Kirk-- You're right, for noodles you wouldn't expect prices to be so high, especially outside of downtown/La Jolla/Del Mar. Where exactly on Clairemont Mesa is this place? Is it across the street from Buga?

Kirk, Thanks for the reminder. I usually go to Mitsuwa but wil check out Nijiya again (haven't been there since they moved). By the way, did you see the Tony Bourdain show "No Reservations" when he visits the Mitsuwa in New Jersey? He does a good job conveying the surreal experience of entering the market for the first time and being overwhelmed by the sea of brightly colored, unfamiliar snack foods! Also, why won't you buy raw fish sushi from a market? Angie

Kirk - just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy reading your reviews (and especially appreciate all the photos you include). It's great to have someone posting about food in San Diego on a regular basis. Thanks!