Sunday, April 5, 2009

The local global diner

Went to Pomelo, a local breakfast diner in Noe Valley this weekend. Billing itself as a global diner, the mostly breakfast and brunch menu featured typical Californian brunch fare with a little Asian twist, as well as a long list of omelet dishes named after popular destinations around the globe. The special of the day was the Noe Valley, an egg scramble dish flavored with cut chili, thai basil, cilantro, shallots and shrimp. I never thought a Thai style scramble would be so delicious, and the juicy fresh shrimps added to the overall appeal. We also had side orders of their homemade fennel sausage, which were served meat patty style. I didn't quite catch the fennel flavor, but the sausages tasted fresh and were not too fatty.

Coffee was another good thing about Pomelo, the beverages were served in extra large mugs that would probably not require refills from most people. All in all, this was a very pleasant discovery, and right in the heart of one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city. If you're looking for homestyle meals and a very affordable price, Pomelo would be an excellent choice. For a fancier experience, I'd go with Bar Tartine or Empire Cafe any day.
Pomelo is located at 1793 Church Street, San Francisco CA94131. Tel: 415-285-2257.

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