Revisits: Grandma's Tofu & BBQ, Homestyle Hawaiian, and Santouka

Some revisits for a sizzling Thursday.

Grandma's Tofu & BBQ:

The Missus was craving Jokbal Bossam and it had been a while since we've had it here, so the timing seemed perfect. I do wish they'd choose something other than napa cabbage, but other than that, this was porky goodness. In spite of the name, it's dishes like the jokbal bossam, heukyumso jungol, kimchi dolsot bi bim bap, and on good days the seolleongtang that works for us here.

The panchan on this day was good. I think folks have gotten used to the "quick kimchi" style panchan, and this sometimes is a bit too fermented or salty for its own good.

Grandma's Tofu & BBQ
4425 Convoy St.
San Diego, CA 92111

Homestyle Hawaiian:

Not much to say about this than I need a nap after eating this.

If you want more, you can read one of my previous posts on the place.

Homestyle Hawaiian Island Style Food
7524 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, CA 92111

Santouka Ramen:

Santouka, that chain that originated in the coldest city in Japan, Asahikawa, has long been my go-to ramen spot. As with many places I eat at, there's one item I usually order. Here it's the shio ramen - toroniku style.

After going to all the major ramen shops in San Diego back in February 2013, Santouka still was my favorite. the rich, stick to your ribs broth, the nice firm noodles, and the pork which, when "on" has a wonderful, almost smooth texture with a nice pork flavor.

I know, it's really hot out....but on this, a cooler day, it hit the spot.

Still my favorite and I think Jinxi also agrees.

Santouka Ramen
4240 Kearny Mesa Rd(In the Mitsuwa Marketplace)
San Diego, CA 92111

Comments

[Nhbilly]

Any one of those plates would be a win.

[Jinxieats]

STILL haven't had that jokbal bossam... I usually go to Grandma's after 10pm, which becomes Ju-Mak - same owner/chef, but a more limited menu which doesn't include the jokbal bossam. I really need to go there at a normal dinner time!

[Lynn @ oh-soyummy]

i've never had Jokbal Bossam but it looks interesting! i was at grandma's tofu bbq about 2 weeks ago with convoy recon. i think they had an off day because our group didn't really like the dot sol bibimbap. one of my recent yummy versions was at tsuruhashi, which they called bibinba in a stone pot. it's spelled a little differently but i think it's the same item.

[kat]

yummy round-up!

[Kirk]

Hi Billy - Hope it's not too hot where you're at.

Hi Jinxi - That and the heukyumso jungol - the goat stew are our favorites.

Hi Lynn - Try the Kimchi Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap. Like I mentioend before, yakiniku is highly influenced by Zainichi Koreans; there are over 500,000 of them in Japan.

Thanks Kat!

[Soo H.]

Mmm... I need to revisit Homestyle Hawaiian too!

[Kirk]

Be prepared for major crowds during lunch times Soo....