Revisits: 777 Noodle House, Yakuyudori, Izakaya Sakura, and Sushi Yaro

The recent see saw weather patterns are easily reflected in what I've been eating for lunch. One day in the 80'2, the next in the 60's. The thing we really need is a good amount of rain.

Weekend day on the chilly side?

How about some Pig Intestines with Preserved Vegetables at 777 Noodle House?

I never knew you could get the intestine "fried first" to give a bit more texture. I was told on this visit. At $6.77, this is priced right. Good swiney, earthy intestine, the pickled vegetable is typical, but this is a good value and I have no complaints.

Nice folks....I still get a kick that they call me "sir"......

777 Noodle House
4686 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105

Come Tuesday it was on the chilly side...so it was over to Yakyudori for some Shio Ramen. Hard to believe the place was empty when I arrived.

Went for the shio ramen. It was interesting; I still think they changed the salt they use for this a while back...it just doesn't have the same flavor. The broth was also a lot darker than I recalled. The chashu was better than what I've had before. At least it wasn't ice cold. The boiled egg was lovely....not the best, but decent. The noodles prepped well.

The service was a lot less surly than what I've recently experienced. As I left, the place was getting crowded.

Yakyudori Ramen and Yakitori
4898 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111 

As the week moved along, it started getting warmer. It had been awhile since I'd been to Sakura. I was craving the Ebi Kakiage Udon.

They've done a bit of renovation since the last time I was here.

I really love the texture of the crisp and light kakiage. And though the broth and udon is nothing special; it's the sum of the parts that works for me. That onigiri still seems like overkill to me....but I'm not complaining.

Plus, it's still $8.95.

Izakaya Sakura
3904 Convoy St #121
San Diego, CA 92111

By Thursday, it was in the 80's. It was time to treat myself to a nice Hwe Dup Bop.

And Sam know just how I like it. Easy on the rice, a good amount of cho-jang...crisp, fresh, a little spicy. Just what I needed to refresh.

**** Sushi Yaro has closed

Sushi Yaro
7905 Engineer Road
San Diego, CA 92111

The weekend came and it was a bit cooler again....so I guess it was back to the beginning.

Hieu Tieu Nam Vang Kho (dry) from 777.

rinse...repeat.....

Hope your week is going well!

Comments

[kat]

nice rotation, hope you guys get some rain!

[Sandy]

I always try to get to Yakyudori early to beat the crowds. I usually order the shoyu ramen, and it seems pretty consistent (thankfully). Hmmm, cooler weather is ahead so a bowl of ramen sounds yummy.

[Kirk]

I think we may...but not enoguh Kat!

Hi Sandy - I go early too! Though I'm thinking of curry for this weather front!

[Soo H]

Lucky! What time do you have to go to Yakyudori to avoid a long wait?

[Kirk]

Hi Soo - Beginning on the week, around 1130. Good luck!