pork

Tsujita-1000-12

How to eat at Tsujita Ramen

Thomas Obungen,

On the Los Angeles ramen scene, Tsujita is as much a household name as Daikokuya, Santouka and Shin-Sen-Gumi. Specializing in tsukemen dipping noodles with a glorious tonkotsu and seafood broth, the Tsujita empire has spidered out from four locations in…

IMG_3582

Otaku in Japan: Ramen Jiro

Eric Baranda,

I love ramen. I could eat ramen every day. I did for a while, until it took a toll on my wallet and my stomach. Skinny guy with a beer belly was not the look I was going for. So…

Did this: A Pig’s Head Feast

Grant Shindo,

The Pig and the Lady is rolling out a new group dining experience called Primal Cuts Series. Leveraging its relationship with Shinsato Farms, the restaurant processes whole hogs for use on a weekly basis. The cuts available are shank, belly,…

IMG_4146

Did this: Cochon Island preview

Grant Shindo,

A small group gathered Wednesday night behind Taste in Kaka‘ako for a preview party for Cochon555, a national dining event founded four years ago by Brady Lowe. At each event, five chefs, five heritage breed pigs and five winemakers collaborate…

pork

Did this: Eat the Street Pork

Frolic Hawai‘i,

Pork ruled on a mellow Friday night in Kakaako, with porcine-inspired sweet and savory dishes on offer from more than 40 food trucks and street food vendors. Among them: Hank Adaniya of Hank’s Haute Dogs, Alan Wong and Goren Streng…

Did this: Hula Grill Waikiki farm-to-table dinner

Grant Shindo,

On Wednesday night, Hula Grill at the Outrigger Waikiki held its first farm-to-table dinner as part of its Legacy Aloha Program to support local products. Featured local producers included Koloa Rum Company, Aloha Beer Company, Kaiulani Spices, Pacifikool Ginger, HoloHolo…