Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // September 30, 2022 // 6 Comments

Ahi, Avocado, Tomato, Cheese | $8.85smoked ahi gourmet spread, carrots, lettuce and sprouts I was poking pretty hard on Earl’s prices two days ago but can you blame me? I got this sandwich from Andy’s last week and look at the... Continue reading →

Earl Kaimuki – Kaimuki, HI

by Jenny // September 28, 2022 // 8 Comments

I didn’t even know Earl moved from their original location to Market City! I haven’t tried their sandwiches in years but finally had a chance to during an office order about a month ago. Check it out! Cubano | $12.50sliced ham,... Continue reading →

Kikuya Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar – Kalihi, HI

by Jenny // September 26, 2022 // 8 Comments

Correct me if I’m wrong, isn’t there a Kikuya in Kaneohe? Yes, I see there is, with a slightly different spelling. Are they sister restaurants? Anyway, I went to the Kalihi Kikuya for dinner on a Friday night and it... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // September 23, 2022 // 10 Comments

Just wanted for be fancy… Yummy soft tofu slathered in goma dressing and chili oil. Delicious! Vegetable Board | $15.00 Grilled Marinated Vegetables, Quinoa, Avocado, House Pickled Vegetables, Roasted Beets, Grilled Asparagus I had this over the summer for dinner at Tango Contemporary Cafe.... Continue reading →

Recipe: Chickpea Salad Sandwich

by Jenny // September 21, 2022 // 8 Comments

This recipe was trending a bit on social media – using chickpeas to make a mock tuna salad. I think it tastes great, does it taste like tuna salad? No. But it tastes good enough for me! Here is the... Continue reading →

Mr. Beast Burger – Honolulu, HI

by Jenny // September 19, 2022 // 10 Comments

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I am old. Heck if I know who Mr. Beast is but ask any teenager or kid and they all seem to know who he is. I loathe to even look... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // September 16, 2022 // 6 Comments

Just no. Edomae Nigiri Sushi (9pcs) | $11.49 I got this set from Nijiya Market, I say this is a pretty good price for the sushi set! Tasted great, and yes, that’s oyster right there! Would definitely recommend this! Yakisoba (Fried Noodle) |... Continue reading →

Recipe: Taro Cake

by Jenny // September 14, 2022 // 8 Comments

I’ve decided to explore my roots through cooking and here is one! You’ve probably had taro cake in dim sum restaurants. They’ll pan fry up these thick slices of dough, you can barely taste any different between the rice dough... Continue reading →

Kamukura Ramen – Honolulu, HI

by Jenny // September 12, 2022 // 10 Comments

I was scrolling through Instagram and one of the folks I follow talked about Kamukura Ramen, a new ramen joint that opened up in Ala Moana at the Lanai Food Court. This user is a Japanese chef and mentioned that... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // September 9, 2022 // 6 Comments

Anko Spread with Butter I got this so long ago from Costco, not sure if they even carry it anymore! I was super curious about it and I got curiosity got the best of me. I’m not a big toast person... Continue reading →