Aloha Kitchen

Since we were kids we have been going to Aloha Kitchen, my dad fell in love with this place after he moved here from PA and was always introducing new people to this Authentic Hawaiian cuisine. Now when I was a kid I had only ever had a manapua from Aloha Kitchen and they were by far my most favorite thing on the menu. Its a soft steamed bun filled with pork chunks and a sweet red sauce. I tried finding a manapua when we went to Hawaii a few years back and the only place we found them was at a  gas station! Crazy, and they didn't come close to Ray's back home. They have fresh ingredients and take pride in the food they serve. No doubt you will also see Ray walking around talking to the customers.

Teriyaki chicken, fish and the best macaroni salad

Over Easy

For my anniversary a few years ago we were in Phoenix on a little staycation and found this great breakfast place which also happened to be a DDD- Diner's Drive-In's and Dives spot. We loved it and now have one right around the corner. My favorite dish there is the french toast. They use a brioche bread and top it with carmelized bananas and pecans and then a caramel syrup. Can we say Yum! Is it rich yes, which is why I like to make who ever I go with get something savory so I can handle it all. Another one of my favorites is their Hopple Popple, a scrambled egg hash that is scrumptious and goes great with the oh so sweet french toast. This super modern restaurant is popping up all over the valley so if you live here or are visiting it's definitely worth a try. Serving breakfast and lunch.Over Easy

 

Salvadoreno Restaurant #1

A couple of years ago my husband brought home this amazing food I had never before heard of or seen, the Pupusa. They are basically masa pancakes filled with meats and cheese. It was topped with fresh avocado slices and came with a side of beans. I learned quickly that it needed to be eaten fast, because fresh is definitely best with these babies. I am a purist when it comes to the pupusa and love a plain cheese, it literally oozes out. It's best to dip it straight into the beans, which is more like a black bean soup, and soak up all that yummy bean flavor. Also I could drink that bean soup, as can my children. I always order a huge pint of it to go. If you plan on visiting this authentic Salvodoran restaurant you might have to bust out your 8th grade spanish  to order!