**** SuperNatural Sandwiches has closed
SuperNatural Sandwiches had been a fairly regular stop for me for ages. Since their beginnings at the now defunct San Diego Public Market. So, I was sad and in all honesty rather shocked at the somewhat sudden closure of their remaining shop on Miramar. I understand that all the changes in dining and rising costs have really affected businesses over the last two years. So many places with a long history in San Diego and many favorites that have closed in the last 1,010 days….you remember that day, right?
But I was just as surprised to get a text from "JeffP" while I was on vacation telling me that SuperNatural had reopened; albeit under new ownership! Thanks for letting me know Jeff!
So, one of the first places I went to check out when I returned was……
I arrived just at opening; 11 am and walked in and automatically headed right to the counter…..and whoops….
There is the set-up for a sushi bar in that area now. The area where the beer bar is located is where you place your orders these days. I also noticed that prices had gone up quite a bit (again) since my last visit in June.
My usual, the "Siren", is now $14.95 and adding a side of Garlic Fries is another $5.95. Back in June, two months before they closed it was $13.25 and $4.75 respectively. So a sandwich and fries, with tax was over $22 now!
I placed my order and the young lady working confirmed that the place would start serving sushi soon. Hmmm……not sure about that one.
Anyway, this how my sandwich looked when I got home.
It looked pretty much the same and I'll say that the fries where just as good, slightly crisp, with a creamy interior as it used to be.
I took the sandwich out of the container; the bread looked the same and it was evenly toasted. I actually liked the fact that it had a bit less sauce than it used to.
So I took a bite and…got all bread? What the heck. It seemed like about half the sandwich was all bread. Strange. I'm thinking either they are still getting used to cutting the bread in the correct manner or they are using less ingredients. Anyway, the shrimp didn't seem of the same quality and seemed overcooked and rubbery; it also looked smaller than before, see the photo below. That's the cap from the little container of sauce for the fries.
There is a part of me that wonders if I'm just enhancing my memories of the "old" SuperNatural?
So perhaps some of you can set me straight. Let me know what you think if you visit the "new" SuperNatural? I know "FOY" Junichi mentioned the reopening in the comments of this post, so maybe he'll let me know what he thinks. Or maybe "FOY" Loren whom I know enjoyed this place.
For now, over $22 for a sandwich and fries means it'll take a while before I return.
SuperNatural Sandwiches
7094 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA 92121
Yikes. I try to support local when I can but this doesn’t sound good. The lack of attention to detail considering the price point doesn’t bode well for them.
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Damn, just imagine if you ordered a drink too! While I liked them, they are rapidly creeping out of my price range.
I avoid reincarnations like this because I’m afraid it will tarnish my memories of what the food used to taste like.
Wow, the prices sure have gone up
I’ll give them a try the next time I’m in the area but it doesn’t look too promising.
It does seem that there’s a lack of QC Joy!
I was quite sad Kat!
Lol Jason! Would have been over $25!
It’s hard to hold back on the curiosity James.
It was somewhat shocking ST!
Let me know how it goes Junichi. Hope it’s better than what I had.
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Yes, it was disappointing Christian. I’ll try them again in a few months and see if it’s better!