How Kingfisher Became One of San Diego’s Hit Restaurants The Experts
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Date: 2024-06-13
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Comments and reviews: 11
llow1170
There's almost no need to westernize Vietnamese food to the point it's lost all of it's charm. The Vietnamese owners and head chef know damned well this isn't what they grew up eating.
Calling it French-Vietnamese is not fusion. It's confusion. Vietnamese food and flavors stand on their own. What you get at Kingfisher is French first, Vietnamese flavors, ingredients and cooking second.
If you're looking for great Vietnamese food, there are amazing places in San Diego. There are also really good French places too. This shouldn't be on your list.
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There's almost no need to westernize Vietnamese food to the point it's lost all of it's charm. The Vietnamese owners and head chef know damned well this isn't what they grew up eating.
Calling it French-Vietnamese is not fusion. It's confusion. Vietnamese food and flavors stand on their own. What you get at Kingfisher is French first, Vietnamese flavors, ingredients and cooking second.
If you're looking for great Vietnamese food, there are amazing places in San Diego. There are also really good French places too. This shouldn't be on your list.
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lenzp4133
all this might look fancy but when you actually think about it its total bs. the duck is aged, grilled, smoked and baked what the hell. that whole fried fish an absolute nightmare to pick apart. the pasta i can smell the mountain of garlic through the screen, that egg and truffle has no chance against that. besides that, when handling delivery cartons you really should switch gloves before handling raw meat. sorry but those guys are pure amateurs.
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all this might look fancy but when you actually think about it its total bs. the duck is aged, grilled, smoked and baked what the hell. that whole fried fish an absolute nightmare to pick apart. the pasta i can smell the mountain of garlic through the screen, that egg and truffle has no chance against that. besides that, when handling delivery cartons you really should switch gloves before handling raw meat. sorry but those guys are pure amateurs.
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doodahgurlie
Food looks amazing. For those saying it's French first, that fish is not French. Duck is eaten a lot in Vietnam, unlike in the US. Yes, there are elements of French and a bit of Chinese, but it's definitely Viet the way it's served and even in it's presentation of the noodles (French don't do noodles, fresh herbs (this is extremely Viet as herbs are king of the cuisine there, veggies, dips, etc.
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Food looks amazing. For those saying it's French first, that fish is not French. Duck is eaten a lot in Vietnam, unlike in the US. Yes, there are elements of French and a bit of Chinese, but it's definitely Viet the way it's served and even in it's presentation of the noodles (French don't do noodles, fresh herbs (this is extremely Viet as herbs are king of the cuisine there, veggies, dips, etc.
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brianc1309
As a local this place is so overrated. 78 dollars for the dry aged duck and 54 dollars for the whole fried fish. A whole rockfish costs 5 dollars at the docks btw and less than 20 at local Mexican restaurants. Oh also they add a 20% service charge on your check and then expect you to tip afterwards.
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As a local this place is so overrated. 78 dollars for the dry aged duck and 54 dollars for the whole fried fish. A whole rockfish costs 5 dollars at the docks btw and less than 20 at local Mexican restaurants. Oh also they add a 20% service charge on your check and then expect you to tip afterwards.
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allenyoung6762
I can attest that this restaurant is straight fire! Amazing food, great drinks. And the owners are some of the nicest and community oriented people in San Diego!
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I can attest that this restaurant is straight fire! Amazing food, great drinks. And the owners are some of the nicest and community oriented people in San Diego!
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yongBane
they want that story and it's like, I don't have that story for you, but like, I can also make you some really good food if you wanna eat it - she a real one!
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they want that story and it's like, I don't have that story for you, but like, I can also make you some really good food if you wanna eat it - she a real one!
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scottreich9587
Anyone else so tired of seeing the I have 10 million dollars riding on this, so I have to sell a lot of fried chicken Ad Omg I can’t stand it lol
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Anyone else so tired of seeing the I have 10 million dollars riding on this, so I have to sell a lot of fried chicken Ad Omg I can’t stand it lol
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eater
They do not look amateurs to me
But I agree that the food is VERY fusion 9: 22 not much Vietnamese here.
But who cares If it's good.
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They do not look amateurs to me
But I agree that the food is VERY fusion 9: 22 not much Vietnamese here.
But who cares If it's good.
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andersfant4997
The fish looks tempting, I like the presentation. I have had duck 100 times, but not fully get it, perhaps its the texture
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The fish looks tempting, I like the presentation. I have had duck 100 times, but not fully get it, perhaps its the texture
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alsager777
Scaling a fish with small kitchen knife! That's not optimal at all. There is way more efficient tools to do scaling 5x faster.
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Scaling a fish with small kitchen knife! That's not optimal at all. There is way more efficient tools to do scaling 5x faster.
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method341
In SE Asia you can get a deep fried fish just like in this restaurant for like $7. here, it is $51 the USD is so overvalued
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In SE Asia you can get a deep fried fish just like in this restaurant for like $7. here, it is $51 the USD is so overvalued
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