A couple of revisits to places on Miramar Road that I posted on rather recently.
Bann Cutlet & Teriyaki:
**** Bann in the H Mart Food Court has closed
**** Bann has moved to the H Mart Food Court
I think the freshly prepared food at Bann is a decent choice; the prices aren't bad, and while it's not outstanding, you do get what you pay for. During one of my recent revisits; I recalled that while I've tried the Chicken Cutlet here (nicely fried, but the sauce is not to my taste); I hadn't tried the Teriyaki. So why not? Also, the two young ladies who work here are really nice. And (maybe) because I waited for my Teriyaki Chicken so long, they gave me a fried egg for no additional charge.
Whatever the motive for the gratis egg was; I appreciated it. As you can tell; this is a fairly hefty lunch….man, so much rice. As I posted on earlier; I do enjoy the salad, and that mandu was still crisp when I got back to the office.
The chicken was on the rubbery side, but not bad.
Not a big fan of the teriyaki sauce; it's too sweet for my taste and texture is really gloppy. The rice was perfectly cooked; the bok choy (along with the salad) made sure I got my veggies.
Though it was too much food. I'll stick with a "bowl" next time which is still more than enough for me. Like the kimchi fried rice bowl…….
Bann Cutlet & Teriyaki
9506 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
Sarap Filipino Kitchen:
**** Sarap is now Gaya Gaya
After our visits to Sarap; the gang at work couldn't wait to revisit. And so; with one of the folks having a birthday, even though there were only four of us, we headed back to Sarap.
We ordered the Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings again.
While these were ok; they weren't as crisp as on my previous visits. Still, not bad. Also, not seasoned as much either.
The Lechon Kawale. I wanted to try this again after having a terrible version earlier.
The skin was much better this time around; though the pork belly was on the dry side, and the leaner portions were rather tough. I enjoy the lechon sauce here; it's on the fairly mellow side, with a nice balanced flavor.
Crispy Pata (of course):
This time around; the pata was chopped up; the meat taken off the bone and the two ends, with the nice gelatinous parts laying at each end. It was still good, perhaps a bit drier, but the skin was wonderfully crisp; the porkiness of the leg coming through nicely. It was also a bit smaller than last time as well.
Daniel from Georgia loved the Sinigang and the Bagoong Fried Rice (sorry no photo).
Not a huge portion; but the tamarind based broth was rich, had a nice sourness, and man; the okra (I do love my "neba-neba") was gooey goodness. The pork was moist and tender and this had that nice "aaah" appeal. I'd gladly have this again.
We ordered some white rice with this……but hardly touched a quarter of it……
So, there you go….still a mixed bag; but still closer than Villa Manila which I think is better. They also need to staff better….it's go early, or wait a while for your food.
I also heard that they have started serving breakfast on the weekends now.
We'll see how things go here.
Sarap Filipino Kitchen
7580 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
Still wanna go try Sarap for that crispy pata. I’ve only seen it on TV and have wanted to try it for ages.
bummer hit or miss
Hi Derek – It’s pretty good at Sarap…or even better; get it at Villa Manila.
Hi Kat – Yes; still feeling there way through GRand Opening.
I enjoyed the Lechon Kawale when I visited except for the dryness.
So no Bicol Express, yet?
Well, “except for the dryness” says it all Soo.
I was a bit disappointed ToG….no Bicol Express….
The Bicol Express was not that spicy, however, I liked their bagoong fried rice. The combination of the bagoong with the diced green mango is something I was introduced to my parents way back when. Having that flavor combo with fried rice is a no brainer.
Yep, that Bagoong Fried Rice is a winner CC!