AROMA ITALIA – Diamond Head, HI

by Jenny // February 1, 2023 // 6 Comments

Was looking for a new Italian place to try and I found AROMA ITALIA on Yelp. The reviews were pretty good and the food pics were amazing. I had to give it a try! They look like a take-out shop... Continue reading →

Hormone Dedesuke – Ginza, Japan

by Jenny // December 23, 2022 // 4 Comments

One of the goals in Japan was to try some good A5 Wagyu. We were hungry and just trying to find a restaurant for dinner and stumbled upon Hormone Dedesuke. We weren’t sold on it initially and did a lot... Continue reading →

Din Tai Fung – Ginza, Japan

by Jenny // December 21, 2022 // 1 Comment

Another country, another Din Tai Fung. I can’t help myself and my friend had never tried them before so we just had to right? I think I am slowly getting over my Din Tai Fung obsession, it wasn’t a great... Continue reading →

2022 Japan – Day 1

by Jenny // December 19, 2022 // 3 Comments

Hi everyone! I am back! I am soo happy and relieved to report that I did not get sick once during my trip. Sick as in travel sick. I did incredibly well on the plane rides/train rides/bus rides. It might... Continue reading →

Dell’s Kitchen and Bakery / Mio Pastology – Moilili, HI

by Jenny // December 5, 2022 // 8 Comments

This post will come is coming in clutch because I am posting a Japanese eatery as I prepare for my trip to JAPAN. In fact, I am announcing a break from posting because I will be on vacation for about... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // December 2, 2022 // 9 Comments

Yo Mama’s Sampler Pack | $13.00Chocolate, Pumpkin and Ube Mochi We finally had a craft fair this year! Yay! And Yo Mama’s was a first time vendor I was super excited for. I was able to grab a sampler pack before... Continue reading →

Restaurant Suntory – Waikiki, HI

by Jenny // November 28, 2022 // 9 Comments

Restaurant Suntory was closed for a while for renovations and while I didn’t notice a big difference in our return visit, it’s not like the restaurant ever looked bad to me anyway? I can certainly say the restroom was beautiful... Continue reading →

I-NABA – Moilili, HI

by Jenny // November 21, 2022 // 6 Comments

I freaking love soba. I love zaru soba. I think my first brush with zaru soba was when I worked at a bento take-out place. Technically wasn’t supposed to but when we had bentos leftover at end of day, we... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // November 18, 2022 // 10 Comments

Did you folks have a nice Halloween? Okay, it’s been like 2 weeks already but I didn’t get to post this. First time making those mummy hot dogs for the office. I didn’t have yellow mustard so ketchup eyes it... Continue reading →

Honolulu Hotpot Hale – Ala Moana, HI

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

Ever since Little Sheep closed down (and closed down a part of my heart and stomach with them), I’ve been lacking some good hot pot. You couldn’t beat Little Sheep, they had great broths, good meats and it was ALL... Continue reading →