mmm-yoso

Im sorry to say that all the Fins location except Mira Mesa and La Jolla have closed down.

jrichman - You'll be able to find all kinds of good eats in this area. Or just pick up a bento from either Nijiya or Mitsuwa Markets located in the same vicinity - both are Japanese Markets. My favorite restaurant right now is Ba Ren - if you enjoy Sichuan: http://mmm-yoso.typepad.com/mmmyoso/2005/06/ba_ren.html In addition to all the other wonderful suggestions, there's Buga a dduk bossam style Korean BBQ on Clairemont Mesa Blvd, just North of were you are - I'm guessing Four Points Sheraton - I live kind of close by. http://mmm-yoso.typepad.com/mmmyoso/ Enjoy, Kirk

Some of my favorite hole-in-the wall places: El Zarape - Excellent 99 cent fish tacos 4642 Park Blvd San Diego, CA 92116 DaoSon - spicy pseudo Vietnamese-Japanese cuisine. I know, I know sounds scarey but it works - most dishes under 6 bucks. 2322 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92103 Tita's Kitchenette - If you're in National City, you can't really beat the portions and prices at this Turo-Turo (point-point) place. Conching is good - but we go there mostly for ice cream (durian, avocado, and ube) or halo halo! 2720 East Plaza Boulevard National City, CA 91950 Mama's Bakery & Lebanese Deli - It doesn't get more hole-in-the wall than this. 4237 Alabama St. San Diego, CA 92104 El Salvador Pupuseria y Restaurante - Stay with the Salvodoran Food here. Pupusas run at about $1.50-$1.75 3824 University Ave San Diego, CA 92105 Convoy Noodle House - along with Phunong trang and Pho T Cali (used to be Pho Hoa Cali) in the Clairemont/Kearney Mesa Area. 4647 Convoy St San Diego, CA 92111 I guess that's a pretty good start! http://mmm-yoso.typepad.com/mmmyoso/ Take Care, Kirk

Ichiban is still going strong - as well as Niban on Clairemont Mesa Blvd.