Hash House... a go go!

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What do you get when you combine delicious homemade hash, pancakes and waffles the size of my favorite All-Clad 12" frying pan, and a fun cool atmosphere that has been featured on the Travel Channel, Martha Stewart, and Dr. Phil? Hash House a go go! Tucked in the up-and-coming hipster area of San Diego called Hillcrest, Hash House a go go (yes, that is actually the name of the restaurant) is packed on a Sunday morning with a wait of at least an hour. But, waiting in San Diego in the 70 degree sun isn't so bad, I'll be honest. Especially when you get food as great as we did!!

They describe the food as Twisted Farm Food. It's definitely a made-from-scratch, straight-from-the-farm kind of a place, but the "twisted" part? I'm not sure about that. The food is outrageously big (I don't want to even consider the calorie count), and reasonably priced.

My brother ordered the Tractor Driver Combo -- two eggs with potatoes, and one very large buttermilk flapjack. I am sure they used more than two eggs, or else those eggs came from ostriches, because there were eggs-a-plenty on that plate! And the plate itself was probably about 24" long... insane! After putting forth a good effort, it looked like he barely touched it, but he enjoyed it nonetheless.


My sister ordered the waffles with two eggs and potatoes, and again, the suspected ostrich eggs. The waffle was a bit undercooked for my liking (I like mine crispy!), and like my brother, it looked like she barely made a dent in it at the end.


And I ordered a dish that is the namesake of the restaurant -- hash! I am a big fan of corned beef hash, but decided for the [possibly] healthier Roasted Chicken Hash with garlic, onions, asparagus, and rosemary. Mine was the smallest in quantity by far compared to the other two, but it was still an enormous amount of food. It came with a huge homemade biscuit (and homemade strawberry jam), a large slice of watermelon, and two poached eggs. I have to admit, I prefer my hash to be the old-school diner type of hash -- pressed into a patty and on the griddle to a crispy finish. This was the kind of hash that was basically just big chunks of potatoes stirred together with shredded roasted chicken. Don't get me wrong, it was still delicious, especially with the runny yolks of the eggs and the vegetables. But, I think I still prefer the old-school diner hash.


If you're in the San Diego area, check out Hash House a go go. It's hip, fun, and in a great location in which there's a lot to see. If you like breakfast foods, you will love this place! Just be prepared with a very healthy appetite, and perhaps a cardiologist on hand, just in case.