KAREN'S KITCHEN #2

Who would imagine that from the street you see a diner sign on the white wall, in black letters in a mini-mall, almost deserted looking and to find a cute, little neighborhood diner.  I am at 840 West Palmdale Blvd. in the city of Palmdale.  I was instantly impressed with the warm customer service.  The restaurant looked very clean.  The hostess told me that the soup was made fresh daily, as well as the biscuits. Today's soup was abongidas soup.  I am not a fan at all but decided to try it as my side dish.  I ordered the tuna melt with American cheese on rye bread.  I took it to go and went back to my workplace.  At first Ididn't see the soup container and thought that they forgot it but to my delight, it was carefully placed into the styrofoam container. 

Three weeks later I am still remembering these tastes, which were all superior.  The rye bread especially, with the rye being especially flavorful and with a good texture.  Later I learned that it is Jewish rye.  The tuna was delicious, with the mixture blending very well and forming into a good patty on the rye bread.  It was cooked perfectly, with a nice browning on the outside, providing a satifying crunch with you bite into it.  I tried the hot soup first, and it was so good that I just keep eating it until it was gone.  The broth was pretty clear and delicious.  It had carrots, onions, and meatballs.  The meatballs were not too small, but a perfect size to taste and devour.  They were delicious.  Albongidas is now my favorite soup, but I'm afraid, only at Karen's Kitchen #2.

Their menu also serves up country lunches including: chicken fried steak, grilled pork chops, of liver & onions.  They have a mean lookin hobo express with onions, bell peppers, and hash browns, fry them up and then scramble in 3 fresh eggs, served with hot biscuit & gravy.  Of course they have grits too.
Coming from Ohio this restaurant satisfies my country soul. 

I went back to Karen's last Thursday.  They were out of the rye bread, no wonder, it was so good, and no not wonder bread.  I had the sourdough bread, yet it lacks the great texture that the rye gave to the sandwich.  They had chicken noodle soup today.  It was a good meal but paled a little in rememberance of the first experience.  The gentleman that came to our table at the end of our meal seemed to make up for it with his kind spirit.  He was blonde, handsome, and friendly.  He smiled in appreciation to receive such a compliment.  I will go back soon to try their omeletts, which not too many restaurants know how to prepare well.  Some have it looking like a scrabble mess.