Ming Ky
Chinese · San Diego
About Ming Ky
At Ming Ky, we bring traditional Chinese flavors to San Diego's culinary scene. Our compact eatery may be unassuming, but our commitment to authentic taste is anything but. We've crafted a menu that celebrates the rich heritage of Sichuan cuisine, with dishes like our signature Kung Pao chicken that...
At Ming Ky, we bring traditional Chinese flavors to San Diego's culinary scene. Our compact eatery may be unassuming, but our commitment to authentic taste is anything but. We've crafted a menu that celebrates the rich heritage of Sichuan cuisine, with dishes like our signature Kung Pao chicken that will transport you to the heart of China. In our spartan surroundings, warm hospitality meets vibrant energy, making every visit feel like a homecoming. Our friendly staff takes pride in delivering exceptional service, ensuring your dining experience is nothing short of delightful.
What Customers Say About Ming Ky
Ming Ky is a hidden gem known for authentic and flavorful Vietnamese cuisine, especially the banh mi and Vietnamese coffee. Customers rave about the fresh ingredients, exceptional value, and friendly service. Some note parking can be difficult.
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Tip: Try the banh mi and Vietnamese coffee for an affordable and delicious meal. Consider ordering party trays in advance for larger groups.
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Ming Ky San Diego Reviews
This is such a good viatnamese spot! I love the extensive options for shake flavors and the prices are fair here. The drinks are brewed or blended fresh to order and the food is also super good. The chicken banh mi was perfect, exactly what I wanted and with an avocado shake it’s the perfect meal!
Locate in a Vietnamese Center. Owner and employees are nice, you can dine-in, take out, and also the best part about them is they have a variety of choices for party tray foods, and fairly cheap! Make sure you if going to order a lot, give them time in advance to prepare the foods for you. Next time you have a party, different check this place out!
I loveeeee this place. I’ve eaten Vietnamese bun Bo bud all my life but this is the best in town. I highly recommend everyone to try all their authentic cooking. So fresh and so delicious!
Love this place. Best Avocado ever. She likey avocodo
Most authentic delicous vietnamese restaurant. At first i thought it is not a dine in restaurant because the name was “to go” but they have dine in. The Banh cuon was really good and it make from flour, not rice paper (so very authentic),m. The Chao long (interstine porridge) was also the most authentic i have eaten so far. 10/10 for the food!
Only ordered a bánh mì and pennywort/mung bean shake, but they were both fresh and flavorful. Exceptional value for the quality of food.
Incredible food, Song Huong Food to Go is an absolute hidden gem in City Heights.
This is such a good viatnamese spot! I love the extensive options for shake flavors and the prices are fair here. The drinks are brewed or blended fresh to order and the food is also super good. The chicken banh mi was perfect, exactly what I wanted and with an avocado shake it’s the perfect meal!
Locate in a Vietnamese Center. Owner and employees are nice, you can dine-in, take out, and also the best part about them is they have a variety of choices for party tray foods, and fairly cheap! Make sure you if going to order a lot, give them time in advance to prepare the foods for you. Next time you have a party, different check this place out!
Love this place. Best Avocado ever. She likey avocodo
I loveeeee this place. I’ve eaten Vietnamese bun Bo bud all my life but this is the best in town. I highly recommend everyone to try all their authentic cooking. So fresh and so delicious!
Most authentic delicous vietnamese restaurant. At first i thought it is not a dine in restaurant because the name was “to go” but they have dine in. The Banh cuon was really good and it make from flour, not rice paper (so very authentic),m. The Chao long (interstine porridge) was also the most authentic i have eaten so far. 10/10 for the food!
Incredible food, Song Huong Food to Go is an absolute hidden gem in City Heights.
Best Vnese Coffee and foods!
Only ordered a bánh mì and pennywort/mung bean shake, but they were both fresh and flavorful. Exceptional value for the quality of food.
The most legit Vietnamese food in SD and possibly OC. They have stuff other Vietnamese restaurants don't have.
