The call
The documented visit included phnom Penh noodles (dry, soup on the side). This record does not turn that order into a recommendation.
What to order
- Phnom Penh noodles (dry, soup on the side)
Best for
- A quick bowl of Teo Chew-style noodles
Cambodian · Vietnamese · Chinese
Ly Heng
A City Heights noodle spot that replaced Hao Vi (好味) in the same location, serving the same Teo Chew-style noodles Roger said had slipped a bit under new ownership but was still worth a bowl.
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Roger’s tips on Ly Heng
Get their Phnom Penh noodles (#20) dry, with soup on the side! 👌
Posted
On Roger’s lists: Must-visit Vietnamese Restaurants in San Diego.
Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 5 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Feb 5, 2023. See the check-in log
2015-05-08day precision · source explicit
“I'd totally come here for a bowl of noodles.”
Ly Heng took over the space formerly occupied by Hao Vi (好味), serving similar Teo Chew/Chiu Chow-style noodles. Roger said quality dipped somewhat under the new ownership but was still relatively decent, and recommended the Phnom Penh noodles served dry with soup on the side for the bone-marrow flavor.
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YOHED Coffee
Coffee
A small-batch roaster where, in Roger’s words, Ethiopian coffees are imported straight in and roasted in-house — and should be drunk black.
- From the order notes
- Black coffee, no sugar or milk
- Go for
- Coffee people · A good conversation at the counter
Latest recorded visit2025-02-18
RecommendedPrice varies
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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.
RecommendedPrice varies
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Trieu Chau Restaurant
Chinese
Roger rated this 5 stars, saying that if you're looking for something different from the standard Asian restaurant fare in town, this place is a good change of pace.
- From the order notes
- Go for
- A change of pace from standard Asian restaurant fare
Latest recorded visit2019-12-06
Keep exploring
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Browse the Cambodian page, or continue to another place with a matching cuisine.
Roger’s pick$$
Clairemont
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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
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Roger’s pickPrice varies
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Mien Trung Restaurant
Vietnamese
One of Roger’s favorite spots for bún bò Huế and bún riêu, with seafood dishes he says you rarely see at typical pho houses. Cash only.
- From the order notes
- Bún bò Huế with everything · Bún riêu · The clam dish with shrimp crisps
- Go for
- Getting past the default pho order · A hot, spicy bowl
Latest recorded visit2019-08-25