Breakfast started out at the famous Like Like Drive Inn (pronounced Lee-kay Lee-kay). Everyone (from Hawaii) at some point in their lives has eaten here. Known primarily as a family-style, 24-7 restaurant that features quick and hearty meals, Like Like suits all types—foodies to non-foodies alike. Occasionally famous local people can be seen. (Don't know if Obama has been here yet though. I'm sure he has.) Like Like is like a Greek diner in the Northeast but owned by Japanese Americans. The fare is local favorites (saimin, plate lunches, etc.) but they also have sandwiches. However, in my humble opinion their food doesn't live up to it's reputation. It's good but not fantastic.
They are kind of known for their fried rice so I figured I would get that. I only ordered a half order (figuring the day was still young and many more calories was still to come being New Year's Eve and all) and look at what came? That is a pretty generous portion I would say. Dr. Oz would not approve of this. Anyway, back to the fried rice. I also ordered a side of Spam to add more sodium to the meal.
Okay, now this is how you celebrate New Year's Eve people! None of this get dressed up and toast the New Year with champagne. I say toast the New Year with overflowing plates of food lovingly prepared by everyone who was invited. Everyone brings something to add to the buffet.
So here is my first pass. All the food groups were represented. Except vegetables. (Oh wait, there was a taco salad but why waste your time on salad right?... hehe). Boy was it onolicioso. Second and third helpings are based on what really floated your boat. I can taste that fried chicken now. How did they get that skin so crispy? Must try it again (and again).
Aside from the food, it was fun talking story with people while hearing (and smelling) firecrackers going off in the background. I couldn't think of a better way to ring in 2010 and saying goodbye to 2009.
Mixed poke sampler for pupus.
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