Thai

Something new: Thai Lao Pearl City

Fried fish with chili sauce. Photo credit: Grant Shindo Growing up on Kauai, I wasn’t really into ethnic foods. When I say ethnic, I mean that aside from Kountry Kitchen, Bull Shed, Dukes, the always popular Kintaro and the traditional…

Where real Thais eat Thai food

When it comes to Thai food, we know flavorful pad Thai noodles, crispy fried spring rolls and green curry. And that’s about it. But when we see pages of menu items with names like pad gar pao, por pia and…

Chuggy Bear reveals his hidden gems

I’m always on the hunt for the greatest places to eat around the island, and I’ll taste the entire menu to uncover new and delicious dishes, whether it’s at established restaurants, buzzed-about new spots or even hole-in-the-wall joints that are…

FUUD: Shabu Shabu Bangkok in Kapahulu

We had heard about yet another new hot pot place opening up on Kapahulu Avenue.Last week, Shabu Shabu Bangkok opened up in the space vacated by Yakiniku Toraji on the corner of Kapahulu and Kaimuki avenues.So one of my girlfriends…