no-carb snack, cc. Squid/fish balls are different and good. I have not tried egg waffles elsewhere to be able to compare...but now I will!