Revisits - HiroNori Craft Ramen and Sushi Yaro

A couple of revisits for a busy Monday

HiroNori Craft Ramen:

I had meetings in the Hillcrest area; which conveniently finished at 1130. Sometimes things just work our right. I had wanted to revisit HiroNori since my first couple of visits in March. I was seated at the counter by one of the cheerful staff and of course I ordered the Shoyu Ramen, which I really enjoyed during a previous visit. I guess I really liked the flavor of barrel aged shoyu used for the tare.

So, how would it fare four months later?

The noodles were every bit as good a on my previous visits, with a meaty chew, the chashu tender and "porky", the ajitama was warm and seasoned well. The menma; bamboo shoots were too cold though. The broth was interesting; still good, the tongue feel was excellent for shoyu ramen; still it didn't have that level of complexity; the lightly sweet-umami I enjoyed previously. It was also a bit too salty this time around.

Don't get me wrong; this is still my second favorite ramen in San Diego. But, having had this before, I expect some consistency and this wasn't quite as good as what I'd had previously.

HiroNori Craft Ramen
3803 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103 
Open Daily 1130am - 9pm

Sushi Yaro:

**** Sushi Yaro has closed

Well, I hadn't been to Sushi Yaro since our office moved to the UTC area. First off, Sammy stopped doing lunch service, second, well life had just been too busy.

So, a few weeks back, wondering how the place was doing, I decided to head on over.

And ordered my typical sashimi; which delivered. I especially loved the engawa.

I know, you go into Yaro and see all the really "interesting" rolls.....which is not my thing. But they always have some good fish on hand for old fogies like me.

This hit the spot!

And, as a super bonus, my good friends Candice and Quanito dropped by for some beer as well! Just like old times. I've missed you my friends!

Sushi Yaro
7905 Engineer Road
San Diego, CA 92111

Comments

[kat]

glad the sashimi was consistent.

[Cathy]

Sushi Yaro is bringing back lunch starting tomorrow (7/17) 11:30-2:30 Mon-Sat. We've missed it. I've seen HiroNori, on my way to or from the Dentist-always forget to go back when in a better mood.

[Kirk]

It did hit the spot Kat!

Hi Cathy - Sam did tell me he was thinking of starting lunch again; but didn't know when. I guess I need to drop by.

[Junichi]

HiroNori is pretty good. The location kills it for me tho. Can't wait for Tatsuki to open next month.

[Kirk]

I'm looking forward to Tatsuki too Junichi....though I'm not too keen on the parking in that area either.

[Junichi]

Tatsuki soft opening is tonight 5-10pm. Then 11am-2:30pm / 5-10pm on Tue/Wed. Grand opening is Thursday.

[Kirk]

I had heard that the soft opening was delayed Junichi! Thanks for the update. I probably won't make it down there for a while. Let me nkow how you liked the ramen!