We stopped a HiCO Hawaiian Coffee for sandwiches. We got them to go for the drive back to Hilo, so the pics aren't the best . . .
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| Truffle Tuna |
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| Hashbrown & Bacon Croissant |
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| Lemon Cream Cheese Ricotta Pancakes |
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| Chocolate Banana Ricotta Pancakes |
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| Blueberry Cream Cheese Ricotta Pancakes |
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| Bacon Sausage Egg Pancakes |
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| Sweet Chili & Sour Cream Baked Potato |
I finally made it to Goen after all these years! I don't make it out to Kailua very often, but we were in the neighborhood just in time for Goen's weekend lunch offered from 12pm to 3pm Fridays through Sundays. Goen is an open air neighborhood restaurant in Kauila by Roy Yamaguchi so you will be sure to find Roy's classics like the misoyaki butterfish on the menu.
For lunch, we opted for the Avocado Toast that is served on focaccia with arugula, sunnyside egg and bacon; and the Goen Burger with onion ring, lettuce, and secret sauce. Kudos to Executive Chef Yoichi Saito because my son said they were the best french fries he had in his entire life. We completed our delicious meal with the much talked about halo halo. The strawberry, mango, and coconut flavors were refreshing and I especially loved the flan! Really enjoyed our dining experience at Goen!
Starting this week, Roy's Waikiki will be open daily for lunch from 11:30am to 2pm. Dine in and be treated to live music while enjoying new lunch exclusives and complimentary valet parking at the Embassy Suites Hotel from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
New items on the lunch menu include the "Hapa" BBQ Duck Confit Monte Cristo and Chef's pick Sambal Plum Glazed C.A.B. 8 oz. Burger while Roy's Classics like the Bigeye Blackened Ahi, Misoyaki Butterfish, and Chinese Style Steamed Snapper will also be offered during lunch. After lunch, happy hour specials begin from 2pm to 4pm.
I love any restaurant that serves breakfast all day so I was happy to have lunch for the first time at Oli's Kitchen. Located at Puck's Alley, Oli's Kitchen offers daily breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring local favorites like loco moco, hamburger steak, and more.
Unfortunately due to the egg shortage, I couldn't order the omelet sandwich I wanted. It was no big deal though, because Oli's offers so many great items on their menu. I ended up with the Bulgogi sandwich with fries and it was delicious and filling!
Oli's Kitchen is locally owned and operated and they strive to work with local suppliers. They are a great casual eatery with great service. Parking is available in the lot with your first hour free without validation. Second hour was $3.
When Straits first opened, my friends and I tried to stop by for drinks but the new restaurant was packed so we were politely turned away. I could instantly tell from the dark lighting and the loud music that Straits at night was fun and had a great vibe, but not for me. Straits during the day, however, is definitely more to my liking.
The restaurant is spacious and quite pretty with beautiful natural daylight and the menu is kept simpler with lunch plates and specialty offerings. It's the perfect place to have lunch with the girls, but also suitable for a business lunch. Straits features Singaporean cuisine with a modern twist. We enjoyed the Hainan Chicken, a signature dish, as well as the Nasi Lemak plate and Laksa Noodle Soup. The food great and the service was excellent. Straits is also offering a brunch menu on the weekends.
Straits Hawaii
1060 Auahi St. #4
Honolulu, HI 96814
Sunday - Thursday: 4P - 10P
Friday & Saturday: 4P - Midnight
808-888-0683
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| Oeuf en Muerette (poached eggs, in red wine burgundy sauce, pearl onion, pork belly, mushrooms) |
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| The Gourmet Burger (100% natural American Wagyu, onoin date jam, Gorgonzola bleu cheese, Demi-glace & Potato Mille-Feuille) |
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| The Banyard Sandwich (Braised brisket, creamy horseradish, picked onions, Havarti cheese, Artisan bread) |
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| Gourmet Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Croque Madame (Kurobuta ham, Emmental cheese, Mornay sauce, Artisan bread) |
Honestly, the Potato Mille-Feuille was the star of the show today. The burger was ordered "medium", but it appeared to be undercooked. Note - if you like ketchup with your burgers, bring your own - they don't have ketchup here. The braised brisket in the Barnyard Sandwich was tough and very fatty. It wasn't the type of brisket that I'm used to (the kind that is so tender you don't need a knife to cut it).
If I were to come here again, I think I would try the crepes or the Brioche French Toast.
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FARMHOUSE CAFE
808 Sheridan Street (ground floor)
808-888-2055
We stopped in for lunch and being our first time, we were a little overwhelmed by the menu. The counter person was very nice and offered us a sample of their poke which was delicious! The spicy ahi had a nice kick to it. I ended up getting the three piece bulgogi beef with gochujang aioli and cucumber kim chee which was very tasty.
98-025 Hekaha Street, Aiea Hawaii
(808) 888-2121
Currently serving their spring menu, Sixtytwo MarcKet has an extensive breakfast and lunch menu that is sure to please everyone in your party. We had a delicious time and I highly recommend you stop by when you are in Maui.
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| BLTA |
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| Waioli Breakfast Bowl |
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| Waioli Bacon Cheeseburger |
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| Goodies from the Bakery |
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| Chocolate Chip Cookie |
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| Tarta de Santiago |
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| Blueberry Scone |
