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Thursday, March 28, 2024

BBQ PORK CHOPS

DINNER AT HOME

Picked up two thick Pork Chops at Times Supermarket for $4.99 total.  Thought this was an amazing price.  Marinated them in Mama Sita's Barbecue Marinade for a few hours and then cooked them on a cast iron grill pan.  Served with a homemade Fenadene Sauce which really kicks up the flavor and heat.  This was one of the best Pork Chops of my life.  Incredible flavor and more satisfying than any restaurant charging $30-$40 or more for a Chop.

BBQ PORK CHOPS

PORK PERFECTION!

MAMA SITA'S BARBECUE MARINADE

 

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS WITH ORIGINAL ANCHOR BAR WING SAUCE


DINNER AT HOME

Made these delicious Wings with the Original Anchor Bar Buffalo Wing Sauce.  Used the Air Fryer and they came out nice and crispy on the outside.  Started by seasoning/coating the Wings with some of my favorite spices and a bit of Baking Powder and Avocado Oil.  Air fried at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.  Flipped them and cooked for an additional 15 minutes.  Served with Blue Cheese Dressing with Carrots and Celery.  Like being in Buffalo New York!

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS WITH ORIGINAL ANCHOR BAR WING SAUCE

AIR FRIED CHICKEN WINGS

THE ORIGINAL BUFFALO WING SAUCE

 

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

BEAN AND GUACAMOLE TOSTADA

DINNER AT HOME

These Bean and Guacamole Tostadas were delicious.  So good, I ate two.  Totally hit the spot with flavor!


 

Monday, March 25, 2024

GYRO KING - MAUI

GYRO KING
520 KEOLANI PL
KAHULUI, HI
808-283-1860

This little food truck near the Maui airport rocks.  One of the best Gyro's I have ever eaten in Hawaii and even better than the ones we had in Greece.  For $12 this is a deal.  Add $5 for the Greek Salad and you have an incredible fresh lunch bursting with flavor.  Absolutely loved this meal!  So good.

GYRO KING

GYRO KING MENU

GYRO KING FOOD TRUCK

 

HALE VIETNAM

HALE VIETNAM
1140 12TH AVENUE
HONOLULU, HI 96816
808-735-7581

Hale Vietnam is one of our favorite if not favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Hawaii.  Love the food here.  Found out that they now have delivery on Grub Hub so we ordered a few dishes for delivery as we were really busy and did not want to go out.  Food arrived within an hour and the Grub Hub driver was super polite and communicated well.  I had ordered Spicy BBQ Chicken and we received Chicken Fried Rice.  The Imperial Rolls came without Lettuce or condiments and the Green Papaya Salad was perfect.  We called Hale Vietnam to tell them that we got Fried Rice and no BBQ Chicken.  They apologized and said it was their fault.  Told us to call Grub Hub which we did.  Grub Hub said they could not change the order but would issue us a refund for the BBQ Chicken.  I texted the driver and he immediately called and said he would go back to Hale Vietnam and get the BBQ Chicken and deliver it at no charge.  I told him I didn't want him to waste his time like that and we just ate what was ordered.  Food was good so we were happy.
Click below to view previous posts on Hale Vietname;

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD

IMPERIAL ROLLS 

CHICKEN FRIED RICE 

 

Sunday, March 24, 2024

OLD TOWN PIZZERIA & TAP HOUSE

OLD TOWN PIZZERIA & TAP HOUSE
167 S KAMEHAMEHA HWY
WAHIAWA, HI
808-200-5800

The third stop on my personal Wahiawa Food Tour was Old Town Pizzeria & Tap House which is located in the same building as my second stop Chicken in a Barrel.  Directly across from the Chicken is this really good Pizzeria.  The young man behind the counter was friendly and had my slices of Pepperoni Pizza out in minutes.  We sat outside overlooking Kam Highway which was bustling and busy.  Thought this was a great place and set up for enjoying Pizza and a Beer.  If I lived closer, I would come hang out here and eat Pizza.  Pizza was good with a nice amount of Pepperoni.  Would definitely eat here again!
Click links below to view posts on my Wahiawa Food Tour;

