IOLANI FAIR
583 KAMOKU STREET
HONOLULU, HI 96826
808-943-2339
EMAIL: fair@iolani.org
My time this year at the Iolani Fair was limited to a visit to the Gourmet food tent and walk through the games and merchandise tents. The Fair is just not the same without my Daughter holding my hand and playing all the games with me. Now she works in a booth at the Fair and when her shift ends, she runs away with her friends leaving Mom and Dad to entertain themselves. We know what to do when she abandons us. Head straight for the food tents. This Fair is known for the "food" and it does not disappoint. Just have a bunch of script (money) to spend. No money exchanges hands here. You must first purchase script which are coupons with a value of .50 each. This means a food dish costing 15 script is $7.50. The lines that form to purchase script can get pretty long and they do accept credit cards. Best thing to do is purchase script in advance from the school. With script in hand we headed straight for the Gourmet food tent and quickly used up about half of the script we had purchased. Lobster Bisque was on the menu, but it was 80 degrees and hot. We passed on the soup. Instead we opted for the White Clam Linguine ($9). Pretty impressed that they cooked the pasta to order and served it with some nice clams. The Linguine was perfectly cooked al dente and served with a light sauce and Garlic Bread. Yummy. The Cuban Sandwich ($7.50) was also delicious. The pickles in this sandwich made the flavor pop. The Fish Tacos ($7.50) looked great on the plate but really lacked flavor. Ate one of them and had no interest in eating the second.
My Wife finished the meal with a couple of Malasadas which are sold by the thousands during this two day Fair. I love the Iolani Fair but just miss those days carrying my daughter on my shoulders and holding her hand while walking around.
IOLANI FAIR
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| IOLANI FAIR IS HELD ANNUALLY AT IOLANI HIGH SCHOOL IN HONOLULU |
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| SEVERAL RIDES THAT THE KIDS LOVE |
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| E.K. FERNANDEZ MIDWAY RIDES |
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| THE FOOD TENTS ARE THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE IOLANI FAIR |
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| WE HIT THE GOURMET TENT |
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| STOOD IN LINE AND WAITED A BIT AT THE GOURMET FOOD TENT |
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| GOURMET FOOD TENT MENU |
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| WHITE CLAM LINGUINE |
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| FISH TACOS |
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| SMALL FISH TACOS WITH AVOCADO |
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| CUBAN SANDWICH |
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| CUBAN SANDWICH WAS GOOD |
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| MALASADAS ARE VERY POPULAR AT THE FAIR |
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ENJOYED WATCHING THE GIRLS MAKE SOME HAWAIIAN LEISFood Galore!
Enjoy the many food offerings at this year's Fair! We have favorites like our Huli Beef Sandwich and Okinawan Noodles. We also have some new items like our Taco Salad and Huli Cheesesteak. We are also proud to introduce our very own ‘Iolani Waffle Dog...and our BACON Waffle Dog! So come down, grab some food, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the 2015 ‘Iolani Fair!
EAT, ENJOY, REPEATVisit our Gourmet Tent for some fabulous dishes which showcase this year's theme Adventures in Atlantis! There will be a variety of offerings from the sea, like our Fish Tacos to the Lobster and Crab Bisque. You can also quench your thirst by enjoying our new Honeydew or Plain Milk Teas. We also are bringing back the popular Coffee and Lemonade Jelly Drinks! And check back soon for an updated chef demo schedule, which will feature chefs from some of the top restaurants on Oahu.
From the Sea
Wrapped and Sandwiched
Sweet Tooth
Drinks
LIVE CHEF DEMOS
After each demo you will be able to purchase a plate of the dish that was created! Limited amounts available.
New Fair Foods Waffle Dog Introducing a NEW tradition at the Fair, the ‘Iolani Waffle Dog! Enjoy a nice juicy hot dog encased in a crispy waffle crust! The perfect snack for on the go...and stay tuned for a special version of our dog! Huli Cheesesteak Sandwich The ‘Iolani Fairs take on the Philly classic...get it wit' our tender and juicy sliced top sirloin mixed with roasted onions and peppers, smothered with cheese, all tucked into a hoagie roll! Taco Rice An Okinawan Favorite! A bowl of rice topped with seasoned taco meat, fresh diced tomatoes, lettuce, salsa and shredded cheese.
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Taco Salad
Huli Cheesesteak