To quote another less civil review: "They didn't speak a lic of english", and that was entirely ok. This was not at all American food, it was authentic Vietnamese food and drink prepared by real people. The drink was amazong amd the food was very very good. If you only speak english be prepared to point at a menu and nod, and enjoy the good food they make.
I was in the area for a doctor's appointment and I found this restaurant on Google. I ordered a banh mi and only had to wait about 5 minutes to get my order. The restaurant has a really calm and inviting atmosphere. If you're in the mood for a quick affordable meal, I highly recommend Song Huong.
I booked Lan through Facebook Marketplace. From the very beginning, she was very responsive and accommodating. There were a lot of choices and she was able to work with our budgets and schedule. The delivery arrived on time and Don, the driver, helped us carry everything in. Everyone loved the food. The shaken beef was a huge hit, as well as the shrimp, but everyone commented on how wonderful everything was. I would highly recommend Song Hong Food To Go!
Love their coffee. It’s the best in town. And their banh mi is affordable and delicious. Will always be coming back.
I stopped by just because....I was pleasantly surprised. I got the banh mi with chicken. It was cheap and delicious. 😋 We are staying in oceanside. We drove back down. I ordered 3 banh mi sandwiches, bun rieu, Vietnamese coffee, and a taro boba. Though, we couldn't eat in and cilantros were missing. The food was amazing compared to surrounding restaurants we ate at and we tried them all. This is definitely the best! We will be back.
The most legit Vietnamese food in SD and possibly OC. They have stuff other Vietnamese restaurants don't have.
Love their coffee. It’s the best in town. And their banh mi is affordable and delicious. Will always be coming back.
I was in the area for a doctor's appointment and I found this restaurant on Google. I ordered a banh mi and only had to wait about 5 minutes to get my order. The restaurant has a really calm and inviting atmosphere. If you're in the mood for a quick affordable meal, I highly recommend Song Huong.
I booked Lan through Facebook Marketplace. From the very beginning, she was very responsive and accommodating. There were a lot of choices and she was able to work with our budgets and schedule. The delivery arrived on time and Don, the driver, helped us carry everything in. Everyone loved the food. The shaken beef was a huge hit, as well as the shrimp, but everyone commented on how wonderful everything was. I would highly recommend Song Hong Food To Go!
I stopped by just because....I was pleasantly surprised. I got the banh mi with chicken. It was cheap and delicious. 😋 We are staying in oceanside. We drove back down. I ordered 3 banh mi sandwiches, bun rieu, Vietnamese coffee, and a taro boba. Though, we couldn't eat in and cilantros were missing. The food was amazing compared to surrounding restaurants we ate at and we tried them all. This is definitely the best! We will be back.
This is a small Vietnamese shop. I came by for a quick coffee break since i was in the area and was craving Vietnamese coffee. The staff were very friendly. Even though i was only getting a cup of coffee, she was patient explaining there are two types of coffee (bitter and sweeter). I tried my coffee and she adjusted it to my liking. They also have an extensive menu with different types of Vietnamese dishes at a very reasonable price. I’ll come back to try more next time.
This is a small Vietnamese shop. I came by for a quick coffee break since i was in the area and was craving Vietnamese coffee. The staff were very friendly. Even though i was only getting a cup of coffee, she was patient explaining there are two types of coffee (bitter and sweeter). I tried my coffee and she adjusted it to my liking. They also have an extensive menu with different types of Vietnamese dishes at a very reasonable price. I’ll come back to try more next time.
This place is for To Go only. I like the fact that just order grab and go. It’s inexpensive compared to other places. I will be ordering some party trays in the future.
This place is for To Go only. I like the fact that just order grab and go. It’s inexpensive compared to other places. I will be ordering some party trays in the future.
Ordered a pork and shrimp crepe. The egg crepe was crispy to the consistency of a salt cracker. Not what I expected. The filling was mainly onions, very little pork or shrimp. Overall, not impressive. And, parking in the area is a nightmare.
Pros -the sinh to bo (avocado smoothie) and cafe sua da is delicious -people who work there se really nice Con -prepackaged food like the banh bot loc and banh beo was sour, meaning it's spoiled.
