Midweek Meanderings: Just Open or Opening Soon - Red Moon Noodle House, Sushi Bar Kazumi is back, Kogi BBQ, Ramen Yamadaya

Man, I go on vacation for a month and the entire Clairemont food scene changes.....just kidding! Here are a couple of recently opened or soon to open places in the Clairemont/Convoy/Kearney Mesa area.

Red Moon Noodle House:

Man, I didn't even hear about this one! One of my favorite FOYs (Friend of Yoso), "Yummy Yummy" told me about this shop. It's in the former location of Morning Glory, next to Tofu House and Yogurt World. Hours seem kind of funny, they skip lunch and open at 3pm....maybe that's only during the grand opening period? Anyone checked this place out yet?

4646 Convoy St.
San Diego, CA 92111

Remember Sushi Bar Kazumi in Hillcrest?:

I'd heard rumors that Kazumi was looking for a new spot around Convoy after closing his shop which was a fixture in Hillcrest. Did you know that the original Kazumi was on Engineer Road where Sushi Yaro is currently? Anyway, I was a bit surprised to see that he reopened located in, ahem Moby Dick Fish Market and Grill, which I mentioned here.

I've heard that pretty good things about the food being served here and I used to go to Kazumi in  Hillcrest when I was doing consulting work here in the late 90's......so I guess I need to check them out soon. Being that the place is owned by the guy who used to own Convoy Sushi and Fish Market
and North Park Sushi and Fish Market, I'm pretty sure the prices will be fairly reasonable.

4805 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 9211

Is it really Kogi BBQ?:

Or does the owner have to look out for a lawsuit from Roy Choi? This one was mentioned to me by MrZ.

This is the former Suzuya location next to Mama Jamaica's and Oton. I guess since it's a Korean BBQ, the change over was pretty quick.

5447 Kearny Villa Rd
San Diego, CA 92123

Actually, I was alerted to another opening by MrsZ, but didn't have time to take photos. Apple Korean Restaurant has opened next to Chopstix on Convoy. Sorry MrsZ, i promise you equal time and billing next time!

Ramen Yamadaya opening on 07/25:

As mentioned by Dennis in his post. By the way, happy four year Bloggversary Dennis! I saw the sign when I dropped by Best Donuts for a sandwich.

 I was actually surprised that Big Fish Grill lasted so long. I heard from a very reliable source that the folks took out all the fixtures and equipment in the middle of the night and just bailed on the place.......wow.... I was also told that this happens more often that folks would think.

On the good side....I can't wait to get me some good tonkotsu ramen with an extra dose of garlic from Yamadaya!

4706 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117

There is another "new" place very close by.....I just haven't had the time to check them out. My friend who is an active participant on Chinese message boards say the results have not been positive.

Anyone been????

Comments

[Mike]

I'd heard (from here, most likely) that the old Ba Ren location was being taken over, and I've been waiting to hear about an opening. Shame that you are hearing negative things so far.

[Dennis]

Hi Kirk, do you know if Kazumi is open for lunch? Seems lots of changes fort the summer..

[Kirk]

Hi Mike - Eventually we'll have to go and check the place out for ourselves......I hope it's better than what I hear.

Hi Dennis - Not sure....I'll let you know when I find out. Kazumi is getting up there in age, so I'm thinking maybe not.

[caninecologne]

What? Morning Glory is gone? Where am I gonna get my cute Korean pens and stationary now? :)

I miss Sushi Bar Kazumi in Hillcrest. Good to know it's open again in a new location (Moby Dick, eh?)

[Jason]

More noodles/sushiin the convoy area? Count me in!

To Caninecologne, there's a cutesie Hello Kitty packed store in the China Max shopping center, it's next to the chinese bank. I forget the name, but it's got the requisite cartoony stuffed animals, stationary, and pens for a store of this genre.

[Kirk]

Hi CC - I think Jason's got you covered in his comment below.

Thanks Jason! And yes, there seems to be quite a bit of activity in the area these days.

[caninecologne]

Jason - thank you! it's for my uh, daughter, yeah, that's the ticket!

[kirbie]

Wow, I had no idea about any of these places! I'm excited to try some out. The one place I noticed in the Convoy/Clairemont area was a new "E & Drink" spot inside Ranch (Also did you notice they redid the layout of Ranch? It reminds me of the one in Rowland Heights now.) I looked at the menu, it appears to be individual hot pots, but haven't had a chance to try it yet.

[kat]

more places for you to checkout...why are you buying sandwiches from best donut?! aren't they noted for donuts?!;)

[Kirk]

Hi CC - We all know it's for your daughter, right???? ;o)

Hi Kirbie - You know.....I knew they were renovating, but I haven't been there since we got back from our trip....I'll fix that this weekend! Thanks for the rmeinder!

Hi Kat - They actually make decent sandwiches.... I keep forgetting I've never posted on the place.

[Hannah J]

Hey Kirk! Right down the road from my place... let's eat all together soon!

[Kirk]

Hi Hannah - Yes, we will! I haven't gorgotten.

[Carol]

Hey Kirk! One of my friends stopped by China Max a couple of weeks ago, totally forgot it had changed owners. She said she'll never go back. I guess enough said. :-(

[Kirk]

Hi Carol - I'm thinking you mean Chilli Max, not China Max, right? I don't think China Max has changed owners recently.

[Emily Chung]

I went to Red Moon but it wasn't really my type of restaurant. The food was decent for the price, and the menu was really small. I didn't think it was that special. It seems to be a mix of Chinese and Japanese, and the owners were really nice! They gave us free cream cheese wontons (I'm not a big fan of cream cheese wontons but they were free!).

[Kirk]

Hi Emily - Thanks for the report! I've heard about the same thing.....