I gotta give it up for Ed from Yuma. In his post on Emerald, he mentioned "Kirk doesn't seem to eat dim sum here anymore". Which is spot on. There's no way I can convince the Missus to grab dim sum in San Diego…..or even my Chinese coworkers. This doesn't mean we haven't been having dim sum, it just means we haven't been having it in America's Finest City. Over the last year, we've been quite busy and not able to get on over to the SGV as much as we'd like. And when we've had to drive there, the Missus has had one spot in mind, Sea Harbour….while my list of places to visit has grown; it's been Sea Harbour, which I've posted on a number of times, including a COMC post, that the Missus wants to visit. So yes Ed; we don't eat much dim sum in San Diego anymore….but it doesn't mean we're not eating dim sum.
It seems we pretty much get the same thing…….so let's just have some photos…
That is not to say that everything Sea Harbour makes is delish….there are those dishes, like the Seafood Pan Fried Noodles that fall short….
And they have gotten rid of some of our favorites….no longer on the menu…..
They've replaced them with other dishes which I'm hoping is as good as this.
We've been to places that folks claim to have "the best dim sum on the West coast". None of them have hit the right notes for us like Sea Harbour. Again, it's the distinction of favorite, versus best….I won't claim that Sea Harbour has "the best" dim sum on the west coast, but it's our favorite place, in terms of execution and quality. Perhaps those who say that Jasmine (yes, folks actually say that) has the "best dim sum on the west coast"……I think they've confused "favorite" with "best".
Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant
3939 Rosemead Blvd
Rosemead, CA 91770
nice assortment of dim sum!
Re Jasmine – we went for the first time about six months ago, and from the parking to the cramped seating to the off-flavors, I didn’t get it. We still go to Emerald, but out of loyalty above anything else. *sigh*
We enjoy eating here Kat!
I know James….such is the state of dim sum in San Diego.
Maybe the next time you are traveling up you should try China Red in Arcadia or J Zhou in Tustin? I particularly like J Zhou. Also if you’re ever in SF you should definitely try Dragon Beaux.
Hi Jon – Thanks for stopping by and commenting. China Red is on my list…though I had friends who went to J Zhou and found it terribly over-priced and underwhelming…including something like almost $20 for “ok” (their words) Kwai fei ji….though, if you think it’s that great we’ll give it a try….. Sounds like you have a affinity for upscale décor.
Hey Kirk,
No problem! Been a fan of this blog for years.
I can’t speak to J Zhou’s dinner service (with alright kwai fei ji) but I did like their dim sum. It’s certainly pricey, though I think they have weekday discounts still? I found their dim sum to be of SGV quality, though perhaps not the level of Sea Harbour.
And interesting comment on the upscale decor. Certainly all my recommendations are a bit fancy in presentation, though I’d also say I am also just as happy eating a fish taco at Bahia Don Bravo, a bowl of pho at Pho Cadao, or a bowl of wonton noodle soup at Tan Ky Mi Gia (MM one before it became Tim Ky Noodle).
Good enough Jon…..we’ll check it out. Thanks for the rec!
I knew what you (and the missus) think about SD dim-sum – hence my comment. But SD is easier for us, and I really did prefer Emerald last time to Jasmine. but yeh, that’s not saying much.
On a better note, Tina and I will be in LA and staying in SGV for a few days next month.
I’m sure you’ll have a great time in the SGV Ed!