Andrés Restaurant (1235 Morena Blvd) is permanently closed; its Yelp listing is marked CLOSED and Foursquare independently lists it as a closed business. No exact closure date could be confirmed.
A no-frills, inexpensive Linda Vista dim sum counter Roger recommends for a fast, cheap fix, though it lacks the full cart-and-teapot dim sum experience of Jasmine or Emerald.
Returning to this Linda Vista spot after a long absence and a change of ownership, Roger found his #1 pho bowl soggy with a too-thick broth and chewy, flavorless beef that tasted like reheated leftovers; he was also charged for tea despite complaining about the food, and told readers to stay away.
A Linda Vista restaurant listed under Chinese on Yelp that Roger visited for a quick bite while holiday shopping, rating it 2 stars after a long wait for a sashimi plate that arrived soggy and, in his words, the worst-tasting sashimi he's had in town.
A Costa Mesa Cuban spot Roger returns to for ahi tartare, corn-husk-wrapped halibut, skirt steak and a lavender Pisco, best enjoyed on the patio despite the wait.
