Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot (lunch revisit)

Thanks for stopping by to read this food blog named mmm-yoso!!! Kirk and His Missus are still on a mini-vacation, de-stressing from some major work projects. Cathy is writing.

Kirk wrote a two part introduction to Little Sheep about ten years ago. He also wrote a primarily photo post of the food here in 2011.  At some point, Kirk took The Mister and myself here for a meal, teaching us the intricacies of hot pot.  In return, The Mister and I shared our knowledge (and a meal) with Ed and Tina in 2013. I wrote posts in 2015 and again in 2016 and Kirk mentioned a new San Diego location early this year. 

The past few weeks have had such chilly mornings and hot afternoons (temperatures yesterday varied from 61 to 98) and I must admit the cravings for Little Sheep kicked in. 

  The advertising for lunch meals here is simple, ($11.95).  The receipt breaks down the prices (the cooking broth $3.75 for each person, meals are $8.20).  We asked for low salt, 1/2 and 1/2-regular and spicy (there is a vegetarian broth also available; it is mushroom based).  The Mister chose the beef lunch.    I chose the fish filet lunch. Each lunch comes with four ounces of protein (though it sure looks like a lot more, doesn't it?) noodles, two krab pieces, frozen tofu, fish and meat (lamb) balls, enoki mushrooms, chrysanthemum leaf, cabbage, two slices of potato, two slices of turnip and one shiitake mushroom. 

  When we ordered, there was an optional add ins part of the menu and since "mixed seafood" was only $3, we ordered it to see if maybe something interesting would be on that plate...the Hokkigai surf clam, green mussel and calamari each cooked up nicely and now we know what to order next time.   The small side of oyster mushrooms ($2.75) was just enough to satisfy the mushroom cravings I have when eating here. 

All in all, a nice lunch with flavors to satisfy a craving.  Have a good start to your week!

Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot 4718 Claremont Mesa Boulevard San Diego 92117 (858) 274-2040 Open Mon-Thurs 11:30-3, 5:30-9 Fri-Sat, 11:30-10, Sun 11:30-9:30 website

Comments

[Nhbilly]

I personally like this place. I didn't know I could reduce the sodium intake. Thanks!

[caninecologne]

The $3 seafood add in looks pretty good. I've never had chrysanthemum leaves before. I like that you can customize your meals here.

[Cathy]

Right on the form where you check off the flavor of broth, there's another box for 'low sodium', Bill. Since the broth has so many flavors, I don't think salt adds anything anyhow. This is a great place for a nice meal.
In the market, the label is "tangho", cc; I just look at all the greens and it pops out. Ed, Tina and The Mister and I agreed it had the most interesting flavor. The list of add ins was nice to have, to personalize the meal.

[nhbilly]

Chrysanthemum leaves, I grew up eating that stuff but have no clue what it was called. lol, Thanks