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[DCAllAfrican]

Is boba guys any different than the other boba spots? My cousin in norcal and some other folks I know hype it up hard and go out of their way to go there.



at least 3 times the size, much better decor. and way shorter wait time lol. we never learn our lesson about spiciness levels there

Just talked to the manager.

He said the old spot had a roof leak.
New spot has 20 fewer spots.
They have side areas that serve as "bar areas" that allow a first come first serve method of seating.

It was still packed as hell the 2 times I have came this week. 1 hour waits both times

 

[Deleted member 204831]

Is boba guys any different than the other boba spots? My cousin in norcal and some other folks I know hype it up hard and go out of their way to go there.



at least 3 times the size, much better decor. and way shorter wait time lol. we never learn our lesson about spiciness levels there

I think Boba Guys are over rated. It's not your traditional Asian boba places. It's more hipsterish and americanized.

 

[frink85]

Just talked to the manager.

He said the old spot had a roof leak.
New spot has 20 fewer spots.
They have side areas that serve as "bar areas" that allow a first come first serve method of seating.

It was still packed as hell the 2 times I have came this week. 1 hour waits both times

Wait what??? The old place was bigger? Lol it felt so cramped in there, and it was in a dumpy strip mall all the way north strip

I think Boba Guys are over rated. It's not your traditional Asian boba places. It's more hipsterish and americanized.

Meh that’s disappointing. The ones in SoCal are kinda in hip areas so it makes sense though. I’ll pass.

 

[nawghtyhare]

Definitely gona hit up these spots! Any good steak houses? I’ll be Oakland tmrw
Thanks for the reply bro

Alexander’s steakhouse
boboquivaris steakhouse
House of prime rib
Espetus Brazilian steakhouse

 

[Deleted member 204831]

Wait what??? The old place was bigger? Lol it felt so cramped in there, and it was in a dumpy strip mall all the way north strip



Meh that’s disappointing. The ones in SoCal are kinda in hip areas so it makes sense though. I’ll pass.

The one in SF isn't in a hip area tho. It's borderline Chinatown and Union Square, right before the tunnel to Chinatown. There's barely any room to stand inside, The line goes out the door where the bus stops. But it has that hipster vibe to it.

 

[frink85]

The one in SF isn't in a hip area tho. It's borderline Chinatown and Union Square, right before the tunnel to Chinatown. There's barely any room to stand inside, The line goes out the door where the bus stops. But it has that hipster vibe to it.

One of the two here is in a gentrified/gentrifying area close to downtown, the other is in Culver City sorta ritzy city. If I’m ever in the area I’ll try it out but it sounds like it’s not worth going out of your way for.

 

[Beruseruku Desu]

Spiced adobo wings.

 

[Black Lotus]

Spiced adobo wings.

damn that looks good

 

[Comparison Ford]

Pickled stuff for tonight and throughout the week:

 

[nawghtyhare]

Pickled stuff for tonight and throughout the week:

i cant front on this
im intrigued

 

[Comparison Ford]

i cant front on this
im intrigued

It's really easy to make quick pickles. Just gotta sit on them for a couple hours to a day before they peak.

1/2 and 1/2 mix of water and vinegar, decent amount of sugar (I use about 1.5 tablespoons per batch), teaspoon of salt, bring to a boil/dissolve and immediately cut the heat. Pour the brine over whatever vegetable and add whatever you want to flavor them, wait until they get to room temp to jar them up, then refrigerate until you want to use them.

They don't last as long as pickles made the "traditional way," but they're ready in a fraction of the time and they're good for what they are. I usually discard the remainder after a week.

 

[pitman13]

Sorrel Glazed Lambchops

 

[air spider 777]

My fellow NY’ers know whats in that spot! Gonna get myself some arroz con gandules, habichuelas, and pernil.

 

[kingkoopa]

Pickled stuff for tonight and throughout the week:

Your corner counter has become a staple in the thread.

Repped for that.

I hate pickled anything.

 

[macbk]

Sam does it again

 

[RIP sleazyy]

We progressing out here

 

[Comparison Ford]

Grilled yellow squash with a sweet/spicy glaze topped with cilantro, shallots, lime juice, and sesame seeds:

 

[Comparison Ford]

Burgers are 50/50 red/green lentil, roasted mushrooms, red miso paste, and a bunch of seasoning. Spread is Greek yogurt, lemon zest, garlic, cilantro, mint, red pepper, and black pepper. Greenery is arugula, pickled red onion, heirloom tomato, and pickled cucumber:

 

[nawghtyhare]

Burgers are 50/50 red/green lentil, roasted mushrooms, red miso paste, and a bunch of seasoning. Spread is Greek yogurt, lemon zest, garlic, cilantro, mint, red pepper, and black pepper. Greenery is arugula, pickled red onion, heirloom tomato, and pickled cucumber:

 

[lawdog1]

Burgers are 50/50 red/green lentil, roasted mushrooms, red miso paste, and a bunch of seasoning. Spread is Greek yogurt, lemon zest, garlic, cilantro, mint, red pepper, and black pepper. Greenery is arugula, pickled red onion, heirloom tomato, and pickled cucumber:

Four burgers? Some homeless people getting hooked up with some leftovers tonight...

 

[danger style]

Sam does it again

How many burger/sandwich/burrito variations can this guy make?

 

[tay1]

If the patty is over a 1/4 lb, I don't want it. Joints are usually trash

 

[Comparison Ford]

Four burgers? Some homeless people getting hooked up with some leftovers tonight...

Long work week!

 

[macbk]

Long work week!

Meal prep burgers? Idk mang. Ya work in an office? How do you heat them?

 

[Comparison Ford]

Meal prep burgers? Idk mang. Ya work in an office? How do you heat them?

Work in a hospital. We have a microwave, but I'm not gonna utilize it. I have no qualms with eating cold veggie burgers.