Midweek Meanderings - The Wait at Menya Ultra is About to Get Longer, Thai House Under New Ownership, and Is H Mart Coming to Balboa?

I haven't done one of these in a while; so here goes.

The Wait at Menya Ultra is About to Get Longer:

So, for those that don't follow Eater San Diego (you probably should). Some "personality" was in town filming a new show. Among he places he hit? Menya Ultra. So, it's probably going to be on the new show....especially when you have that person Tweet that it "might be the best ramen in America". In spite of the pet peeve mine in the Tweet....calling it "tonkatsu" ramen instead of "tonkotsu"....I'll let that go as a 140 characters or less fail. The bottom line is; you'll probably have to wait a lot longer for this in the near future.

Our current strategy is to drive by and if there aren't too many people in line; stop. Otherwise always have a plan B.

Menya Ultra Ramen
8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111

Thai House Under New Ownership:

**** Thai House has closed

I've got some great readers. Most of whom don't comment on the blog. No less than three people sent me emails telling me that Thai House was under new ownership.

And while I haven't had the chance to drop by for a meal recently; I did a quick turnaround in the parking lot. And yes, it seems there's an ownership change....just a few months after my last post on the place. I've been told that the offerings have taken a change for the good.

Thai House
4225 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111

Is H Mart Coming to Balboa Ave?:

So, "FOY" Sandy in a comment in this post, mentioned that H Mart was coming to Balboa Avenue in the old Sports Authority location. SJP and one other person also mentioned this to me. So I drove over and took a look. No sign of anything yet.

This sounds much like the info I got about Zion Market's new location back in 2012, so I thought I'd include it in this post. Speaking of Zion Market; I've got kinda tired of quality being lowered over time, customer service being zip, surly customers (remember the "Please Do Not Throw Fruits & Vegetables" sign), that this might be a welcomed addition. Plus, I've heard a bunch of stories about how Zion went out of their way to put Hana Mart out of business.

So, we'll see if karma strikes....

7725 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92111

Comments

[Soo @ hungryones]

That is going to be alot of choices as to which grocery store to go to.

[Junichi]

I used to go to Ultra when they opened at 5pm for dinner. There usually wasn't a wait. They must've taken notice and have since pushed it back to 6. I'd rather drive up to OC for ramen than wait over an hour!

[Steve H]

https://opendsd.sandiego.gov/Web/Projects/Details/549100

Permit applications for H Mart at 7725 Balboa Ave.

[Kirk]

It's going to be very nice Soo.

It's going to be crazy Junichi!

Nice! Thanks for the info Steve!

[Sandy]

I feel validated that my source was good on the new H Mart! I also do the drive-by of Menya Ultra to assess the number of people outside.

[Kirk]

You are totally verified and validated Sandy! ;o)

[kat]

hope you get to check out thai house to see if things improved:)

[Kirk]

I hope so too Kat!