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Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0222
Lemongrass Vietnamese & Thai Cuisine
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Thai
1 Previous Review:
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10/3/2010
I hate to be "that guy." No, not the guy who wears the P-Funk t-shirt to the P-Funk concert, but the only guy to give a lukewarm review amidst a hotpot of love.
But, you know, I'll go back...eventually. Hopefully their dishes (tom yum, especially) will be a bit more redolent of their name next time.
That is all.
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 356-2829
Paina Café
Categories:
Hawaiian,
Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Hawaii Kai
The Ahi Tofu Burger, Roasted Veggie with Portabella Sandwich, and Spicy Ahi Bowl with taegu were all fresh and delicious. And actually very reasonably priced.
It's a good post-Sandy's meal.
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-3311
Maui Seaside Hotel
Categories:
Restaurants,
Hotels
Haiku, HI 96708
(808) 575-9211
Colleen's At The Cannery
Categories:
Bakeries,
Pizza,
Breakfast & Brunch
It was definitely worth the wait, though.
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 942-2237
Home Bar & Grill
Categories:
Bars,
American (Traditional),
Burgers
If you're gonna cheat on your diet it's not worth it unless it's with Home Bar & Grill's ridiculously delicious food. I mean, a gluttonous orgy of Wafu Steak, Kimchi Poke, Tater Tot Nachos, an awesome reiteration of Negitoro, Chicken Gizzards, Fried Shrimp with furikake, and a few Stellas should somewhat mitigate the guilt of having slipped a bit in a commitment to more healthful eating.
Or, you could just put it on "the list" and your diet can't say a thing.
Listed in: The Cheat List
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-7374
Serg's Mexican Kitchen Nalo
Category:
Mexican
1 Previous Review:
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10/3/2010
OMG, IMO, WTP is the best Vietnamese restaurant in Kailua.
I haven't tried the pho yet [wha...?], but the tofu summer rolls are awesome. The wrapper is soft and tender, the filling is plentiful and herbacious, and the sauce is silky and flavorful. Their BBQ pork chops, lemongrass calamari, and crispy noodle are also nicely done. The only tiny "what-the-pho" [sorry, I couldn't help myself] for me is that their bo kho dosen't come with the garnish plate like at most other places. The stew is rich and beefy, but I felt that the flavor wasn't complete without the fragrance of the sweet basil. You also have to order tendon as a side if you want it inside, but it's definitely worth the small charge.
The service is good, if a bit slow, but very friendly and accomodating. As soon as the weather cools down a bit, I know I'll be coming here often for their apparently unbelievable namesake. I hope we have a cold winter...
I do agree, though, that the Pear and Gorgonzola Salad is very good.
I ordered the Chicken and Anchovy Spaghettini with extra anchovies just like I've been ordering at Banana Leaf lately. It's the perfect trifecta of garlicky, caper-y, and fishy. I also enjoyed the lemongrassy Pork Cheek appetizer, and Mango Ice dessert.
I would definitely go back if I were craving some easy Pasta, Pizza, Thai, Chinese, or Plate Lunch options. Hmm, I guess that explains the name.
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