Thursday, December 8, 2011

Recent Dishes at San Dong, 3741 Geary Blvd., SFCA

    As you may know, I like this place a lot, mainly because they have hand pulled noodles (save the jokes, please). But they have other things as well, and here's three new ones for me. At the top, Beef with Radish Dumplings (12 for 6.99). I didn't find these all that exciting. The dough was a bit thick and the filling a bit bland. I fixed this with a bowl containing some soy sauce and hot chile paste.
    They feature a number of skewered grilled items, including this Lamb Skewer (1.50), which I found much tastier than the ones I had at The Pot Sticker. Well cooked but still very juicy, with a nice spicy rub to counter the fatty richness. We'll get more next time!
    Among the apps and cold dishes is the Vinegard Fugus (sic) (3.99), which is mu erh, or 'cloud ears'. This provides a nice tartness and acidity to balance anything rich or sweet, plus it has its own slightly crunchy texture, somewhat akin to jellyfish but a little softer. A dish I haven't seen anywhere else.

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