Kikuya Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar – Kalihi, HI

by Jenny // September 26, 2022 // 7 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 // 8 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 →

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 →

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 →

Izakaya Torae Torae – McCully, HI

by Jenny // September 6, 2022 // 8 Comments

I used to come Izakaya Torae Torae more often, nothing wrong with them I promise! I guess I’ve been trying other places or just not going out all together. Got another special birthday treat here and boy was it a... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // September 2, 2022 // 10 Comments

Maple Dijon Crunch Chopped Salad Kit | $2.98 You can find this salad mix at Sam’s Club. I don’t know if I shared this but I’ve been a Sam’s Club fiend for the last two years or so. It’s just an... Continue reading →

Imanas Tei – Honolulu, HI

by Jenny // August 31, 2022 // 8 Comments

Funny storry about Imanas Tei, well it’s embarassing for me but I’ll share it anyway. One of the first times I dined here, I was seated at the sushi bar and absolutely did not know what I was doing. So... Continue reading →

‘Ōlena by Chef Ron Simon – Kalihi, HI

by Jenny // December 13, 2021 // 3 Comments

Honolulu Aunty told me about ‘Ōlena by Chef Ron Simon a few months ago when I posted about banh mi. Well, I finally got a chance to order from them this past week along with some office folks! Sad to... Continue reading →

Seito Sushi – Orlando, FL

by Jenny // December 8, 2021 // 4 Comments

Saved the best meal of the trip for last! It’s not easy to find good Asian food you know and while Seito Sushi was definitely more for the hip/trendy types, I still enjoyed it. We went after our day at... Continue reading →