The last few weeks have ben rather hectic; so the guys at work have been kind enough to grab me something to eat when they head out. Of course, they are growing boys (though it's sadly growing horizontally rather than vertically), so they are looking for some major grinds. Thus, turo turo is always a good idea!
I have to give them specific instructions….in the manner of sisig….at least they know what that is….but then it's get "a beef stewish dish"…if I told them mechado or kaldereta, they'd be lost….and if I told them menudo; they'd be looking for soup….you know, right?
Mama Cinia Rice & Noodles:
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Wow, I haven't had anything from Mama Cinia's in quite a while. I'd instructed to ask for "half rice"; which was nicely done.
The Sisig wasn't overly waxy, still had some crunchy textures, but was really low in terms of vinegar and spiciness.
The portion of menudo was huge! This wasn't overly greasy but needed a bit more acidity as the tomato tones were pretty subdued. The meat was fairly tender and beefy, but this could have used more overall flavor as it was on the bland side.
The rice was on the dry side.
Mama Cinia Rice & Noodles
9178 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92126
R & B Filipino Cuisine:
R&B is a favorite of Calvin's and I gotta say it's pretty good overall. I hadn't been back there in a while either; though Cathy visited a few months back. To quote; "we got you rice and pancit, sisig, and a I think, beef something….." It was Kaldereta.
The pancit was fine if a bit on the bland side. The rice was also decent; not too mushy nor hard. The sisig here was solid; with nice spice, sour tones, crunchy bits….though some where on the hard side.
The Kaldereta was on the greasy side as it had a ton of oil floating on the top. The meat itself was tender; though the carrots were under-cooked. It was also on the salty side and could have used more tomato, garlic and perhaps some liver spread to add more depth of flavor.
Couldn't complain about the portion size though.
R & B Filipino Cuisine
11257 Camino Ruiz
San Diego, CA 92126