COMC, the Takeout Edition - De Cabeza/El Único, Zgara, Sue's Korean Kitchen, and One More....

So, here's a collection of takeout revisits on places I've posted on a bajillion times. 

De Cabeza/El Único:

I was off on a Wednesday and wanted something rich, beefy, and hefty for lunch, so De Cabeza was a natural pick. We hadn't been in a while and Cabeza en su Jugo is so nice during colder weather.

I forgot that Wednesday is Jesus's day off. He really knows how to put things together the way we like. 

Still, this was quite savory, warming, and rich.....beefy goodness, with a good amount of spice as well.

Even though we get two orders; we usually have leftovers.....

I need to remember to ask them to put the onions and cilantro on the side......

De Cabeza/El Único
1043 Broadway
Chula Vista, CA 91911

Zgara Greek Grill:

I think it's rather surprising that I don't get stuff from Zgara every week, since it's not too far from home. Still, I do visit quite often and always get the same thing, the pork gyro.

The place seems to be doing some great business. Good for Eric and his Family! He opened during the middle of all the Covid restrictions and has done well! 

Seasoned porky goodness, with nice crisp bits, pungent onions, refreshing milky goodness of the tzadziki........enrobed in a pillowy pita.

Zgara Greek Grill
1229 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110

Sue's Korean Kitchen:

Speaking of businesses that opened during the times of Covid. Think we were still in "red-tier" when Sue's opened in April of 2021.

The main dish I get here is the Kimchi Fried Rice with Spam (of course). It's still makes my preferred "under $14 for lunch" mark priced at $11.99. Though back in March it was $10.99.

Still, Sue's opens early at 10am, so I can get there before any lunch rush. For some reason, the woman there always remembers me?

I will say, that on my last visit, the portion size seemed to have shrunk a bit.

Still, this is enough food for me...... I like the fermented spice of the house made kimchi and of course the Spam. You know, the salty-savory-fermented kinda thing.

Sue’s Korean Kitchen
6755 Mira Mesa Blvd.
Suite 109
San Diego, CA 92121

Speaking of fermenting....here's a photo of a take out meal that has been relegated to one of my folders for so long that it would be the photo equivalent of Suan Cai. So, while I'll delete all the detail photos, here's one of the entire meal. Can you figure out where it's from?

And on that note, I'd like to know, what's in your current "rotation"?

Comments

[kat]

nice

[Kirk]

Thanks Kat!

[Mar]

De Cabeza has been on my list for a while, that looks so good!

Lately Kebab Shop has been back in my rotation. I know there's better shawarma out there so I'm always looking for recs. It's been a longtime standby for me for light but quick lunches after running errands or exercising. I dig the garlic sauce, that it's consistent and I can always find parking. I really enjoy Shawarma Guys, but with the long lines that's definitely not a quick lunch!

I find myself going back to Pizzeria Luigi when I'm craving a slice or two. I've tried several other pizza spots around town, but eventually make my way back to Luigi's.

For finer dining, I've gone to The Lodge at Torrey Pines a few times recently, mainly for business lunches and with out of town guests.

On another note, I went to Elvira in OB recently, it's the second restaurant from the owners of Cesarina. It's in the spot where Bo-Beau used to be. Have you been? I had the amatriciana with guanciale and it was wonderful. I'd love to go back and try more dishes but may wait a couple more months as they have only been open for a few weeks.

[Kirk]

Hope you get to try De Cabeza, it's almost like comfort food for us! And thanks for the reminder for the Lodge; I gotta take the Missus to AR Valentien Mar!

[Som Tommy]

I need to get back to Zgara soon

[Kirk]

Hope you enjoy it ST!

[alnc]

Your picture of that gyro reminded me to stop by Zgara, which I did yesterday. Perfection! Thanks.

[Kirk]

Nice! Glad you enjoyed it ALNC!