Ordered a pork and shrimp crepe. The egg crepe was crispy to the consistency of a salt cracker. Not what I expected. The filling was mainly onions, very little pork or shrimp. Overall, not impressive. And, parking in the area is a nightmare.
Pros -the sinh to bo (avocado smoothie) and cafe sua da is delicious -people who work there se really nice Con -prepackaged food like the banh bot loc and banh beo was sour, meaning it's spoiled.
Wings too sweet horrible they are not salt and pepper wings u need to change it sweet pepper wings who puts sugar in wings that’s discusting. Take out the sugar wings at only sweet flavor . I’ve had wings better than this place. I won’t be coming here for wings again not sorry
Wings too sweet horrible they are not salt and pepper wings u need to change it sweet pepper wings who puts sugar in wings that’s discusting. Take out the sugar wings at only sweet flavor . I’ve had wings better than this place. I won’t be coming here for wings again not sorry
Wish I never had came in . I walked in ordered a SPICY BEEF noodle soup, when I received my soup automatically saw a foreign meat part I didn’t recognize. And all this other random meat that didn’t look like beef I asked the server what it was no one spoke English so a random customer had to translate and said that it was a pork snout and other organs included. I stated this isn’t what I ordered and showed the item I wanted and they said this was the spicy beef soup it was a combination bowl of variety meats. I asked if I can get a new one since I don’t eat pork or organs and they agreed. I then get my bowl back and the meat looks like sliced beef tongue. I’m Mexican I know what langua looks like . I notice the meat was scaly (happens when meat is old) I took pics and felt nauseous immediately. I told them I couldn’t eat and due to the language differences they still charged me . PLEASE DONT GO HERE or you will get sick this place is a health violation.
If only they had negative stars !!!! One of the rudest service person I have come across in quite some time. I was actually visiting another restaurant in the same strip mall. Thought I might support the community and buy something at this establishment as well. I walk in and : Woman looks me up and down with no greeting whatsoever! It was dark, old and not very clean looking. Yellow and dusty looking pictures of food I don't want to be rude and just turn around and walk the heck out! Sol greet her and ask for a menu She huffs then gives me one extremely annoying that I had the absolute nerve to even ask. 1 look it over and tell her thank you and hand it back To her. She literally SNATCHED it out of my hand and added a eye roll to complete the horrible experience!!! If you can't tell I would NEVER recommend this establishment. But good luck to you and your digestive track. If you are feeling adventurous for a horrible customer service experience this is the spot for you. Oh it would be a -2 star rating
Wish I never had came in . I walked in ordered a SPICY BEEF noodle soup, when I received my soup automatically saw a foreign meat part I didn’t recognize. And all this other random meat that didn’t look like beef I asked the server what it was no one spoke English so a random customer had to translate and said that it was a pork snout and other organs included. I stated this isn’t what I ordered and showed the item I wanted and they said this was the spicy beef soup it was a combination bowl of variety meats. I asked if I can get a new one since I don’t eat pork or organs and they agreed. I then get my bowl back and the meat looks like sliced beef tongue. I’m Mexican I know what langua looks like . I notice the meat was scaly (happens when meat is old) I took pics and felt nauseous immediately. I told them I couldn’t eat and due to the language differences they still charged me . PLEASE DONT GO HERE or you will get sick this place is a health violation.
If only they had negative stars !!!! One of the rudest service person I have come across in quite some time. I was actually visiting another restaurant in the same strip mall. Thought I might support the community and buy something at this establishment as well. I walk in and : Woman looks me up and down with no greeting whatsoever! It was dark, old and not very clean looking. Yellow and dusty looking pictures of food I don't want to be rude and just turn around and walk the heck out! Sol greet her and ask for a menu She huffs then gives me one extremely annoying that I had the absolute nerve to even ask. 1 look it over and tell her thank you and hand it back To her. She literally SNATCHED it out of my hand and added a eye roll to complete the horrible experience!!! If you can't tell I would NEVER recommend this establishment. But good luck to you and your digestive track. If you are feeling adventurous for a horrible customer service experience this is the spot for you. Oh it would be a -2 star rating
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4644 El Cajon Blvd #101, San Diego, CA 92115
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