The Fancy Fish (Mira Mesa)(again)

Sadly, The fancy Fish has closed.  It will truly be missed, as it was a regular stop during the pandemic. 

Thanks for stopping by to read mmm-yoso!!!, a food blog.  Kirk is taking some time off and Cathy is filling in with posts about meals she has enjoyed. 

First things first.  I wrote a post about The Fancy Fish in July, 2017.  The menu prices are the same. The only difference noted is there is an $8 Fish and Chips special (along with a few other items) now offered daily, instead of only on Friday (and on Friday, the Fish and Chips is $7.50).The (currently only, but soon to be referred to as 'the first' San Diego HMart is just to the right in the above photo). 

 Walk in, order, pay and your food is brought to your table.  You'll be checked on by one of the owners during your meal. 
The glassed in open kitchen can be fun to watch.  In front of it, you can get your own beverage (from a Stubborn Soda machine), utensils, condiments and, if needed, to-go boxes.
 We decided to try the daily $8 Fish and Chip special (there are other specials, too).  
Two large pieces of white fish, lightly breaded and perfectly fried, served with a good portion of thin cut (also perfectly fried; non-greasy) potatoes and an excellent slaw.  This by itself could be a light meal for two.  But, we were hungry.
Seared albacore tuna salad ($12.50) was the order.
The salad is served in a very large bowl (almost three inches tall) with a choice of house made dressings (Ranch, Thousand Island, Cilantro Lime, Toasted Sesame, Honey Dijon, Berry Vinaigrette and Cusabi (cucumber wasabi; a pleasant, lighter version of straight wasabi).

Fancy Fish is an underrated, gem of a restaurant.

The Fancy Fish 9430 Mira Mesa Blvd (at Westview Parkway) San Diego 92126 (858)586-6228 Website Open Sun-Thurs 11a.m.-9 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Comments

[Sandy]

I just walked by this yesterday, thinking that I need to re-visit. You just reinforced this!

[Cathy]

Great minds, Sandy...

[kat]

cucumber wasabi sounds like a great combo for dressing!

[Cathy]

It is a wonderful sauce/dressing idea, Kat. I've always been encouraged to try more than one when I can't decide on the flavors.
(You have no idea how happy it makes me to know you read everything I write)

[caninecologne]

I wish there was something like this down south.

[Cathy]

It would do well in your neighborhood, cc. Have already decided we will shop at this HMart location so that we can stop at Fancy Fish beforehand.