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1. Windward City Shopping Center
I (sadly) live, and have lived, much of my life at WCSC. There isn't really a convenient way to get out of the tangled parking lot, and traffic's always a bitch, but I suppose that's because there's always so much going on.
When I was a kid, I used…More »
2. Genki Sushi
Sometimes, glorified trough eating is exactly what one needs. Tonight was that night.
3. Ayame Curry & Ramen
Ayame used to be the yokuzuna until Sumo Ramen & Curry easily pushed it out of the dohyo using the okuridashi technique. And now that Ayame is getting a little older, even though it's still highly regarded, it's time to face the kakusage to Ozeki.
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4. Yoonyson Korean BBQ
For me, Korean BBQ is not as much about the sweet, salty, grilled meat, as it is about the banchan, or the delicious sides that accompany the meal.
With that said, the sides at Yoonyson are always fresh, perfectly executed, and quite abundant. I…More »
5. Joyful Garden Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Food was good as ever, but WTF was up with the TV blasting the infomercial about toxic bowel movements, and colon cleansing while I'm trying to enjoy my Taro Puffs? They turned down the volume for us, though, so it was all good.
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9/6/2008
When it comes to Chinese on the Windward side, I've been a committed Kin Wah kind of guy for many,… Read more »
6. KJ's Local Grindz
What's more dangerous, texting while driving or eating a KJ's fried chicken plate while driving? (If only I had a cool phone, I could have tried both at the same time while updating this review.) The plate's so huge, that after eating 1/3 of the…More »
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6/3/2009
Sunday potluck? Shoots.
20 pieces of chicken, $21, in and out in 2 minutes.
There were leftovers in… Read more »
7. Chao Phya Thai Restaurant
Have you ever sucked the butter flavor off of unpopped popcorn kernels, and then spit them back into the empty bag? Much to the chagrin of my girlfiend, this is what I noisily do to the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal in the Tom Yum at…More »
8. Little Saigon
According to the owner, the cooks arrive at 3:00am every morning to start a fresh batch of stock, and prep for opening at 10:00am. Now that's some dedication.
My humongous bowl of Pho Dac Biet (a.k.a Everything Pho. Right, Josh C?) was very good.…More »
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2/10/2009 First to Review
Can there possibly be a saturation point in the Pho market? Will there be a Pho joint occupying… Read more »
9. Kin Sun Restaurant
Kin Sun is most definitely NOT closed. I just ate there yestarday, and the pig is even better than I remember it to be. Ohhhhhhh, that moist, succulent, fat-ribboned meat armored with a thick, salty, crunchy rind is, is, is...porcine perfection.…More »
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2/19/2009 First to Review
Kin Sun has been here forever. My dad used to take me here all the time when I was a kid, but… Read more »
10. 24 Hour Fitness
Here's a tip: Dont go around 10am, when the adjoining Subway is baking their first batch of bread for the day. I think the whole building shares the same duct system, so the smell of fresh, hot loaves wafts temptingly through the gym. Damn you,…More »
11. Denny's
April Fool's has gone and past, so Denny's is back to two stars at last.
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4/1/2009
And now I've seen the light/ I think Denny's is more than alright!/ So I'm gonna get up, stand up/… Read more »
Recently updated lists from Nick Y.
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Burger Bandwagon (9)It's that damn Hansel. He's so hot right now. But not as hot as Burgers -- they're everywhere! This may not be a fancy cover story, but it's my ever-growing take on the matter. |
Am I just a foodie call to you? (10)They may not be date night material, but keep these spots waiting in the wings; they get the job done when you're desperate, and you just need to eat. |
McCully Shopping Center (7)They're there for meee, they're there for mee. |
Windward Brunch (9)It's the weekend, it's noon, and you've just woken up. It's time for some serious breaking of the fast. Here are your options on the Windward Side. |
Nalo Town (10)This list starts where the mountains left me, and winds up where I began. Oh, and it's pretty much understood that between the E Komo Mai Waimanalo sign, and Makapu'u beach, you stop and wave other drivers into the lane ahead of you. |
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