10/10 Finally popped in to Gusto today to check out a…read morenewer local spot I'd heard great things about. I'm extremely happy that I did! We picked up a meatball sandwich, the chicken cutlet and the Americano sandwich for take-away. It's a walk-up and pay kind of spot where you can either sit and eat it there in a casual environment, or get it to-go. We would have eaten there but had plans with a friend and bring some food over already...So we picked up a couple of things from the well-curated market as well. --About the food --- It's so hard to choose a favorite because each sandwich was worthy of getting on-repeat. But, if I had to choose I'd say the meatball was my perfect bite- the sauce was phenomenal, the basil and fresh mozzarella on their choice of bread gave it a unique edge on other meatball sandwiches around town. The bread is amazing I can't stress that enough! It's airy with chew and the perfect crunch. I really can't wait to go in and try some pizza- might try it tomorrow? I've added some close-up photos of the sandwiches so your stomach and mouth can see what I'm talking about. Go in and check them out. Great food and warm service. You will be so glad you did!

I was looking forward to trying this place. I got the calabrese sandwich. I am slightly…read moredisappointed in the product. It was $3 to add mozzarella, which is fine but they forgot to put the arugula on the sandwich so it was just a very dense spicy meat and cheese sandwich with no freshness to cut that down. The bread for the sandwich was also stale and hard to bite. The people working were friendly, but need to double check their product.

I had so much fun exploring Tokyo Central & Main! What makes this place unique is that it's…read moreactually made up of three separate stores--two grocery markets and one dedicated to merchandise featuring everything from adorable Japanese plushies and cookware to cosmetics, electronics, and so much more. And yes...I had to explore all three! Both markets were bright, clean, and incredibly well organized. One of my favorite sections was the tea aisle. As someone who absolutely loves tea, I was in heaven. Their selection is huge, with everything from loose-leaf teas to powdered varieties that you don't typically find in traditional American grocery stores. I'll definitely be back to stock up on a few new favorites. I originally stopped in to purchase a matcha whisk set, but it was a little more than I wanted to spend. That didn't stop me from finding a few treasures, though! I ended up browsing the cookware section and picked up a beautifully designed set of reusable chopsticks along with beginner-friendly M-shaped training chopsticks. One unexpected highlight was getting to try a hand massage machine. It applies pressure to acupuncture points throughout your hand, and wow--it felt amazing! I'm seriously considering going back just to buy one. The produce section also looked fresh and inviting, so I can definitely see myself returning to shop for groceries. Plus, since my sons love anime, I already know they'll enjoy checking out the merchandise store with all the fun Japanese collectibles and character items. Whether you're looking for authentic Japanese groceries, unique kitchenware, specialty teas, or fun gifts, Tokyo Central & Main is absolutely worth visiting. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by--you'll probably leave with more than you planned, just like I did! And you already know you can always thank me later

I ordered a sashimi platter for a dinner party. You have to order 4 full days before pick up and…read morelast pick up is 5pm during the week. They tray had about 40 pieces of sashimi, large pieces but a bit uneven cut. It did come in an attractive plastic boat so great to bring to a party. The tray was $55, no tax, ordered online. You pick up at Customer Service near cashiers. I saw online they do Japanese sandwich trays as well and they looked pretty tasty.

A variety of fresh made bread - yum…read more A great selections of products and produce. There is also a huge selection of delicious desserts.

I recently bought a Bulgarian cheese which taste like Persian Kashk nothing like white cheese…read more I paid $12.99 which I feel I wasted my money. I think I want my money back.

Lots of imported cookies, tea, spreads, frozen items as well as fresh baked goods, deli meats and…read morecheeses. The store is small and cozy but very well organized and it's easy to find stuff around. The ladies working at the store are friendly without being too aggressive in trying to rush you. The cakes look pretty good and the prices on them seem to indicate that they're sold by the pound.

I love this place. All sort of Eastern European fresh daily baked bread! The ladies that work there…read moreare nice & helpful.

My first stop after moving back to San Diego: my beloved local Nijiya Market Oh how I missed you!…read moreThis is my favorite of the 3 JP markets in SD. My home!!! First of all, thanks so much for being open on July 4th!! So appreciated. Happy to celebrate my United States of Nijiya today! When I lived in SD 3 years ago, Nijiya always had such an amazing selection of produce, shelf items, sushi, korokke, miso (I didn't see こだわってます today tho)... and today was no different even though it's a holiday. Super well stocked and clean, bright, welcoming. They always have like 5 different varieties of negitoro which is my fav. I can't even tell you how comforting it is to come back after 3 years in Ohio lol I love that they have herbs and plants outside. Can't wait to buy some and inevitably kill them by accident later :) Staff is always sooo sweet here. The line always moves really quickly. Fish quality is always so fresh and delicious. Maybe the bento boxes etc aren't as flashy as Mitsuwa (from what I remember) but they are tasty and not super expensive. I also love that they have so many types of korokke and yakitori. I am so glad to be back and soooo glad to get my comfort food & feeling from Nijiya today. いつもありがとうございます!!!

