Sorry about the lack of posts. Seems that my over 10 year old PC has finally seen its last days. So, I ended up getting a new desktop and then had the fun of setting things up and then moving files over.
So, here's a post for today. Two places that we love to do takeout from; especially when the weather is cooler. I've posted on these places a bunch of times so am going to keep the verbiage to a (hopefully) minimum.
De Cabeza/El Único:
The Missus was missing the de cabeza en su jugo, so we decided to head on over and do some takeout. So, sorry to say, as much as we loved the mollejas here on our last visit, that will have to wait until we dine in again.
Jesus was again in attendance and like usual greeted us warmly. We got our usual two orders with everything.
This delivered as usual. The tortillas were still warm when we got home; such very nice corn flavor, pliable, yet hearty.
The caebza en su jugo is rich, beefy, has a bit of spice, pungent tones, the flavor is quite complex for a fairly humble soup. The meat is quite tender.
It is so hearty and comforting. It really has that "aaah" appeal. Nothing like rich, beefy, soup dripping out of a maize-y tortilla down your arm and then your throat on a chilly day, right?
And as we were leaving, Jesus came on over and gave us a nice little keychain, telling us "Happy Holidays"!
De Cabeza/El Único
1043 Broadway
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phuong Nga:
I know most folks go to Phuong Nga for the Banh Cuon. For us, it's been our choice for Bun Rieu ever since "FOY" Elle recommended that we try it back in 2018.
And after not enjoying the Bun Rieu from Mien Trung on our last visit, the Missus insisted on doing some takeout from Phuong Nga.
It seems that the dining area is now fully open and was quite busy, but we still did takeout.
The Bun Rieu is now $13.99, but is totally worth the price. A generous amount of very fresh herbs and veggies. And look they still provide a good amount of shredded morning glory, though there's a bit less banana blossom these days.
The amount of bun provided is also generous. I used to request that they just give me one order of noodles, but they always gave me two anyway, so I just stopped trying to do that.
For some reason, on this day, the broth seemed even more flavorful than usual.
So savory, with nice porky-seafood tones. The tomatoes added a perfect amount of acidity. The pork ribs were quite swiney, though a bit more chewy than usual. And the Missus enjoys the tofu a lot. The broth just seemed so good, perhaps it's because we hadn't been back here in almost a year-and-a-half? I didn't even use the mam tom! And the soup wasn't overly salty either!
So, I guess we'll be headed back again soon!
Phuong Nga
4016 54th St
San Diego, CA 92105
Hope you're having a wonderful Christmas week!
happy holidays!
Posted by: kat | Monday, 23 December 2024 at 11:33 PM
Happy Holidays to the both of you Kat!
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 24 December 2024 at 09:22 AM
That head soup looks perfect for the cold. Merry Christmas
Posted by: Som Tommy | Tuesday, 24 December 2024 at 10:38 AM
Yes, it was quite comforting ST!
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 24 December 2024 at 11:50 AM
If that cabeza en su jugo isn't about the best foil for foggy weather, I don't know what is. I usually grab some posole when I need some internal warmth, but cabeza looks yummy.
Posted by: Dereck | Tuesday, 24 December 2024 at 12:03 PM
Pozole sounds wonderful Dereck...the problem is that the Missus will rather me make it then purchasing it! ;o)
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 24 December 2024 at 12:05 PM
Thanks, Kirk -- have a happy Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's! (Just returned from HFS with several pounds of poke -- mostly ahi, but yellowtail and even some salmon too -- for Christmas dinner here!)
Posted by: Peter | Tuesday, 24 December 2024 at 01:30 PM
That sounds great Peter! Happy holidays!
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 24 December 2024 at 02:02 PM