mmm-yoso!!!, a food blog, has most posts originating in sunny San Diego. Today is going to be a scorcher. Cathy is writing a short post.
When I woke today, the temperature outside was 59 and the weather report says it will hit 95 before noon. I try to get all of my work around the house done before the heat starts to set in and then plan my day around either staying inside the house or going to air conditioned businesses. Here's where we went a few weeks ago, during the last heat wave…
On the South East corner of 163 and Clairmont Mesa, Golden City has been a mainstay since 2005, getting new management in July 2006. Kirk has written many posts about individual food items, mostly revisits, with each emphasizing the authenticity and quality of food. As you can see, there is a 'Special' lunch menu offered.
The Mister and I have visited this quite large restaurant many times; just haven't posted.
When you order hot tea, it is brewed for you, using loose tea leaves, not bags. A good quality fresh tea, I always enjoy it with my meal.
As part of our orders, we were asked if we wanted egg drop or hot and sour soup (included with the 'Regular', not the 'Special' lunch menu){ Side note, the 'Regular' lunch menu is the same after 9 p.m. each evening, it's called the 'Late Menu' then} We chose both soups. Each is high quality, flavorful and comforting.
Also part of the 'regular' lunch menu, vegetarian egg rolls are included. Fresh, crispy, always pleasant. 
From the 'Special' menu, wonton noodle soup ($3.99). Really good soup broth, meaty (shrimp and pork) wontons and very tasty, non-clumpy egg noodles, along with some fresh baby bok choy make this a meal in itself.
Ma Po tofu ($6.99). We try this menu item just about everywhere, because every restaurant makes it differently using the same primary ingredients: soft tofu, ground pork, spicy sauce-and the variation here is wonderful. The smooth sauce here is medium hot (just right, I think). A sizeable portion. With some steamed rice, this is also comforting.
A dish at this restaurant I was introduced to (by Kirk) a few years ago-you know what it is. The menu calls it Deep Fried Pork Chittlins ($7.50) and I really like the quality of fry (crispy and not greasy) as well as the portion size and general flavor point (a bit salty).
An excellent, comforting meal served in air conditioned comfort. Hope your day goes well.
Golden City Restaurant 5375 Kearney Mesa Road San Diego, 92111 (858)565-6682 website
$3.99 lunch special sounds like a bargain. I think the fried chitlins sold me.
Hmmm, I’ve not had chitlins before…
How is the roast and peking duck there?
Ha, I knew you’d enjoy seeing chitlins, Bill. The ‘Special’ lunch is a true bargain and all the food here is great quality.
It’s just a protein, cc. Fried, crispy and chewy-and I like the version here. You have had bulaklak…same thing, different prep.
We’ve had both versions here, buddha, and both are flavorful and quite large. The roasted is a bit ‘plain’ in comparison, probably because the two course Peking is what I crave-the skin with pancake as well as the second meal of chopped duck in lettuce cups. I always ask to take the bones home (for soup) from either one we choose and they are deeply flavored.
Great post! We love going there for family get togethers and ordering a ton of food to share. 🙂
Thanks, Soo. Golden City serves consistently great food. We always see people here celebrating and sharing.
Wow what a lunch price! Are those portions big enough for a meal though? This place is super close to my work. My coworkers go to Sunrise Buffet every other month… but I’m not into buffets. I wonder if this place could be a substitute! Sounds like cheaper prices too.
The $3.99 menu only has about ten items, Lynn and I don’t think include the egg roll or soup (since the bowls of noodle soup are part of it)(my favorite fish porridge is made here). The Lunch and Late menu, http://www.goldencitysandiego.com/lunchlatemenu.pdf has quite large portions and include the other items. I think you’d all really enjoy the quality here. Suggest it!