Gastro Monkey // 美食家

When I heard that Ono's was closing around the same time as my trip, I got a little depressed. I have only been there a few times, but each time has been pretty fantastic. The food is so homey and comforting even though I didn't grow up with this style of food. The restaurant itself is really small and cozy though, and it feels like your best friend's grandma or grandpa is cooking all of their best dishes just for you. Without a friend who can cook like this, or their grandparents do cook for you, where can you go without Ono's? If you are fortunate enough to be in Honolulu, or visiting in the last few days before the closure, pop on by. Be prepared to wait. No get mad. PS - it's just down the street from Leonard's. Even if you're full, you always have space for at least one malasada! Poke, as it should be. In all of its delicious glory. Chicken long rice - big pieces of chicken in a light broth with cellophane noodles The juiciest ka...

It just so happened that it was on a rainy day that I ended up making my first trip to Ad Hoc/Addendum. I ordered online ahead of time because everyone told me how the wait takes at least an hour. I am here to tell you that on this rainy day, there was only one other person in line for food who was actually ordering, and a lady with two dogs in a stroller sitting at the only bench eating her chicken. Since there were no dry seats, we ended up eating in the car.  If you haven't been before, Addendum is just behind Ad Hoc (I originally tried making reservations at Ad Hoc, but had no luck). It's in a nice little garden area in the back with picnic tables and shade for the sunny times. If you're in the area for wine, this is a good place to eat first so you don't have to tap out too early ;) The ribs were pretty good. The meat came right off the bone. The sauce was sweet. I think I would personally prefer a little kick or more savory taste, but don't let that stop ...