We were staying in San Bruno and looking for awesome Chinese food. My co-worker Allisa suggested Koi Palace in Daly City. Most of the time I eat Chinese food at hole in the wall type places.
dim sum
Hong Kong Lounge
When I visit San Francisco I try to visit Hong Kong Lounge or sister restaurant Lai Hong Lounge. This trip I opted for Hong Kong Lounge. I was happy to find free street parking a few blocks away. I try my favorite dishes.
Hong Kong Bbq
This spot was an empty field when we moved to the neighborhood. Later there was a movie theatre.
Tom’s Chinese BBQ
I remember this mall from when I was in elementary school. There was an arcade here. I biked over after school to spend afternoons basking in the light of the video screens. There were few food choices back then.
Chinese New Year @ Jasmine Express
Chinese New Year celebrations started February 11 Chinese New Year’s Eve and ends February 26th with the Lantern Festival. 2021 is the year of the Ox. In Chinese culture, the Ox is a valued animal. Because of its role in agriculture, positive characteristics, such as being hardworking and honest, are attributed to it. Normally I’d […]
Tim Ho Wan
The story of Tim Ho Wan begins in 2009 when Chef Mak Kwai-Pui and Chef Leung Fai Keung opened their first restaurant in Mongkok, Hong Kong. Tim Ho Wan earned it’s first Michelin star in 2010. In 2015 3 more branches each earned a Michelin star. Tim Ho Wan was then known as “the world’s […]
Golden Island
1st visit right before the lockdown: I noticed a under new management sign outside. Inside the place looked the same. Not many people inside for lunch. Seems like Chinese restaurants have been fairly quiet lately. I had my favorite dishes.
