Usually, during normal times; I really look forward to cooler weather where I can avail myself of various soups.....of course, with the pandemic....well, I don't think I'll be dining in at your local neighborhood pho shop for a while. But that doesn't mean "no soup for you (me)" during this time. We've found what works (and doesn't), though there's still much to try. And Woomiok does real well as takeout. And it had been a while since I'd done takeout. So, it was the typical drill, head on over, place my takeout order, then head to Nijiya to do some shopping. By the time I'm done shopping, my order is ready.......two birds with one stone and all of that.
We've got the drill down at home as well.
The set-up with our dolsot and Iwatani Butane Stove at the ready. The panchan was quite good this time around, with the baechu kimchi having some nice fermented tones.
I tend to eat more rice with my soup, with the Missus enjoying the tendon, trumpet mushrooms, and leaving most of the rest of the meat to me. The Missus enjoys more salt in Her bowl, while Ill go for the carbs.
Man, having this at almost a rolling boil really does provide that "aaaah" factor.
Sure did hit the spot!
Woomiok
3860 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 737-4599
Current Hours:
Daily 11am - 9pm
So, what have you been eating/craving now that the weather is cooling off?
When it comes to cold weather I love to go to DZ Akins and get Vegetable Barley soup (maybe Mushroom Barley if I'm feeling pro fungus) which is thick, comforting and guaranteed to warm you up. I do like Curry ramen as well but haven't been eating that lately.
If we're talking a main course, a good boeuf bourguignon or a braised short ribs, but after trying it some places I find myself like Thanos in a post credit scene warily saying "Fine, I'll do it myself." and I do have a good recipe for it.
Posted by: Loren | Thursday, 21 October 2021 at 08:42 AM
Sounds great Loren! Good to hear from you as always. Take care!
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 21 October 2021 at 08:43 AM
I'm planning to make chicken pho and beef pho. Recently we had takeout bun bo hue. And it may be time for oxtail soup as well.
Posted by: Sandy | Thursday, 21 October 2021 at 09:03 AM
Oh my Oxtail soup sounds so good right now Sandy! Hope all is well!
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 21 October 2021 at 09:55 AM
I agree Woomiok does great for takeout, the only thing I miss is that they don't give you all the different panchans for takeout. We really like the fermented squid one that you get when dining in.
Posted by: Jason | Thursday, 21 October 2021 at 12:48 PM
Yes, now that you mention that Jason....though we've been happy with the rest of what we got. Hope all is well.
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 21 October 2021 at 01:28 PM
That soup really does look good! I was thinking of trying Woomiok for my birthday next month since we so rarely eat meat these days, I thought it could be a good excuse to finally try it out ^_^
Posted by: Lynnea Fleming | Thursday, 21 October 2021 at 04:56 PM
That sounds delicious and looks like quite a mise en place!
Posted by: Joy | Thursday, 21 October 2021 at 05:25 PM
glad you are getting some soup weather! we’ve been eating oden and different types of hot pot
Posted by: kat | Thursday, 21 October 2021 at 09:36 PM
I hope you enjoy Woomiok if you check them out Lynnea! Happy Birthday in advance!
If you enjoy bone soup, this is a good option Joy!
Yes, after all those hot days Kat!
Posted by: Kirk | Friday, 22 October 2021 at 06:48 AM