Best bento

[craigwatanabe]

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mitsuken...

My wife's chicken is way better than Mitsuken's. And to think I waited in line for their best.

[craigwatanabe]

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I remember when a Big Mac was only 65-cents and we were complaining back then about high prices!

[Erika Engle]

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I am "mature" enough (sigh) to remember when Zip Pacs cost less than $3.00. That was a long time ago, nevertheless I was shocked when I saw that they were nearly $7.00 ... and that was awhile back. I have no idea what they cost now.

The food p0rn pix of the bentos from Ward Warehouse and Imari's sure are compelling ... and Sugoi sounds really good.

I just have to say that whenever I hear/read someone say that even the "mini" is enough, I am instantly skeptical. I'm not one of those girls who eats half a bagel and claims to be stuffed -- which only partially explains why I don't work as a supermodel.

[Mike_Lowery]

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Ishihara's in Waimea on Kauai. Butterfish and teri-chicken bento (includes what tasted like a scallop tempura) for only 4.25 USD.

[jkpescador]

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Ray's Cafe ... sort of like a bigger Zip Pac ...
teri-steak not teri-beef
half a can of spam
chicken
mahi
and rice with furikake ...
I split one with my wife once.
Oh yeah much cheaper than a Zip Pac.

[Pomai]

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I've tried K's in Waipahu. Not bad. I also like Tanioka's bento . Especially their fish cake patty. That's GOOD stuff.

Tropics at Ward Farmer's market also has excellent "local style" bento and are reasonably-priced. They run out fast though. Marukai next door has good bentos, but they're more authentic Japanese style, which comes at a higher price, just like Shirokiya. Even after 5pm when they mark the stuff down a buck or so.

Actually any bento - good or "just o.k." - tastes WAY BETTER when you eat it at the beach. The ambiance near the ocean somehow can make a a simple musubi and shoyu-flavored hot dog taste like heaven on earth.

[adrian]

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Well, here's a review and picture of one of K's bento bento. Pictured, is the deluxe, with shrimp, spam, and other goodies.

[Fernymack]

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For a Japanese-style (as opposed to Local-style) bento, I really go for Imari's near the Samsung Plaza on Keeaumoku. Quantity, quality, packaging, everything. Check this out.



The one on the left is Ginger Pork, Aji Fry, and Unagi. The one on the right is Wafu (Japanese-style) Hamburger, Tonkatsu Chunks, and Chicken Karaage.

I agree on this one. I must visit when I am back home!!!!!!

[skchai]

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For a Japanese-style (as opposed to Local-style) bento, I really go for Imari's near the Samsung Plaza on Keeaumoku. Quantity, quality, packaging, everything. Check this out.



The one on the left is Ginger Pork, Aji Fry, and Unagi. The one on the right is Wafu (Japanese-style) Hamburger, Tonkatsu Chunks, and Chicken Karaage.

[lelei]

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My favorite bento stop is Sugoi's in Kalihi. I don't know what the name of the shopping/restaurant complex is, but it's off Dillingham by the canal. I think Young's is also nearby. The prices are reasonable and they give a lot in each bento. Even the mini is plenty! Each regular bento comes with teri beef and a hot dog in addition to whichever meat/fish you choose. I usually get the Mochiko chicken bento and split it w/my children. Yummy!!

[Albert]

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Helen explained:

"Was launching model rockets for a school and that school gave us bentos for lunch today."

One small step ...

[helen]

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Had the day off today. Was launching model rockets for a school and that school gave us bentos for lunch today.

[Albert]

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"Had one today from St. Louis Drive Inn."

What was someone who works at HCC doing in the neighborhood of St. Louis Drive Inn on a weekday???

I'm not a bento fan, but maybe I've just never had a good one.

[kukui_nut]

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Mitsu-Ken is on School Street, about a block diamond head of the Houghtailing intersection. They have killer garlic chicken, but the parking is terrible. Be prepared to wait in line.

Ooo, thanks, eh.
Definitely gonna try this place.

[helen]

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Had one today from St. Louis Drive Inn. Chicken was on the spicey side.