Mission 261 [261 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, (626) 588-1666] joins New Concept and Sea Harbor as L.A. purveyors of ultra high quality dim sum. These restaurants are widely acknowledged to set a new high water mark for the genre. Menu ordering results i
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If you’re a group of six to twelve at Mission 261 be prepared to stretch a lot and raise your voice. Even if your party is on the smaller end of this scale, you’re gonna sit at a huge round table and spin that lazy Susan, which is what we did for Anna’s birthday recently.
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In the midst of a weekend that was full of hosting duties (Jennifer's baby shower, followed by a group of unrelated folks over for dinner), bliss was driving past the magnificent San Gabriel Mission and kicking back at a huge table with a lovely etched glass lazy Susan within the confines of the semi-mod Chinese banquet hall Mission 261. I just sat back, spun the table, chat and ate. Our group of six ordered so much food I couldn't keep track of the marvels placed in front of us. I do, however, know this -- every dish was a taste and texture sensation.
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Two days ago was the Chinese Moon Festival. Coincidently I've been animating a moon (see pic) for the past few days on a project. We dined at Mission 261 for the first time there with dad (mom is still at Tibet).
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Mission 261 is an ambitious dim sum restaurant that's aimed for slightly more 'upscale' experience. Although the traditional dim sum experience are lacking: no cart (order from check list), no fish tank, no loud chatterings, the food are much more delicate and finer tasting. And the price is okay. It's not that much more pricey than regular dim sum place. Since it opened we never go to other dim sum places ever again. It locates at a preserved historic Spanish site, the place used to be a Spanish restaurant with these 100 years old grape vines all over. The interior is now a mix of classic Spanish and Chinese style.
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