Grilled pork sausage. 4 pcs $4.50
Izakaya Takonoki, Honolulu HI
This was not the pork sausage I expected when I ordered this. I’ve had kurobuta sausage at other restaurants and they were always more substantial and meaty. The tiny sausages we received are the kind you find vacuum-packed at Asian markets looking pink and squishy. I didn’t enjoy this, and the mustard didn’t help very much.
Sausage tree (Kigelia africana, Bignoniaceae), Fort DeRussy Beach Park.
Stir-fried shrimp in special sauce served with baby spinach. $12.95
Izakaya Takonoki, Honolulu HI
This tasted good, but was overpriced for what you got. It was flavorful but nothing special.
Beach along the West Shore, Oahu.
Baby spinach, radish, tofu, tomato with sesame shoyu dressing. $8.50
Izakaya Takonoki, Honolulu HI
This was ok, nothing special. I actually would have preferred it if the salad came tossed and with smaller pieces of fresh tofu.
House chardonnay. $5.50
Sunset at Waikiki Beach, Oahu.
Broiled mackerel fillet. $6.50
Izakaya Takonoki, Honolulu HI
This tasted good, but I always forget how oily mackerel is before I order, lol! I glad they broiled it pretty well though.
Asahi beer super dry draft. Medium $5.50
Ha’i Mo’olelo (The Storyteller) sculpture, by Shige Yamada, Kalakaua Avenue.
Vittle Monster 