Cotti Coffee

Mocha Frappe

We were at Pearl Highlands Center and stopped at Cotti Coffee - a Chinese-based business with locations worldwide.  

Chocolate Frappe and Pampas Blue Coco Frappe

Although they obviously specialize in coffee, they offer fruit teas and milk teas as well, and you can add boba to drinks.

They were out of the mango and orange drinks, but they still had a large menu of drinks to choose from.  

There was just one employee working, making all the drinks for everyone who ordered, and he was really working hard to make everyone's drinks promptly.  He kept apologizing for the delay, when there really wasn't a long wait, which revealed he was very conscientious of the customer's wait time.  He was also very calm and pleasant.

For the employee's great service alone, I would recommend Cotti Coffee, although the drinks were refreshing and hit the spot too!

Cotti Coffee
1000 Kamehameha Hwy Suite C

Pearl City, HI 96782

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Chicken & Brisket

I love Chicken & Brisket.  We have done takeout from there several times, but for the first time, I dined in (with @melissa808!).

Jumbo Wings

Melissa got Jumbo Wings.  We weren't so sure what was "jumbo" about them, but they sure were yummy, especially with their signature YUM sauce.  

Lechon Kawali

I decided to try the Lechon Kawali for the first time, and it did not disappoint!  The pork was crispy, and I really enjoyed the garlic vinaigrette that pulled the dish together.  The dish reminded me of my grandparents!

Each plate came with two sides of choice.

Shave Ice

They also offer shave ice!  You can get two flavors (Melissa picked passion orange and guava), and add extras (we added ice cream and mochi).

It was the perfect combo of flavors and such a cool, refreshing treat (much needed during the intense heat we've been experiencing on the island). 

I thought service was great - our server was very pleasant and friendly, and although on the pricey side, the food is just so delicious.  You know the team makes an effort in cooking quality, from scratch foods, and I would gladly pay a higher price for that.

Chicken & Brisket
1000 Kamehameha Hwy Suite L/M

Pearl City, HI 96782

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Bento & Curry

We recently ordered take-out from Bento & Curry at the Pearl Highlands Center.

BBQ Chicken Salad

Spicy Ahi Don

Curry Loco Moco

Chicken Karaage Curry with Rice

I had the Chicken Karaage, which I thought was good overall.  They gave a nice amount of chicken which was not quite like typical karaage, and it was more like basic, breaded and fried morsels of chicken that were a bit underseasoned.  They did also give a nice amount of curry sauce on the side.

For the prices we paid for the dishes, I thought the portion sizes were generous, especially for the Curry Loco Moco.

Bento & Curry
Pearl Highlands Center
1000 Kamehameha Hwy #213

Pearl City, HI 96782

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Pizza Press Offers Great Pizza and Fundraising Opportunities

The Times

Last night, my daughter’s high school cheer team held a fundraiser at the Pizza Press in Pearl Highlands. The Pizza Press offers in-store fundraising for local non-profit organizations. A portion of the proceeds of the day goes to the non-profit team! What a great way to enjoy a night out with the family while supporting a great cause.

The Pizza Press’ theme is 1920’s American newspapers. Diners can “publish” a pizza by building their own or they can order a signature pizza named after American newspapers.  My son ordered the Times (chicken, grape tomato, red onion, and finished with fresh cilantro and BBQ sauce) while I order the Post – a two topping pizza with sauce and cheese of my choice. We also ordered the mozzarella sticks and for dessert had an ice cream float and deep dish cookie topped with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Everything was delicious except we thought the cookie was a little underbaked. The Pizza Press also offers chicken wings, signature salads, and a bar with drink specials. There’s lots of seating and the service is great!  

Mozzarella Sticks

Deep Dish Cookie

The Post- I chose chicken and jalepeno

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Chicken & Brisket Takeout

Chicken & Brisket moved to Pearl Highlands Center, and their menu has really expanded since the move!

Of course, you'll still find favorites, like the Fried Chicken and Fried Noodles!

Noods & Thighs Combo Plate

The Fried Chicken is seriously some of my fave on the island.   Crispy skin, juicy meat - so good!  The noodles are great too.  You can pick your choice of sauce and side for your plate.

Prime Brisket Burger Loco Moco

Chicken & Brisket Plate

Classic Plate

The Classic Plate includes 4 pieces of fried chicken.

Old School Prime Burger

The prices are on the higher side, but we all enjoyed the food.  Portion sizes were good, and I can appreciate the effort that went into cooking great food. 

Chicken & Brisket
1000 Kamehameha Hwy Suite L/M

Pearl City, HI 96782

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