Disappearing eating establishments

[Honoruru]

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I don’t know if this is the end or if it’s just temporary, but Tanabe Superette on Keeaumoku Street is closed. There’s a sign on the door that says “Closed until further notice.” Usually (from past experience), this means the end. If that’s the case, then it’s the end of a 94 year old name. They’ve been around since 1917. Absolutely some of the best musubi on the island. Great convenience store. Like a local-style 7-Eleven.

But then again, they may come back in another form. Or not.

[Ron Whitfield]

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Peter Kim, the owner, tells me the tests for e. coli. came back negative. I find it upsetting that the DOH goes public before it knows what the scoop is. They put a good place out of business.

Yes, that's off the chart bogus.

Look's like Satura Cakes in Ward Warehouse by Borders may be done, stuff is still inside but lights out for a week.

[Creative-1]

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KITV reporting this week that Peppa's on King Street has closed for good after a brush with e.coli.

Peter Kim, the owner, tells me the tests for e. coli. came back negative. I find it upsetting that the DOH goes public before it knows what the scoop is. They put a good place out of business.

[Creative-1]

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I think it went out of business in the mid or late 1970s, or early 1980s. There is a Kuhio Grill in Hilo today, but it is no relation to this iconic Mo‘ili‘ili tavern.

I remember going there in the late 1960s when I was at UH. And I remember it was still there in the early 70s. Since Kuhio Grill was near the UH (very close to Puck's Alley), there were a lot of students who went there. It was almost like going to a Korean bar, except the waitress were more like your Mom. You didn't buy them drinks; you just left them a good tip to pay for the "free" pupus they served you, so that next time you come, they would served you something good (again). We always went there to "study" (yeah, we brought our books), but by the second beer, it was a losing battle.

Here's a link to artist Doug Young website (with text by Glenn Grant) to get more info (and a painting) on this most unique bar/restaurant. Click on the "details" at the bottom right hand corner to see where it used to be.

I wrote about KG in my The Companies We Keep book. It opened in 1945, was my info.

[matapule]

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Thanks for the info...greatly appreciated!

"pocho" is a Mexican slang word and I know what it means....wink, wink

[pocho808]

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Thanks for the info...greatly appreciated!

[Honoruru]

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does anyone know when the Kuhio Grill that was at 2646 So. King Street in Honolulu wnet out of business or if they moved and are still in business. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

I think it went out of business in the mid or late 1970s, or early 1980s. There is a Kuhio Grill in Hilo today, but it is no relation to this iconic Mo‘ili‘ili tavern.

I remember going there in the late 1960s when I was at UH. And I remember it was still there in the early 70s. Since Kuhio Grill was near the UH (very close to Puck's Alley), there were a lot of students who went there. It was almost like going to a Korean bar, except the waitress were more like your Mom. You didn't buy them drinks; you just left them a good tip to pay for the "free" pupus they served you, so that next time you come, they would served you something good (again). We always went there to "study" (yeah, we brought our books), but by the second beer, it was a losing battle.

Here's a link to artist Doug Young website (with text by Glenn Grant) to get more info (and a painting) on this most unique bar/restaurant. Click on the "details" at the bottom right hand corner to see where it used to be.

[pocho808]

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does anyone know when the Kuhio Grill that was at 2646 So. King Street in Honolulu wnet out of business or if they moved and are still in business. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[AbsolutChaos]

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Bombay in Discovery Bay is pau. In it's place is Monsoon India. My guess is same owner and a name change. Half off coupon HERE.

Wonder if it's the same owner who has the Monsoon India in Kihei on Maui?

[tutusue]

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Bombay in Discovery Bay is pau. In it's place is Monsoon India. My guess is same owner and a name change. Half off coupon HERE.

Learned recently that it's a new owner. Haven't checked the menu yet...not that I remember the old menu!!!

[Walkoff Balk]

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John Dominis to be demolished, but another eatery/wedding chapel to be built in its place:

http://www.khon2.com/news/local/stor....cspx?rss=1803

[tutusue]

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Bombay in Discovery Bay is pau. In it's place is Monsoon India. My guess is same owner and a name change. Half off coupon HERE.

[Kimo]

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KITV reporting this week that Peppa's on King Street has closed for good after a brush with e.coli.

[D'Alani]

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You know we are probably referring to the same place because I do remember the place being long and skinny, or deep and narrow but I also am certain that it was an all you can eat place called Waikiki Sands...and maybe it started in the early 60's. I have friends that I used to go there with and they also agree that it was called Waikiki Sands, so I don't know. anyway right or wrong it was a winnah place to eat at back in the day.

[Expat Kamaaina]

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You're totally right - I wasn't even thinking about downtown, but I DO remember going there.

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Wow! I neva know that the Waikiki Sands was ever on King Street. The only one I remember was the buffet on Kalaukaua in Waikiki. As a "small kid" my family used to go there since we could eat all you can. I used to like the fried chicken and spaghetti --- go figure. The only other place I remember next to King theatre was the long and skinny lunch place owned by the Yamagata family. One of the son's is still doing restaurant business, with two places in Vegas.

BTW, the Waikiki location of the Waikiki Sands restaurant was there during the mid to late 50's. I don't think there were there into the 60s.