Monarch Seafoods – Kalihi, HI

After Jalna did her mega post on Monarch Seafoods, you know I had to go right? ABSOLUTELY HAD TO. And even with the clusterbutt of a mess Dillingham is in now…? I still went. I initially forgot where they were so I had to circle the block like 2 times through the crazy road work. Finally spotted them and double parked in their side garage. We were running in and out anyway!

Garlic Roast Pork with Gravy | $13.95

Out of all the dishes she shared, the roast pork with gravy was the one that made my mouth water the most. Oh my. So ono. Had a few dry slices in there but it’s okay, get the gravy to make em wet (LOL) but mostly tender slices. Their salad dressing is amazing. So good. I just relooked at their menu and see that they sell a 24 oz. bottle for $12.50 – I may have to partake in that next time I go!

Garlic Butter Sauteed Tiger Shrimp with Zucchini + Mushrooms over Linguine | $14.95

Was this good? Sure. Would I get it again? Probably not. It’s a pretty simple dish that you can make on your own I think. It’s served with a cream sauce, give it a try if you are into this kine pasta!

Nori Wrapped Crabmeat Stuffed Ahi | $14.50

Here is the dish they are known for! Is it good? Ehhh…I think it’s okay. I don’t think it’s anything to write home (or blog about) – it’s a bit dry to me. Not a lot of flavor so to me, it was just alright. My brother kept dipping it into the salad dressing haha. I don’t know why I was expecting a bigger taste explosion so I was a bit let down. But I would still return to

Menu as of February 2023 (Click to Enlarge)

10 responses to “Monarch Seafoods – Kalihi, HI

  1. I would go too late and they would be closed already. The garlic roast pork with gravy is my kind of plate lunch but I notice my big toe hurts when I eat pork. Still, might be worth the pain.

    • I got there a little after 1:00 and they were cleaning up. They were able to make my garlic roast pork plate – SO ono! They gave plenty – maybe because they were done for the day, and you are so right about their salad dressing! I will go back for a bottle. Super nice people!

      • Jenny

        Oh that’s so great to hear!! Whew!! And so lucky you got choke, you’re probably be right about getting so much at the end! Yes!! Such good dressing, I haven’t been back yet but when I do, I absolutely will get that bottle of dressing!!!

    • Jenny

      I already responded to your new comment on this post but I kind of had to laugh about your big toe hurting…like huh?? Wait, did it hurt this time too?

  2. kat

    everything looks ono

  3. jalna

    Landon dips into the salad dressing too. I agree, it’s da bomb dressing.

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