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Sunday, March 26, 2017

FISH DINNER AT YODOBASHI - JAPAN

FISH DINNER IN AKIBA
YODOBASHI CAMERA 

Yodobashi is an electronics store located in Akihabara or the "Electric City" in Tokyo.  They have an incredible food court located on the 8th floor of this electronics super-duper store.  After making a lap around the food court we opted to try a place that specialized in local fish.  Was not disappointed as this was an excellent meal.  As you enter the dining area you remove your shoes.  Japanese guests were seated at small tables where you sit on the floor.  The Westerners like us got tables where your legs fall into a large opening so you can sit comfortably and not have to cross your legs.  Food and service was excellent.

FISH DINNER AT YODOBASHI

YODOBASHI IS AN ELECTRONICS SUPERSTORE WITH A FOOD COURT ON THE 8TH FLOOR
A LITTLE JAPANESE OASIS INSIDE THE FOOD COURT AT YODOBASHI
PLACED WAS PACKED SO WE DECIDED TO GIVE IT A TRY
REMOVE YOUR SHOES BEFORE ENTERING DINING ROOMS
PLENTY OF LOCKERS FOR SHOES
JAPANESE WERE SEATED ON FLOOR TABLES
WESTERNERS ENJOYED A STANDARD SITTING STYLE
SAKE AND FISH
CHOOSE YOUR MEAL FROM A PHOTO MENU










ALL SMILES FOR THE DINNER HERE



SUSHI IN AKIBAHARA - JAPAN

SUSHI IN AKIHABARA
YODOBASHI 

Enjoyed great fresh Sushi and a fun experience at this Sushi Bar inside the Yodobashi Store in Akihabara.  This place takes Conveyor Belt Sushi to another level.  The interactive touchscreen is amazing and so simple to use.  Just scroll through the pages and pick what you would like to eat.  With a touch of the screen your fresh Sushi arrives via the conveyor belt in minutes or even seconds.  Sushi was delicious here and I would highly recommend this place for a great experience.  We had so much fun here that I would not hesitate to return.

SUSHI IN AKIBAHARA

8TH FLOOR FOOD COURT AT YODOBASHI IS WHERE WE FOUND SOME GREAT SUSHI
THE FRESH FISH PACKED IN ICE CAUGHT OUR EYE SO WE WENT IN
EVERY SEAT INCLUDES A TOUCHSCREEN FOR ORDERING
TOUCH SCREEN IS EASY TO USE AND FILLED WITH PHOTOS AND INFORMATION
SUSHI ARRIVES ON CONVEYOR BELT DIRECTLY TO YOUR TABLE


PHOTOS OF EVERY ITEM ON MENU WITH PRICE.  CHOOSE WASABI OR NO WASABI WITH EACH ORDER.  THIS SYSTEM IS AMAZING AND FUN
ORDER ARRIVES IN MINUTES OR JUST A FEW SECONDS



SUSHI WITHOUT A COLD BEER - I HAD TO ORDER A FEW


HAPPY SUSHI LOVERS
PLATES ARE STACKED UP AND SCANNED TO PRODUCE FINAL BILL
SCANNER PRODUCES THIS SMALL CHIP THAT YOU TAKE TO THE CASHIER TO PAY


Wednesday, March 15, 2017

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Thursday, March 9, 2017

HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN

HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN
DINNER AT HOME

Needed to cook up a quick dinner at home using ingredients we had in the fridge.  Went back to an old favorite out of my Bob Warden Pressure Cooker Cookbook.  Had this great tasting meal on the table in 30 minutes and it was delicious.  
Click link below for Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe;

HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN WITH GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
AND GRILLED ASPARAGUS


Wednesday, March 1, 2017

GRILLED SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

Being Ash Wednesday means no meat for the day in this family so I went with a very simple and delicious salad with Grilled Shrimp and Asparagus.  Added a bit of Shaved Parmesan, Cucumbers, Carrots and Bell Pepper along with my favorite Olive Garden Italian Dressing.  Yummy!

GRILLED SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Monday, February 20, 2017

SHREDDED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

DINNER AT HOME

Readers of my blog know that I complain a lot about the lack of good Mexican food in Hawaii.  Thats why you can find many recipes here that are far and away better than most places at a fraction of the cost.  I would go toe to toe with any restaurant with my Shredded Chicken Tacos (recipe below) and now I have turned that same recipe into Chicken Enchiladas and believe me they are great.  Used the same Shredded Chicken that I use in my Tacos and made a quick Enchilada Sauce using Tomato Sauce, Green Chilis, Onions, Garlic, Cumin and Chili Powder.  Added the sauce to the bottom of a pan and then filled sauce soaked flour tortillas with the Shredded Chicken Mixture.  Added a Mexican Cheese Blend and covered with more sauce and cheese.  Baked for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.  So easy and so delicious.  
Click link below to view Shredded Chicken Recipe;

SHREDDED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

SHREDDED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
THESE ENCHILADAS ARE LOADED WITH FLAVOR
HOME MADE ENCHILADA SAUCE AND FLAVOR PACKED SHREDDED CHICKEN ENCHILADA


Saturday, February 18, 2017

VALENTINES DAY DINNER AT HOME

VALENTINES DAY 
DINNER AT HOME

Wow... I am one lucky guy.  Enjoyed an incredible Valentines dinner at home this year with three out of town guests who had never been to Hawaii.  Treated them to some great food and wine in the comforts of home.  My lovely Bride took care of the main courses while I did up the appetizers.  
This was pretty much a perfect meal for me.  Loved the food and love my Wife!

VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER

THE APPETIZER SPREAD FOR OUR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS
AHI AND KIM CHE TAKO POKE
TRUFFLE CHEESE WITH RASPBERRY JAM AND GARLIC BREAD
PROSCUITTO WRAPPED PEARS
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
WEDGE SALAD WITH BACON AND PARMESAN CRISP
FILET MIGNON WITH CRAB LEGS
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE, VANILLA ICE CREAM AND HAND DIPPED STRAWBERRIES 



MOKU KITCHEN - AGAIN

MOKU KITCHEN
660 ALA MOANA BLVD
HONOLULU, HI  96813
808-591-6658
HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
                 Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Back to Moku Kitchen in Kakaako for some lunch with the family.  This was my second visit to what is becoming quite the meeting place in Honolulu.  Once again the staff was friendly but this time I left somewhat unsatisfied.  We started with the Ginger Ahi Shoyu Poke ($14) which was delicious.  The Ahi was fresh and the light taste of Ginger came through perfectly.  The Taro Chips were also fresh and my Daughter loved scooping up the Ahi with the Chips.  The Roasted Squash Ravioli ($12) is a go-to dish at Moku Kitchen and their Sister Monkeypod Kitchen.  The Squash is sweet and pairs perfectly with the pasta which I learned is frozen Gyoza wrappers and not fresh pasta as I always thought.  My Wife who is trying the Nutri System diet right now went with the Vegetable Roasted Plate ($15) and loved it.  She said she would return again to eat the same dish.  I went for the Fried Chicken Sandwich ($14) and was hugely disappointed.  Did not like the taste of the sandwich at all.  Only ate half.  At $14 you would think this would come with a side but all you get is a small portion of Kim Che which I did like.  What was good about the sandwich was the Pickles and Tomato.  The Chicken was bland and the batter to me sucked.  Would never order this again.
Click link below to view Moku Kitchen menu and read a previous post;

GINGER AHI SHOYU POKE
ROASTED SQUASH RAVIOLI
VEGETABLE ROASTED PLATE
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
I LIKED THE PICKLES AND TOMATO BUT NOT THE SANDWICH