Piggy Smalls

Hello everyone, this week I am going to do a review on Piggy Smalls, a Vietnamese-American fusion restaurant that is located on Ward Village Shops. The restaurant has a good atmosphere, affordable unique cuisine as well as friendly staff. Piggy Smalls has their main restaurant located in China Town but I have only been to the one at Ward, and I fell in love with the food over there. The restaurant provides an unique menu serve both lunch and dinner that changes weekly. I have only been there a few times so I am not too familiar with their menu, but I remember that they have the best Crispy pork belly. The Vegetarian Pho is also one of the popular dish that they have on their menu regularly. The other thing I like about the restaurant is the presentation of the food is very aesthetic!

Same as other popular restaurants, Piggy Smalls has a long line and very busy on the weekend, so I would recommend to have a reservation before walk in.

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Pho Time

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Spring break is coming and this week I'm going to review about one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurant on the island, Pho Time. As a Vietnamese, I would recommend Pho Time to anyone who would like to try authentic Vietnamese food. The restaurant is located in a outlet mall in Aiea area. The staff are friendly, always refill your water, and be there whenever customers need something. The most popular thing on the menu is probably Pho, for good reason, since this restaurant has better Pho than any restaurant I have been to on island. Beside that, their Spicy Beef Soup is my most favorite dish, and I totally agree they are one of the best. The soup is flavorful with a strong beefy flavor that served with noodle and vegetables. I love eating this dish not only because of the flavour, but also because it reminds me of my hometown. One of the other tastiest dish of the restaurant is Chicken Vermicelli.

In addition, they also have a selection of Japanese dishes for people are interested in. I would recommend this place for Vietnamese food lover! Also, the location is very popular and busy so I would recommend to avoid traffic time!

Address: 99-080 Kauhale St, Aiea, HI 96701
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Sura II BBQ

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Today I will be writing about Sura Hawaii II, it is a korean BBQ spot in Kapolei, Oahu. I want to start this post by saying Sura Hawaii is the best Korean Bbq on Oahu I have been to so far. The location of 'Sura Hawaii II', the alternate location in Kapolei, is more convenient than the main location in downtown Honolulu. In addition the restaurant itself is newer, larger and less crowded overall. It also includes a small bar which the Honolulu location is lacking. Another great thing is that I only have good things to say about the wonderful staff at Sura Hawaii II! Quick and friendly service each time I go.

The main things I tend to order are brisket, honey chicken, and the jumbo shrimp. Another good option is always the fresh calamari they offer. In conclusion I highly recommend Sura Hawaii, both the original in Honolulu as well as Sura II in Kapolei, but I give the Kapolei location a slightly better recommendation considering the venue. 

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The Cheesecake Factory

Hello everyone, today I'm going to review about Cheesecake Factory, one of my favorite places to go out to eat. The food is very good and I enjoy most of the menu, but the thing I like best about Cheesecake Factory is the prompt service and friendly staff along with live music. If I was going to recommend any one dish at Cheesecake Factory, it would have to be their shrimp scampi. Order this with their sweet and sour anti-oxidant salad and finish of the meal with a delicious slice of their house cheesecake.

I used to go the one that is located at Waikiki because I enjoy the beach and scenery at night. Recently, I visited the Cheesecake Factory located in Kapolei. Compared to the location in Waikiki, I have to say I now prefer the Kapolei location. The restaurant is newer, larger, usually less crowded with less wait time.

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