Is almost in the books. Looking back it’s been a pretty good one for new eats in San Diego. Here’s my fearsome foursome of new restaurants that opened this past year:
Early in the year Tsuruhashi opened up, and brought us some good yakiniku.
Tsuruhashi Japanese BBQ
3904 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111
In April Latin Chef opened up, serving up tasty Peruvian from a tiny shop in Pacific Beach:
The tasty Cebiches and Tiradito provided a delish segue for our trip to Peru. It was nice to see that Latin Chef’s Owner, Freddy, has now acquired the shop next door, doubling the restaurant’s floor space.
Latin Chef
1142 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
During the summer, San Diego’s first Vietnamese Crawfish restaurant, Crab Hut opened.
I’m guessing business must be good, since a few months back a second Crawfish boil opened close by.
Crab Hut
4646 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111
And in early September, Mongolian Hot Pot finally made it’s way South, and Little Sheep opened up.
Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot & Grill
4718 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
Sounds like a pretty good year to me! So tell us, what were your favorite new restaurants that opened this past year?
"All of my dreams are fading fast…."
"Another year."
"Each time I think it’s gonna last……"
"It disappears."
Another Year – Ian Gomm
Hoping that 2008 will be another delicious year for you and the missus!
Thank you for posting. I still haven’t try Little Sheep yet. I will….soon. I LOVE Crab Hut! Happy New Year!!!!!!
Happy New Year, Kirk! Thank you yet again for all the great food recommendations (including Tsuruhashi and Latin Chef, which I wouldn’t have known about without your blog).
As for new restaurants this year, they’re not new, but they made my “rotation” this year. Mama Testa with its yummy mojados (taquitos in spicy broth) officially became my favorite taqueria. And Hoboken Pizza has become my favorite NY Style pizza (they also do a good Sicilian).
Hi Kat – Thanks…Happy New Year to you too!
Hi YY – I’m sure you’ll enjoy Little Sheep.
Hi Howie – Happy New Year to you! Hoboken Pizza, eh?
Happy new year, Kirk! Thanks to you, I had some yummy meals at the “fearsome foursome.” One I didn’t go to, because loud techno music is a deal breaker for me, but my brother likes them fine with headphones on, listening to his iPod. (I appreciated your mentioning that aspect of the atmosphere.) I wouldn’t likely have known about a couple of them without your blog, either. So, thanks for some great eats this past year, and please, keep eating, taking pics, and telling us all about it!
Happy 2008 to you and the Missus! Thanks for another great year of your blog!
Hi Amy – Happy New year to you! Thanks so much for the kind words!
Hi LMCC – Thanks, and best wishes for a fantastic New Year!