The Original Sab E Lee Opening in Rancho Penasquitos:
On December 11th, "KevinK" commented about Sab E Lee opening in PQ on this post. So the very next day I dropped by The Original Sab E Lee and asked.....and was told that yes, they were opening, probably within two weeks. I asked for an address....and cracked up when they couldn't remember it! All they told me was that it was in a strip mall near Twin Trails Drive. So of course we drove up there this past weekend to find out exactly where...... it's here:
Right next to Penasquitos Pets.... I was told that the menu will be the same as TOSEL, the restaurant will be much larger, about 50 seats. No need to worry, TOSEL on Ulric is not going anywhere.
13223 Black Mountain Rd.
San Diego, CA 92129
Baraka Market and Restaurant:
We drove by the long empty space that used to house United Oriental Food Market on El Cajon Boulevard and saw some activity and even a sign.
I believe "baraka" means blessed or something along those lines in Arabic.....not quite sure. But we'll have to just wait and see what's up.
It's great to finally have something in that spot.
5349 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
And yes, we're stalking North Park Produce in Clairemont:
We stopped by the NPP in Poway, since we'd never been there (a later post). The really friendly woman behind the deli counter told me that NPP was opening on the 16th....last Sunday. But Sunday came and no dice. We've been waiting since we first noticed the sign in September for this place to open. We were at the North Park location of NPP and they told us "in ten days......"
We've been checking the place out every time we drive by....which is pretty much daily. Sheesh....I'm starting to feel like I'm stalking the place.
4220 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
I won't go so far as to say "stalking", but we are definitely eagerly awaiting the Clairemont NPP as well.
Posted by: Mike | Wednesday, 19 December 2012 at 06:47 PM
hope these places don't disappoint.
Posted by: kat | Wednesday, 19 December 2012 at 06:57 PM
Hi Mike - Unfortunately...... I can only call what we've been doing with NPP stalking. They just need to open already!
Hi Kat - I hope so too!
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 19 December 2012 at 07:16 PM
I miss the NPP that used to be in CV! I'll make sure to check out the new location once it opens up.
Posted by: caninecologne | Wednesday, 19 December 2012 at 10:45 PM
I'm excited for Sab-E-Lee and glad that their Ulric location is not going anywhere.
Posted by: yummyyummie | Wednesday, 19 December 2012 at 11:53 PM
Hi CC - The way we're "stalking" the place......we'll let you know when it opens!
Hi YY - I am too!
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 20 December 2012 at 06:05 AM
I'm counting on your, uh "report"!
Posted by: caninecologne | Thursday, 20 December 2012 at 07:20 AM
That's amazing that they're coming to PQ! I was laughing b/c I thought 'can there be TWO ORIGINAL Sab E Lee'?! How is the other one doing in Santee? Regardless, it'll be great to have an authentic thai restaurant around PQ. Happy Holidays :)
Posted by: Faye | Thursday, 20 December 2012 at 10:10 AM
LOL CC!
Hi Faye - Maybe they'll rename the first one, The Original, Original Sab E Lee! ;o) Happy holidays, it's nice to hear from you!
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 20 December 2012 at 07:59 PM
Funny, I was just at the Original Sab-E-Lee last night (first time in ages). We had the good timing to wait just a few minutes to snag a table. I'm looking forward to the PQ one for more tables and a shorter drive.
Posted by: Sandy | Thursday, 20 December 2012 at 09:39 PM
Hi Sandy - I hope you had a meal that was worth the wait!
Posted by: Kirk | Friday, 21 December 2012 at 06:16 AM
OMG OMG OMG, that is so awesome about the RP TOSEL location! Can't wait for it to open. (open open open)
Posted by: Carol | Friday, 21 December 2012 at 01:00 PM
LOL Carol! I hope the food is just as good!
Posted by: Kirk | Saturday, 22 December 2012 at 12:16 PM