Kilo Deli

Kilo Deli is a cafe near Ala Moana Center. Their specialty is salt bread but they have it in different flavors with fillings in them. The original salt bread is extra buttery and crisp on the bottom. The sausage is good if you want protein with your bread and it adds more flavor. I thought the matcha salt bread was the best one. The bread was moist and the matcha flavor in the matcha cream was strong. I tasted matcha in every bite and the cream was in the center too. The breads are priced between $4 - $8 which is pricey. They make a limited amount of salt bread each day so go early for the best selection. Beside the bread they also offer matcha, hojicha, fruit teas, and coffees. 

Their interior space is large and it's a nice spot to hang out with friends. They have a lot of tables and chairs and comfy couches with coffee tables. You can order from a staff or use the self service tablet and pay with a card. When you order from the tablet, you get to see what's available and the sold out items are greyed out. Depending on how busy they are, it may take 5 - 10 minutes to prep your order. The parking lot is shared with other businesses but I went on a Sunday morning and I found an open space. 

For more information about Kilo Deli, follow them on Instagram, @kilo.deli.

1347 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814 

Original, Sausage, Matcha

 

Duk Kee Chinese Restaurant

Duk Kee Chinese Restaurant serves authentic Cantonese food. They have monthly specials, daily specials and happy hour making their prices reasonable for everyone. The portions are great for sharing with 2 or 3 people and family style dining is recommended so you can try a few dishes. Their crispy gau gee, cajun shrimp, cold ginger chicken, sweet & sour cabbage with beef were my favorites. 

Their interior space is tight but they can accommodate large groups and families. I came on a Saturday night for dinner and they were busy. They do a lot of take out orders and deliveries but the kitchen can keep up since we got our food in a timely matter. They forgot one of our dishes but we kindly reminding them and they were on it. There isn't much service from the wait staff but that's normal for any Chinese restaurant. Overall, the food tasted great and the prices were reasonable so I'd come back again. I do recommend making a reservation a few days in advance though since they get busy. For parking, park inside the Kaimuki Municipal Lot with entrances on 11th Ave and 12th Ave because this lot doesn't have a 1 hour limit. You just pull a ticket when you enter the lot and then pay with a card to exit. 

For more information about Duk Kee Chinese Restaurant, visit dukkeechineserestaurant.com.

1146 12th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-1337

Cajun Shrimp

Cold Ginger Chicken

Salt & Pepper Pork Chop

Sweet & Sour Cabbage w/ Beef

Long Beans w/ Minced Pork

Broccoli & Fish Fillet Cake Noodle

 

 

Supreme Dumplings

Supreme Dumplings has a location in Honolulu at Ala Moana Center on level 2 by Longs Drugs. They are known for their xiao long bao (soup dumplings) but they also have a variety of Taiwanese dishes. My favorites were the supreme pork xiao long bao, pan fried pork dumplings, fried pork chop, and string beans with garlic. For the xiao long bao, their wrappers are thick so you'll want to eat them shortly after the steamer arrives on your table or they get firm. The pan fried dumpling are a must, those have a crispy outer and it's very juicy on the inside. Before we placed our order, the waiter told us what was "sold out" or "not available" and it was because the kitchen is still in training. The service was good and the food came out in a timely matter. Our waiter was friendly and checked on us to see if we wanted to order more food, desserts, or additional drinks. 

The interior of the restaurant is spacious, well lit, and the design is modern. It's best to go with 2 - 4 people. They can accommodate 5 or more if they move tables together. I made my reservation one month in advance to eat there on the weekend. They are busy. They do accept walk ins but your wait time will be over 1 hour. 

For more information about Supreme Dumplings, visit supreme-dumplings.com.

1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Level 2
Honolulu, HI 96814
(877) 230-6165

Supreme Pork Xiao Long Bao

Black Truffle & Chicken Xiao Long Bao

Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao

Stir-Fry String Beans w/ Garlic

Mini Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings

Supreme Tan Tan Noodles w/ Peanuts

Pork Wonton Noodle Soup

Fried Pork Chop

Onyx Golden Lava Custard Bun

Black Sesame Mochi Rice Balls w/ Peanuts

 

Egghead Cafe

Egghead Cafe is a brunch spot that offers American and Taiwan fusion. The "Egghead Special" menu is mostly Taiwanese dishes with my favorites being the pork belly bowl and the peanut butter french toast. The pork belly is tender and the sauce drips into the rice giving it so much flavor, then topped with a fried egg where the bottom is slightly crisp. For the peanut butter french toastm it reminds me of the cafes in Hong Kong where PB is between 2 slices of white bread and deep fried. It's rich but it taste delicious and I suggest sharing this.

They don't accept reservations. When you arrive, scan the QR code outside and join the wait list. Their interior space is a reasonable size and since they put a time limit on dining in, they turnover tables quickly. The staff are friendly and the kitchen is efficient. The longest I've waited for a table is 10 minutes on the weekend when I come around 830am. They are located at the Kapalama Shopping Center with ample parking. 

For more information about Egghead Cafe, visit eggheadhonolulu.com. 

Kapalama Shopping Center
1210 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 888-2211

Peanut Butter French Toast

2 Eggs Brekky + Mix Greens

Pork Belly Bowl

Green Onion Pancake

 

 

All That Cake Co.

All That Cake Co. sells cake by the slice with unique flavors that you won't find anywhere else on the island. They pop up at the Kakaako Farmers Market on Saturdays and Kailua Town Farmers Market on Sundays. From time to time, they will also be at events around the island. My favorite is the Fuji apple crumble. It taste like a pumpkin pie and I feel like I'm in the fall season with all those warm spices. Her cake slices are boxed and chilled in a cooler. They are $11.95 per slice. She usually has a special flavor that will be posted on Instagram, @allthatcakeco.hi, prior to the farmers market day and then 2 other flavors available. The chocolate PB&J was too rich for my liking but I've seen other combinations of chocolate cake. I do plan to visit them again soon and try other flavors. 

For more information about All That Cake Co., visit their Instagram, @allthatcakeco.hi.

Fuji Apple Crumble

Chocolate PB&J