My friend Nguyen is starting up a new business producing chili oil sauce and gave me a few prototype samples to try. This sauce is similar to the kind that you find...
Japanese
Kari Kari Chili Crisps, Fuji Ramen San Diego, and Homemade Filipino BBQ Plate
08/15/2020 - 9:12am Kari Kari Chili Crisps Preview
Supporting Local - March Roundup
03/28/2020 - 2:29pmHey friends, it's Dennis (the quiet one behind the camera). I don't write often but wanted to share a few local business that I support. Let me know in the comments what other places I should...
Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub - Oceanside, CA
02/13/2020 - 5:26pmWrench & Rodent has been on my TO-DO list for a long time! The restaurant is not only popular among sushi lovers but is also a proud member of Farm to Fork San Diego. That means they supports...
Omakase at TOO Sushi Project - Carlsbad, CA
11/19/2019 - 7:11pmOmakase has been on my to-do list for a while and I finally had the opportunity earlier this month! Too Sushi Project strives for the best quality seafood and other ingredients, which includes...
Little Sakana Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill (All You Can Eat) - San Diego, CA
01/02/2019 - 8:32pm
The Mira Mesa food scene has been blossoming right before our eyes with new restaurants like Little Sakana, an "All You Can Eat" sushi spot in the Mira Mesa Mall. It's across...
Wokou Ramen & Yakitori - San Diego, CA
09/17/2018 - 8:46pmIt's already been a year since Wokou Ramen & Yakitori opened its doors in The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch. Having a ramen spot in the northern area of San Diego meant residents didn't...
Tajima Ramen Bar (East Village) - San Diego, CA
01/10/2018 - 1:12pmTajima has been expanding its business over the last few years and now has five locations in San Diego plus two more in Long Beach and Tijuana. The newest SD locations have all been ramen bars so...
Azuki Sushi
01/05/2017 - 4:19pm
These days, we no longer count candles but instead just enjoy the company of friends, such as this surprise birthday meal at Azuki Sushi in Banker's Hill. Since the restaurant...
Shin's La Jolla
11/14/2016 - 10:44pmEver tried Italian Japanese food? Don't let that unfamiliar combination keep you away. We were invited to try out this new spot called Shin's La Jolla in downtown La Jolla.
The restaurant...
Saiko Sake & Sushi Bar - Sake Flights & Bites Series
09/12/2016 - 1:26pm
I've heard positive things about Saiko Sake & Sushi Bar for a while and finally bit for a Sake Flights & Bites event. This was the first of an on-going series and...
Nozomi Sushi and Teriyaki (Convoy)
04/29/2016 - 7:08pmEven though I work close to Convoy, I still haven't tried that many places in the area. One place that does pop into mind is Nozomi because we're fans of the katsu curry and the chirashi bowl. We...
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant (San Diego)
11/19/2015 - 10:51amThe only time we've stepped into RA Sushi has been during Taste of Downtown events.
The hostess would direct us to the left, where the bar and samples were.
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