San Diego Food

Their name is certainly intriguing!  Rakiraki Ramen is tucked into the heart of the Convoy area and surrounded by numerous other Asian restaurants. There weren’t a lot of people when we got there, but the place filled out by the time we left.  There are tables and a bar area that face the kitchen.   [...]

I’m going to be honest, when I want noodles I go to Convoy, but after seeing Gaijin’s extensive tasting menu I took a leap. Nestled in the Gaslamp Quarter, it seems rather unassuming, but inside the doors is a modern, minimalist, good-time restaurant. First up for my starter was the Pork Carnitas Bao with red rock [...]

Although Pho has never been one of my favorites, I was eagerly awaiting to try Pho Fusion and score on $1 boba tea. Apparently they are still celebrating their grand opening and $1 boba tea and $1.50 snow bubbles are limited time specials. When we first sat down, things looked promising. They had a simple [...]

Yum! Vietnamese vermicelli noodles with barbecue chicken and egg rolls. A treat I rarely get to have. =) I like how there is a nice contrast between flavors and textures in this dish. The salty and sweet dipping sauce goes nicely with savory chicken and egg rolls. Also, the crunchiness of the egg rolls, peanuts, [...]