Spicy House

mmm-yoso!!! is being written by Cathy while Kirk is busy with a short vacation.

Kirk's most recent post about Spicy House was in 2016.  The Mister and I have gone here, but I never posted.  The Mister has been craving spicy foods for the past few months ever since several of his medications were changed and we've had a couple of recent visits.  The nondescript storefront (in the same parking lot as Nijiya Market, Koon Thai, Cafe Hue, Wa Dining Okan, Sage French Cake and Pho Mignon). Belies the glory 
 which is the interior of Spicy House.
  At the far end of the dining area, closer to the kitchen, is the refrigerated appetizer selection (three for $7).
 We choose items which might 'cool down' some of the spicier meal selections: Smoked chicken, (sesame oil) mustard greens and smacked (garlic-y) cucumbers.
On one visit, we tried the onion pancake ($3.99) and really enjoyed the layered dough as well as mild green onion flavor.  
   The Chungking Style Wonton ($6.99) appetizer has been ordered at every visit.  The sauce is unique, tart, hot and addictive in flavor.  If you don't want the sauce, the wontons alone are well filled and two-bite sized; a good serving.
 Szechuan Fish Filet ($10.99) offers a completely different spice and flavor point.  Not quite 'numbing' but great flavored sauce which goes well with rice ($1).  The bit of eggplant, fungus, onion and pepper which is stir fried with the (large quantity) of fish is nicely balanced. The walnut shrimp ($14.99) order is substantial, fresh made, with large shrimp having a crispy coating, mayonnaise based sauce and sweet, crispy walnuts throughout.  Not spicy; very tasty.
 The cumin lamb ($13.99) is a new favorite.  Just enough cumin which doesn't overwhelm the gaminess of the lamb and enough greenery to even out the heat.  

Spicy House 3860 Convoy Street #105 San Diego 92111 (858) 278-5883 open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

"The spiciness is adjustable, please choose a suitable spicy scale" (we have never been asked what level of spiciness we would like and take what we get; it has always been great).

Comments

[kat]

nice assortment of food :)

[Cathy]

A great variety of spicy flavors, Kat. Each unique and really good.

[caninecologne]

So, table 4?

Kidding aside, I like the look of the onion pancake and the fish with eggplant.

[Cathy]

The receipt showed table C-4, cc (really). We always try to order one not spicy as well as a spicy dish each time we visit. Trying each fish dish here is a goal.