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China Pavilion

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COMMENT 130596	2010-12-25 02:35 PM
Lo mai gai! (sticky rice in lotus leaf) I've been meaning to check out China Pavilion's selection for some time now... but not that you've confirmed they have lo mai gai, which I've been craving for an embarrassingly long time... I am so there. Thank you for the writeup, photos, and lesson about tea etiquette!
COMMENT 130602	2010-12-25 03:35 PM
Thank you so much for putting a focus on one of the most delicious food experiences ever! As someone who has enjoyed dim sum for 15+ years in LA, SF & now SB I was overjoyed to read this particular column of yours. Additionally I have always loved the tea accompaniment but have never known to put such a 'focus' on it if you will and I have been inspired to do so in the future. I was surprised after researching the options for dim sum once I moved here that China Pavilion was pretty much the only one. I think it is really delicious. The steamed pork buns are also a favorite as are all the shrimp dumplings. It looks like they have expanded the dessert menu since I have been there last (egg custard tarts have served as my birthday 'cake' more than once) It is just a tad more expensive than usual but that can be chalked up to the nicer surroundings and table service In SF I would recommend Ton Kiang, and in LA ABC Seafood.
COMMENT 130649	2010-12-26 07:26 AM
Thank you! Can't wait to try this.
COMMENT 130657	2010-12-26 08:38 AM
Correction, Shanghai Soup Dumplings or Xio lam Bao have the soup inside them, not on them... They squirt in your mouth. There are the best in town (though that isn't saying much compared to the ones in LA!) They are still a real treat and I give props to China Pavilion for giving us some more authentic Shanghai cooking!!
COMMENT 130698	2010-12-26 01:23 PM
Having only been to Dim Sum in larger cities, I finally tried China Pavillion this year and was disappointed in the selection, service (so slow compared to ever-strolling carts!) flavor and cost. My entire table agreed. It may be the best in SB, but it leaves much to be desired for an experienced Dim Sum fan. However, I appreciated the review and learning about the tea tradition, so a three-finger tap to Ms. Lemonjelly!
COMMENT 130730P	2010-12-26 03:55 PM
I thought the place in Goleta, in the KMART center, did dim sum on weekends? Anyone know?
INFINIDBOND	2010-12-26 08:17 PM
Nice article. Takenoya Japanese Restaurant in Goleta has dimsum available every day (yes, that right, in a Japanese restaurant, because it is Chinese owned!). And having tried both, I prefer Takenoya, although the choices of tea at Pavilion is great. Haven't tried yet, but Takenoya offers "all you can eat" dimsum for $15 on the weekends.
COMMENT 130820	2010-12-27 07:48 AM
Is everything made in house? Or is it the frozen pre-made variety.
COMMENT 155662	2011-03-20 09:40 AM
My Chinese beau and I have eaten dim sum far and wide and we were thrilled to discover that the CP version is excellent. Please note, a "good" dim sum experience is not about all you can eat, it's quality and freshness and setting. Yes, everything is made in-house. Currently, the dim sum there is prepared by Raymond, a classically-trained Chinese chef that owns the Montecito China Palace. He is amazing! CP in Montecito is a regular haunt, thanks to my discovery of his talent.

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