Author: Michael Choe

AYCE Korean barbecue: My go-to spots in Honolulu

When it comes to Korean BBQ, an all-you-can-eat deal instantly draws my attention. Korean restaurants already offer unlimited side dishes, but to make the main dishes refillable, too? This is dangerous. I’m one of those people that eat not until…

Dude, you made that? Spicy Korean chicken pizza

Dude, you made that? follows the cooking adventures of two hungry millennials.  Chicken is huge in Korea and it's prepared in a variety of ways. In this video we’re focused on spicy stir-fried chicken (a.k.a. dak-gal-bi) and incorporating that onto a pizza.…

Dude, you made that? Fourth of July honey toast

Dude, you made that? follows the cooking adventures of two hungry millennials.  Fourth of July is tomorrow and the Dudes have the perfect red, white and blue snack to cool you down. Honey Toast is a popular dessert from Tokyo's Shibuya that…

Dude, you made that? Ramen burger

Dude, you made that? follows the cooking adventures of two hungry millennials. RAMEN BURGER What you need: 2 green onions 3 eggs 1 thick-cut pork belly slice 2 leaves of bok choy Sesame seeds 1 pack of miso ramen (2…

Dude, you made that? Salmon skin roll

Dude, you made that? follows the cooking adventures of two hungry millennials. SALMON SKIN ROLL What you need: 2 sheets of nori (1 per roll) sushi rice sesame seeds salmon fillet, skin-on masago (fish roe) 1 avocado 1/2 lemon 1…

Kakaako Korean: J’s BBQ reopens at Salt

Does the name “J’s BBQ” mean anything to you? If not, then apparently, you’ve been missing out. I’d never even heard of J’s BBQ until its recent revival in SALT at Kakaako. Known for giving its customers more than their…

Dude, you made that? Doritos grilled cheese

Dude, you made that? follows the cooking adventures of two hungry millennials. GRILLED CHEESE What you need: 2 slices of bread 6 slices of swiss cheese 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup of shredded cheese 1/2 cup of Doritos 1/4 of…

Dude, you made that? Melona soju

Dude, you made that? follows the cooking adventures of two hungry millennials. MELONA SOJU What you need: 1 bottle of soju (350 ml) 1 can of Milkis melon soda (8.45oz) 1 melon 3 melona ice cream bars What to do:…

Dude, you made that? Kimchi fried rice

Dude, you made that? follows the cooking adventures of hungry millennials Michael Choe and Kai Kojimoto. KIMCHI FRIED RICE What you need: 1 tablespoon of sesame oil Ketchup 1 spoonful of gochujang ½ can Spam ¼ cup green onions 2…

Dude, you made that? Spicy carbonara

Dude, you made that? follows the cooking adventures of two hungry millennials. Following his 2014 victory in the scholar’s warzone known as college, Michael Choe took his English degree to Busan, South Korea, where he taught for two years. Now,…