Located on 3860 Convoy street, SD. Plenty of parking but it gets super packed on the weekends. They…read moredo have street parking. Anything in Convoy area; from Thursday to Sundays are always packed. Decent size market; majority Asian ingredients and groceries are sold here. Fruits and veggies are fresh. Decent customer service. They have a lot of imported snacks, which is cool. I like trying new snacks & food.

The 99 Ranch Market at 5950 Balboa Ave has a hot deli section on the left side of their store. They…read moresell dim sum for either $3.99 or $4.99 per one order. I got the shrimp dumpling (4 pieces), pork siumai (4 pieces), and the sweet ball with meat (3 pieces), all for $4.99 each, totaling $16.13 after tax. They had one small table with chairs if you wanted to dine in.

Clean, not crowded and with way more parking than the Convoy location…read more Glad they have Oxtail, even if only a few packs, but disappointed that their butcher won't custom cut the meat (of course they have a band saw but explicitly don't allow customers to request that their staff use it). What's the point of even having a staffed butcher section then?

My mom has been wanting to check this place out and so glad we did! I wasn't too hungry but wanted…read moreto spend time with her. We went on a Wed at 4:30 and we had the whole place to ourselves. There was someone mopping so you know it's clean. The owners were very kind and the chef recommended the lamb and chicken over a bed of rice with chicken and raisins. We also split a Greek salad. The entree was so delicious! And they had some yummy sauces, not needed but added extra flair. The lamb was my favorite and my mom favored the chicken. There was enough for leftovers. My husband had a bite when I got home and loved the chicken, now he wants to go! So we will be back! Price was very reasonable for his yummy it was and the wonderful staff.

We came here for a lunch and this place surpassed my expectations. Upon entering the establishment,…read morethe place was nearly empty and appeared like a catering place for events with plenty of seating and an empty buffet area near the back. There was also a little grocery/market section on the side. Promptly the waiter came over and seated us and took our order. We had the mantu, chicken seekh tikka naan, and qabuli palow. Everything we had was full of flavor that's in harmony. The mantu was soft, creamy, and savory with slight tanginess. The meat from lamb shank was falling off the bone and the rice beneath absorbed its juices. This dish was fantastic but don't sleep on the chicken because it was moist and seasoned perfectly with the spices. This place is a keeper.

I love Little Italy in San Diego. I wanted some great Itallian food and Mona Lisa delivered. it…read moreis cafeteria style and I enjoyed the Rigatoni and the Lasagna. I also ordered a mozerlla tomato basil salad. That was delicious and healthy. Inside is warm and cozy with lots of San Diego Little Italy history. The best part for me is sitting on the outside tables and watching the airplanes go by as they land at San Diego International Airport. It may be loud, but its cool if you love airplanes. Will definitely be back to try another dish and some dessert.

First of all not sure who our server was but he was amazing! Order came out wrong but he fixed it…read moreasap! Very attentive and great customer service! So if it's just for him 5/5! The ambiance was also very nice! Reminds me of a vintage Italian shop! But the food was very lackluster. The chicken piccata tasted like lemon soup with noodles! Really sour! It was to the point my teeth were hurting. We ordered the tiramisu and and Alfredo which were okay! We also got the Italian soda which was good! The side salad and soup were just there nothing special! All of that came out to $90 because of the tip! Also the other servers there are very obnoxious! They are literally screaming across the restaurant! It really ruined the mood of the restaurant!

This was truly some of the best food I had ever tasted in San Diego. It was my mother that let us…read moreknow about it since she worked at the nearby VA Hospital. Literally every single time (and there were plenty!) we ordered food to eat there or for take-away was alway mind-blowing and delicious! The owners were always incredibly friendly and humble. It is sad that they have now retired but I am also happy for them. I hope they enjoy their retirement because they brought a lot of joy to my family with their excellent food. Thank you and you will be missed!!

This mom and pop shop near UCSD is a small but bustling market that also serves some delicious…read moreMediterranean food. The Chicken Kabob plate I got was so juicy and filled me up. This spot also doubles as a market for Mediterranean groceries!

Food was bomb! The guys were super cool and it came out fast. They keep the truck nice and clean…read moretoo.

I tried this food truck when they visited my apartment community and my Butcher Burger did not…read moredisappoint! Both the burger and fries were delicious, and the server was very friendly, though it took them a minute to notice that I was there. The truck appears clean and well-lit, and they have menus both on the truck and on a stand off to the side to make it easy to see the options. My only negative is that the takeout containers are just open cardboard sort of bowls with no lid, and for a place with no seating where people are meant to take their food with them, this makes the food difficult and messy to transport. Regular takeout containers would be much more helpful. I will also say that $19 is a lot for a takeout burger (with tax and tip) however good that burger was. Definitely a splurge for me.