Chinese-China Cafe

Name: China Cafe

Cuisine: Chinese

Opinion: Good

Area: Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Torrey Pines

About: Located next to the Torrey Pines State Reserve this mom and pop shop serves up a friendly experience.

What to order: Schezuan Dinner: Deluxe Hot Pot, Egg Drop Soup

More info: Very reasonably priced lunch specials, what ever meal you order make sure you select the egg drop soup. The Deluxe Hot Pot is terrific, a little more expensive, but it is definitely a feast. The meal includes fried or steamed rice, fried fish, an egg roll, twice cooked meat, sweet and sour sauce, spicy mustard, and the Deluxe Hot Pot (vegetables, shrimp, beef, and chicken in a delicious sauce).

Address: 2236 Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar CA, 92014

Phone: 858-793-8478

Half of the Deluxe Hot Pot*

The other half of the Deluxe Hot Pot with egg drop soup*

Fried fish, twice cooked meat, egg roll*

*The pictures are based off to-go order.

Drinks-Tapioca Express

Name: Tapioca Express

Cuisine: Drinks, Chinese, Snacks

Opinion: Great

Area: Clairemont Mesa, Kearny Mesa or El Cajon/San Diego State or UCSD

About: If you have never had Boba, it is hard to describe this craze. If you want, you can order boba which are small jelly-like orbs in your drink. In my opinion they add another dimension. Tapioca Express has a huge menu with smoothies (snow bubbles), teas, and food.

What to order: Milk tea (Hot or Cold) with boba, Spicy Chicken

More info: My favorite location is the Clairemont Mesa/Kearny Mesa area. The parking is horrible but it is worth it. They just opened up a new one on El Cajon, but I am not a big fan of it. The location is nice next to State, but it is not the same as the Clairemont Mesa/Kearny Mesa area. I have never been to the UCSD one, so I can't comment (but if you have then leave your comment below). This is a good place if you just ate at Shabu Shabu House, Taijima, Buga, The B Spot,  Chopstix, or if you just want to meet up with friends.

Website/Menu: http://www.tapiocaexpress.com/

Address: 4646 Convoy St. #106B,San Diego, CA 92111     or    6145 El Cajon Blvd. Ste. #G San Diego, CA 92115

Green Milk Tea

Snow Bubble