Itching to discover the newest restaurants in Kearny Mesa? From two Korean eateries to a matcha cafe, read on for a list of the latest hot spots to make their debut in this area of San Diego.
Song Hak
4681 Convoy St., Suite B
Song Hak SD is a Korean spot, offering barbecue and more.
This new business specializes in gopchang gui — grilled beef intestines — that are lightly marinated and cooked over a stone grill. It also serves beef tripe, pork and other Korean-style barbecue dishes, including a prime beef combo.
Song Hak SD's current Yelp rating of five stars out of 57 reviews indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Jon Min C., who reviewed Song Hak SD on September 14, wrote, "This place has really great barbecue and friendly staff. Highly recommend. Make sure to get the intestines. If you get the combo, it comes with side dishes, such as steamed egg dish and kimchee stew."
Yelper Vixx B. wrote, "Fresh delicious food. Friendly service. We were unsure of the process, but we were given excellent suggestions. It's a time-consuming dining experience, so set aside time to savor your food."
Song Hak SD is open from 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. daily.
Myungrang Hot Dog
7725 Balboa Ave.
Myungrang Hot Dog is a Korean spot, offering hot dogs and more.
The restaurant offers up a Korean favorite: deep-fried hot dogs on a stick, which come covered in mozzarella cheese, squid-ink, rice cake or potato.
Myungrang Hot Dog currently holds four stars out of 144 reviews on Yelp, indicating a positive reception.
Yelper Andrea G., who reviewed Myungrang Hot Dog on August 29, wrote, "I had been dying to try the mozzarella dog and I can say that it was the best thing I've ever had in my entire life. I didn't think I would be a fan of the sugar sprinkled on the breading since I'm not a huge fan of sweets but it will not taste the same without it. It makes the breading taste like funnel cake/churro hybrid."
Yelper Chrystal C. wrote, "First time trying these hot dogs and what a unique snack. I had the mozzarella sausage hot dog; the cheese pull is so real and so fun."
Myungrang Hot Dog is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.
Matcha Cafe Maiko
8072 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Matcha Cafe Maiko is a spot to score coffee, tea, soft-serve ice cream, frozen yogurt and shaved ice.
This Hawaiian-based chain offers a variety of matcha products, including floats, frappes, kakuto gelatins, lattes and parfaits.
Matcha Cafe Maiko's current rating of four stars out of 125 reviews on Yelp indicates the newcomer is finding an audience.
Yelper Jennifer F., who reviewed Matcha Cafe Maiko on September 16, wrote, "This place will fulfill your matcha fantasies. I love the soft-serve in the cone. I find the matcha flavor here to be deeper and stronger than other places and the soft-serve itself is a good ratio of ice to creaminess."
Ivy F. noted, "Perfect place for dessert with friends. If you love matcha, this place is heaven. My friends and I shared a large matcha parfait for dessert tonight; it includes red beans, mochi, a honey syrup, some jelly and cereal."
Matcha Cafe Maiko is open from noon–10:30 p.m. on Sunday-Thursday and noon–11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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