Sunday Stuffs - Saigon Restaurant Replacing Yum Cha Cafe, Chicken Charlie's (Balboa) Closes, and the One Chip Challenge 2019

Been kinda busy over the last month or so. I finally had a chance to drive around a bit and noticed a couple of things for a leisurely Sunday post.

Saigon Restaurant Replacing Yum Cha Café:

I noticed some new signage up when I drove by Thuan Phat Market.

Hmmm....is it "that" Saigon Restaurant? This will be interesting.

Well, at least somethings happening in this spot. It's been over two years since Yum Cha Cafe closed.

6933 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111

Chicken Charlie's FryBQ (Balboa) Closes:

I had to drop by the bank and noticed that it looked like equipment and furnishings in Chicken Charlie's were shrink wrapped. So, I parked the car and walked over.

Even though the outdoor tables and chairs are still in place; Chicken Charlie's is closed.

You can still go to the Rancho Bernardo location as a, sorry, can't help it.....bypass if you need to get your fix.

5407 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92111

And finally......

Just like last year; "Alle" wanted me to do the One-Chip Challenge.

And, just when I thought it couldn't be hotter than last year.....well, let me tell you......this had me fooled as it wasn't too bad for the first 15 seconds or so. Then it got really, burning, searing hot......like I just ate a porcupine. The heat lasted even longer this year....I got the hiccups, my scalp itched, all normal reactions on my part. Admittedly, I don't use any "props", no gloves and such...so it wasn't a particularly good move when I rubbed my face with my hands with the powder from the chip on them. Oh well, it wasn't as bad as when I worked with Ghost Peppers and didn't wash my hands well.....then took out my contact lenses a bit later.

This chip made the Triple Atomic Wings seem like ice cream.

Well, I'm done until next year.....

Hope everyone had a great weekend, thanks for dropping by!

Comments

[kat]

that one chip thingy sounded very painful!

[Kirk]

It was even hotter and the duration longer this year Kat!

[Derek R]

I watched a video with the guy who created the Carolina Reaper and I think also invented that chip. Interesting dude to say the least...

[Junichi]

I do hope it's "the Saigon" restaurant. They're spring rolls are massive! I thought the ghost pepper chips were bad enough. No way I'm ever doing the one chip.

[Kirk]

I'm fairly certain it is Junichi; the sign looks the same. I'm not quite sure if I'll be able to do the challenge again if it gets spicier. Also, Paqui has updated their Ghost Pepper chips as well. They're even hotter now.