Monday Meaderings - The Signs for Origami Handroll x Kushiyaki Bar and Fish with You are up and other stuffs in Kearny Mesa

It's quite surprising what one might observe during a short drive. I did my typical Nijiya - 99 Ranch Market run and here's what I noticed.

Origami Handroll x Kushiyaki Bar:

From what I understand, it's an expansion of the restaurant in Brea.

The location is in the strip mall on the corner of Convoy and Balboa. This parking lot is kinda small, not sure how that's going to work out. Looks somewhat hipster - fusiony.

4488 Convoy St.
San Diego, CA 92111

Fish with You:

Now this one the Missus is really interested in. From what I read in Eater, this looks like something the Missus would like. And after reading the Chinese name, She is looking forward to the Suan Cai with fish.

This one has taken over the spot that housed Shen Tan BBQ.

3904 Convoy St Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92111

KFC on Convoy has closed:

For some reason, I just noticed this while stopped at the traffic light.

So, I guess KFC lost the "KFC" battle to all the other "KFC" places in the area? It'll be interesting to see what takes this location. Remember when Golden City was on this block?

4140 Convoy St.
San Diego, CA 92111

And because one can never have enough Starbucks.....

So, while driving on Clairemont Mesa, I noticed construction at the former location of Original Tommy's. As one of the trucks moved forward, I noticed the sign.

Sigh. Yet another Starbucks. So let's see, there's one on the corner of Genesee and Balboa, one on Convoy next to Yakyudori, and another that recently opened!

I guess they want make sure that all the folks from the new developments in the area get their Starbucks fix.

7415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92111 

Comments

[Sandy]

I drove near the old Original Tommy's over the weekend, but not close enough to see the Starbucks coming soon sign.

At one time, the intersection of Mira Mesa & Westview had four Starbucks: one near Ralphs (now H Mart), one inside Albertsons (now Smart & Final), one inside Barnes & Noble, and the standalone one by Rubios. The last one is the only one still in existence.

[Som Tommy]

So KFC got out-KFCed

[Junichi]

Popeyes opening on the next block over probably didn't help KFC either. I saw the sign for Starbucks when I drove by last week. I guess if you build it they will come. Sigh.

[LL]

I’m excited to try Fish With You too! We noticed it the other day going to Nijiya

[Kirk]

That's crazy Sandy!

Lol; I guess so ST!

Yep, I'm sure that hastened things along Junichi!

The Missus is quite excited about that place LL!