Before I forget, on the day that Satoshi went back to Osaka, he wanted to eat breakfast at The Alley.
He ordered their loco moco.
It must of been good because as soon as he put some into his mouth he said, "umai" (ooh-my)...which means "delicious" in Japanese.
I was still kinda full from dinner the night before and just wanted something small, so I ordered their blueberry cream cheese scone...um, look how massive the thing is?!
I swear you could've made two or three little scones from it...
But it was so good, especially since they heated it up before serving it.
Satoshi really enjoys eating here and the food is good...we'll be back.
I'll be heading back at the end of the week, so I wanted to post stuff that I didn't get a chance to...
Tried Gina's Barbeque...I'm pretty sure this place was around when I was going to UH (University of Hawaii), though I don't remember if I had ever eaten here before.
I ordered their Bi Bim Kook Soo...it was $8-something (tax included).
Lots of noodles, spicy kim chee and their bean sprout namul, sweet barbeque meat and cabbage...
So much food I ate this for 2 meals...I'll be back.
Gina's Barbeque
Market City Shopping Center
2919 Kapiolani Boulevard
Honolulu, Hawaii
Phone: 808.735.7964
Hours: 10:00-22:00
Satoshi's whirlwind vacation sadly came to an end today...he's heading back as I write this.
He had so many things he wanted to do and people to see, but just not enough time.
When he arrived his request for lunch was at The Alley...for their garlic shrimp.
We tried the Button Up Cafe in Pearl City.
Where he had their housemade corned beef hash benedicts.
Their food was delicious! and I still can't believe there is a brunch place where Diego's used to be...
He had garlic shrimp at Romy's.
Man, I didn't realize the wait for an order takes almost 40 minutes!
Views at Sunset Beach. (click on the photo to see the video)
His first snow puffy from Paalaa Kai Bakery.
A visit to the newly renovated International Marketplace.
A beautiful space, I hope this place can make a go of things.
We bought some pineapple cakes from Kula & Kō, for his friends...I wish the packaging for these were easier to pack in small suitcases (they are long rectangular boxes).
He visited the Shirokiya Japan Village Walk for the first time and was kinda shocked at how expensive gyoza was...close to $7 (plus tax) (in Osaka we pay half that price...)
We tried Kulu Kulu's Hello Kitty Waffles, which remind me of the baby castellas that we get in Japan, except that these were a little too sweet for us.
His first butter roll at Liliha Bakery...man this was buttery goodness!
Breakfast with Ryan and S...so much fun, though he thought that Rocky's loco moco was on the teeny side...
Furikake Seared Ahi at Fresh Catch...delicious.
Our first time trying Dorito Salad...Oh em gee...so easy to make and sinfully good.
Dinners with family.
Just reconnecting...talking story, laughing and eating...good times.
He also got to play catch with my cousin's son and "maybe" work off some of the food he's been eating...
He also got to see his favorite view. (click to see the video)
He was shocked to see all the changes going on because of the rail system coming up.
And I am pretty sure we will both need to go on a diet after this...
I hope he had a nice and relaxing time, even if we were on the go for most of the time he was here.
Have a safe trip back and see you soon!
Button Up Cafe
719 Kamehameha Highway
Pearl City, Hawaii
Phone: 808.454.5454
Closed Mondays
Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays 7:00-14:00, Sundays 7:00-13:00
Kula & Kō
International Marketplace, 2nd floor
Waikiki, Hawaii
Phone: 808.692.6788
Hours: 10:00-22:00
Kulu Kulu
Shirokiya Japan Village Walk
Ala Moana Shopping Center
Phone: 808.931.0503
Hours: Daily 10:00-22:00
