Monday Meanderings - Smack'n Guamanian Grill Coming to Miramar, No Moa' Poke at Zarlitos, and Some Snackage

I haven't done one of these for a bit, so here are a couple of things I saw this past weekend.

Smack'n Guamanian Grill Taking Over the Bann Bann Cutlet & Teriyaki Location:

Noticed this as I drove past the old Bann Cutlet & Teriyaki location on Miramar. In case you don't know; Bann has reopened in the new H Mart.

I'll miss Bann, but it looks like some Kelaguen is coming our way?

9506 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA 92126

No Moa' Poke at Zarlitos:

I was hoping to grab some poke this past weekend so I drove down to Zarlitos, which I thought made some pretty decent poke, it had become a favorite of the Missus, and I enjoyed having a "Poke-silog" from time to time. First thing I noticed was a sign on the door announcing that Zarlitos was raising their prices. I walk in and quickly noticed no poke in the fridge and a sign that said there has been a management change and no more poke.

Looks like I'm going to have to work on a replacement.

Zarlitos Family Restaurant
505 East 8th St.
National City, CA 91950

And finally......

A Bit of "Snackage":

During my last trip to the SGV for an appointment; I stopped by Hong Kong Plaza, which has gone thru so many changes since we lived in the neighborhood in the late 90's. I quickly noticed how much HK Market had changed; especially the snack selection. So, when we recently drove up to the SGV for lunch (that post is coming soon), I convinced the Missus to drop by the market.

At first She wasn't too keen on the idea......but then

She saw the snacks and had a pretty good haul.

The salted egg fish skin is pretty heady stuff; deeply savory, and not cheap at almost ten bucks a package.

We did have a good time.....and because I was curious, I also got a bottle of the 3 year aged black vinegar ($8.29!!!) for my jiaozi as well.

While I was there, I actually saw a customer grab that bottle on the left, open the cap, and pop the tab to have a whiff. Sigh.....some things never change.

Hong Kong Supermarket
18414 Colima Rd #1
Rowland Heights, CA 91748

Comments

[kat]

bummer no more decent poke.

[caninecologne]

Aw man, I never got a chance to go in to Zarlito's for their poke.I've only had it at food events where they were vendors. :(

[Kirk]

I know Kat...bummer....

Yeah, kind of a bummer CC.

[bizzwriter]

Maybe time to wander back to Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley? My wife and I pick up 1-1/2 pounds of poke there every Friday afternoon to bring home for dinner later on. They always have ahi poke and salmon poke, plus often spicy ahi and something they call Gabe's hokey poke -- a mix of ahi, salmon, and avocado. They make a point of sourcing from sustainable, quality fish vendors. They also have huli huli chicken, maui ribs, and aloha beef for the grill. Good stuff. They're opening a new store in La Jolla near Windansea in August. https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/market/seafood/

[Kirk]

Hi Peter - Thanks for the recommendation. I'll put that on my list.