A personal blog detailing dining and eating experiences
Went to this place for a super light dinner and drinks after shopping in Ala Moana Center.
For food, got the scallops and the salmon. Both did the job.
For drinks, got an espresso martini, and a whisky from Israel (92 proof). Espresso martini did the job (nothing to write home about, but could get it again). For the whisky, reminded me a little like Toki, but more alcohol tasting. Would not not get it again.
Overall would come back here if was in the area.
This coffee place has multiple location in Waikiki, but went to the one that is at the “Kai Coffee Hawaii at Alohilani Resort”.
Got the Kai latte (it’s basically macadamia flavored latte). Thought it was good, but next time I should try their plain latte to see what that tastes like.
Went to this place after a long hike at Koko Crater, and it was definitely worth it! FYI this place is located in Kaimuki, which is a bit east of Waikiki, but was on the way back from Koko Crater.
For drinks, tried One of the Good Things (a margarita, but rum based), and their version of an espresso martini (uses mezcal instead of vodka, and uses Vietnamese coffee). Would get the first drink again.
For food got the chicken wings (which apparently they’re known for), the pho French dip banh mi, the pho oxtail, and the mussels. All but the last item were excellent.
Also one thing to call out is that this restaurant has a (full) bar, which someone alone could just come here and eat there which I think is cool.
Went to this place for dinner at Waikiki beach resort area. I would definitely come back, but I think we thought it was a more upscale place. Felt more like a Moxy restaurant feeling.
For drinks got their cucumber lychee martini. Was fairly refreshing and would get again. Also tried their Mai tai which seemed too strong in my opinion.
For dinner, got the shrimp for appetizers (sauce was great). Then shared a pulled pork pizza and the fish and lobster pasta . All great choices.
Went to this bar on Waikiki beach before dinner.
Had their signature drunk, the Ali’i Mai Tai. Overall, tasted great (didn’t taste too much of the rum, and just be right sweetness). I will say $40 for it is pretty high (but not a dealbreaker).
Also tried the royal hawaiian mai tai. Also pretty good, but you can definitely taste the rum in it.
For a small app, got the mushroom arancini.
This bar is a record themed bar
Looks like they are a high ball themed based bar also. Didn’t get one thing time, but next time I will!
For drinks go their version of an old fashioned called the EP bar old fashioned. Difference is that’s has coffee liqueur and absinthe.
After dinner we went here for some tiki based cocktails.
Also, found it interesting they referenced the SF bar Smugglers cove (I think they said their first drink on the menu is from or inspired from there).
Vibe was a mix between a speak easy and a tiki themed ocean bar.
For drinks got the Koloa Colada (tasted pretty much like a pina colada but less thick which was great… would definitely get it again).
They also had food! Got the ahi nachos to snack on.
First (real) meal of the trip!
The location we went to was near the downtown area.
Overall, place was great. I would come back, and all the food I would get again (of course there may be other Japanese places with a more upscale vibe. The vibe in this restaurant was like an every day Japanese restaurant).
To drink we got a bottle of Sake.
For food, had these dishes to share: udon with chicken, o toro nigiri, kani nigiri, salmon nigiri, shrimp tempura, o toro roll, and assorted sashimi platter.
Last dinner in Dublin, and got this recommendation from our Guinness Storehouse tour guide.
For food, got the scallops (would get them again), the burrata (I might not get this one again since the tomato it came with was dried tomatoes, instead of what I was expecting which was fresh tomatoes), and the seafood platter (yes yes and yes would obviously get this one again), with a side of fries. Also one of the bread they have is was soda bread which is popular in Ireland (since it is made out of Guinness). not my first choice, but when in Ireland would get it, and it was good dipping into the butter sauce of the lobster.
For drinks, got prosecco, whisky sour and pisco sour. All but the pisco sour were good (Limon has wayyy better pisco sours).
Overall great experience and vibe. Would recommend this place.
Went to this place in Dublin from a recommendation from a friend to try out spice bag, which is an Irish Chinese dish. It is basically a mix of fries and fried chicken with spices. It would be good as an after party food. Wouldn’t have it as a main meal (too fried for my taste).
Also tried the pork steamed dumplings. I think there was too much dough, and the pork quality was just meh.
I would come back and try their other noodle dishes (looking at good others were ordering).
