I haven't done one of these in a while, so…….
Monsta Ramen and Curry Coming to Convoy:
I noticed the sign when I drove by Convoy Village Shopping Center, so I headed on in to take a look.
Hmmm…..something called Monsta Ramen and Curry. Well, perhaps ramen and Japanese curry haven't hit saturation point in San Diego yet?
Tried to do some searching on this, but didn't find anything, so perhaps some of you "FOYs" with better skills can fill us in?
4344 Convoy St.
San Diego, CA 92111
Cocinas del Monte Replaces Mariscos el Cata:
While driving back yesterday after doing my Saturday routine, I noticed that the sign for Mariscos el Cata had been replaced…..
It's now Cocinas del Monte? I mentioned this to my good friend Candice, who replied "this corner must be cursed". I have to agree.
2543 Congress St.
San Diego, CA 92110
And finally….
Xinjiang BBQ (supposedly) Opening in Linda Vista in January:
You know how you get used to just seeing the same 'ol, same 'ol when driving? Well, I guess I had gotten used to seeing this:
The signage had been up for over four years and Yum Cha Cafe had vacated the space over two years earlier.
So I'm not sure how many times I drove past here before I noticed this.
Whoa so like seven years later, it looks like a business will open in this spot!
I'm thinking this is an offshoot of the Xinjiang BBQ in the SGV? So, it looks like one of those lamb skewer and beer places that have become quite popular in the SGV.
And when I did that "Google thing" I saw this:
January is just over a month away!
So we'll see….
6933 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
Ok, so we'll see.
Thanks for this helpful update!
Agree on that corner of Congress Street in Old Town, a few restaurant concepts have cycled in and out of that place over the past few years. I recall seeing a West/North African-themed restaurant open and I was excited, but the few times I walked by it never seemed to be open. Can’t recall what it was before that.
Not sure why nothing that has opened there has landed with diners. The small food hall across the street brought more foot traffic to that side of town, but now that Tuetano is relocating I’m not sure how things will go.
Hi Mar – I think it’s Yum Yum Africa you’re referring to?
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Yes, that corner should be bustling with diners; but am not sure why it’s not.
Thanks so much for commenting!
Finally some activity at the former Yum Cha Cafe spot!
Yeah, it only took like 7 years Junichi! ;o)
Monsta Ramen opened a few days ago. Menu and food pics are on Y3LP. Prices are definitely cheaper than the competition. I am curious about their curry and gyudon.
Hi Junichi – One of my friends stopped by and said it was just ok……I’ll need to drop by and check things out soon! Thanks for the heads-up!