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Also, for some reason, I have noticed that I am unable to use the Like function on my cell phone. Might be an EEBKAC problem, though. 

That could probably needs to be rewritten, not a user error. Thanks.

For Chinese sauces, just add cornstarch and water mix to whatever you are making as a thickener. Use different combinations of oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Make sure you have garlic and ginger and green onions. Experiment and taste a whole bunch

Don't forget the MSG!

Guys, behold the ultimate super bowl bbq spatula. See pic attached.
 
Solid stainless steel.
Shaped like a football.
Grill scraper.
Hash marks.
Heineken opener.


Too bad I gotta work that Sunday.

There is a new place in Waipahu that has deep fried manapuas in MANY different flavors.
They also have a pattys style chinese food counter.
The manapuas are "different" and inexpensive. Some better than others.
The chinese food is high quality but not as heavily flavored as some other places, which could be good or bad, depending on your health.

When I went there it was crowded which says something.
All of the food is meticulously prepared and the operation is clean.
I heard the owner used to be an executive chef.
I'm trying to get Hagi to do a cheap eats there.

There is a new place in Waipahu that has deep fried manapuas in MANY different flavors.
They also have a pattys style chinese food counter.
The manapuas are "different" and inexpensive. Some better than others.
The chinese food is high quality but not as heavily flavored as some other places, which could be good or bad, depending on your health.

When I went there it was crowded which says something.
All of the food is meticulously prepared and the operation is clean.
I heard the owner used to be an executive chef.
I'm trying to get Hagi to do a cheap eats there.

How can you get Hagi to do a cheap eats at this place if you won't tell anyone the name? 

How can you get Hagi to do a cheap eats at this place if you won't tell anyone the name? 

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Ohhh duhhh senior moment.
HONOLULU KITCHEN
At farrington and mokuola

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Ohhh duhhh senior moment.
HONOLULU KITCHEN
At farrington and mokuola

did I read that right - deep fried  manapua!?!   oh yeahhhh!  gotta' try some

did I read that right - deep fried  manapua!?!   oh yeahhhh!  gotta' try some

Yeah, they're small, but good
At least that's what she said

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Ohhh duhhh senior moment.
HONOLULU KITCHEN
At farrington and mokuola

Awwright!!! Close enough to my house I can take surface streets.

Thanks! OF

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Ohhh duhhh senior moment.
HONOLULU KITCHEN
At farrington and mokuola

The manapua were really good but the rest of the food didn't wow me. It did fill me though.

The manapua were really good but the rest of the food didn't wow me. It did fill me though.

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As I said, the chinese food is not as heavily seasoned as most other places.
The deep fried manapua comes in so many flavors you have to keep going back to try them all.
They also make desert type deep fried manapua with sweeter fillings like cream cheese coconut or cream cheese oreo filling.
They also have a variation that has an almond cookie baked right on top of the bun.
Of course, the deep fried manapua is definitely best when eaten immediately.

Hagi and Augie did the "Cheap Eats" review at the Honolulu Kitchen last week.

http://www.k5thehometeam.com/category/193529/cheap-eats

Reviving this thread because we all have to eat.
And it's coming up to super bowl time.

Herewith is chicken  laulau with Ulu and cassava. Seasoned with a pinch of Kauai sea salt.
All local ingredients.

I'm kind of a connoisseur of Grace's Inn food, especially the teri-hamburger and katsu plate with 2 mac salad.   Jack's in Aina Haina Shopping Center is good for breakfast, especially with their specialty muffin.

I'm kind of a connoisseur of Grace's Inn food, especially the teri-hamburger and katsu plate with 2 mac salad.   Jack's in Aina Haina Shopping Center is good for breakfast, especially with their specialty muffin.

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Back in the 70s Graces on Beretania by Mcully made my special mix plate with sweet sour pork and chicken katsu.
Also Diners drive in on keeaumoku st make my bbq short rib plate. Greasy but so ono.

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Back in the 70s Graces on Beretania by Mcully made my special mix plate with sweet sour pork and chicken katsu.
Also Diners drive in on keeaumoku st make my bbq short rib plate. Greasy but so ono.

We used to go there by the Hicks Homes model on Beretania, always crowded.  Used to go to Diners and get their full size teri-burgers like 2 for $1 when I was 2nd shift in the 80's.  Bought 4, 2 for lunch before work and 2 for 2nd shift lunch at 1830.
Another favorite was the curry stew at Poi Bowl at Ala Moana mall.  Remember once I told the girl I didn't like carrots so she gave me more beef portions, then tried this with another girl and she just with held the carrots with nothing extra, LOL.

We used to go there by the Hicks Homes model on Beretania, always crowded.  Used to go to Diners and get their full size teri-burgers like 2 for $1 when I was 2nd shift in the 80's.  Bought 4, 2 for lunch before work and 2 for 2nd shift lunch at 1830.
Another favorite was the curry stew at Poi Bowl at Ala Moana mall.  Remember once I told the girl I didn't like carrots so she gave me more beef portions, then tried this with another girl and she just with held the carrots with nothing extra, LOL.

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ok then. Fast forward to 2017
SInce I live out Waipahu side, the best garlic chicken plate I found is LocoMoco by Walmart Royal Kunia.
In town by my work, Sugoi"s garlic chicken is famous.

The best Chicken katsu plate out Waipahu side is at L&L upstairs from Times Supermarket (about 100 yds from the Royal Kunia Walmart)
It's the sauce. Little bit different.

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ok then. Fast forward to 2017
SInce I live out Waipahu side, the best garlic chicken plate I found is LocoMoco by Walmart Royal Kunia.
In town by my work, Sugoi"s garlic chicken is famous.

The best Chicken katsu plate out Waipahu side is at L&L upstairs from Times Supermarket (about 100 yds from the Royal Kunia Walmart)
It's the sauce. Little bit different.

Will check out those places if I go to Royal Kunia.   Mahalo for your secret spots.

I get the Teri Pork plate from the Mililani LocoMoco and get the garlic chix plate form my wife.  As the say in the old days, broke the mouth. 

And when I go to X-ring or in the Waipahu area, I stop off at Leeward Drive Inn and get the Leeward Special, teri pork open face sandwich, fresh cut fries, and mac salad with a large green river.  Too bad they stop making pies.