tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post8567062392283729101..comments2024-03-29T00:54:32.667-07:00Comments on kevinEats: Koi Palace (Daly City, CA)kevinEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-77303576418035748782012-01-10T00:27:02.461-08:002012-01-10T00:27:02.461-08:00veg8: Thanks--another vote for Sea Harbour!
Darin...<b>veg8</b>: Thanks--another vote for Sea Harbour!<br /><br /><b>Darin</b>: That actually was helpful, though it seems like Tony wasn't enthralled with the place.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-73743916676279056152012-01-07T20:29:57.443-08:002012-01-07T20:29:57.443-08:00I don't really know much of the story at all, ...I don't really know much of the story at all, but TonyC may be able to shed some light: http://sinosoul.com/2008/12/lunasia-triumphal-palace-whats-in-a-name-alhambra-ca/Darinhttp://darindines.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-17605269803532590162012-01-06T10:41:41.735-08:002012-01-06T10:41:41.735-08:00Sea Harbour in SGV is the closet to HK style dim s...Sea Harbour in SGV is the closet to HK style dim sum you can get in socal. Quality is better on the weekdays as they are not as crowded, went last week on thur around 12 and the wait was about 15 tables.veg8https://www.blogger.com/profile/00797638730554527414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-67022009121001497182012-01-05T19:31:47.782-08:002012-01-05T19:31:47.782-08:00Darin: Yep I definitely know about Hiro and Sea Ha...<b>Darin</b>: Yep I definitely know about Hiro and Sea Harbour; I think I've even heard reports of people seeing him there. Chinese <i>is</i> his second favorite type of food after all. What exactly was the story behind Lunasia and Triumphal?<br /><br /><b>Andy</b>: Nope, haven't been to DTF yet--sacrilege I know. Honestly I've never thought of it as a dim sum place though, as you mentioned.<br /><br /><b>BNG</b>: Yeah I've actually heard that the dinner outshines the dimsum there, <i>especially</i> when you opt for the live seafood. I did get some dragon beard this time though. ;)<br /><br /><b>asdfqwerty</b>: You know I'm familiar with the place, but it doesn't seem to get as much love as some of the others. How does it stack up?<br /><br /><b>Matthew</b>: Well I suppose I had to have it one last time before the ban.<br /><br /><b>Sean</b>: Wow, what happened with the sea cucumbers?<br /><br /><b>BitoBite</b>: Ah thanks for the Lei Garden rec--I've heard it mentioned before as well. So Elite is your top pick then here in SoCal I assume. Is Sea Harbour no good, or did it merely pale in comparison to the stuff in HK?<br /><br /><b>Waleed</b>: Got it--thanks. CBS is a place that I've not heard mentioned in a long time.<br /><br /><b>Anon</b>: Appreciate the clarification. I'll update the post accordingly.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-14814641586533187972012-01-05T10:59:12.407-08:002012-01-05T10:59:12.407-08:00The difference between portuegese egg tarts and re...The difference between portuegese egg tarts and regular egg tarts are that the portuegese ones have more of a pie crust shell instead of the more phyllo like crust of the regular ones.<br /><br />The portuegese ones are also drastically more caramellized on top and have a more runny center.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-83745694646090946822012-01-05T10:18:07.740-08:002012-01-05T10:18:07.740-08:00I enjoyed Din Tai Fung and CBS Seafood. Been to E...I enjoyed Din Tai Fung and CBS Seafood. Been to Elite, Sea Harbour, Capital Seafood and New Concept ( I believe that's what it was called when it was open).12345https://www.blogger.com/profile/05850436920286017588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-78156443674979765152012-01-04T20:44:09.605-08:002012-01-04T20:44:09.605-08:00Kevin, I ate a Lei Garden's branch in Tsim Sha...Kevin, I ate a Lei Garden's branch in Tsim Sha Tsui. I'm sure there are others in HK as good or better. <br /><br />Upon my return, dined at Sea Harbor and basically swore off dim sum locally for about six months before my cravings got the better of me. <br /><br />Vancouver in North America also trumps SF, LA options.BitoBitehttp://bitobites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-32975493212546472982012-01-04T19:31:06.890-08:002012-01-04T19:31:06.890-08:00Had a ridiculous meal here where the waiters thoug...Had a ridiculous meal here where the waiters thought we were crazy and had to bring over another table to hold the food. All good until the ill-advised sea cucumber order. Glad you enjoyed!Sean Robinshttp://www.feedthemonster.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-21872578922934381062012-01-04T15:41:59.742-08:002012-01-04T15:41:59.742-08:00Kevin, Don't eat Shark Fin Soup. Period. It is...Kevin, Don't eat Shark Fin Soup. Period. It is impossible to source responsibly. For as bright and informative as you are, I am surprised you would participate in that slaughter. Harvesting shark fin is the equivalent of shooting a cow, cutting off its ear and throwing the rest of the carcass away. Thanks, MatthewAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-32729235831089729002012-01-04T14:02:27.108-08:002012-01-04T14:02:27.108-08:00I'm surprised you didn't list 888 as one o...I'm surprised you didn't list 888 as one of dim sum places to go in LA. Have you ever been there?asdfqwertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496349285636301938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-44157029478151403152012-01-04T14:00:48.154-08:002012-01-04T14:00:48.154-08:00If you return to Koi Palace, you should try the di...If you return to Koi Palace, you should try the dinners...very high end and good quality. The fried egg puff balls (like donut holes) called Sa Yung is one of the best in town (Southern California has yet to catch up on this revival old school snack), and supposedly outperforms many renditions even in Hong Kong as these are fried to order. The $50 to $60 canned braised abalone