You are reading mmm-yoso!!! the blog about food. Cathy is blogging again today. Kirk is *still* on vacation, as is ed (from Yuma).
Hi. The other day, The Mister and I had about an hour for lunch at the same time and we were in the same area, so we met at Nijiya Market. The first time I had ever gone to Nijiya, I came home and googled it. The first google item that came up was this blog. I started following Kirk and this blog. Way back in 2005. . 
Located in the same mall as Sage French Cake, Okan, Shanghai City and Curry House , this Japanese Market sells healthy (mostly all organic) and gourmet foods. We walked to the wall opposite the entrance door, where prepared foods and sashimi are displayed. Yes. I am doing another post about meals you eat where you shop. 
I took a warm vegetable croquette (99¢)- mostly mashed potatoes with carrot and peas, rolled in panko and fried and also a shrimp vegetable tempura pancake ($1.99)- onions, green pepper, carrot, squash and small shrimp dipped in batter and fried until crispy.
The mister grabbed a Saki Nori bento box($5.49) with warm smoked salmon, a piece of tempura shrimp with some karage style chicken all on top of laver (a thick piece of seaweed which has a good mineral content) which was on top of organic rice which had some sort of seasoning sauce (not soy) and bonito flakes on it. The rice ended up being very salty fishy tasting; The Mister likened it to anchovy-like saltiness, which he does not like. Of course, I thought it was wonderful.
I chose the Kaisen Chirashi ($6.99)- organic sushi rice,(Clockwise from top) Squid with salmon roe, salmon, octopus, shrimp, scallop(under the shrimp), cooked egg, yellowtail and tuna. The packing includes organic soy sauce, wasabi and ginger packets. You get chopsticks when you are paying at the cash register. To the far left of the grab and go counters, on top of the counter, is a hot refrigerator and the cans of green tea or coffee are very heated through and only $1. A quick lunch we could eat our front at one the the five set up tables in front.
Nijiya Market 3860 Convoy Street, Suite 109 San Diego 92111 (858)268-3821 Website
Cathy…
I just wanted to say you have absolutely ROCKED it while Kirk has been gone. You have posted nearly everyday and all pretty yummy stuff if you ask me. You’ve done Kirk proud and I love hoping on each morning to check out “What Kathy Eats.” So thank you for blogging while Kirk is gone.
Oh and “P.S.” I have mastered your London Broil recipe finally and it has turned out great several times now.
Thanks, Derek. Kirk is almost back, but not quite. ed (from Yuma) and I got to do some fun posts which I hope were informative as well as keeping your interest while everyone was (still) waiting to see Kirk’s 2010 vacation adventures.
I’m glad you figured the London Broil. The only way you can learn anything is to practice over and over(a second set of eyes helps, too).
I agree with Derek. Well, not about the London Broil, haha! Great story about how you found mmm-yoso. I can’t remember exactly what I was looking for but a google search is how I found you guys too. I think I lurked for awhile before posting. I haven’t been to Nijiya in a while and never had lunch there. I’ll check out the grab and go next time I’m there.
oh how i miss nijiya!!!
lol – how did I find Mmmmm-Yoso? I don’t remember saying and honestly don’t remember how I found it… though it was probably google like you said.
I’ve been following for probably close to three years now though I’ve only posted maybe 6-12 times. Cathy helped me get down the London Broil probably a year + ago.
Hi Cathy enjoyed all your posts too! Great job. Hope we can grab lunch together soon!
Hi, Cathy.
Thanks for the post. We got one in Honolulu over a year ago. I didn’t realize it was a chain. I’ve heard good things but have yet to check it out.
Got to meet Kirk and the Missus when they were here, and he even cooked for us! They are so nice, and it was so much fun talking about food. =P
I’ll have to check out your London broil.
Nijiya is a great store, Carol. I thought it was so cool back in 05 when I saw almost everything being sold there was organic. The grab and go section is awesome. Get there early on a weekend (before noon)for the fresh chicken and squid karage: a decadent snack.
There is one in SF, on Post Street, Judy. I suppose you aren’t always in that area of town, but when you are…
Google is our friend, isn’t it, Derek? So glad my London Broil hints helped. Making a cheap piece of meat tender and tasty is part of being a good cook.(I see I posted that recipe in August 08; seems like yesterday)
Yes, Dennis. I’ll be hungry.
You’ll love Nijiya, Melissa. So glad you got to experience Kirk and The Missus in person. They are fun, aren’t they?