I Smell Ice Cream

It seems that virtually every week I discover a new, ecclectic, character-filled, cheap, yummy place to eat in this culinary mecca of a city. I’ve been a resident now for a little over a year and here are my personal picks in order of preference for cheapest, yummiest, funnest places to grab a bite;

1. Sushi Deli II [Downtown] - This place has, by far, the best and most inexpensive sushi rolls I’ve ever tasted. And their atmosphere filled with loud 80’s pop music and $5.50 large Sapporo/Sake special makes for a good time had by all.
2. The Turf Club [Golden Hill] - This cook-your-own steak dive bar comes complete with $6 sirloins and $6 16oz (potent) drinks.
3. Cass Street Bar and Grill [Pacific Beach] - Who knew a bar could have such delicious, fresh food (even their breakfasts!) and the informality of it all means more than reasonable prices.
4. Hash House a-go-go [Hillcrest] - Every inch of the walls in this place are covered with awards and notariety for their food and presentation, and they’ve earned every bit of it.
5. Luigi’s Pizza [Golden Hill] - Amaaaaazing Chicago-style pizza and an impressive selection of bottled beers. (Though I suggest purchasing a pie at a time @ a reasonable $20.00 each rather than by-the-slice since their individual slices are occasionally fly-friendly.)
6. Ichiban Sushi [Pacific Beach] - Sushi Deli II’s rolls are far superior, but for reasonable, yummy, sashimi, I head here. It’s a tiny place, but well worth the wait.
7. Hodad’s Burgers [Ocean Beach] - A health nut’s nemesis; GIANT burgers, HUGE fry wedges, and lots of beer.
8. Rusty’s [Crown Point] - A close second behind Hodad’s; good burgers, good beer, good times.
9. Filippi’s Pizza Grotto [Pacific Beach] - Deep dish, cheap, yumminess.
10. Café Zucchero [Little Italy] - Amazing, authentic Italian food.
11. Celadon [Hillcrest] - Not the cheapest place, but if you’re into Thai food; it’s the best I’ve had in the city and the atmosphere is quite pleasant.
12. Extraordinary Desserts - One word: wow.

What did I miss?