The Fancy Fish - San Diego

Fish and Asian-inspired cuisine. I ordered the fried tilapia and my daughter had a steamed bun. Both were prepared well. I enjoyed the food but it was very basic fish and chips. The bun was very good, according to my daughter.

They're gone for good, brown paper covering the windows. I'm bummed, they were one of my go-to places for take out. RIP Fancy Fish!

Pleasant experience nonethelessFood:The baos are commonly recommended. Rather, we went with a plate crispy soft shell crab with lemongrass satay sauce, grilled eggplant ,and steamed rice. Everything came out freshly made and piping hot.Did I order the wrong protein? I wish the crab was actually crispy instead of being soggy from all the oil absorbed :(The sides were basic, from the rice they used to the prep of the eggplant (sliced and grilled, lacking seasoning). The sauce saved the meal though lol.We also tried the garlic chicken wings, also coming out fresh and hot. These were comparable to Mandarin restaurants, so not bummed about them. Maybe name change to Fancy Chicken..Service:Very nice and friendly owner. He had to run every position since they're so short staffed.Atmosphere:Large space to eat in but maybe only one table was occupied by customers. More take out orders on a Saturday afternoon. Music played softly so groups can have conversation.

Awwww mannnn....I JUST found this place about a month ago, and today... just learned that Sunday, 23 April 2023; The Fancy Fish will be closing. I'm heartbroken for many reasons. Mainly, because the owner and staff are amazing and super sweet, and also because the Hong Kong Style Whitefish is SO DAMN GOOD... I legit have dreams about it. I feel like someone just slapped my mama. Such crushing news!If you're able to get in here to support this local business that will unfortunately be closing their doors THIS Sunday, I highly suggest you do so while you can!And try the HongKong Style Whitefish plate (I always get rice and grilled zucchini with mine- BOMB). Yes, I've only been here twice- but I won't admit to how many times I've DoorDashed in the last month. (Spoiler: it's been a few times.)Thank you FANCY FISH for providing such delicious eats and service to your customers!!

I want to try this place again and try more food! Shrimp chips!! So good So the fancy fish plates. I think that's better than the fried food. The Hong Kong style and the garlic one is very tasty. The clam chowder is also really good The price/value is also very good