Lunch during the workday. It can be such a welcome respite from the madness. Before I transitioned into retirement it was about way more than just grabbing a bite to eat for me. When properly observed it was a time to recharge and prepare for the unknown challenges coming my way before I could eventually leave for home.
If I had Oi Asian Fusion available to me back in those days I know that I would have loved coming here to seek lunch time refuge.
The first thing you notice about their Pilipino/Japanese fusion is the smell. Somehow the scent wafts over to your table even before your meal arrives. Couple that smell with the visual presentation and your anticipation really kicks in.
Rice bowls are their speciality and we sampled their “Dobo Bowl” (the pork had great flavor, the soft boiled egg was a great compliment, and this meal would have been complete if all it featured were the gravy and rice) and their “Karaage Rice Bowl” (the rice was best described as buttery and the Japanese fried chicken was crunchy, delicious, and had great texture).
We also sampled the “Pork Bun” (which benefited magnificently from the flavors of the cucumber slices, of all things, and the bun was best described as resembling sweet bread).
I also really enjoyed the great lunch hour blend of music they were playing (“Nu Flavor” and “Az Yet”) and attempting to label it. I felt pretty good with my initial label of “boy band” themed…until songs by Mary J. Bilge and “Total” came on. I eventually settled on “harmonizing vocals“ for my musical label for our visit.
We found the service to be super friendly and welcoming. Their Vegan options are limited, but with a few subtractions during the ordering process you’ll be fine (if that happens to be your preference).
And that’s…Henry’s Take.
Oi Asian Fusion
11835 Carmel Mountain Road
San Diego, California
(858) 771-6558
