While working one weekend back at the beginning of April, I was wondering what I could pick up on the way home that wouldn't be too far out of the way.
Which got me thinking about Da Kine's which just reopened in September.
So, I decided to call....I think this was just after Da Kine's reopened for take-out. Anyway, Nelson answered...…..and a very typical conversation ensued.
Me: "Can I get one loco moco to go?"
Nelson: "Ok, mac or tossed salad...."
Me (sounding a bit offended): "What? Mac salad of course!"
Nelson (laughing): "Ok, mac salad....when are you picking up....."
Me: "I'm heading on down right now...."
Nelson: "Whoa, wait...….give us at least fifteen, twenty minutes!"
Me: "Oh, sorry, I'm heading down from UTC...."
Nelson (sounding a bit relieved): "Oh....good....I thought you was across the street or something."
And so, about 20 minutes and change later; I picked up my loco moco, and took it home.
Egg a bit overcooked for my liking and oil had gathered at the edges of the plate...probably dripped down from the eggs, but I wasn't complaining....because that mac salad, still nicely chilled, hit the spot, the burger nicely charred, beefy, for some reason I don't mind the filler in this burger, the gravy not overly salty, the rice nicely done.
A little bit of comfort at a time when things seemed so out of whack. And yet, who knew how, but two months later....things are even more messed up.
Perhaps I need another trip back to Da Kine's…...
Da Kine's Plate Lunches
5401 Linda Vista Rd. #402
San Diego, CA 92110
Currently Open Tues - Sun 11am - 5pm
glad you got some comfort foods:)
Posted by: kat | Monday, 08 June 2020 at 08:12 PM
It was nice Kat!
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 09 June 2020 at 05:50 AM
You 2 had a good conversation!
Posted by: Soo | Tuesday, 09 June 2020 at 09:04 AM
It was quite humorous Soo!
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 09 June 2020 at 09:41 AM
This sure is a stressful time.! Glad you got a taste of home!
Posted by: RedDevil | Tuesday, 09 June 2020 at 10:22 AM
It truly is RD.....hope all is well with you!
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 09 June 2020 at 11:05 AM
Nice to have comfort food like this!
Posted by: Caninecologne | Tuesday, 09 June 2020 at 03:36 PM
Have you tried the roast pork yet? It's typically a Wed/Thurs special - really good!
Posted by: Derek R | Tuesday, 09 June 2020 at 07:57 PM
It sure is CC!
Thanks for the recommendation Derek....I'll check it out.
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 10 June 2020 at 06:32 AM