Yummy House - Reviews

I traveled from out of state specifically for your roast duck. I made a reservation two days in advance and confirmed it two hours before my arrival on the day itself. Despite this, the duck was served forty minutes later than the agreed time, by which point my child was almost full. Later, when we were about to leave, my child still wanted to eat it again, so I placed another pre-order. I even deliberately arrived a little later this time, but when I asked one of your staff about the status of our order, she responded with a casual and dismissive "I don’t know"—an attitude I found completely unacceptable. Do you think yours is the only place in San Diego that serves roast duck? Is customer service not part of your business? Or do you only treat customers who speak the same language as you this way? Regardless, I was deeply disappointed by the service attitude.

My experience was terrible. After ordering, we waited a full 30 minutes and not a single dish was served. When I finally asked the server, I was told there were still 3 tables ahead and we would need to wait another 30 minutes. The most unacceptable part was that no one informed us about the long wait when we placed our order. If we hadn't proactively asked, would we have just been left sitting there? If the kitchen is busy or understaffed, please inform customers at the time of ordering. Don't waste our time.

My recent visit to this restaurant was truly unacceptable. Upon arrival, with only four tables occupied, we were seated as the fifth. Crucially, the staff failed to inform us about potential chef unavailability or significant kitchen delays, simply letting us wait. After a shocking 40 minutes, not a single dish, not even a cold appetizer, was served. When I inquired about the delay, the waiter stated three tables were still ahead of us, indicating a massive capacity issue that should have been communicated immediately. The situation worsened with the waiter's extremely poor attitude. When I expressed frustration after nearly an hour of waiting, he dismissively told me I'd wait "almost another hour. " Upon pointing out the unprofessionalism and wasted time, his final response was: "If you don't want to eat, just leave. I'll cancel your order for you. " This level of unprofessionalism, lack of communication, and rude customer service is appalling. Restaurants unable to handle volume should inform guests upfront or stop taking orders, not waste time and show contempt. Do not recommend.

It’s been ages since I last visited this restaurant! A friend raved about their Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs (Guobaorou), so I came back with some friends. The portion of Guobaorou is generous, and it’s truly delicious—crispy and flavorful. We also ordered Jellyfish with Vinegar Dressing. The jellyfish here is quite thick and chunky, not the smooth, silky kind I’m used to, so I wouldn’t recommend it. Then there’s the Braised Local Chicken in Iron Pot. The picture looked super tempting, so I specifically asked if it came with the steamed rolls (huajuan) shown in the photo. The waiter told me they only have steamed buns (mantou) instead. When it arrived, turns out they’re machine-made frozen buns bought from the supermarket. This dish is a letdown, so I don’t suggest it either. On the bright side, the Sizzling Pork Kidneys were pretty good! We also wanted to order Peking Duck, but it requires advance reservation—make sure to call ahead if you want to try it.

This was my first time trying roast duck, and the roast duck here has crispy skin, succulent meat, and firm skin. The sauce is just right, perfect for enjoying with family or friends, and the price is also affordable.

My experience at this restaurant was a mix of authentic and tasty food, which I thoroughly enjoyed, contrasted by extremely disappointing service. Despite visiting during a not-so-busy hour, our table was completely ignored. We made multiple attempts to get our server's attention by calling and waving, but received no acknowledgment. Ultimately, I had to go to the front desk myself to place our order and settle the bill. The food itself was a perfect 5 out of 5, and the atmosphere was also quite good at 4 out of 5.

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! A friend from northern China recommended it, and I was so impressed with the authentic Dongbei food. It was the best meal I had in SD so far. The portions were big plates and the prices were cheap. The atmosphere was rated a 5, and the service was also a perfect 5. The food itself was rated a 5 as well.

My experience at this restaurant was absolutely delicious! The Peking duck was perfectly prepared, both crispy and tender. I also thoroughly enjoyed the comforting pickled cabbage pork stew. The salted egg yolk pumpkin was a standout, creamy and rich. The stir-fried pork with peppers and the boneless spicy chicken feet were incredibly flavorful. Finally, the sweet and sour fried pork had the perfect crunch. It was sooooooooo gooood!

I’ve always wondered why this restaurant seems to have so few customers. Today, I finally decided to try it out and ordered six dishes in total. Unfortunately, every single one of them was far too salty, to the point that it was difficult to enjoy the meal. One particular dish, which contained radish and carrot, tasted noticeably sour. I brought this to the attention of the waitress, who responded that vinegar had been added, so the sourness was “normal. ” However, as someone who is Chinese and familiar with how these ingredients are typically prepared, I can confidently say that the taste was off—it was not what you’d expect from a properly seasoned dish. Instead of addressing my concern, the staff defended the excessive saltiness by saying that many customers actually enjoy salty food and made it seem like I was the problem. This experience left me disappointed and explained why this place struggles to attract repeat customers. Quality and responsiveness to feedback are key in the restaurant business, and unfortunately, this visit fell short on both.

My experience at Yummy House was a great lunch! The name is very appropriate. I ordered the sweet and sour pork, steamed shrimp with garlic, and stir fried cabbage with glass noodles. The service was friendly and the food came out quickly. The seating was spacious and comfortable. I recommend this place!