Mr Holy Gao

Medium sized Chinese restaurant with Chinese decor in a strip mall opposite Qualcomm campus. Place was almost full on a Monday afternoon. Wait time after ordering was about 10-15 minutes.Food is mostly mild and not very spicy, with a few standout dishes.Sauteed string beans - recommend.Honey walnut shrimp - recommend.Jian Dui (sesame balls) - a type of fried pastry with sweet filling and coated with sesame seeds - recommend.Ma Po Tofu - slightly spicy and paired well with rice. Didn't enjoy the hot and sour soup and other fish and meat items very much.

If your idea of good Chinese food is Panda Express then you might be disappointed but if you are craving authentic Szechuan cuisine then you will be beyond pleased with the bold flavors of Mr Holy Gao.Each dish was delicious and well executed. The Dan Dan noodles were our favorite and nailed the use of the sichuan pepper. For those unfamiliar with this pepper, expect a tingly numbing effect. What kept my experience from being a 5 star review was the somewhat chaotic service. We were expecting some delays with the busyness but the issue seemed to be more of a lack of communication between staff and organization. Our server was very friendly and apologetic. Our party of 11 had reservations on a busy Friday evening and there were plenty of large tables that accommodate multiple large parties.

Searched for Ma-dasao but come to a link called Mr Holy Gao. The restaurant owner must not want reviews.The rating is more like 2.5Came here because it is close to work. Owner changed and food went south. My friend's Hainanese chicken rice was too yellow. Was it dyed. Garlic shrimp was too salty. The chef must have a heavy hand on salt. Noodle bowl was ok.When we pay the bill, the waitress won't let go of the handle electronic device. It was so awkward and inconvenient to input tips and personal information for the receipt. Let go! I won't take the device home.Probably won't come here too often.

Overall: The food was good, very authentic, and it took 20 minutes for the food to come out. Fish with sour soup: The flavor is strong! But it was the perfect mixture of spicy and sour. I would highly recommend it pouring over and eating over the rice. Spicy Noodle Soup: Again, more spicy than sour. However, it was the perfect Mala spicy-nessLocation: Its in a plaza lose to the Qualcomm work place with a lot of the other places to eat. The parking might be limited if it is a busy day. Service: Food came out fast. You know its authentic when you see a lot of Asian people eating there too. The ambiance was nice too, clean and minimally decorated. Price: It's a little pricy for my taste. However, the quality is good.

Amazing food, really, really amazing food. Very busy, even on a Tuesday night. It has a new name which may mean new ownership.Ma-Dasao

Good variety of classic dishes, good service and nice decor and tables. Better for dinner than lunch. I haven't had to wait for a table so far. The location is great, and definitely the best Chinese food in the area, especially if you don't want to deal with Mira Mesa Blvd. or Convoy traffic.

Authentic and had my taste buds dancing. They changed their name of the restaurant however still seemed as though it was operated by same people. The Dan Dan noodles were enough spice for me and I couldn't get enough. We also ordered about 10 other dishes and shared family style. The place easily accommodated for our party of 12.

The best Shanghainese cuisine in San Diego. 醬鸭 is always my favorite cold dish. The taste of 薺菜餛飩 brings out my childhood memories. 大煮乾絲 for my hubby who likes the delicacy yummy. 百葉結紅燒肉 master the three elements of "color, aroma, and taste" . Recently I had party in their nice private room with karaoke system to celebrate my daughter's graduation.

Delicious food. So far I 've enjoyed every dish I've tried here. Some are a just a tad on the oily side, and they could wipe their tables a little more before seating, but those are pretty minor issues.

Really good authentic Chinese food. They have different options during brunch time. Good service and nice decorations.