Sunday, May 19, 2024

MORIMOTO ASIA WAIKIKI

This meal solidified Morimoto Asia as one of my favorite restaurants in Waikiki.  Absolutely loved everything we ate here.  Bold flavors and spices that made every dish a winner.  Please eat family style here so you can enjoy a variety of dishes.  Order a bunch of dishes for the table and then dig in and enjoy.  This is an Asian style Side Street Inn experience for me.  The items ordered on this night were the perfect combination and one of my favorite meals ever.  Cannot say what I liked best because everything was great.  Love the Whole Crispy Fish but the Miso Black Cod is the bomb.  The Kung Pao Cauliflower is so good and one of my favorite vegetable dishes ever.  The Sticky Ribs are to die for and the Pork Gyoza makes your taste buds smile.  The Fried Rice goes well with everything so definitely get that.  The Black Pepper Beef is also a must and you will be asking for more when it's all gone.  For dessert the Chocolate Sphere is great to share with the table as are the Doughnuts.  This was pretty much the perfect dinner for me.  Loved it!
Click links below to view previous posts on Morimoto Asia Waikiki;

MORIMOTO ASIA WAIKIKI

DINING ROOM WITH OPEN KITCHEN IN BACK


LANAI SEATING WITH WAIKIKI VIEWS

MORIMOTO ASIA WAIKIKI MENU



PORK GYOZA

SPICY TUNA CRISPY RICE

ROASTED DUCK CEASAR

KUNG PAO CAULIFLOWER

STICKY RIBS

HOUSE FRIED RICE

BLACK PEPPER BEEF

GRILLED MISO BLACK COD

CRISPY WHOLE FISH IS A MUST ORDER!

DESSERT MENU

CHOCOLATE SPHERE

CHOCOLATE SPHERE - THE MOVIE

THE DOUGHNUTS

GREAT FOOD AND FRIENDS AT MORIMOTO ASIA WAIKIKI

 

WENDY'S CHILI

LUNCH AT THE OFFICE

 Moving our entire warehouse operation this month.  Not much time for lunch and the closest restaurant is Wendy's.  Had the Chili which I thought was kind of bland.  Not my fave.

WENDY'S CHILI

 

PENNE ALLA SPICY VODKA SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

My Wife requested homemade Penne with Vodka Sauce so I granted her wish with my version which we both love.  This recipe is delicious and now a family fave.
Click link below to view my Pasta with Vodka Sauce recipe;




 

PHO VIETNAM

PHO VIETNAM
52 N HOTEL ST
HONOLULU, HI
808-585-6276

Another day craving a Bahn Mi and Pho.  I have free delivery with Door Dash so I went online and ordered from Pho Vietnam.  Delivered to my office for lunch.  Pretty good 
Bahn Mi and Pho.

PHO VIETNAM

BAHN MI


TAKEOUT RARE STEAK, BRISKET AND BEEF BALL PHO

RARE STEAK AND BRISKET

VEGGIES AND SAUCE

PHO BROTH WITH BEEF BALLS

 

PATE VIETNAMESE CUISINE

PATE VIETNAMESE CUISINE
655 KEEAUMOKU STREET
HONOLULU, HI
808-940-5432

My go to meal after a mainland trip has become a Bahn Mi and Pho.  My fave is from Bale in Hawaii Kai but for some reason they do not offer delivery service.  I ordered online and within 45 minutes had my meal at home.  The Bahn Mi was not bad but not in same league as Bale which fills the sandwich with more meat, cheese and veggies.  The Pho was pretty good.

PATE VIETNAMESE CUISINE


BAHN MI

RARE STEAK PHO

HAWAIIAN AIRLINES - SAN FRANCISCO TO HONOLULU

My reviews of Hawaiian Airlines service are pretty much always the same.  Terrible food and basic service.  On this flight the Flight Attendant had an attitude and spoke down to customers.  I had enough of her after two minutes and did not ask her for anything or engage her for the rest of the flight.  Food was terrible so I enjoyed a McDonalds Cheeseburger that I purchased the previous day and stuffed in my backpack.  Liked my little pod on the new 787 plane.

BUBBLES BEFORE TAKEOFF

THE STALE MAC NUTS SERVED

HIDE THE MW RESTAURANT MENU

BREAKFAST


I DIDN'T EAT THE BREAKFAST AND WENT FOR A DAY OLD BURGER

GOLDEN GATE LOUNGE - SAN FRANCISCO, CA

SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT
INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURES
TERMINAL A

Nice lounge with good food and drink options in Terminal A of International Departures at SFO.  Opens early like around 7AM which was nice on this day.  Nice to be a member of the Priority Pass program which allows access to three lounges in this terminal.  This was the only one open when I arrived for my flight and it served its purpose well.

GOLDEN GAT LOUNGE

SMALL LOUNGE WITH NICE AMMENITIES


NICE BREAKFAST

PLENTY OF DRINK OPTIONS

BREAKFAST IN THE GOLDEN GATE LOUNGE


 

Saturday, May 18, 2024

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH - THE PALACE HOTEL, SAN FRANCISCO

PALACE HOTEL
2 NEW MONTGOMERY ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
415-512-1111

At $225 per person plus $72 for parking Mother's Day Brunch at the Palace Hotel was the most expensive buffet we have eaten in our lives.  Food was good though with a great selection.  Service was slow during the very busy time and then got much better as the dining room thinned out.  We loved the Seafood, Prime Rib and Turkey.  Desserts were much better than most buffets.  Hats off to the Pastry Chef.  Worth the price?  Nope but what a beautiful venue and the flowing champagne helped numb my wallet.

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH AT THE PALACE HOTEL

BEAUTIFUL GARDEN COURT




SHE IS GOIN IN ON THE CRAB CLAWS

BUBBLY IS ALWAYS GOOD


LOVED THE SUSHI AND CRAB CLAWS

PRIME RIB AND TURKEY WERE DELICIOUS

MORE SEAFOOD PLEASE



DELICIOUS DESSERTS