Mission 261 - San Andreas

Would I come back? You really do get what you paid forI normally go to dimsum place where each one cost about $3. read more Would I come back? You really do get what you paid forI normally go to dimsum place where each one cost about $3.

I've heard mixed reviews about this place and that it's basically overpriced dim sum but I'm glad I checked it out. read more I've heard mixed reviews about this place and that it's basically overpriced dim sum but I'm glad I checked it out.

This is one of the best dim sum place in the Alhambra area. read more This is one of the best dim sum place in the Alhambra area.

I believe this restaurant is located near a missionary and in an area with lots of Mexican style buildings. Strange how a dim sum place would be here, but it ma... read more I believe this restaurant is located near a missionary and in an area with lots of Mexican style buildings. Strange how a dim sum place would be here, but it manages to be super packed anyways. The biggest gripe about this place for me is the wait. They didn’t really give us a time to how long it would take before we got a table. After 40 minutes, my grandmother complained that there were a bunch of tables outside not being used. After sufficient complaining, they relented and set up the tables. After that, we set a precedent of other people sitting outside. That was amusing. After that setback though, things went smoothly. They worked fast to accomodate the people outside. We just ordered dim sum since we were outside, so I am not too sure if there are cart pushers. All the dishes were rich and tasty. A dim sum place worth checking out if you are willing to wait. I hear it is booked often for special occassions, adding to the wait. I think I favor NBC dim sum a little bit more, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying this restaurant out.

I’m always amused when I see a Chinese restaurant that doesn’t look like a Chinese restaurant (like Russell’s seafood in Irvine). Mission 261 definitely looks l... read more I’m always amused when I see a Chinese restaurant that doesn’t look like a Chinese restaurant (like Russell’s seafood in Irvine). Mission 261 definitely looks like a Mission and it’s the only Chinese restaurant that I’ve seen with patio seating. The restaurant is huge and could easily accomodate very large groups and weddings. The interior is very nicely appointed and all the niceties are reflected in the food prices which are way higher than I’m used to paying for Chinese. The food was good, but not good enough to justify the very high prices. I think I’ll stick to NBC in Monterey Park. It was a good experience nonetheless since it does make you feel pretty fancy.