Kirk, ed (from Yuma) and Cathy, as well as a few others write on this blog, mmm-yoso!!! Today, Cathy is talking about another interesting lunch she had. You can enjoy it, too. Vicariously at least.
Hi. A few weeks ago, Mr. C sent me an email asking if we could meet for lunch. Of course I could. So we did. Kirk blogged about his lunch here about 2.5 years ago so I figure I can talk about my experience here.
You enter the supermarket (formerly movie theater-Mr. C said he could not believe this was where he saw "The Matrix" so many years ago)and walk to the right- past the steam trays. We were told to "sit by the window" and so we did. This was our view of the steam trays (which *obviously* used to be the movie theater snack area).
They serve Hong Kong style Dim Sum here. Mr. C knew what he wanted to order and so I let him. (You order from a menu here, no steam carts. Items range from $1.80 to $3.20 for the most part) I only told him I did not want chicken feet.
Top left- Har Gao- Shrimp dumpling, in a delicate thin wrapper (moist, good flavor) Top right- Siu Mai (pork and mushroom in egg wrapper). Front - Haam sui gok-sometimes called a salty pastry…wonderful oval shaped rice flour items filled with pieces of pork and a thick 'gravy', crispy fried on the outside and sticky/rice like on the inside. 
The roast pork (it was almost $10 per pound, kind of high compared to other places; we shared 1/2 lb). It was *really* good. The skin was crispy but not tough, the layer of fat was just right and melted in my mouth. Oh. The pork meat had a very rich flavor also.
The baked cha siu bao (buns filled with BBQ pork) were very fresh, light and the sweetness of the pork balanced with the saltiness of the bun. Of course we had to have egg tart as dessert.
Even though everything was excellent, my most favorite item was the Congee (porridge) with roast duck. Deeply rich with chopped pieces of duck with still crispy skin and that luscious layer of fat.
Mr. C said that this is one of few places that serve the porridge with duck. He also said it was the best he has ever had. I never looked before, but I
will now…you know, so I can compare…
Forgot my token condiment photo and to mention the rice in lotus leaf… 
Hong Kong Style Dim Sum, inside Vinh Hung Supermarket 10550 Camino Ruiz (SW corner at Mira Mesa Blvd) San Diego 92126 Opens at 9 am 7 days
It is still weird for me everytime I walk in there. We’ve seen so many movies in that theater. I kind of miss that small theater environment.
I haven’t had dim sum in over a year. And everything you had looked so good. Hey, what’s with the no chicken feet?? 😉
I’m glad you blogged about this place. I always wanted to go there but was too shy to go.
I like the traditional cart but if it’s good why not.
Carol-I love shopping here and jumping between theaters, seeing where seats were bolted into the floors and noticing all the remnants of the movies(like the signage out front). Plus, its a nice market. Always click the links. Chicken feet/chee fee; it’s usually amusing…
Oh Tammy, I used to be shy to walk into places near home also. But I never was shy when on vacation. Now, I always pretend I am a tourist and walk in everywhere…I still am shy though.
I like the noise of the carts also, Bill.
hi cathy – i remember when that was a movie theatre too!
it’s always good to try new places and stretch our own comfort zones…
cathy, I am mesmerized by that pork dish and the duck congee!
It’s a nice place, cc. Food to eat now and then shopping for food to eat later.
Those both were wonderful, fh.