When the massive mortar of smashed eggplant and green chili pepper, along with preserved eggs, arrived at the table, I realized it was a bit of a metaphor for Taste of Hunan as a whole. Sure, the oversized mortar is one thing, but there’s also the tableside show of the staff … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Kangxi is Coming to a tough Convoy location
When word got out that Village North had closed, those who’d enjoyed its Northeastern Chinese dishes were naturally disappointed. Seeing as how those same people likely noticed they were often the only ones dining in the restaurant, the closing wasn’t all that suprising. Diners … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Szechuan Chef may not be all Sichuan but it’s good
For years, Chinese food in San Diego meant different versions of watered-down Cantonese and the sort of Americanized “Chinese” one might expect from a late-night delivery place in New York. Sichuan? Not so much. Hunan? No. Shaanxi? Not on your life. Today, though, things seem … [Read more...]
THRILLIST: The Ultimate Guide to San Diego’s Chinese Restaurants
Instead of one, definitive Chinese spot, San Diego has a stunning variety of excellent regional Chinese restaurants. A trip around town or down Convoy Street from the 52 freeway to Linda Vista will show off the full range of the cuisine, from spicy Sichuan to savory Shaanxi. It's … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Beauty Hunan shows the beauty of smoke and fire
Not so long ago San Diego’s most prominent Food Network star, Troy Johnson, confirmed the generalization “there’s no good Chinese food in San Diego.” An “Elite Yelper” went there as well, saying “I’m on a mission to find decent Chinese food in SD, but I’m losing...” San Diego, no … [Read more...]