Sun Dec 11, 2011, 02:44 AM
ellisonz (26,318 posts)
DU3 Hawai'i People and Friends- Check-In!Last edited Mon Dec 12, 2011, 03:48 AM USA/ET - Edit history (2)
This discussion thread is pinned. I'm back in SoCal now for awhile, but I've lived in Kaimuki and Palolo (Oahu for those that don't leave the Outer Islands) - All are welcome including "Visitors" to the Islands!
Let's see, we've got: 
Lau Lau - can't forget that now. 
Chicken Katsu - I like mine from Gracies or otherwise drenched in curry 
Beef Curry 
A Zippy's Chili Hot Dog Bento 
And some Leonard's Malasadas - Who's Malasadas? Leonards Malasadas What'd everyone else bring? 
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Author | Time | Post |
 DU3 Hawai'i People and Friends- Check-In! (Original post) |
ellisonz | Dec 2011 | OP |
| ProgressiveProfessor | Dec 2011 | #1 | |
| ellisonz | Dec 2011 | #2 | |
| KamaAina | Dec 2012 | #16 | |
| ProgressiveProfessor | Dec 2012 | #17 | |
| PoiBoy | Dec 2011 | #3 | |
| ellisonz | Dec 2011 | #4 | |
| Violet_Crumble | Dec 2011 | #5 | |
| ellisonz | Dec 2011 | #6 | |
| Violet_Crumble | Dec 2011 | #7 | |
| KamaAina | Dec 2012 | #18 | |
| mahina | Dec 2011 | #8 | |
| ellisonz | Dec 2011 | #10 | |
| mahina | Dec 2011 | #9 | |
| Lydia Leftcoast | May 2012 | #11 | |
| KamaAina | Dec 2012 | #12 | |
| ellisonz | Dec 2012 | #13 | |
| KamaAina | Dec 2012 | #14 | |
| ellisonz | Dec 2012 | #15 | |
| billh58 | Apr 23 | #19 |
Response to ellisonz (Original post)
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 10:14 AM
1. I consider Kings Malasadas comparable to Leonards
Response to ProgressiveProfessor (Reply #1)
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 02:25 PM
ellisonz (26,318 posts)
2. Those shrimp trucks are mean.
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I always stop at Romy's when doing the North Shore Circle. Haleiwa restaurants are so-so, but the Kahuku shrimp trucks are amazing.
http://www.hawaiiforvisitors.com/oahu/dining/kahuku-shrimp-trucks.htm Welcome!  |
Response to ProgressiveProfessor (Reply #1)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 02:07 PM
16. The correct place to obtain malasadas
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is at Punahou Carnival.
This was especially true for the years I lived on the next block.  |
Response to KamaAina (Reply #16)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 06:02 PM
17. But what do you do the other 363 days in the year
Response to ellisonz (Original post)
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 10:30 PM
PoiBoy (905 posts)
3. Whenever I'm in the city it's Rainbow Drive In for lunch...
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and Byron's on the way back to the airport...
We got a Zippy's on Maui now, so I can get chili spaghetti anytime...
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Response to PoiBoy (Reply #3)
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 10:48 PM
ellisonz (26,318 posts)
4. Rainbow's does some mean plates...
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I used to get dinner there like one-night a week. Mahi Mahi or Fried Chicken plate. They've expanded the seating area onto the neighboring property. That's Obama's favorite too.
Aloha Poi Boy from Maui!
Grab a Heineken or Primo from the ice chest if you like. I really like Maui Brewings offerings over Kona's. The Hawa'ii Nui Brewing Company is mean too. 
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Response to ellisonz (Original post)
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 04:22 AM
Violet_Crumble (29,235 posts)
5. Not being a local, I haven't shown up with any local goodies...
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Oh, wait. Yes I have! I just found the KFC menu for Hawaii and located something we don't have here, so it must be local...
'Homestyle biscuits' as sides? |
Response to Violet_Crumble (Reply #5)
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 04:47 AM
ellisonz (26,318 posts)
6. I think that's fairly standard.
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Last edited Mon Dec 12, 2011, 04:59 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1) They have KFC in Australia...you poor deprived people; most people in the States take their fried chicken much more seriously than KFC, which seems to be in decline
The local-style fried chicken is much better! The Zippy Chili and Fried Chicken combo is ono! 
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Response to ellisonz (Reply #6)
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 04:51 AM
Violet_Crumble (29,235 posts)
7. Those biscuits as a side aren't...
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We have coleslaw, potato and gravy, chips, and buns.
Heh, I don't go to KFC. We've got a local lot called Kingsley's and their fried chicken is really yummy |
Response to Violet_Crumble (Reply #5)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 10:42 PM
18. Many mainland-based fast-food joints have Hawai'i-specific menu items
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Saimin (Japanese-style noodle soup) at McDonald's.
Chili and rice (50 cents!!) at Wendy's. And the topper: Spam on a Croissan'wich at Burger King!! It's almost like when they adapt their menus for foreign countries. |
Response to ellisonz (Original post)
Tue Dec 20, 2011, 05:46 PM
mahina (5,322 posts)
8. I get the sushi .
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Last edited Tue Dec 20, 2011, 05:51 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) 
also... Brutus in a suit! |
Response to mahina (Reply #8)
Tue Dec 20, 2011, 08:29 PM
ellisonz (26,318 posts)
10. That looks ono.
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One time when I was at Hongwanji, a cute little 3rd grade girl tells me - "But Mr. Zachary, I don't speak English, I speak pidgin"
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Response to ellisonz (Original post)
Tue Dec 20, 2011, 05:54 PM
mahina (5,322 posts)
9. We need some pa'i ai!
Response to ellisonz (Original post)
Tue May 22, 2012, 05:43 PM
11. I spent two summer sessions at UH-Manoa, and my favorite Island food is
Response to ellisonz (Original post)
Thu Dec 20, 2012, 02:12 PM
12. Maui Big Swell IPA
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Last edited Thu Dec 20, 2012, 02:12 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) 
Yes, it's in cans. Dale's Pale Ale from Colorado started this trend. Hikers, fishermen, etc. need good beer, too! (Also cans would be cheaper out here than bottles.) And yes, there's local beer. This is a welcome new development in the past three-plus years since I've been away! edit: And yes, I have some in the fridge, in my Honolulu hotel room. I'm here through next Saturday the 29th! |
Response to KamaAina (Reply #12)
Thu Dec 20, 2012, 02:15 PM
ellisonz (26,318 posts)
13. Brah - that's like 6.8% ABV (yes, I know off the top of my head)
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Best when drank on the beach on a cool Hawaiian night.
Glad you're having fun! I'm jealous here in SoCal - it was cold as fuck last night. Brrr... 
I would say the Varsity on University has the best selection of the local brew (albeit with the college crowd). |
Response to ellisonz (Reply #13)
Thu Dec 20, 2012, 11:20 PM
14. Fortunately the college crowd is on break
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Last edited Thu Dec 20, 2012, 11:21 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) and you are correct: 6.8% content. Hardly the equal of NorCal's Lagunitas Maximus at a whopping 8.2%, but what the hey!
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Response to KamaAina (Reply #14)
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 01:00 AM
ellisonz (26,318 posts)
15. Yeah but 8.2% makes it harder to simply demolish the 6-pack...
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...while on the beach at night, in Kahala, lit up like Cheech and Chong.
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Response to ellisonz (Original post)
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 09:20 PM
billh58 (2,624 posts)
19. No pics, but
