White Rice
Egg was a mix of textures from the hard white and the gooey yolk. Nice flavor. Rice was mild flavored. Could have used a bit more moisture as it was a bit hard. Lechon kawali had a very crunchy layer of skin, a soft fat layer and the bottom meat layer was a bit dry and crunchy. I enjoyed the fried flavor but I would prefer less frying time and a more juicy pork. Good lunch size bowl but for dinner I’d order something to go with it.
White Rice
2820 Historic Decatur Rd
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 913-4446
Soo
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6 Comments
Maggie
That’s a bummer about the rice. Do you think you’d try them again?
Soo
It’s unlikely as The Latin Chef is near them and has delicious fried rice. https://www.hungryones.com/2020/05/the-latin-chef/
Joy
Hopefully they will improve their rice game. This place is by a San Diego/National City native – Phillip Esteban – and he’ll be opening up another eatery in the new National City food hall soon.
Soo
How do you like Phillip’s cooking? It seems the recipe is good but the quality control needs work.
Joy
Yes that’s exactly right – he strikes me a bit like Roy Choi wanting to deliver good eats at affordable prices to the community but when you’re operating out of these stalls and the rent is (undoubtedly) still so high I am sure they cut corners.
Soo
Howlin’ Ray’s is awesome!