Tan Ky Mi Gia- Lunch in Mira Mesa

Tan Ky Mi Gia has closed.  It will be missed. 

Thanks for stopping by mmm-yoso!!! and reading about food.  Today, Cathy is blogging: Kirk and Ed(from Yuma) are really busy.

The Mister and I were craving Vietnamese on one of those crazy hot days a few weeks ago, but neither of us wanted pho.  We had originally headed to Lucky Seafood and when we got to the parking lot, went to the other end of that group of storefronts- to Tan Ki Mi Gia, which Kirk has blogged about several times.  The menu here is a mix of Vietnamese and Chinese dishes, "mi" is noodles, which is the specialty here- and we didn't order any this visit...

We had just missed the 'lunch rush' and had the restaurant to ourselves.

Although while we were there, several people came in to pick up 'to go' orders. 

I enjoy the plethora of condiments available here.

As soon as we sat down, I placed an order for  Banh Xeo ($7), which did end up being brought out last, as expected.  The turmeric flavored (and colored) rice flour crepe is mixed and made to order.

It's filled with a stir fry mix of bean sprouts, scallion, pork and shrimp, served with lettuce and mint and nuoc-mam(fish sauce).  I do like the lightness and crispiness of the crepe along with the softness of the fillings; the flavors really go well together.

We also had an order of spring rolls($5.75), fried in a delicate, very flaky wrapper and quite filled with fungus as well as pork and not many rice noodles, these came out of the kitchen hot and fresh.  Again, these were served with lettuce and mint and nuoc mam.

We decided to share an order of lemon grass fish($9) - steamed and delicate, the flavors of lemon grass and soy were light and also went well with the accompanying steamed rice, steamed (topped with garlic and a bit of sweet hoisin) bok choy and small bowl of broth. 

It was a delightful, fresh lunch on a nice day.  Hope your week has been good.

Tan Ky Mi Gia 9330 Mira Mesa Blvd #A San Diego 92126 (858) 271-8899 Mon-Th 9:30-9:30, Fri-Sun 9-10

 

Comments

[caninecologne]

I didn't realize this was near Lucky's. I'll have to check it out next time, as well as make a quick visit to the donut place (blueberry!). I like it when the banh xeo's exterior is nice and crisp not soggy like some places.

[Sandy]

We often get take-out here (while running to Lucky Seafood for some groceries). I've had the banh xeo here, but I will have to try the fish next time. BTW, the banh xeo at Pho Ban Mai (near Seafood City on Mira Mesa Blvd) is pretty good, too.

[Cathy]

Yes, cc, when you face Lucky-it's on the left (the chestnut lady is back in front of the store BTW), Donut Stop is in the middle and Tan Ky Mi Gia is to the far right. We happened to walk into TKMG on Mother's Day one year (before the crowds) and that was our first visit-everything was special.
I was surprised at how many 'to go' orders we saw while eating lunch, Sandy. The signage is a clue, but I'd never thought about getting items to go here. We've been meaning to try the places near Seafood City, thanks for the recommendation.

[Sandy]

I was surprised to see it's closed with a For Lease sign in the window. We were there about 2-1/2 weeks ago (well, actually my husband was there to pick up food to-go). Such a shame that they're closed.

[Kirk]

Yes, I was told yesterday and took some photos. Should be on tonight's post.

[Cathy]

So surprised also to see it closed, Sandy. It was a part of our 'rotation' when we didn't want to have lunch at Lucky before shopping. The noodles here were the best.