Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Steve's Chicks

Steve's Chicks specializes in fried chicken and Korean comfort food. They have 6 different flavors of fried chicken with one of them being the Volcano Devil which sounds extra spicy since it's made with habanero, ghost pepper, and Carolina Reaper. I went with the mild flavors, and I enjoyed those wings and drumsticks. They have a boneless chicken option but it only comes in the original and seasoned flavor. The cheese rice cake and tofu kimchi soup were delicious but it started getting very spicy for me towards the end of my meal. Their portions are large and should be shared with 3-4 people. The prices range from $25 - $50. They have a fridge full of soju in all the flavors so it's great for those who like to drink.

They are in Waipahu at Kunia Shopping Center. The interior of the restaurant is spacious. They can accommodate large groups of 10 and maybe more if they moved the tables around. There's K-pop music playing all night and K-pop music videos on the TV screens. Steve walks by the tables to talk to customers and makes sure everything is good. I have always done a walk in for dinner between 6pm-7pm and I'll get a table immediately. They open till 1:00AM so it's great for those wanting a late-night snack or a place to hang out and catch up with friends after work.

94-673 Kupuohi St., Ste B109
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 680-0005

Combination Chicken
(Seasoned & Original)

Seafood Pancake

Tofu Kimchi Soup

Cheese Rice Cake


Saturday, August 5, 2023

Piko Kitchen + Bar

Piko Kitchen + Bar is in Waikiki. Their food is Asian fusion with some Hawaiian. It's a great spot to hang out at after work with friends or if you're already in Waikiki, just swing by for some live music, food and drinks. My favorites are the Kapakahi Fries, Fried Confit Chicken, Manila Clam Pinakbet, and Garlic Noodles. Their portion are big and can be shared with 3-4 people. Every time I've visited, the staff has given great recommendations for food and drinks. According to my friends, some of their drinks are strong. The outdoor seating and bar can get loud in the evenings because of the live music but they have indoor seating if you prefer a quiet lunch or dinner.

This place is great for large group because the staff can easily move the tables around to accommodate you. If you do come with 6 or more, I suggest making a reservation in advance or calling the restaurant before you head over. They are at Lilia Waikiki on the street level, facing Kuhio Ave and adjacent to the International Marketplace. This was also the former location of Food Pantry. They have validated parking, $4 for 2 hours in Lilia Waikiki’s parking garage.

For more information about Piko Kitchen + Bar, visit pikowaikikihawaii.com

2380 Kuhio Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 923-2032

Kapakahi Fries

Shiitake Mushroom Bao Buns
Pork Belly Bao Buns

Pipikaula

Fried Confit Chicken

Dynamite Rice

AweSsam Tempura Cauliflower

Manila Clam Pinakbet

Garlic Noodles