Just clearing out the memory card here with some takeout revisits. Looking at my takeout "rotation" I quickly noticed a couple of consistencies in my choices. The places all open before 11. I get to work quite early in the morning and am not a big fan of crowds. So, if I can grab my lunch by 1030 or so, I'm happy. It seems like these places actually opened during the pandemic. And of course, it's not a far drive to any of these places for me.
So, here goes.
HFS at Centerpark Labs:
It's been a while since I'd done a post on HFS and I'd just got done making a final visit to Poke 8th and B recently (post upcoming). We had nice, almost late spring weather before the storm set in today; so it seemed like the perfect time to grab some poke from HFS.
I arrived five minutes before opening and got in and out in minutes.
Got the shoyu and the "Kilauea" which had some pretty good spice. This did hit the spot. Good quality fish, nutty brown rice……
HFS at Centerpark Labs
6835 Flanders Dr.
San Diego, CA 92121
Current Hours:
Daily 10am – 8pm
Sue's Korean Kitchen:
Sue's has been a regular Kimchi Fried Rice spot for me since my first visit in spring of 2021. I was a bit surprised at how much the serving size seemed to have shrunk on my last visit, so I needed to return to check things out.
They always seem so happy to see me here and are so nice. Which is one of the reasons I keep returning.
So, how was it? Well, it seems that my previous visit was just an off-day as the portion size returned to what I had on previous visits.
Rice was a bit mushier than normal; but I enjoyed the spam, the fermented spiciness of the dish.
Sue’s Korean Kitchen
6755 Mira Mesa Blvd. Suite 109
San Diego, CA 92121
Current Hours:
Mon – Sat 10am – 9pm
Tenkatori:
And last, but not least, yes yet another visit to Tenkatori. I've been a regular here since my first visits in spring of 2022. I always go at the 1030 opening time. That parking lot can be a horror show. I also will usually order when I arrive or call it in, ever since I noticed a $3 upcharge for online orders.
I had recently read Kat's post about getting tori nanban and was craving that. So, that's what I got.
Whoa, the tartar sauce here is a bit too rich for my taste. I felt like I needed a shower after eating this!
Yes, just like when I tried it before, there wasn't enough vinegar tones in this to cut all the richness. I gotta get back to Okan and see if I still enjoy their tori nanban.
On my next visit a couple of days later it was back to the same 'ol, same 'ol.
Yes, I'll often go twice in a week!
Tenkatori Miramar
6780 Miramar Rd. Suite 104
San Diego, CA 92121
Current Hours:
Mon – Fri 1030am – 2pm, 4pm – 8pm
Sat – Sun 11am – 230pm, 4pm – 8pm
Hope everyone keeps dry and warm on this rather wet weekend! Take care!
The lines at HFS get crazy long on the weekends. Still my go to for poke.
HFS is pretty much the only place I go for poke, everything else I refer to as a salade de poisson or something because it’s an outrage (a tasty outrage) when you’ve tried the real deal.
And now I have a new phrase; apparently a sauce can be so rich you need a shower…..I don’t know when i’ll use it but by God I’m going to try LOL.
hope you fixed your tori nanban craving
I did stop by on a Saturday and holy smokes Junichi!
Lol Loren! As for those other Poke places; I tend to call them “Chi-poke”…..
I’m fixed for now Kat! ;o)
HFS is always solid and I like their new location. I had the Poke Nachos and the pork belly bun to change it up a few months back and they were great. My usual path when I’m down that area is to get filled Malasadas at Dot and Dough 😀
Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on 8th and B Poke.
Yes, HFS is my go-to for poke in San Diego! Enjoying the blog Denver!