Does this photo tickle your memory?
Well, it's not quite the same rumpled "Abe" of my Convoy Sushi and Fish Market post. If you recall that post, it went over the $5 lunch specials at that now defunct restaurant. I decided to take another photo of Abe because in a bit of irony; Sushi Yaro, which is now in that location has a $3 lunch special.
To be perfectly honest, when Sam told the Missus and I that he'd be starting a three dollar lunch experiment, we had our doubts...... in this day and age what can you really serve customer for three bucks, and why would you do that? I guess the experiment has worked out pretty well, since on my last visit, Sam told me that the three dollar lunch will be served until further notice.... or as Sam told me, "until I'm broke!" Sam also told me that I should drop by during lunch and try it out for myself. So there I was...... and there it was; the $3 lunch.
I've had Sam's spicy pork, a version of Daeji Bulgogi. I was somewhat surprised that a bowl of miso soup was provided..... even though miso shiro is served with just about every lunch special; it's usually these "side dishes" that are part of the first cut when doing bargain basement specials.
So here's what my three bucks bought:
Scoop of rice, scoop of spicy pork, green salad; about the equivalent of a plate lunch stand's "mini plate".... which I believe is closer to four buck nowadays.......
While eating, I got to thinking what I could get for three bucks lunch wise...... Banh Mi maybe? But even most of those are over three bucks.... a 6" from Subway.... basically a salad in a roll.... I'm sure there are many fast-food answers to that three-buck question. You could get one and two thirds of a taco at Tacos El Poblano or El Gordo, two fish tacos (with some change left over) at Mariscos El Pescador, and for the big bargain 3 tacos Al Pastor from Internacional 2000. In fact, for six bucks you could get two lunch specials, which will still be about the price of a sandwich at many places.
And while I have reservations with regards to Sam's sanity........ it's nice to know that I can either this:
Or this.....
Depending on how big that hole in my pocket is.......
So what's the catch? Not much really; the three dollar special is available between 1130 and 230 seven days a week. Yes, even weekends. How long will this last? I don't know.... and I don't think Sam does either. So if you're a bit cash-strapped this holiday season, this might be something you could try. After all three bucks doesn't buy much of a lunch nowadays......
Sushi Yaro
7905 Engineer Road
San Diego, CA 92111
looks decent for three dollars.
Posted by: Lynnea | Saturday, 27 November 2010 at 11:08 PM
I miss Sam! Havent been to Sushi Yaro since my birthday which is a dang shame.
Posted by: Darwin | Sunday, 28 November 2010 at 12:38 AM
cheap eats! nice!
Posted by: kat | Sunday, 28 November 2010 at 05:17 AM
Nice, how was it?
Posted by: Jason | Sunday, 28 November 2010 at 08:43 AM
Thats an incredible deal.
Posted by: Jeff C | Sunday, 28 November 2010 at 09:38 AM
Hi Lynnea - It is qutie a deal.
Hi Darwin - Well, now you've got a reason.
Hi KAt - It is indeed very cheap.
Hi Jason - Not bad.... I like the spicy pork anyway, and sometimes order that for lunch.
Hi Jeffrey - In these cash-strapped times, it is indeed qutie a deal.
Posted by: Kirk | Sunday, 28 November 2010 at 10:13 AM
Ohhhh...thanks for sharing! I'll check out their veggie curry :D
Posted by: Food Coma 911 | Sunday, 28 November 2010 at 10:43 AM
Hi Kirk, I remember Sam tweeting about it but didn't know it was still going on! Sounds like a crazy deal.
Posted by: Dennis | Sunday, 28 November 2010 at 11:50 AM
wow, $3! wish he was down here in cv! :)
Posted by: caninecologne | Sunday, 28 November 2010 at 02:37 PM
i think that's pretty good....something you don't really see these days.
i def. miss sd. hope you and the rest of the yoso crew had an enjoyable thanksgiving!
Posted by: sawyer | Sunday, 28 November 2010 at 04:31 PM
Hi FC911 - Yes, check it out.... what have you got to lose? Three bucks? ;o)
Hi Dennis - Yeah, Sam decided to keep it going......
Hi CC - But you can get very cheap tacos down there!
Hi Sawyer - I hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Kirk | Sunday, 28 November 2010 at 09:26 PM
I saw the tweets about this special, but haven't had a chance to check it out. Glad to know it's still going on. Though once I'm there, I think I'll want all the other yummy stuff I experienced last time.
Posted by: Kirbie | Monday, 29 November 2010 at 10:17 AM
Hi Kirbie - Try Yaro early on Fri-Sat, it seems that Sam gets some really good stuff on those days.
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 29 November 2010 at 10:30 AM
wow. went to eat there and man, is it all good stuff...$3 lunch just means that we got to buy more other stuff. thanks for the post, Kirk.
Posted by: Didi | Saturday, 25 December 2010 at 02:06 PM
Hi Didi - I'm glad you enjoyed the special.... it really is a bargain.
Posted by: Kirk | Saturday, 25 December 2010 at 06:48 PM