GREAT EATS HAWAII

Thursday, June 18, 2020

GUIEB CAFE CRAB LEGS

GUIEB CAFE
1311 KING STREET, SUITE F06
HONOLULU, HI 96817
808-913-2131
HOURS: Monday Thru Saturday 6AM - 3PM
www.guiebscatering.com
www.yelp.com/biz/guieb-cafe-honolulu
www.facebook.com/guiebscatering/
www.instagram.com/guiebscatering/?hl=en

Yes I am back at Guieb again this week. This time trying the Crab Legs which are only $15. Wow..amazing value and delicious. Did not need the butter as the Crab was sweet. Also loved the sautéed vegetables which are under the Crab. You can get rice but I always go for the veggies and Crab Salad. I was able to break the crab apart and cut the shell with a knife. It is a little work and messy but worth it. Once again very happy to get my Guieb on!
Click link below to view previous post on Guieb Cafe and see more of their food;
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/06/guieb-cafe.html

CRAB LEGS WITH VEGETABLES AND CRAB SALAD

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

KAHAI STREET KITCHEN - SPICY STEAK

KAHAI STREET KITCHEN

946 COOLIDGE STREET

HONOLULU, HI 96826

808-845-0320

HOURS: Tuesday thru Friday 10:30AM - 7:30PM / Saturday 7:30AM - 2PM

Closed Sunday and Monday

www.kahaistreet-kitchen.com

www.yelp.com/biz/kahai-street-kitchen-honolulu

www.facebook.com/KahaiStreetKitchen/

www.instagram.com/kahaistkitchen/?hl=en

Back to one of my favorite local spots to buy 30 lunches for my office. Love supporting Kahai Street Kitchen during these messed up times. This is my third time buying 30 lunches from Kahai Street and 16th week doing this since the COVID19 lockdown. Costing me a lot of money but it is the least I can do to support the local restaurants that have supported my golf tournament and been friends to me over the years. This week we went with the Spicy Steak. Wow..this was amazing and spicy!

SPICY STEAK LUNCH FROM KAHAI STREET KITCHEN

30 LUNCHES FOR THE OFFICE. HALF MILD AND HALF SPICY

SHREDDED BEEF AND CHICKEN TAQUITOS

SHREDDED BEEF AND CHICKEN TAQUITOS

DINNER AT HOME

Our Taco Tuesday was a Taquito Tuesday with homemade Shredded Beef and Chicken Taquitos. We made the Shredded Beef a few weeks ago and froze it. The Shredded Chicken was made fresh using Chicken Breasts that I seasoned, grilled and shredded. Then added it to some sautéed onion, bell pepper, garlic, spices and diced Mexican Tomatoes with Habanero Peppers. Layered Avocado Salsa, Hot Sauce, Lettuce, Cheese and Pico de Gallo on top. The Taquitos were as good or better than any restaurant we have been to in Hawaii or California. In fact I think my Chicken Taquitos are as good as any I have ever tasted. Love them!

CHICKEN AND BEEF TAQUITOS

TWO CHICKEN AND ONE BEEF TAQUITOS

I'LL PUT MY SHREDDED CHICKEN TAQUITOS UP AGAINST ANYONE!

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

BBQ CHICKEN WITH CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES WITH AVOCADO SALSA

BBQ CHICKEN WITH CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES WITH AVOCADO SALSA

DINNER AT HOME

We loved the Crispy Smashed Potatoes so much we made them again. This time served with some BBQ Chicken Breasts that I cooked up on the outdoor grill. Again a delicious dinner at home.

BBQ CHICKEN WITH CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES WITH AVOCADO SALSA

NOTHING BEATS DINNER ON THE LANAI WITH PERFECT HAWAII WEATHER

HERE IS THE RECIPE TO THOSE DELICIOUS POTATOES WITH A LITTLE SPICE

JERSEY MIKE'S ORIGINAL ITALIAN SANDWICH

JERSEY MIKE'S ORIGINAL ITALIAN SANDWICH

LUNCH AT THE OFFICE

Hawaii does not have any really good Deli's or Sandwich Shops. I actually could not name one. Enter the National chain Jersey Mike's and we can at least get a decent one with good bread, fresh meats and flavor. I love the Original Italian Mike's Way plus a little jalapeño.

THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN SANDWICH

GUIEB CAFE SEARED AHI

Back to Guieb Cafe to get my "Guieb" on again. Just love this little local gem in Kalihi. Had the seared Ahi again with Crab Salad and Vegetables. Chose this over rice and they were happy to do it at no extra cost. This lunch is $12 and worth every penny. The Ahi is fresh and served very rare (almost raw) with just a sear on the outside. Works well with the sauces that take this dish to another level. Have not had a bad meal here yet and highly recommend you try it.
Click link below to view previous post and lots more dishes from Guieb Cafe;
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/06/guieb-cafe.html

SEARED AHI WITH CRAB SALAD AND VEGETABLES

KING CRAB WITH VEGETABLES AND CRAB SALAD $15

Monday, June 15, 2020

BEEF FILET WITH SMASHED CRISPY POTATOES WITH AVOCADO SALSA

BEEF FILET WITH SMASHED CRISPY POTATOES WITH AVOCADO SALSA

DINNER AT HOME

Oh my this dinner was amazing. A perfectly cooked steak and these incredible Smashed Crispy Potatoes with Avocado Salsa. This meal was beautiful to look at and even better to eat. The Potatoes rock and when you combine them with the Avocado Salsa with Jalapeño, Cotija Cheese and Cilantro you have a flavor combination that is through the roof. Entire family devoured this meal and loved every bite. So blessed that my Wife cooks the best steaks on the Island. As good or better than any high end steak house I guarantee. Recipe for the Potatoes below.

BEEF FILET WITH SMASHED POTATOES AND AVOCADO SALSA

INCREDIBLE MEAL ENJOYED ON OUR LANAI

SMASHED CRISPY POTATOES ARE AMAZING

CRISPY POTATOES WITH AVOCADO RELISH RECIPE

Sunday, June 14, 2020

PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE, TOMATO, AVOCADO AND EGG SANDWICH

PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE, TOMATO, AVOCADO AND EGG SANDWICH

BREAKFAST AT HOME

I made this sandwich a few months back without the Avocado. Since we had some Avocado left over from yesterday, I decided to use it up in my sandwich. This was delicious.

TOMATO, AVOCADO, PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE AND EGG

FUSILLI ALLA VODKA WITH BASIL AND PARMESAN

FUSILLI ALLA VODKA WITH BASIL AND PARMESAN

DINNER AT HOME

My Daughter saw this recipe on her TikTok feed and said it was all the rage and getting great reviews. She texted me the recipe and asked if I would make it for dinner. Of course I did and here it is. To be honest, we found this recipe to be very bland and if I were to make it again would tweak it to improve the flavor. I added more Garlic and Shallots than the recipe called for and would add even more next time.

FUSILLI ALLA VODKA WITH BASIL AND PARMESAN

PASTA ON THE LANAI

PRETTY SIMPLE INGREDIENTS

GARLIC AND SHALLOTS SAUTED IN OLIVE OIL

TOMATO PASTE

COOK ABOUT 5 MINUTES

ADD SALT AND PEPPER

TWO TABLESPOONS OF VODKA

ADD CUP OF HEAVY CREAM

MIX THROUGHLY

ADD PASTA

ADD BUTTER AND CUP OF PASTA WATER

PARMESAN CHEESE

TOP WITH FRESH BASIL

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED CANTALOUPE AND CHEESE PLATTER

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED CANTALOUPE AND CHEESE PLATTER

APPETIZERS AT HOME

My Daughter wanted me to make a Pasta dinner so I expanded on the Italian theme with a couple of appetizers. Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe which is so light, fresh, sweet and salty is the perfect appetizer for a warm Hawaii evening. Always love this. I picked up a few cheeses; Manchego, Truffle and a Gouda with Truffle. So nice sitting on our outdoor lanai enjoying this food with family.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED CANTALOUPE

ASSORTED CHEESES

Saturday, June 13, 2020

AVOCADO TOAST, KIMCHI FRIED RICE AND EGG

AVOCADO TOAST, KIMCHI FRIED RICE AND EGG

BREAKFAST AT HOME

Made my Daughter and her girlfriend a little breakfast consisting of Avocado Toast, Kimchi Fried Rice and Egg. I had this vision of stacking everything so I just tried it. They both finished it all so I think they liked it.

AVOCADO TOAST, KIMCHI FRIED RICE AND EGG

Thursday, June 11, 2020

FRESH SASHIMI SALAD

FRESH SASHIMI SALAD
DINNER AT HOME

When the plate is bright - you are eating right.....going with a Salad again for dinner. Bought a nice piece of Ahi Sashimi for $11 at Foodland Farms and made this delicious Salad. Drizzled a little Soy Sauce and Wasabi over the Sashimi and put a little Balsamic Vinaigrette over the greens.

