After my last, not-so-great visit to Trining's, I decided that it was time to start revisiting all those "turo-turo" places in the area. Starting with the one closest to the office, Nanay's Best BBQ. Don't get me wrong, I was tempted to get some Kimchi Fried Rice from Sue's instead, both businesses open at 10am, but I held the course and decided to see how Nanay's was doing. How they were doing was pretty darn good at 1015 in the morning; there was a nice line.
I lined up and did the "point-point" (turo-turo) thing, followed the migration of hungry dudes upstream to the register and paid. Container in hand I drove back to the office and did the reveal.
Yes, this is "half-rice" at Nanay's. The rice, which is predictably not of the best quality was decently cooked.
On this trip, I had ordered the "sisig-ish" spicy chicken, which was on the tough side, but had a nice amount of sour tones, if a bit shy in the spice department. Good amount of onions and the actual liquid below all the chicken tasteed pretty good.
The "BBQ Pork" while a bit on the chewy side had been nicely marinated, sauced, and grilled. Sweet and savory, this might have been the best item I've gotten from Nanay's! It went well with the rice. For some reason, I enjoyed the slightly charred pieces as well.
As I mentioned in my previous post on Nanay's, they seemed to have been improving over time. I considered this visit a "win".
Nanay's Best BBQ
6715 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92121
Current Hours:
Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm
Closed on weekends
Thanks for coming along as I revisit these places!
Interesting. I thought that Nanay's had closed. Now that I don't work/live in that area, I don't get to that food court very often. I might grab a plate next time I am nearby.
Posted by: Dereck | Tuesday, 10 October 2023 at 03:51 PM
Wow, you're fast Dereck! Nanay's is still open....they used to be Tem's back in the day.
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 10 October 2023 at 04:35 PM
I have not been to Nanay’s in a while. Need to go back
Posted by: Som Tommy | Tuesday, 10 October 2023 at 05:55 PM
lots of rice!
Posted by: kat | Tuesday, 10 October 2023 at 06:41 PM
I used to live on Sorrento Valley blvd and the only place remotely nearby the suburban wasteland there was that food court. Tems was usually pretty solid back in the day, but I don't get there very often anymore.
Posted by: Dereck | Tuesday, 10 October 2023 at 08:24 PM
Hope you enjoy it ST!
And it's a "half portion" Kat!
I'm in the mode of revisiting all those places Dereck!
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 11 October 2023 at 07:41 AM
The bbq pork is my fav thing to get there too.
Posted by: Soo | Wednesday, 11 October 2023 at 09:34 AM
The food at Nanay's seems to be getting better Soo!
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 12 October 2023 at 05:40 PM
Sue's is hard to pass up, but I always forget about Nanay's because I'm usually in the area for dinner, not lunch. Will have to sneak over some time to try Nanay's (don't tell Sue).
Posted by: The Office Goat | Tuesday, 31 October 2023 at 12:06 PM
LOl TOG! Sue's is indeed hard to pass up and I think still better than Nanay's, so I wouldn't blame you if you stuck with that! And of course, I'd never squeal on you! ;o)
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 01 November 2023 at 12:32 PM