OLD TOWN PIZZERIA & TAP HOUSE

ORDER AT THE COUNTER

OLD TOWN PIZZERIA MENU

ORDERED A SLICE AND GOT ALL THIS

 

CHICKEN IN A BARREL BBQ

CHICKEN IN A BARREL BBQ
167 S KAMEHAMEHA HWY
WAHIAWA, HI
808-888-2400

The second stop on my personal Wahiawa Food Tour was Chicken in a Barrel.  I had never heard of this place and was quite surprised when I found out that they have five locations in Hawaii and two in California.  Looks like they started on Kauai and then branched out with franchising.  I ordered the #1 Plate for $15 which is 1/4 Chicken, Chile and Rice.  My Plate came out in just minutes.  The friendly staff showed me an area where you could add BBQ Sauce and pick up your napkins, forks and knives.  I went for the Hot BBQ Sauce and really liked it with the Chicken.  Chicken was smoked to perfection and really good.  I would definitely go back and order this again.  Was not a big fan of the Chili only because it had a ton of Red Beans. 
Click links below to view other steps on my Wahiawa Food Tour;

CHICKEN IN A BARREL BBQ


ON THE MAIN DRAG IN WAHIAWA

ORDER AT THE COUNTER

CHICKEN IN A BARREL MENU

NICE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS

1/4 CHICKEN, CHILI AND RICE

CLAU & CHUI'S COCINA

CLAU & CHUI'S COCINA
153B S KAMEHAMEHA HWY
WAHIAWA, HI
808-398-0021

Decided to do my own little Wahiawa Food Tour and our first stop was Clau & Choi's Cocina.  A nice gal at the counter took our order.  I asked what she recommended and she said the Torta.  Ok, I went for a Carne Asada Torta, Taquitos Dorados, Fish Tacos and Chips and Salsa.
We grabbed a table near the front an waited a bit.  Turns out they make the Chips fresh when you order.  They arrived warm and crispy with a Green Salsa.  I asked for a Red Salsa and was told they only serve the Red with tacos.  The Green turned out to be delicious with just a hint of heat.  The Taquitos Dorados arrived and looked delicious.  The Chicken was mostly in the middle and it tasted very bland.  Like it was just boiled and not seasoned.  The Avocado Salsa served with the Taquitos was delicious and packed some heat.  The Carne Asada Torta was good.  Liked the Tomato, Avocado and Jalapeños and the sauce served with it was the bomb.  The meat however was a bit dry and crunchy.  The Fish Tacos were ok.  The Tortillas fell apart quickly and made a bit of a mess.  What shined here were the salsas.  
Click links below to view other stops on my Wahiawa Food Tour;

CLAU & CHUI'S COCINA

LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL WAHIAWA

A FIESTA IN WAHIAWA


CLAU & CHUI'S MENU


FRESH CHIPS AND SALSA

CARNE ASADA TORTA

LIKED THE AVOCADO, TOMATO AND JALAPEÑOS INSIDE

TAQUITOS DORADOS

CHICKEN TAQUITOS LACKED FLAVOR

FISH TACOS ENSENADA STYE


WAHIAWA FOOD TOUR

DREW'S WAHIAWA FOOD TOUR

Wanted to venture out of Honolulu and experience some different restaurants in Wahiawa.  Found parking off the busy Kamehameha Hwy and just walked a few yards to hit three restaurants.  Enjoyed this little outing so much, I think we may go back and do it again!

CLAU AND CHUI'S COCINA

CHICKEN IN A BARREL

OLD TOWN PIZZERIA & TAP HOUSE

WAHIAWA FOOD TOUR

CLAU AND CHUI'S COCINA





CHIPS AND SALSA

CARNE ASADA TORTA


TAQUITOS DORADOS


FISH TACOS ENSENADA STYLE

CHICKEN IN A BARREL




1/4 CHICKEN WITH CHILI AND RICE

OLD TOWN PIZZERIA & TAP HOUSE


PEPPERONI SLICE