Well, in my previous post on EE Nami, I did mention my desire to revisit to try out the Pork Filet Tonkatsu. And of course, I try to be a man of my word....honestly, the Pork Loin Tonkatsu was easily the best I'd had in San Diego, so I'd make up any excuse to return to try the filet version.
Which, like my previous take-out tonkatsu from EE Nami, this was still crisp when I got home to consume it.
The pork filet is a lot thicker, meatier, and tender....though I think of it as being a bit "mushy-moist" than the pork loin version, which is more toothsome and has a nice chewy "fat cap".
So, you can pick your poison based on your preferences.....both were quite good, though I prefer the pork loin.
Current, Covid-19 Takeout Hours are Tuesday - Sunday, 11am - 2pm and 5pm - 8pm.
EE Nami
4706 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
858-246-6903
The Original Sab E Lee:
**** TOSEL is now Zab Linda
Usually, when the weather starts warming up, the Missus starts craving take-out from Thai Papaya. Unfortunately, Thai Papaya is currently closed....with signs saying that The Original Sab E Lee is currently open seven days a week.
So, I decided to head on over to place a take-out order. Sadly, no Som Tom Khai Kem…….no salted egg at TOSEL. On the very nice side of things; the young man working often works at Thai Papaya and was so happy to see me that he made me a Thai Iced Tea without asking and I was obligated to take it. Really nice gesture.
I got the Issan Sausage, which was as expected, the duck larb was very nice once chilled, we got the regular papaya salad...heat level 5, which was spicier than we recalled.....must be getting soft in our old age. While we missed the layer of savory flavor the salted egg usually brings to the papaya salad, it was decent....not perfect, but ok.
The Missus loved the little dry shrimp in the papaya salad....and I pretty much enjoyed the cabbage and the sauce.
Nice lunch, but we can't wait until Thai Papaya opens back up.
Current Covid-19 Hours are 11am - 330pm and 5pm - 930 pm Monday to Friday and 11am - 930pm Saturday and Sunday.
The Original Sab E Lee
6925 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 650-6868
glad that the tonkatsu didn’t disappoint...it is getting pretty warm in tokyo too. take care!
Posted by: kat | Thursday, 28 May 2020 at 07:31 PM
Yes, they seem to really make good tonkatsu Kat! Hope all is well!
Posted by: Kirk | Saturday, 30 May 2020 at 02:36 PM
I can only tolerate spice level 3 nowadays. I did order a 10 once just to say I gave it a shot. It was sooo spicy. Sweat pouring out and felt a little delirious.
Posted by: Junichi | Monday, 01 June 2020 at 02:54 PM
You really got that endorphin rush Junichi! ;o) I used to be pretty good with 8-10....but not so much these days.
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 01 June 2020 at 07:12 PM