I tried these newbies on North Mills on Thursday at lunch. It was to include one or two more from a growing list. But, they were all still a long way from opening. I'll list them at the end.
Side Chik - A K-Mexican companion to Chi-Kin. They share the same space. I assume the same owners. Opened two months ago. Corrugated steel paneling. It helps the original layout its "Daddy" developed. Order at a counter. Bowls, burritos, tacos and nachos. Choose a meat (in a few styles). Add toppings. I went with the bulgogi carne asada burrito. They were pushing the chicken. I always assume that is the stuff about to spoil. Though they are chicken specialists. I try not to order beef at a Korean or Mexican place because they typically don't use good cuts. These guys claimed to be using rib eye. I'm not sure if it was. But, it was excellent. Soft. No gristle. Sweet bulgogi flavor. I had black beans, no rice, queso, cheese, pickled cucumber, pickled onions, kim chi salsa verde and lettuce. They talked me into some corn salsa that I could have lived without. They put the whole burrito on the grill. Gave it a nice crust. I ate it for dinner. The first half stone cold. The second hot. I think I liked it better cold. Betwixt the good beef (shaved), interesting (unlimited) toppings and grilled tortilla, I really enjoyed the experience. So much so that I believe it may be a cheap ($) favorite. Although it wasn't that cheap at $15. I think all the meals were around that price point. Seating. Open for L and D. Guac and one other thing was extra. They had pork, chicken and beef. Maybe some others? You get two tacos if you choose that. It may get bottled up. Only one cashier and one cook. Two others there at lunch. Near The Strand. 811 Mills. Street parking.
Kori - Thankfully I walked down towards 50 and espied them. Not on the list. The one on the list (Hot As Rice) hasn't started their build out. This is a Japanese drink+ place that I don't think has anything to do with Japan. A one off. Three white girls working there. Looks great. Tan/beige color scheme. Super cool chairs. Fake trees. Long counter with display items. Kitchen area behind it. Luxe. Order at a counter. I went with a cheesy corn toast that I believe is called shokupan. Milk bread. First time I've seen it. Not great. A double thick slice of toast with some sweet corn kernels, a bit of cheese and what I think was mayo served open faced. It took a while to prepare. I ate this fresh. At least it wasn't pre-made and nuked. Air fried. The toast wasn't corn flour. I believe they do one and only one diferent kind a day. Regular toast length and width. They also have some things I haven't seen Jap'd up. Panna Cotta and fifths of latte. I have seen the snow ice, boba, tea, etc. Open for two months. Differentiated enough to give a try. Drinks were around $4.50 to $7.50. The toast was $7.20. They are the only tenants in this new, white, one floor complex. I wonder if it will get equally interesting neighbors? I think they said Kori meant snow. Internet says lump. Yuki is snow. Open for two months. Better than that other shaved ice place near Kaya (Koko Kakigori).
*I went back to Deli Desires (on 50) should the remaining places on my list all prove not open. Good thing I did. They were. The corned beef was very bad this time. Like rubber. So bad that I think that will be my last visit. Took forever too and I was the only one there. I also saw a new food truck at the Vietnamese Market on 50 next to Mochibae. Uncle Dieu. No one in the truck. So, I left. Had weird things like snails.
**A list of places on N Mills and one on 50 and one in WP that aren't close to be open: Alfie's Hi Fi at 1300, Eastwood at 1024, unnamed Mexican at 1120, Burger Jawn at 800 (it may be just a food truck open W to Sn after 5pm behind that building), Hot As Rice at 729. Mochibae on 50. Yummi Chinese on 1330 N Orange (as always). Some hadn't started or finished the demo stage. No way any of these open before next year.
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