I just got back from Kauai, and ate twice at this restaurant, Hamura Saimin. It was started by an enterprising Japanese wife and husband, and I think it's now run by their daughter. They make saimin, a Hawaiian version of ramen with spam, cabbage, eggs, dumplings, etc. I love how Hawaiian food is a delicious assimilation of the best parts of different cuisine. And yes, I think Spam is delicious, you just can't think about what's in it.
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July 29, 2009
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Ah, I've been there! Unfortunately its not really a great place for someone who eats fish but not meat. Still, I enjoyed eating there.
Posted by: Garth Webb | July 29, 2009 at 03:14 PM
I don't like spams! Any kind.
Spam, spam, eggs, bacon, sausagem, spam....
Spam, spam, spam, spam.
Posted by: Saint Isaac | July 29, 2009 at 03:36 PM
How can you mention Hamura and not talk about their lilikoi chiffon pie? The saimin and pie are both good enough that we caught a cab and went there when we had a layover on Kauai a few months ago.
Posted by: Dan | July 31, 2009 at 07:59 AM
Spam, eggs and rice is a man's best friend...
Posted by: Bunjing | August 02, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Hawaii + Japan. How can you go wrong ?
Posted by: Rob | August 02, 2009 at 10:54 AM