Off to Concord for an Urgent Errand… But First

I popped by Chuan Fu Lou in Pleasant Hill, and let me tell you—this Chinese spot hit all the right notes! Here’s what made my taste buds do a happy dance: ✅ Spicy Boiled Fish 🌊🐟 If you’re a fan of sole fish, this dish is a MUST! The fish slices are super thick and so tender they jiggle (DuangDuang vibes for real! 🤤). And no cheap basa fish here—just high-quality, flaky goodness. The bean sprouts and veggies at the bottom soak up all that rich, spicy broth—so much so that I was wiping my forehead from the heat but still shoveling rice to keep up! That “spicy but can’t stop eating” feeling? Exactly this. ✅ Sichuan Beef Brisket & Tofu Pot 🐮🔥 Heaven in a hot pot! The beef brisket is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the fried tofu soaks up every drop of the savory, spicy sauce—take a bite, and the red oil juice bursts in your mouth! The gurgling sound when it’s brought to the table is pure ASMR 🎶, and mixing it with rice? Total game-changer. I could’ve eaten the whole pot by myself. ✅ Hibiscus Seafood Soup 🥣✨ This soup was a pleasant surprise! It’s packed with shrimp, scallops, and crab sticks—so much seafood it feels like “fishing” for ingredients in every spoonful 🦐. Best part? You can taste the natural sweetness (no MSG overload here!). I went in worried it’d be overly salty, but it was just fresh, comforting, and perfect for balancing out the spicier dishes. ✅ Preserved Pork Fried Rice 🍚🔥 The owner’s homemade preserved pork makes this dish stand out! It’s fatty and lean in all the right places, with a nice smoky flavor. The rice is fluffy and separated grain by grain—no clumps here! We polished off the entire plate in minutes… oops, no regrets though! #FantuanDelivery #BayAreaFood #BayAreaLife #ChineseFood #InternationalStudentEats #Concord #ConcordFood #PleasantHill #Davis