FRESH SASHIMI SALAD

$11 BLOCK OF AH FROM FOODLAND FARMS

HA LONG PHO NOODLE HOUSE

HA LONG PHO NOODLE HOUSE
WAIAKAMILO SHOPPING CENTER
1414 DILLINGHAM BLVD #101
HONOLULU, HI 96817
808-845-3687
HOURS: Daily 10AM - 9PM (Closed Sunday)
http://halongnoodle.com/wp/
www.yelp.com/biz/ha-long-pho-noodle-house-honolulu
www.facebook.com/Ha-Long-Pho-Noodle-House-73178473511/
www.instagram.com/halongpho/

My previous visits to Ha Long Pho have been great. In fact, I may have called it the best Pho in Honolulu. This time however was different. The broth did not have the flavor that I remembered and for three orders they bundled all the vegetables together so we had to measure and sort three ways by hand. They gave me far too many noodles which meant most of the broth did not fit in the cup when combined. Just not the Pho taste or experience like I have enjoyed in the past.
Click links below to view previous posts on Ha Long Pho;
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/01/ha-long-pho-noodle-house.html
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/09/pho-for-lunch.html
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/06/ha-long-pho.html

RARE STEAK AND BRISKET PHO

NOODLES AND MEATS ON LEFT AND VEGGIES AND BROTH ON RIGHT. MIX EM UP!

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

FRESH FISH TACOS

FRESH FISH TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

Fresh Hawaii Marlin was used to make these great Fish Tacos for Taco Tuesday at Casa de Santos.

Simply grilled the Marlin with some butter and Cajun spices and then made a Taco with fresh Flour Tortillas, Cabbage, White Sauce (Yogurt, Mayo, Lime Juice and Oregano), Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Avocado and a little Hot Sauce and Jalapeño. These were so good!

FRESH FISH TACOS

FRESH GRILLED MARLIN MADE THESE TACOS DELICIOUS

WISH YOU COULD TRY A BITE

Monday, June 8, 2020

GRILLED MARLIN WITH BUTTER CAPER SAUCE

GRILLED MARLIN WITH BUTTER CAPER SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

This simple dish was delicious even though I ruined my first batch of sauce which was going to be a White Wine, Butter, Caper Cream Sauce. Used some bad white wine and did not reduce it enough. Tasted like vinegar. Rather than try to salvage the sauce, I just quickly went with butter and capers. We had one ear of corn so I roasted it and sautéed with zucchini, onion and carrots. What saved this dish is the freshness of the fish. So good all on its own. Lucky to live and eat Hawaii!

GRILLED MARLIN WITH BUTTER CAPER SAUCE

NICE FRESH MARLIN

MARLIN WAS THICK SO I CUT IT IN HALF. THIS WAS PROBABLY A MISTAKE

GUIEB CAFE SEARED AHI

Ok this is a neighborhood gem. The food here is delicious. I had the Seared Ahi today and requested Crab Salad in place of rice and vegetables. This was actually one of the best lunches ever! The Ahi was amazing and the vegetables were fresh and perfectly seasoned. Absolutely loved everything on the plate and was totally satisfied. My co-workers enjoyed the Prime Rib Loco Moco, Garden Omelette with Sweet Potato Fries and the Honey French Toast Acai. Everyone was extremely happy with their food. The food and people here are amazing. Great little locally owned business that I will continue to support. Highly recommend! Update: Went back again and this time tried the Chicken and Avocado Salad. Delicious but they put the warm Chicken over the greens so it wilted them a bit and there was a bit too much dressing for my liking and diet. I loved the flavor of the Chicken and Dressing but next time I order this will be with Dressing on the side and Chicken separated from the greens. Update: Went back again and tried the Crab Legs for $15. They were delicious and there was no need for the large tub of butter they provided. Update: Back again and had the Grilled Miso Asian Salmon. Absolutely delicious! Back again for Grilled Opah with Vine Ripened Tomato Garlic Butter and Mashed Potatoes. Awesome!! Update: Back again for the Fresh Catch Fish Sandwich. This was probably my least favorite meal here. They breaded the fish which I do not like. The fish however was delicious and fresh. The sandwich was a bit soggy and the fries were not crisp or seasoned. Back again to try the Prime Rib which lately has been selling out fast. Mine was a bit dry and have been sitting awhile. Not bad but not great. Another visit and I had the Club Sandwich which was a Weekly Special. It was terrible. Would not even call it a Club. Back again for the Seared Ahi Salad. It was good.