Wednesday, I had an appointment, so we planned to meet up for lunch after that.
Near the area my appointment was at, is V's favorite place for Korean food, Arirang BBQ.
Apparently this place used to be at the Moanalua Shopping Center and moved to Kalihi.
A tiny shop, this place is run by two ladies that make everything from scratch.
No MSG is used.
I got the mild and it was just enough spicy for me.
(That's V's banchan in the photo)..and even though it was super humid, she ordered their Hot Beef Vegetable Soup.
It was nice to catch up with her.
Like Ubae, which uses ube (ooh-bay...Filipino for purple sweet potato) and sells these tiny cheesecakes...a little too sweet but I'm glad she gave these to me to try.
The avocados were creamy and delicious.
There was also peanut and mac nut candies from Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery.
And a nori almond snack which I'm planning to bring back with me to Japan.
It was nice chatting with V and I appreciate her kindness and thoughtfulness.
Thank you V, for lunch, meeting up and for all these goodies.
Arirang BBQ (2021: no longer in business)
1111 Dillingham Boulevard
Honolulu, Hawaii
Phone: 808.848.0803
Closed Sundays
Hours: 11:00-20:00
Ubae
1284 Kalihi Street
Honolulu, Hawaii
Phone: 808.439.3224
Hours: Mondays-Saturdays 9:00-18:00, Sundays 9:00-16:00
So glad we were able to meet up and you that you enjoyed lunch and the goodies. So sad the Jalna missed out too!
ReplyDeleteWas so interesting to hear how small Hawaii is, I think we only have 1 or 2 connections instead of the 6 to 8 that connects everyone in the world
Trying to settle everything seems like such a mountainous task. Hope everything works out.
If you need to take a break and have lunch or dinner, just let me know, I'd love to meet again!
v
Cold noodles sound so good in this weather. I think I'll make some right now.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, I just love that V!
ReplyDeleteThanks again V, see you in Tokyo!
ReplyDeletecold anything so good now, Rowena!
Thanks Kirk :)
Jalna, V is so kind!
Take care everyone.
Kat