From Roger’s notebook

Chinese / Vietnamese / Seafood

Big group dinners with veggie and seafood plates

Latest recorded visit2007-11-18
“I recommend the veggie plates and also any of the seafood plates.”
Roger, Google Maps review (2007-11-18)

Chinese · Vietnamese · Seafood

International Seafood Restaurant

Kearny Mesa, San DiegoRecommended

A Kearny Mesa Chinese-Vietnamese seafood spot Roger favored during high school for large dishes shared among friends, rating it 4 stars and recommending the veggie and seafood plates, though he did not care for the dim sum served during the day.

The call

Start with veggie plates or seafood plates, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.

What to order

  • Veggie plates
  • Seafood plates

Best for

  • Big group dinners with veggie and seafood plates

Source-backed notes

Visit history

2007-11-18day precision · source explicit
★★★★☆
“I recommend the veggie plates and also any of the seafood plates.”

A favorite during high school with friends, ordering a bunch of large dishes to share and asking for rice refills. A mix of Chinese and Vietnamese food is on the menu. Dim sum is served in the mornings and afternoons in the other half of the restaurant, but Roger doesn't recommend it, saying it wasn't very good.

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