is already pre-cooked (so you can reheat them at home) and is Cantonese seafood restaurant quality...the smaller ones from TW are good, but the South African ones are also excellent. Splurge on the fresh seafood from the tanks, and try the Shanghainese style crab 賽螃蟹 where the original receipe was fish paste, egg whites, vinegar, salt, pepper...but KP takes it a step further and uses real dungeoness crab, with the legs served separately as salt pepper fried. Really really good. Oh yeah dragon beard candy too...multiple flavors.Beef No Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17255895629727111344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-86024798977534633092012-01-04T08:31:44.846-08:002012-01-04T08:31:44.846-08:00Kevin, have you tried Din Tai Fung? Review here. ...Kevin, have you tried Din Tai Fung? <a href="http://all-things-andy-gavin.com/2011/12/21/din-tai-fung-dumpling-house/" rel="nofollow">Review here</a>. I recently hauled out east for that and was pretty impressed. It isn't straight up cantonese dimsum, but a more noodle/dumpling oriented variety. Very good though. Still, nothing beats this 66 course dimsum dinner I had in Xian China once. It was one of the best meals I've ever had.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-62329875983638447422012-01-04T00:37:07.068-08:002012-01-04T00:37:07.068-08:00Koi Palace is easily my fav in the Bay...next time...Koi Palace is easily my fav in the Bay...next time try the roasted pork, I thought it was excellent.<br /><br />As for SoCal, don't waste your time with Empress Pavilion or Ocean Star. If you're interested in checking out any of the others, I'd be down to go. And agree with prior comment about Lunasia, I think it's worth mentioning (went through some ownership changes post-TP). You probably already know this, but Urasawa loves Sea Harbour.Darinhttp://darindines.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-14615201290628682792012-01-04T00:17:40.144-08:002012-01-04T00:17:40.144-08:00Waleed: I've heard about Kirin as well. Even g...<b>Waleed</b>: I've heard about Kirin as well. Even given your disdain for LA dim sum though, do you have any picks?<br /><br /><b>Charlie</b>: Ah yes, I remember you talking about organzing dim sum meals there on the wine boards. What wines do you find pair best?<br /><br /><b>Allan</b>: Ha! Hadn't heard of Ping's before--is it the top spot in NYC?<br /><br /><b>Tsz</b>: Hmm not familiar with that one. What do you like about it?<br /><br /><b>Johnny</b>: Thanks man. Shanghai No 1 Seafood is another one that's new to me.<br /><br /><b>Anon</b>: Noted, it's moving down the list.<br /><br /><b>Wilson</b>: Lunasia--forgot about that one; used to be Triumphal Palace right? Why did it change?<br /><br /><b>BitoBite</b>: Another vote for Elite, moving it up the list. What places do you like in Hong Kong?kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-45484735085830198082012-01-03T23:56:06.924-08:002012-01-03T23:56:06.924-08:00Try Elite in LA.
But you really have to experien...Try Elite in LA. <br /><br />But you really have to experience it in Hong Kong. Stateside restaurants (even Koi) pale in comparison to the top dogs in HK.BitoBitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-65973236157549526152012-01-03T20:24:37.069-08:002012-01-03T20:24:37.069-08:00How fancy. I ate here for dinner almost a year ago...How fancy. I ate here for dinner almost a year ago; complimentary tortise jelly was a very classy move! <br /><br />Here in the SGV it seems like Lunasia (sp), Elite, Sea Harbour, and Mission 261 are the more renown choices for higher end dim sum.EatTravelEathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701629211273451788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-81048858190964123532012-01-03T16:31:30.245-08:002012-01-03T16:31:30.245-08:00Empress Pavillion isn't what it once was. You...Empress Pavillion isn't what it once was. You could skip it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-74771702367601469522012-01-03T15:47:15.543-08:002012-01-03T15:47:15.543-08:00Mission 261 might be worth the visit alone for the...Mission 261 might be worth the visit alone for their roast duck which is cheap but can only be had on weekdays I believe.<br /><br />Elite and Sea Harbor are always touted as being the top two but I've heard that Shanghai No.1 Seafood is a potential contender for the top spot now (considering all the foreign investment it has it better be). If you ever want to hit up one of these dim sum joints hit me up!Johnny L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09453269861659629342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-81360796974678172342012-01-03T14:32:32.480-08:002012-01-03T14:32:32.480-08:00Mission 261 is the best in LA in my view :) King H...Mission 261 is the best in LA in my view :) King Hua is a close 2nd.Tszhttp://gastrophoria.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-3856737192414314542012-01-03T11:20:14.946-08:002012-01-03T11:20:14.946-08:00Here in NYC, we have Ping's. Come East, I will...Here in NYC, we have Ping's. Come East, I will show you Dim Sum.. Another spectacular review, even used the word mastication.. Awesome, thanksAllanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420487075450683028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-26643701570179520512012-01-03T10:11:40.456-08:002012-01-03T10:11:40.456-08:00Koi palace is fine but Elite is better. Consistenc...Koi palace is fine but Elite is better. Consistency/quality of the ingredients.Charlie Fuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131445271942007453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-83257051745940922502012-01-03T09:28:06.349-08:002012-01-03T09:28:06.349-08:00Glad you enjoyed the place. I find LA dim sum so ...Glad you enjoyed the place. I find LA dim sum so overrated. My experiences at Koi Palace and Kirin in Vancouver easily beat any dim sum in LA.12345https://www.blogger.com/profile/05850436920286017588noreply@blogger.com