Dell's Kitchen and Bakery

Thanks to our sponsor for the complimentary meal. All opinions are my own.

We recently had the pleasure of visiting Dell’s Kitchen & Bakery in McCully for a cozy lunch stop, and it did not disappoint! From their comforting savory plates to the perfectly chilled drinks, everything hit the spot—especially on a warm Honolulu afternoon.

What We Tried

• Ahi Katsu
  Crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside. This lightly fried ahi filet was golden perfection—satisfying without being too heavy. A must-try for seafood lovers!

  
  

  

• Tonkatsu Curry
  Classic comfort food. The pork cutlet was juicy and crispy, served with rich, flavorful curry and rice. Simple, hearty, and exactly what you'd want from a katsu plate.

  
  

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• Each plate comes with a cabbage salad and a scoop of potato salad. Not bad at all, but the real stars of the show are definitely the entrees themselves—so well-executed and satisfying.

• Lava Float (Last Month’s Drink of the Month)
  This colorful treat was a tropical dream—sweet, fizzy, and fun. While it’s no longer on the menu, it gave us serious summer vibes.

  
  

  

• Strawberry Matcha Yuzunade (Signature Drink)
  Bright, citrusy—this drink was incredibly refreshing. We can see why it’s a signature!

  
  

  

And speaking of refreshing, this month’s drink special is a Melon Cream Soda, and it sounds just as exciting and thirst-quenching. Can’t wait to go back and give it a try!

Of course, I couldn’t leave without checking out their bakery. To my delight, they had their Salt & Butter Rolls in stock—something I rarely catch since they often sell out before I arrive. Soft, buttery, and just the right touch of saltiness—they're worth making a special trip for on their own.

Dell’s Kitchen & Bakery is the perfect spot for a casual lunch. And if you’re into unique, seasonal drinks, their rotating specials are worth checking out. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this spot is definitely worth adding to your lunch rotation!

DELL'S KITCHEN & BAKERY

1110 MCCULLY STREET

808-840-0496

 

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Dell's Kitchen & Bakery and Mio Pastalogy

Dell's Kitchen & Bakery and Mio Pastalogy is a one-stop place for plate lunches, pasta, and fresh breads.  I love how the owner decided to create multiple concepts in this large commercial space, giving customers a lot of options to choose from.

You still need to go to separate cashiers if you want to order from either Dell's (for plate lunches or baked items) or Mio Pastalogy, but the dining room is available for all customers. 

Dell's Kitchen offers Japanese-inspired plate lunches at reasonable prices. 

Nori Chicken

Miso Salmon

Ahi Katsu

I really liked the Ahi Katsu and Miso Salmon! The seafood tastes very fresh here, and is nicely garnished. My friend liked the nori chicken. 

Dell's also has beef, pork, and vegetarian options.

Bolognese Eggplant

We also wanted to get some pasta for our lunch, so we shared the Bolognese Eggplant. All pastas are house made and the pomodoro sauce was very flavorful. I would order this again!

 I purchased this apple cinnamon pastry to-go and it was amazing even though I ate it the next day. The bread was still moist! 

Good for dining in or take out! 

Lots of customer parking right in front of the restaurant.

Online ordering is available!

Open daily 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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DELL'S KITCHEN & BAKERY / MIO PASTALOGY
1110 MCCULLY STREET
Website: mccully11x.com

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Nat's Take-out from `ili `ili Cash & Carry

I realize Gem just blogged about `ili `ili Cash & Carry (click here to see what she had to say), but I just had to blog about my first experience here because I was really impressed with the food.

`ili `ili Cash & Carry took over the spot formerly occupied by Watanabe Bakery on South Beretania Street in Moi'li'ili.  They are a take-out operation only, no dine-in service.

I ordered a slice of pepperoni pizza (since it was sitting in the display case, calling my name). I was really impressed at how crispy the crust was, even after the 10 minute commute back to my office. 

And just look at how many of slices of pepperoni are on there - I've never seen so many on one slice before.

I also ordered an Italian hoagie for dinner later that evening. 

I sliced it in half and popped it in the toaster oven to warm it up for dinner. The hoagie was LOADED with a generous amount of salami, mortadella, soppressata, lettuce, and tomatoes.  The house-baked bread held everything together nicely.  This hoagie was $17 and large enough for two to share.

 I am definitely planning to return once they have the roast beef hoagie back in stock (it was unavailable on the day of my visit)!

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`ili `ili Cash & Carry
2065 South Beretania Street
Order online 

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Mio Pastalogy

Mio Pastalogy has been open for a few weeks now, and I've been here at least three times so far. I love everything about it - from their selection of fresh, housemade pastas to their homemade sauces and toppings. The best part? I have the freedom of creating my own combinations.

For now the restaurant is strictly take-out.  Hot toppings are placed on the pasta, followed by the sauce in a separate container. Dry toppings such as fried garlic are packed separately to prevent it from getting soggy.  

On my first visit I tried the linguine with pomodoro sauce and shrimp. It was a challenge combining the sauce and pasta in the bowl provided because the noodles were stuck together, but that's easily solved by heating it up for a few minutes. Taste-wise, this combination was a winner.   

Mio Pastalogy also makes fresh housemade breads that are ultra soft and chewy.  And the garlic butter that they offer on the side is a must-try!

Salads are also available grab-n-go style.

Everyday they have a daily special - here's an example of what was on special on my third visit. It's called the "Napolitana" - arabiki, bell pepper, smoked bacon, and mushrooms, with their pomodoro sauce.

I also tried the foccaccia bread on this visit - it was still warm when I got home!

There's more to come from Mio Pastalogy - follow them on Instagram (@miopastalogy) for updates!

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MIO PASTALOGY

1110 McCully Street

(808) 840-0496

 

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Scoop Scoops Hawaii

There is a new game in town when it comes to local-style sherbet - Scoop Scoops Hawaii.  Previously, the only way you could get your hands on their pints of refreshing sherbet was to DM them on Instagram and pick it up from them at one of three designated locations on Oahu. But they recently opened a shop on King Street, where you can buy pints without having to pre-order.

 They currently have 8 flavors on their menu. And every so often, like on grand opening day, they'll offer limited quantities of a special flavor.

 I picked up two pints of their special flavor (milk tea swirl) and one pint of the lychee-hoo, which is their only dairy-free flavor on the menu.

I wanted to try the milk tea swirl since I have no been able to get my hands on the milk tea boba popsicles that have been going viral.  

I can't say whether it's better than the popsicles, but I will say that Scoop Scoops version of milk tea sherbet is delicious and so refreshing!

There's boba balls in there, and some other jelly-like topping in there - maybe coffee jelly? Whatever it is, it goes perfectly with the milk tea.

They also sell products from other local vendors, such as water bottles from All Kine Athletics, gummy snacks from Frost Bites HI, hand sanitizers, and even KN95 masks.

Cool off with local style sherbet at Scoop Scoops!

Scoop Scoops

1915 S. King Street

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