GrubGirl.

With the explosion of local review sites like Yelp, everyone can be a Grubgirl now. In fact, after I eat at one of these joints, why not just post a review on Yelp instead?

Believe me, I have done this, and also tried searching on Yelp for restaurants that are grubworthy. But I’m realizing that all these writers have a different perception of what “cheap” is. I went to a Pho restaurant on Clement based on a Yelp review and it’s “bargain” accolades.

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After browsing the Chronicle list of bargain bites, I’m going to admit that I am going to skip the following joints:

• Cafe Organic Lettus: The word “organic” does not translate into cheap grub for Grubgirl
• Out the Door: Um, this place gives you Slanted Door-like dishes for take out. It’s in the Ferry Building. How much of the meal price goes to paying for their rent?
• Ti Couz: The prices look good on the menu, I’ll admit. But when I get served, I always realize that I’ll need at least 2 dishes to feel remotely satiated. Sure it’s tasty…but grubworthy? Not so much.

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The SF Chronicle’s list of bargain bites has me wondering what constitutes a bargain in the Chronicle’s eyes. So I’m making an attempt to hit a few of these. Look for commentary soon.

Remember, my bargain/value criteria (especially for Asian food) include quantity, quality, and rock-bottom prices. “Rock-bottom” is all relative. That is, $9 for any meal at a dive-y Asian restaurant is equal to a $$$ rating and is a bit overpriced. That same $9 for a hearty meal at a European-type restaurant with actual servers that care about your experiece? Not bad…

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