ET AL.

ET AL.

4210 WAIALAE AVE

HONOLULU, HI 96816

808-732-2144

https://etalhawaii.com

https://www.yelp.com/biz/et-al-honolulu-2

https://www.instagram.com/etalhawaii/?hl=en

Decided to enjoy Sunday Brunch after church and Et Al had a table for us.  I saw Soft Shell Crab on the menu and knew what I wanted right away.  Without saying anything I knew what my Wife would order and as predicted, she did order what I thought she would.  The Breakfast Bowl.  Think she liked it because the bowl looked like it had been licked when she was done.  The Hamachi Crudo was fantastic.  Fresh Hamachi covered in a slightly spicy mix of herbs and greens.  Loved the flavor and spice!  I ordered the Soft Shell Crab Benedict with Tomato in place of the Taro muffin to stay low carb.  While I didn't get much Tomato, the flavor of the Crab was excellent.  We both left full and very satisfied.  Service was good too.

Click link below to view previous post on Et Al.

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2021/04/et-al-kahala.html

ET AL.

ET AL. BRUNCH MENU

HAMACHI CRUDO

THERE IS HAMACHI UNDER ALL THOSE GREENS

SOFT SHELL CRAB BENEDICT

I WENT FOR TOMATO IN PLACE OF THE TARO BUN

BREAKFAST BOWL

 

IZAKAYA MATSURI

IZAKAYA MATSURI

1436 YOUNG STREET

HONOLULU, HI 96814

808-745-5858

https://matsurihawaii.com

https://www.yelp.com/biz/matsuri-honolulu

https://www.instagram.com/matsurihawaii/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/wakshoi

Izakaya Matsuri is a hidden gem.  I say this rarely on my blog because we never seem to find gems like this that really satisfy.  Everything was delicious here.  Service was great and the food rocks.  Wow...totally happy!  We started with the House Salad which while simple was packed with flavor with the Ginger Soy Dressing.  Light, chilled and fresh.  The Toroneido Roll was one of the best rolls of my life.  The Toro literally melted in your mouth like butter.  Amazing flavor that just disappeared without even chewing.  Amazing!  The Hokkaido Crab was so sweet and delicious that I kept rolling my eyes back and just savoring every bite.  The Crab Roe is served with vinegar.  Mixing the two yields an incredible sauce for the crab.  The Hamachi Kama was the best we have ever tasted.  Nice and crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside.  We left Izakaya Matsuri so happy and full.  This will be our new spot for Japanese food and sushi.

IZAKAYA MATSURI

A HIDDEN GEM ON YOUNG STREET

SMALL PLACE SO MAKE A RESERVATION

HOUSE SALAD

TORONEIDO ROLL

HOKKAIDO CRAB

HAMACHI KAMA

REALGOOD FOODS SUPREME PIZZA BOWL

DINNER AT HOME

Always looking for low carb options when shopping.  My Wife saw these Pizza Bowls and bought them.  We added a few extra slices of Pepperoni and baked in oven for 25-27 minutes at 400 degrees.  Flavor was good but it was a little soupy.  UPDATE:  Second time making and it was not soupy.  

REALGOOD FOODS SUPREME PIZZA BOWL

LOW CARB PIZZA BOWL

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

FOUR SERVINGS PER BOX

COSTCO ENCHILADA BAKE WITH ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

DINNER AT HOME

I really like these Enchiladas from Costco.  Good amount of Chicken and bursting with flavor. I was even able to separate the Tortilla to stay low carb.  This is a huge serving that was enough for several meals.

COSTCO ENCHILADA BAKE WITH ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

UNCOVER - PLACE FOIL OVER ENCHILADAS AND BAKE FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS AND INGREDIENTS

READY FOR THE OVEN AFTER COVERING WITH FOIL

BAKED IN OVEN AND READY TO EAT

NOT MUCH TO LOOK AT BUT THE FLAVOR IS THERE

 

MOZZARELLA AND PEPPERONI STUFFED ITALIAN SAUSAGE

DINNER AT HOME

Trying to use up what we have in the refrigerator and found Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Mozzarella Sticks and leftover Meat Sauce.  Made these little stuffed sausages and served with a little Linguine.  Pretty darn good!

MOZZARELLA AND PEPPERONI STUFFED ITALIAN SAUSAGE

PUT IT TOGETHER LIKE THIS AND THEN BAKED AT 400 DEGREES FOR 50 MINUTES

 

HALE VIETNAM RESTAURANT

HALE VIETNAM

1140 12TH AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI 96816

808-735-7581

https://www.yelp.com/biz/hale-vietnam-honolulu-2

https://www.facebook.com/people/Hale-Vietnam-Restaurant/100069170674825/

Our entire family loves Vietnamese food and Hale Vietnam is one of our favorites.  We always eat family style and share a variety of dishes.  Usually we order Pho but on this visit we decided to try the Vietnamese Fondue.  We started with the Imperial Rolls which are always good.  Wrap them in Lettuce with a slice of Cucumber, Daikon, Carrots and Mint.  You can also add the noodles but I pass on them to stay low carb.  Finish your Lettuce Wrap with the sauce and a squirt or two Sriracha Sauce.  Absolutely delicious.  The Vietnamese Fondue was good.  We went with Steak and Shrimp which you place in the boiling pot filled with a rich broth.  When cooked place it in the lettuce or you can use the rice paper wraps which you soak in warm water.  Top with the slightly cooked onions, cucumber, daikon, carrots, mint and basil.  These little wraps are delicious and satisfying.  The Grilled Beef is also one of our favorites.  We love the flavor and it is perfect for my low carb diet.  

Click links below to view previous posts on Hale Vietnam;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2021/10/hale-vietnam-restaurant.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2011/08/hale-vietnam-vietnamese-restaurant.html

HALE VIETNAM 

HALE VIETNAM MENU

IMPERIAL ROLLS

WRAP UP THE IMPERIAL ROLLS

VIETNAMESE FONDUE

FONDUE BROTH

FONDUE CONDIMENTS

BEEF AND SHRIMP FONDUE LETTUCE WRAP

GRILLED BEEF

GRILLED BEEF IS DELICIOUS AND LOW CARB

 

HARBOR HOUSE RESTAURANT - KAILUA KONA

HARBOR HOUSE RESTAURANT

74-425 KEALAKEHE PARKWAY

KAILUA KONA, HI 96740

808-326-4166

HOURS:  Daily 11AM - 6PM / Sunday 11AM - 5PM

http://www.harborhouserestaurantkona.com

https://www.yelp.com/biz/harbor-house-restaurant-kailua-kona-6

https://www.instagram.com/harbor_house_restaurant_kona/?hl=en

Now that we have a branch of my business in Kona, seems like I frequent the Harbor House quite often.  It really is our "go to" lunch spot near the warehouse.  Most days there is no time to go out for lunch but if reps are visiting I try to get them here.

Click links below to view previous posts on Harbor House Restaurant;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/05/harbor-house-kailua-kona-hi.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/04/harbor-house-restaurant.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2021/05/harbor-house-resturant.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/08/harbor-house-restaurant-big-island-of.html

POKE

FRESH FISH SANDWICH WITH SALAD

 

VIETNAMESE SPRING ROLLS

APPETIZER AT HOME

Our friends mom who is from Vietnam made us these incredible Spring Rolls filled with meat and vegetables.  Some of the best I have ever had!

VIETNAMESE SPRING ROLLS