I am so honored that you watched and commented on my video! I love your channel and also watch your sister's channel. I hope things will get back to normal soon and you can come back to eat all the local foods. Be safe and take care!
In the 1960's my dad's childhood friend had a Junkyard in Sand Island. Whenever we would visit him we would go to Penny's Lunch Wagon, I remember their paper plates were a different texture with a parchment paper on it so it wouldn't leak when you're eating Curry Stew which was my favorite. Thanks for sharing theses videos. Really enjoy reminiscing of my youth. I still enjoy eating at these places even at 68 years of age.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories of childhood! I'm glad some of these old school places are still around and in business. You just cannot get that kind of food cooked the way they do it once they are all gone. Curry stew sounds delicious right now!
Thank you for spotlighting these nostalgic and less represented eateries. 🍱 🍣🍤 I appreciate the interesting historical tidbits included in your vlogs. The fact that these places have withstood changing times and challenges, such as the pandemic, is a testament to the food quality and loyalty of their customers. After watching this, I may prepare beef stew for tomorrow. Enjoy your Friday evening! ✨🌺✨
Hi 🤗! I like your videos especially in Kalihi. I grew up in Kalihi and miss those ole days, that's my neighborhood. Great memories. I live in Florida now. Mahalo for sharing and making me hangry 🤤🤙🤙🤙.
Aloha Linda! I am glad you like the Kalihi videos! The good ole days cannot be replaced! I hope things are well for you in Florida now. Must be super humid in the summers. Mahalo so much for taking the time to watch my videos!😊🤙
I will keep watching so I keep up with the old and new. Your videos bring back many memories. My Dad worked at what used to be Star Bulletin and delivered ads to Gems on Dillingham and I would ride with him sometimes. I lived on Hikina lane and went to Kaiulani Elementery. There was a church next to Tamashiro market, is it still there? It's been cool talking with you and the weather here in Jacksonville, Fl is in the 40-50's now. I have been watching you all morning and it's been awesome. Much Aloha 🥰🤙 @@FoodFiend
@@user-ix6cm2gf4i Hikina Lane must look different to you when you enter. They made a huge health center on the corner of N King and Hikina, but the rest inside looks the same. I used to have to go on Eu Lane for work and the houses are the same old houses that kind of look creepy LOL. But all the apartments are still on Hikina. The Kaumakapili Church is still across Tamashiro Market.
A couple of my favorites from Monarch are the Nori wrapped crab and their Mochiko chicken is one of the best I've ever tasted. Interesting that a Mochiko chicken at a "Seafood" place is so good.
Thanks for the history lesson. Makes the vid real interesting. And thanks for doing these saimin places. Haven't been there in years and I thought they were gone. I still remember the local soda bottling place next to Palace Saimin, but that is giving away my age. LOL
Just recently found your channel. Love your videos on local restaurants. I love supporting small hole in the wall eateries. Have always found some of the best food in these places. When I finally return to Oahu will definitely checking these places out. Mahalo.
I remember going there a lot on evening family outings (when they were just The Saimin House and located next to Tamashiro Market).when I was a kid (I’m 65 now) Rumor has it that when the old man passed on, he took some of the original recipe with him. Whether or not that’s true, it doesn’t matter because the saimin is still good. Also been to the other two places and their food is good. Can’t go wrong with any of those places.
Another Awesome video. To the point and so enjoyable that I can actually watch till the end. no need multiple camera angles, fancy graphics or the irritating youtube accent. Please don't sell out. Stay local sis!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I try my best to get to the point from my older videos and edit out the parts that take up time. I appreciate you noticing. Take care and God Bless! 🤙❤
no WONDER when its close to 12, the crowd (of vehicles) is bad.....hardly any parking.....I have to go to Cardinal Mailing and it GETS crowded turning from Sand Island Road.
i'm not a fan of fish or seafood type soups. I'll give this place a try though. as for Penny's, I always go there for the Mac salad! MMM Kinda sucks that local business' close early, people have to work...Never heard of Monarch Seafood, thanks for sharing
Yes I did a video on them awhile ago. I think I will include them in my 3rd since I made the video when I started and it didn't get as many views. Mahalo!
I grew up in Kalihi and remember Hall Saimin because I lived there on Hikina Lane. I loved Hall Saimin, we would by their cone and maki sushi when it was a dime a piece(slice). We could smell the bbq sticks cooking on the hibachi coming out the back door of the restaurant. There was a store next door and next to it was Violet's restaurant, another good place to eat. Then Q's drive-in was around the corner. I had so many good memories. Mahalo 🤙!!!!
My parents preferred The Old Saimin House over Palace Saimin, me too, my whole family loved Washington Saimin. My mom was a noodle eater saimin was her go to we'd eat Saimin at Green Light Inn on king st across of mokauea in my keiki hana bada days it closed ages ago.
Aloha from Maui! I use to live on Oahu and love both Palace Saimin and Old Saimin House. Their BBQ sticks are ono and so is Old Saimin House mac salad. You suppose to have the Diamond Head Strawberry Soda its pairs perfectly with the Wun Ton Min! Another great place for saimin is Jane's Fountain on Liliha Street. Mahalo sistah fo your great reviews! Shootz
Mahalo for watching! Jane's Fountain I covered in my "Grandma Eats" video along with Palace Saimin. Unfortunately the Old Saimin House closed a couple of months ago due to rising costs and the brunt of the pandemic. So sad.
When I was at Honeywell back in the '90s, there was a gal Kathy R. whose mom was Penny. She would warn us guys, eh my mom not going give you guys discount if you drop my name! LOL! Still, Penny's plates were full of ono food for the price. Looks like it's still the formula. Back then I think Penny's was off of Dillingham. Whoa that ono mix plate looks like a kanak attack in the making. Mahalo!
Pennys is started by aunty virgie. She was one of the first lunch wagons here it was on sand island next to the bridge.She worked very hard raising her children by herself going from mayor wrights to kalihi and Democrat st. To upper liliha. She has recently passed and can now rest after working so hard for so long. Her children now run pennys and work hard. Thank you for sharing thier good food.
@annielee7848 Mahalo Annie for commenting and watching the videos! Yes I used to love Eagle Cafe but never went recently with the new owners. I have to try their new menu. I remember their fresh biscuits with strawberry jam. Haven't been since the early 2000s.
Thanks for enjoying these noodle eateries , as like my noodles on the chewier texture. I notice after a take-out, the noodles becomes soggy and soft; Maybe, it depends on the type and quality of noodles? Have you trued hand-cut noodles?
No I have not tried hand cut noodles. Is there are difference with hand pulled noodles? I've always wanted to try Youpo Noodles, but usually the line is too long.
@@FoodFiend I have had only the hand-cut noodles in the Mainland, maybe its the same as hand-pulled? What is Youpo noodles, Szechwan? I hope to try these noodle eateries .......show-cased in your videos.
@@annchee1329 I am not sure what Youpo Noodles specialize in. They have cumin and lamb noodles and also beef, etc. They are usually found at Farmer's Markets like the Kaka'ako Farmers Market. It might be from Xi'an, but could be Szechwan. It is spicy.
@joeahia7915 it wasn't. Most likely sun noodle or maybe the noodle shop down the road on King St. They make pale noodle. It is their own dashi. Definitely more on the fish side than S&S saimin. Doesn't matter anymore as it's another old Hawaii business that's gone.
