Pork belly, boiled egg, spinach, chives, nori, bean sprouts, sliced red peppers. $11.95
Pao Jao Dumpling & Ramen, San Francisco CA
This was decent ramen, and I liked the slight heat from the spicy tonkatsu broth. I still don’t like their boiled eggs though. They seem old or have been sitting out for awhile.
Sliced Hobbs applewood smoked ham, swiss, pepperoncini relish, heirloom beets, and frites. $17
Barndiva, Healdsburg CA
This sandwich was pretty big, and it had a lot of flavor. I liked the pepperoncini relish, and of course the beets and frites were super tasty. I wish the bread was toasted though, or that the entire sandwich was pressed.
Chopped kale salad with mint, green onions and carrots. Topped with garlic bok choy, roasted bell peppers, pickled cucumber, avocado, peanuts, fresh Thai basil and Thai basil pesto. $10.32
Bamboo Asia, San Francisco CA
This bowl was certainly packed – both with ingredients and with flavor. I’m not sure everything worked smoothly together, but it sure was an adventure to eat!
2 choices of poke, 1 side, and rice. $13.50
Da Poke Shack, Kailua-Kona HI
I think this was the perfect size for a large lunch (even I couldn’t quite finish it). I love the poke here and the side was pretty tasty too!
2 eggs, hamburger patty, mushrooms, onions, and gravy over rice. $9.95
Shaka Restaurant, Naalehu HI
Mmm, SO good!! You can’t go wrong with good homemade loco moco. This tasted great and I loved the gravy.
Watermelon radish and seared ahi tuna, smoked salmon and fingerling potatoes, artichokes and bell peppers. Each $2.95
Lemonade, San Francisco CA
Although I think that the portions are on the small side, there’s no question that these are tasty and packed with flavor. No wonder this place is so popular.
Avocado, roasted golden beets, roasted brussels sprouts, egg, and caramelized onions on mixt greens with Point Reyes blue cheese dressing. $10.40
Mixt Greens, San Francisco CA
My work location is the land of the $10+ lunch salad. I was actually surprised that I enjoyed this one though. I liked the variety of toppings they had available, and they were really good quality. The price really starts to jack up when you add meats though.
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Laniakea Cafe, Kona International Airport (KOA)
These were disgusting and super greasy! And even worse than the onion rings was the woman working the cash register. She had such a horrible attitude and shouldn’t be allowed to work in customer service. I would rather go hungry than return to this lame restaurant when I’m back in KOA.
Kalua pork (slow roasted salted pork shoulder), lau lau (pork and butterfish wrapped in taro leaf and steamed), pickled clams, and rice. $14.50
Da Poke Shack, Kailua-Kona HI
This was very good, but I think I prefer their poke selections better. The meats were tender and tasty though, and those clams are still killer!
3 pieces served with rice and macaroni salad. $10.95
Shaka Restaurant, Naalehu HI
I wasn’t expected much, but this fried chicken was pretty damn good! I liked the tasty breading, and the chicken was juicy and flavorful. Mmm…
Traditional broth with light fish and seaweed flavors topped with beef, caramelized onions, and soft boiled egg. $6.55
Marukame Udon, Honolulu HI
I loved this udon, and for less than seven bucks! I’m in heaven. I guess this place is super popular, but we got in early so there wasn’t a line yet. Yum!
Kalbi, bbq beef, bbq chicken, and spring rolls with bean sprouts, macaroni salad, choy sum, kimchee, and rice. $12.50
Gina’s BBQ, Honolulu HI
Omg, there is NO way one person can eat this entire lunch plate. It sure was delicious though and there was plenty for lunch the next day. 🙂
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