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 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 →

Viet Chubby Boy – Kalihi, HI

by Jenny // October 24, 2022 // 8 Comments

Yes! Another Vietnamese restaurant opened up in Kalihi! And what a cute name, Viet Chubby Boy. Their menu is interesting, mostly Vietnamese dishes but also some fusion dishes thrown in. Yes, this place is located in a strip mall and... Continue reading →

Mixed Plate Friday

by Jenny // October 14, 2022 // 6 Comments

Birria Banh Mi | $13.00 (maybe?)vietnamese inspired sandwich with birria meat, mayo, cucumber, pickled carrots, and daikon (radish), and a sprig of cilantro. served on a toasted baguette and a side of consomme I wanted to try Cocina De Roja when... Continue reading →

Piggy Smalls – Honolulu, HI

by Jenny // December 15, 2021 // 4 Comments

I got the chance to return to Piggy Smalls for brunch and oh boy did I jump at the chance! Parking was crazy. Ward has been super busy lately, they’ve been using their space to hold different fairs (like themed... 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 →

Bella Banh Mi Café – Honolulu, HI

by Jenny // August 23, 2021 // 6 Comments

I love myself a good banh mi. I love the mixture of salted meats with the pickled daikon and carrots…creamy mayonnaise, crunch of the fresh cucumber and to top it all off…the cilantro. I know get people who don’t like... Continue reading →

Recipe: Vietnamese Fried Rice (Cơm Chiên)

by Jenny // May 26, 2021 // 8 Comments

I have always loved Vietnamese or Thai fried rice, I find them to be so flavorful and always wondered how they make it. I don’t use MSG in foods (well not straight up MSG anyway) so when I found this... Continue reading →

Recipe: Nui Xào Bò (Vietnamese Macaroni)

by Jenny // May 3, 2021 // 12 Comments

Yes, another TikTok recipe but from a legit Vietnamese family so let’s not make fun. This was incredibly easy to make and SO good. The sauce is so nice and savory and OMG, did you know this trick? I’ve been... Continue reading →