The Hall by Beer Lab HI

It was an impromptu get together at The Hall by Beer Lab HI at Pearlridge.  It was packed at 730pm and people were still coming in past 9pm when I left.

It's no surprise, as The Hall is a fun place to hang out with friends and family while eating good food! 

Onion Rings

Grilled Cheese Sando with Tots

I didn't care for the cheesy crust on the grilled cheese, but the tots were so crispy and addicting! 

Local Style Fried Noodles

Everyone loved the noodles.  It was the hit of the table. 

Crispy Pork

Chicken Wings

All the food we ordered was great.

It's always a good time at The Hall!

The Hall by Beer Lab HI at Pearlridge
Uptown, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd Unit #884

Aiea, HI

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Down to Earth

We recently went to Down to Earth - Pearlridge to get some groceries, and I had no idea how popular the place was for dining!

They have a salad bar, a hot bar, a deli, and pastries galore.  We went to buy some groceries, and also ended up getting pizza, cookies, pastries, and a smoothie!

I thought the cookie was okay - the texture was a bit firmer than I like (not exactly chewy, not exactly crispy), but I appreciated how big it was.  

The kids loved the smoothie and the other pastries.  

We bought the pizza for someone, but it sure looked good!

There is seating outside, and I was surprised at how many people were there eating or ordering take-out.  Next time we'll try some hot foods!

Down to Earth
98-211 Pali Momi St

Aiea, HI 96701

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Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya Seasonal Special: Mapo Tofu

I love going to Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya at Pearlridge Center.  I love their location-exclusive Clam Chowder Croquettes, and their Karaage Curry is my go-to.

Clam Chowder Croquettes

Chicken Karaage

But when I saw that there was a seasonal special - Mapo Tofu Mazemen, I was considering a change from my normal order.

After much deliberation, and some encouragement from a co-worker, I decided to try it.  I got rice instead of noodles (you can also get it vegetarian).

I'm so glad I ordered it. It was absolutely delicious!

A bed of rice was just covered in flavorful tofu, pork, and peas.  The sauce had some spiciness to it, which I loved!

It was a very hearty serving - enough for two meals.

I hope this stays on the menu!

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya

Pearlridge Center
98-1005 Moanalua Rd

Aiea, HI 96701

 

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Brunch at The Hall by Beer Lab HI at Pearlridge

I love all things brunch, and I was super happy I (finally!) got a chance to try brunch at The Hall by Beer Lab HI at Pearlridge Center.  

Breakfast Taters

I love tots so I couldn't resist getting the Breakfast Taters.  They were topped with scrambled eggs (for some reason I thought the eggs would be "crumbled" throughout vs in one piece), as well as bacon, cheddar cheese, and hollandaise sauce.  I did wish they put more bacon, cheese, and sauce, but I loved how crispy the tots were.  It's the perfect meal for anyone who loves tots.

There are heartier dishes if you want something more substantial. 

Wagyu Breakfast Burger

The Wagyu Breakfast Burger consisted of a wagyu patty, American cheese, bacon, and scrambled egg.

The Loco Moco came with a mushroom gravy.  My friends who ordered these dishes said the wagyu was good.

Wagyu Loco Moco

Omurice

The Omurice was enormous!  Fried rice with bacon, shrimp, onion, and kim chee were hidden beneath a blanket of eggs, and served with a demi-glace sauce.  

Banana Lumpia

Chef Eunju so generously gave us Banana Lumpia with ice cream for dessert!

The Hall by Beer Lab HI at Pearlridge is a great spot for brunch in Aiea!

The Hall by Beer Lab HI at Pearlridge
Uptown, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd Unit #884

Aiea, HI

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Mother's Day Special Offer at Pieology Hawaii - 3 for $33!

Mahalo to our sponsor for the complimentary meal!

Celebrate Mother's Day with fresh, made to order pizzas from Pieology! 

From now through May 15, 2023, you can get 3 Signature Pieology Pizzas of your choice for only $33. That's a savings of $2 per pizza!

There are 7 Signature Pizzas to choose from, including vegetarian options.

My favorite veggie Signature Pizza is the Veggie Pesto - it includes red sauce, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, artichokes, mushrooms, spinach, grape tomatoes, and a Pesto Afterbake sauce. 

At Pieology, your pizza is made right in front of you, and you can ask them to add a little more, or a little less, while they're making it. 

The Combination has the best of both worlds (meat, veggies) - sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, green pepper, and olives. 

