Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // March 31, 2023 // 3 Comments

Just a super cute gift I got from my coworker for Girl’s Day! Isn’t this so cute and thoughtful?? Bi Bim Kook Soo | $14.49 I got this from Yummy Korean BBQ – the Moanalua Shopping Center location. To me it was... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday (Japan)

by Jenny // March 24, 2023 // 6 Comments

My favorite Arare and Peanut Mix I got this pack from Family Mart and regret not getting more. I got a pack from their 7eleven and boy it was not the same. So I only recommend the family mart one! Random Natural... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday (Japan)

by Jenny // March 17, 2023 // 6 Comments

We were so pleased that our hotel in Tokyo and Osaka had laundry rooms! The machines were cool because you can wash and dry in the same machine. A few things that were off. You have to know how much... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // March 10, 2023 // 8 Comments

You folks ever make a soup that called for pasta? I’m sure you have. I don’t like my pasta to get too gummy so I actually cook up the pasta al dente separately…then when I finish the soup, I put... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // March 3, 2023 // 8 Comments

Steamed Tapioca Pearl Dumplings Stuffed with Peanut Pork I know nothing about this dish. All I know is it was delicious and I would probably never attempt to make it, I found it at Lao Asian Market and would absolutely get... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // February 24, 2023 // 13 Comments

Crab Curry | $24.95French Bread | $3.00 Bac Nam has great crab curry. That is clear. The restaurant is very popular. That is clear. The crab curry is freaking $25 and comes with no rice or bread…so we had to pay... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // February 17, 2023 // 8 Comments

Ichiran Ramen Home Kit (5 servings) | ¥2000 You’ve seen this kit sold at Don Quijote. Too rich for my blood, they charge around $30 yeah? I bought a pack home for family members to try and eat. I don’t think... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // February 10, 2023 // 8 Comments

Vietnamese Sandwich | $10.99nguoi (pork belly), cha lua (pork bologna), pate, house mayonnaise, cucumber, sweet onion, pickled carrot/daikon, cilantro, soy sauce I think…I THINK I FOUND MY FAVORITE BANH MI place. Sorry for the caps. What a name for a place... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // February 3, 2023 // 6 Comments

Mai Musubi Set A Bento | $12.00salmon musubi/konbu musubi I am really digging Mai Musubi being in Manoa now. Makes it so easy to grab and go food in the morning! I’ve noticed they get some bentos out earlier in the... Continue reading →

Japan Glasses & Wifi

by Jenny // December 20, 2022 // 3 Comments

Hi folks! Just a quick side post for some things I found neat! My eye doctor mentioned that I could get glasses in Japan for cheaper – and that the frames are better made for Asian faces, are lightweight and... Continue reading →