Day By Day Eats!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Saigon Noodle House

45-1151 Kamehameha Hwy # D
Kaneohe, HI 96744-3211  
(808) 235-6107 ‎ 

Excellent food, I would write a ton for this place, but it's just a place that you HAVE to go.  If you're scared of eating Vietnamese food because it's out of your comfort zone, or you just don't like pho, i promise that you will love everything on this menu.  My favorite is the beef ball pho, and always, the spring rolls.  If you want a traditional dish with rice, the spicy shrimp and garlic chicken is excellent.  As far as service goes, service is beyond excellent.  Always treated like family, and always friendly service.  If you still have room in your stomach, get the tapioca, which comes in a variety of flavors!  Definitely a place to leave a little more tip. 

Spring Rolls w/Vermicelli
Pho, Double Beef Ball w/side meat(not shown)

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Straub Hospital

Straub Hospital actually has really really good food! Breakfast is my favorite, as the fried rice is very delicious! Other entrees during lunchtime include a pizza bar, salad bar, soups, and entrees.  Another must have at Straub Hospital is Brew-Ha-Ha, which is located on the east portion of the valet lot.  They serve coffees, pastries, and candies.  My favorite is the Granita!
Breakfast

Stuart Anderson's Cattle Company

CC
Appetizers: Grilled Artichokes, Fried Mushrooms, And Awesome Bread
Highly Suggested Grilled Artichokes
6 oz. Filet Mignon, Mashed Potatoes, and Coleslaw

Full Rack BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Broccoli, and Mashed Potatoes

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Mother made Meat Loaf w/BBQ Sauce

Islander Drive-Inn

Service Sucks
Food is Decent
But i still go there on an average of once every 2 weeks. Here's the hamburger steak with GAO

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Rainbow Drive-Inn

3308 Kanaina Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 737-0177

Payment: Cash Only/ATM On Location
Food: 4/5 (1 being poor, 5 being excellent)
Service: 2/5 (1 being poor, 5 being excellent)
Prices: 2/5 (1 being cheapest, 5 most expensive) 

    A renowned location for local food!  Great plate lunches in a paper box create a unique experience recreated every time one visits here.  Some unique items to try are: hamburger steak, boneless chicken, chili, hamburgers, and fries.  Parking is semi-limited and is usually VERY busy!  A new addition to Rainbows includes 3 benches and extra parking, so the historic traffic is now alleviated.  If you are visiting Hawaii, this is a must! If you are from here, I'm sure you'll be back for more! As for myself, I enjoy getting that little box that the meal comes in, and would feel awkward if I ever got a plate from there without one!  Service is decent, but you don't ever expect  much from a high pace take out plate lunch place like this, no offense taken!   Being in town most of the week brings me here a lot more often than I should be!

Hamburger Steak

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar

1585 Kapiolani Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 941-3701

Payment: Debit/Credit Ok!
Food: 3/5 (1 being poor, 5 being excellent)
Service: 3/5 (1 being poor, 5 being excellent)
Prices: 4/5 (1 being cheapest, 5 most expensive) 
Don't mind the iPhone4 pictures in low light! Grainy! 

    As a lover of traditional Japanese food, I will try my best at reviewing this fusion Japanese restaurant.  I would like to first say that this place has a lot of altered Japanese food(obviously?).  There are many non-traditional sushi rolls available, appetizers, but a few main dishes.  One of my favorite dishes that I frequently eat here is either the shrimp, or scallop garlic bowl.  I am a giant fan of garlic and love the generous amount of stink breathe that this gives me after.  Other things to try are the different udons and ramens, salmon, and the steak.  I tried the pork and Japanese scallions in the first picture and there were many burnt pieces, however the perfectly cooked, fatty pieces were very delicious.  The scallions added a good addition to this dish, and would not be any better with other vegetables such as potatoes, onions, etc.  Desserts are a must, the honey toast pictured on the 2nd picture is my personal favorite.  It's Japanese bread de-crusted and filled with the white inside portion... all smothered with vanilla ice cream! 
    The service is decent.  The workers generally work very hard but from my experience, it is always awkward.  I had a strange waiter a few times, and the other waitress seemed too intimidating.   But you don't always go into a restaurant and get greeted kindly at the door, which is a great opener for a first impression here.
    Overall, this is definitely a place that everyone should try, I'm sure everyone would be able to find something that they would like!  I would visit this place more often if it didn't take a toll on my paycheck!

Pork and JDM Scallions
Honey Toast