You can also choose Cheese Pizza as one of your three pizzas. We like to get the thick crust, so that one pizza enough for the twins to share. 

The boys always ask the pizza maker to load on the mozzarella cheese!

This amazing Mother's Day Deal is available in-store and online at Pieology locations in Hawaii. Don't forget, it's only available through May 15, 2023!

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!

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• Honolulu: 2615 S. King Street (Hale Mahana)
• Aina Haina: 820 West Hind Drive (Aina Haina Shopping Center)
• Kailua: 151 Hekili Street
• Kaneohe: 46-056 Kamehameha Highway (Windward Mall)
• Aiea: 98-1005 Moanalua Road (Pearlridge Center)

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Brug Bakery - Pearlridge Center

We stopped in at Brug Bakery in Pearlridge Center after having an appointment nearby, and picked up a bunch of sweet and savory treats.  

Sausage Roll

Portuguese Sausage Bread

Chocolate Almond Croissant

Pain au Chocolat

White Chocolate Yuzu Mochi Donut

Strawberry Mochi Donut

Chocolate Donut

The variety of sweet and savory options make it easy to pick up a quick bite for lunch or dinner, and have dessert for later!

The kids loved the Sausage Rolls and all the sweet confections!

What's your fave at Brug Bakery?

Brug Bakery

98 - 1005 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701

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The Hall by Beer Lab HI - Pearlridge

I saw on @melissa808's Instagram that The Hall by Beer Lab HI - Pearlridge opened up, so I didn't hesitate to dine there during a recent visit to Pearlridge.

Giant Pretzel

There's something just so yummy about a warm, chewy pretzel plus melted cheese!

Sodduck Sodduck

The Sodduck Sodduck consisted of skewered sausages and rice cakes, glazed with a gochujang sauce.  It was a great mix of textures and sweet and salty flavors.

Kim Chee Fried Rice

The Kim Chee Fried Rice was really good, and I loved that there was a lot of bacon and kim chee in it!

Caesar Salad

The Caesar was enormous!  Next time I'm adding chicken!

Kim Chee Cheese Dip

I really enjoyed the Kim Chee Cheese Dip.  I thought it paired well with the toasted sweet bread.  I wish they offered a bigger serving of the dip - I would totally order a bigger size!

Shrimp Tacos

Wagyu Cheeseburger

Takoyaki

If you're not a beer drinker, or if you have kids dining with you, you can order housemade cream sodas!

You can easily order your own entree, or go with a group and order a variety to share.  There are so many delicious menu offerings.  I'm eager to go back to try breakfast!

The HALL by Beer Lab HI
98-1005 Moanalua Rd., #884
Aiea, HI 96701
808.762.0027

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Koromo Katsu and Curry in Pearlridge

Pork Fillet Katsu Curry

The plan for lunch was Aloha Salads, but when we arrived, my friend was quickly deterred when she saw the large sign for Koromo's Katsu Sando lunch special.  She'd never been so I suggested we eat there instead.  There was no wait and after our temperatures were taken, we were seated.

I am a huge fan of Japanese curry so I ordered the pork fillet katsu curry that comes with two pieces of pork katsu, curry, and choice of white or brown rice accompanied with as much shredded cabbage you desire.  My friend ordered the chicken katsu curry which the server had recommended.  As we waited for our food, my friend pulled out a Koromo coupon from the Valpak which made me suspicious she had planned curry for lunch all along.

No matter, because the dishes were delicious and we both totally overate while saving 50% off the second entree!  Great place for your curry or katsu fix at Pearlridge!  

KOROMO katsu & curry bistro
Pearlridge Center Makai
98-1005 Moanalua Rd. # 545
Aiea, HI 96701

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Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya - Pearlridge

I recently took my middle son to have lunch at Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya in Pearlridge Center.  

Clam Chowder Croquette

The Clam Chowder Croquette is one of several exclusive menu items at the Pearlridge location.  Creamy clam chowder is enveloped in a crunchy, deep-fried crust to create a very pleasant textural contrast.  It's very yummy!  And who doesn't love deep-fried foods?

The Gyoza was good, but it was given to us at the end of our meal (we had to remind our server that we were waiting for it).

Won Ton Tori

Karaage Chicken Curry

I had the Karaage Chicken Curry, and everything about this dish was so good - the flavorful curry, the  perfectly cooked chicken that was nice and crispy on the outside, but tender and juicy on the inside... I'd order this again and again!

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya
Pearlridge Center
98-1005 Moanalua Rd

Aiea, HI 96701

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