I've discovered another ultra-cheap eatery in Chinatown, where I can get a lunch for around $3.50. It's called Hon's Wun Ton House, on Kearny. It's a cheap noodle place, just the kind I like. Ever since I moved from the south bay, I've missed Tung Kee's ultra-cheap noodles. And actually the soup selection is better than at Tung Kee, I think. Now I have two cheap options - Dim Sum at Stockton, or soup on Kearny. I still need to try "Dol Ho", which is supposed to be a good cheap dim sum in Chinatown, but probably not quite as cheap as the ones I have started to frequent.
Speaking of dim sum, I ate at Yang Sing a few weeks ago. It was pricey. I paid $20, but I could have eaten more. The dim sum was quite good. They had a lot of stuff I've never seen before, like Striped Bass steamed dumplings (interesting taste, but I preferred the firmer texture of shrimp). They also had lobster dumplings and a few other types, but I didn't want to overspend. Besides the nice variety of dumplings, they had most of the rest of the standard dim sum fare, and some other more western-style items such as a portabella mushroom baked with cheese (delicious). They didn't have some of the more interesting dim sums items such as tofu soup, pork meatballs, or bowls of tripe. Everything they did have was very elegantly executed, and it all tasted clean and light. They also had a nice innovation in the way of tea serving, where their teapot for the table was clear. That way, servers would know exactly when to replace it without having to be asked (either verbally or by opening up the teapot lid). Great idea.
Posted by ahyatt at January 11, 2004 11:06 AM