It's quite surprising what one might observe during a short drive. I did my typical Nijiya – 99 Ranch Market run and here's what I noticed.
Origami Handroll x Kushiyaki Bar:
From what I understand, it's an expansion of the restaurant in Brea.
The location is in the strip mall on the corner of Convoy and Balboa. This parking lot is kinda small, not sure how that's going to work out. Looks somewhat hipster – fusiony.
4488 Convoy St.
San Diego, CA 92111
Fish with You:
Now this one the Missus is really interested in. From what I read in Eater, this looks like something the Missus would like. And after reading the Chinese name, She is looking forward to the Suan Cai with fish.
This one has taken over the spot that housed Shen Tan BBQ.
3904 Convoy St Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92111
KFC on Convoy has closed:
For some reason, I just noticed this while stopped at the traffic light.
So, I guess KFC lost the "KFC" battle to all the other "KFC" places in the area? It'll be interesting to see what takes this location. Remember when Golden City was on this block?
4140 Convoy St.
San Diego, CA 92111
And because one can never have enough Starbucks…..
So, while driving on Clairemont Mesa, I noticed construction at the former location of Original Tommy's. As one of the trucks moved forward, I noticed the sign.
Sigh. Yet another Starbucks. So let's see, there's one on the corner of Genesee and Balboa, one on Convoy next to Yakyudori, and another that recently opened!
I guess they want make sure that all the folks from the new developments in the area get their Starbucks fix.
7415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92111