Yeeesh....it's been a tough week and it's only Tuesday. I need my sleep and some time to regroup, so here's a Clearing Out the Memory Card Post for ya....... Not much verbiage.....mostly photos.
777 Noodlehouse:
While I think the Hu Tieu Nam Vang at Ly Heng has surpassed 777, you can't deny this is a good deal for $5.77......though the portion is a bit smaller now.
777 Noodle House
4686 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105
RakiRaki:
Can this place even serve the noodles cold upon request? The noodles a bit overcooked....the place a lot over-hyped.....still, if you must, I think the Rikimaru Miso Tonkotsu Tsukemen might be the way to go. I will say, there's much more pork these days and the egg, while still overcooked wasn't tragically dry.
RakiRaki Ramen and Tsukemen
4646 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111
Santouka:
Because I had to after checking out the Flagship Store in Asahikawa....yes....we caught the train there.
While the broth and the pork didn't come close to what we had (no Santouka effect this time); I still think this is the best that San Diego has to offer when it comes to ramen.
Santouka Ramen
4240 Kearny Mesa Rd(In the Mitsuwa Marketplace)
San Diego, CA 92111
Sushi Yaro:
**** Sushi Yaro has closed
Not for sushi.....but I needed a break and dropped by to see Sam and grab a bowl of Soki Soba.
Nothing earth shattering mind you, but I like this style of broth....though it could be a bit richer.
Being really busy means I'm not able to hang with my friends.....I am so looking forward to doing so again soon.
Sushi Yaro
7905 Engineer Road
San Diego, CA 92111
Hope you're having a great week!
Hope your week gets better...no more santouka in Osaka now:(
Posted by: kat | Tuesday, 26 January 2016 at 10:12 PM
My son and I went to Santouka by default on Monday...tried to go to Green China Grill and Nishiki Ramen (both of which we have not been to) but both were closed. I have to agree with you that Santouka is probably the best and most consistent ramen in San Diego.
Posted by: jack | Wednesday, 27 January 2016 at 08:55 AM
That's a bummer Kat! We did see Santouka in Kyoto.
Both are closed on Monday Jack? Strange. But at least Santouka delivered.
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 27 January 2016 at 01:40 PM
Funny, I was at Santouka on Monday by default too (I was going to go to Nishiki Ramen). I used to think Santouka's ramen was too salty, but not this time (or my taste buds have changed). My favorite for ramen is Yakyudori.
Posted by: Sandy | Wednesday, 27 January 2016 at 09:39 PM
Hi Sandy - I guess Monday is Santouka Day!
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 28 January 2016 at 07:45 AM
I tried Santouka in Harajyuku a while ago for comparison's sake. It tasted similar to the San Diego location and was bummed. Maybe the original Asahikawa location is the one to try.
Posted by: Junichi | Thursday, 28 January 2016 at 10:32 AM
Hey Junichi - One thing that was just as tragic at Santouka in Asahikawa was the egg......everything else though was elevated.
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 28 January 2016 at 05:59 PM