**** Both Do Re Mi House and the Serra Mesa location of Leilani's have closed
Do Re Mi House:
Hard to believe that I hadn't been back here for over three years. Sometime during that period the lettering on the windows have been redone, and now in addition to the Korean Food, it says they serve "Japanese Traditional Food"?!?? The menu looked pretty much the same, as did the restaurant, though they've removed the back partition to the place. And lunch is still pretty cheap, the Bulgogi Lunch Special at the time of my visit (December) was still $5.99. Looked exactly the same as well.
Funny how tastes change, I found the Bulgogi to be on the sweet side, though it was fairly tender, and the mandoo were better than on my last visit. Still, not bad, if the price is still $5.99.
And I still love the potatoes here. If this visit is any indication, service has now become the typical "dump and duck".....
Do Re Mi House
8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste M
San Diego, CA 92111
My previous post on Do Re Mi House can be found here.
Leilani's Restaurant:
Also from back in December. I got my Loco Moco fix from Leilani's Restaurant. This of course meant a Hilo Loco for me:
In some ways it was the same dependable Loco......nice gravy, hand formed patty, lean, and perhaps on the tough side, but the same as usual, as were the eggs, which could have been a bit more crisp, but were decently runny......
And there was a good amount of gravy over everything. But on this visit, I felt like something was missing.......there was a good amount of Kielbasa and Portuguese Sausage in the fried rice, which was cooked just right, but the entire package tasted strangely bland.......like they forgot to season things......
With this costing ten bucks, maybe I'm just expecting more, or maybe it was just an off day? Though the mac salad was really, really, good on this day...so good I forgot to take a photo! Maybe I need to head back to PB, and see how Leilani is doing?
Leilani's Hawaiian Restaurant
3232 Greyling Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
858-565-4637
My previous post on Leilani's can be found here.
Hi Kirk, I was just thinking about Leilani's last week. I hope Island Style Cafe is doing well too. I just finished eating my fourth consecutive salad dinner. I must revisit them again soon! :)
Posted by: Dennis | Monday, 30 March 2009 at 08:58 PM
Hey Kirk,
I went to Leilani's a few weeks ago and ordered what you had. It was very bland. Kinda sad for $10 =(
Posted by: clayfu | Monday, 30 March 2009 at 09:02 PM
Hi Dennis - Well it sounds like you've earned your Loco!
Hi Clayfu - It wasn't always that way....strange. I need to hit up the PB location.....
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 30 March 2009 at 09:07 PM
both places look delicious!
Posted by: kat | Tuesday, 31 March 2009 at 02:14 AM
Hi Kat - I was strangely disappointed in the loco moco from Leilani's......
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 31 March 2009 at 11:28 AM
Do Re Mi is pretty decent for the price, but it makes me miss Happy Meal at Zion Market (the new place isn't the same).
A co-worker and I frequent the Arirang House lunch buffer now. The potatoes there are pretty good too (all you can eat!).
Posted by: Denver | Tuesday, 31 March 2009 at 08:08 PM
Hey Denver - Funny you should mention Arirang, we sometimes go there for the lunch buffet, just to have panchan and rice.
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 31 March 2009 at 08:10 PM
Hi Kirk!
I've introduced my wife (not fiancee anymore as of last Saturday) to Leilani's and the Hilo-style loco moco gets her thumbs up. Too bad it was disappointing that time that you mention. Myself, I do prefer other things on their menu...
Posted by: Fred | Tuesday, 31 March 2009 at 10:21 PM
Hi Fred - Alright, major congrat's to you and (now) the Missus!
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 01 April 2009 at 07:28 AM
Hi Kirk! The Do Re Me Lunch special looks good and seems like a good price. I will have to try it sometime!
Posted by: Kirbie | Wednesday, 01 April 2009 at 10:58 AM
Hi Kirbie - If it's still $5.99, it's worth it.
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 02 April 2009 at 07:30 AM
Kirk,
Bad news. Me and the Mrs went to eat here on Sunday 06SEP and found a sign reading that the last day of business would be 25AUG. And I had driven up from Chulajuana for a good plate lunch.
And good news about Mo, yes?!?
Posted by: RightCowLeftCoast | Monday, 07 September 2009 at 05:45 AM
Hi RCLC - Yes, it is good news about Mo's. Regarding Leilani, someone actually emailed me last week, and I drove over to check it out. A post is upcoming. I guess I should've done one earlier......
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 07 September 2009 at 10:43 AM