The call
The documented visit included dim sum. This record does not turn that order into a recommendation.
What to order
- Dim sum
Best for
- The closest thing to Hong Kong dim sum in San Diego, per Roger
Chinese · Cantonese
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant
Roger rated this Kearny Mesa dim sum spot 4 stars, calling it the closest San Diego comes to real Hong Kong dim sum -- while noting it would be closed down if it were in LA or SF -- with a good selection and reasonable, if not cheap, prices.
From Roger’s camera roll
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Roger’s tips on Jasmine Seafood Restaurant
Pace yourself! There is plenty to be had, don't let the Chinese aunties hustle you into grabbing too many dishes at once!
Posted
On Roger’s lists: Guide to San Diego's best spots, Cantonese Food in SD.
Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 23 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Aug 12, 2024. See the check-in log
2007-09-25day precision · source explicit
“This is the only restaurant in SD that comes the closest to real HK dim-sum, even though it is still far from the taste”
Said the prices are reasonable and portions fill you up if you order enough, though it feels a bit pricy compared to Hong Kong. Doesn't fully satisfy his dim sum cravings but comes closest for San Diego.
Stay in the neighborhood
More in Kearny Mesa.
RecommendedPrice varies
Kearny Mesa
Tasty Noodle House
Chinese
A Convoy District spot Roger rated among the better local options for xiao long bao and pan-fried sheng jian bao, with better-than-typical service to match.
- From the order notes
- Crab meat xiao long bao · Sheng jian bao · Zha jiang mian · Pork feet
- Go for
- Xiao long bao · Convoy District Chinese food
Latest recordDate unavailable
RecommendedPrice varies
Kearny Mesa
PT Eatery
Vietnamese
A Kearny Mesa Vietnamese spot Roger praised for freshly made, generous portions — nothing mass-ordered frozen — plus made-to-order coffee and wings he ranks among the only two worth ordering at an Asian restaurant in town.
- From the order notes
- Cơm tấm · Bún thịt nướng · Wings · Fresh-brewed coffee
- Go for
- A group order to share · Vietnamese comfort classics
Latest recorded visit2026-02-06
RecommendedPrice varies
Kearny Mesa
Wah Tak Metropolitan
ChineseHong KongTaiwanese
A low-key Convoy-area grocery Roger called a one-stop shop for a Chinese household: herbal remedies, dried seafood, nostalgic HK/China/Taiwan sodas and whole-leaf teas, tucked in a warehouse half a block west of Convoy.
- From the order notes
- Dried scallop and abalone · Nostalgic HK/China/Taiwan sodas · Whole-leaf teas
- Go for
- Chinese pantry staples · A weekend grocery run (safest hours)
Latest recorded visit2025-08-30
Keep exploring
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Browse the Chinese page, or continue to another place with a matching cuisine.
Roger’s pick$$
Clairemont
M.O.M Kitchen
ChineseHong Kong-style
Comforting Hong Kong-style cooking in Clairemont, with the kind of unfussy menu that makes repeat visits easy.
- From the order notes
- Baked pork chop rice · Wontons with chili oil
- Go for
- Comfort food · Casual weeknight dinner
Latest recorded visit2026-01 · approx.
RecommendedPrice varies
City Heights
Tom's Chinese BBQ
CantoneseChinese BBQ
Roger’s pick for Cantonese roast meats in town: roast duck and char siu, bought early and paid for in cash.
- From the order notes
- Roast duck · Char siu (BBQ pork)
- Go for
- Siu mei to take home
Latest recorded visit2020 · approx.