Is This New Restaurant In Kalihi Worth The Hype?

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Lucky Box replaces the old Waiakamilo Drive Inn in the Waiakamilo Shopping Center in Kalihi. This restaurant recently opened and was featured on Cheap Eats with Guy Hagi. Is Guy Hagi's food review as accurate as his weather forecasts?
Lucky Box
1414 Dillingham Boulevard Suite 106
Waiakamilo Shopping Center
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 260-1763
Open everyday 7:00am -11:00pm
0:00 Intro
1:23 Sesame Shrimp Toast
4:00 Beef Broccoli Cake Noodle
8:22 Special Lucky Mix
12:03 Conclusion
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@TN-cz1on 3 ай бұрын

Thanks ! Love your honest reviews & support of local biz ! Def a goal & dream to live and breathe the Aloha spirit .

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness thanks so much for the Super Thanks. Don't need to do that. But I appreciate it! 🤙🙏

@SeanKaleponi 3 ай бұрын

Aloha Misty!! Mahalo for your honest review and the Shrimp Toast with Sesame looked quite interesting and 12.99 Zip Like Pac looks like a good deal! And I understand with the lawnmowers. They seem to know when I'm vlogging too. One time at Ala Moana.. they had the whole band drumming practicing when vlogging. 😂😂 Have a nice weekend👍🤙

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Aloha Sean! Yes if your vlogging it seems you're a magnet to noisemakers 🤣 The portions of the food was huge for the price for sure. 🤙

@michellejosefoodandtravel 3 ай бұрын

Aloha Misty! We’ve never heard of shrimp toast so might need to try it to experience it. The cake noodles looked delicious with the beef and broccoli gravy but understand the slight disappointment in the mushiness of edges. Same disappointment with mushy rice! Their zip-pac/bento looked good. Overall good portions and affordable pricing. Mahalo for taking us along on this Kalihi adventure!! Happy Aloha Friday!! 🤙🏽😋

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Aloha Michelle & Jose! Yes great comparison! Mushy rice is a no no. I would say it's mediocre honestly but if you're hungry and on a budget they give a lot of food for a fair price.

@jaydeeahr5842 Ай бұрын

please continue making videos... i remember the last time i checked ur channel, u only had 7k subs now u got 15k!!!!! yay. slowly but you will get there!!!!!! i can't wait till ur channel get hella big!!!!!! ur videos always makes me wanna go back to Hawaii. 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

@FoodFiend Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Slowly but surely. I hope you can come back to at least visit soon. ❤️🤙

@kshinokevin Ай бұрын

Wow, that is sad. I didn't knew that Waikamilo Drive Inn had closed; KHON 2 News (had a(n) old video clip) Food 2 Go segment interviewing a worker there: Michael Lamb). I often went there, once in a while for breakfast, with one of my parents, and her church friend. What did I had for breakfast there, back in the day ? Portugese/portagee sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, and steamed white rice; either: orange juice, fruit punch, soda or water. The owners allowed you to use their restrooms. I liked the place next door too (the original Pancake House; I didn't get a chance to checkout the Ala Moana branch of the Pancake House, across from the Inspiration furniture store).

@FoodFiend Ай бұрын

Yes so sad. I believe the owner retired. The Original Pancake House is great and also a time warp. I've eaten at both, but seem to like the Kalihi one more. Thanks for watching!

@paulafriedmanalohafrommaryland 3 ай бұрын

Aloha Misty. I love shrimp toast and those looked delicious! Have a great weekend.

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Aloha Paula! Then you'd definitely like these ones. Have a great weekend as well!

@kylerdad123 3 ай бұрын

Aloha Misty: Thank you for taking us along to our old neighborhood! A cake-noodle dish is something I look forward to it each tine I return home - a treat for me, especially the one with the chicken-based sauce. It is an art to properly get it to be crispy. The last time I had it was at Nice Day Restaurant, Liliha Sqaure, which was fine. That mixed-dish plate looked great for the price, and it had enough food for a whole day. I need to visit Waikamilo Shopping Center when I get home. Keep-up the great, and “yummy” blog. Best wishes and much 🧧! Much 🤙, to my fellow 🐯1

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Aloha Bill! Yes the portions were very generous for the price. I think the best cake noodles can be found in Chinatown. Nice Day we go to a lot for family gatherings. If anything the Old Pancake House in Waiakamilo Shopping Center is winnahs for breakfast! Have a great weekend and take care. 🤙

@eldonengbino1064 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching your vids for quite awhile - you always do a very good job. Continue please! Thank you!👍🏽🤙🏽

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching all this time. ❤️

@martykong3592 3 ай бұрын

:) THANKS MUCH for sharing the Mix Box looked so good and priced well! ALL the BEST and Cheers! :)

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Mahalo! Have a great weekend Marty!

@stogiesister 2 ай бұрын

I’ve never had a cake noodle and I’m intrigued. Your videos always make me hungry and this was no exception! Thanks for another review!

@FoodFiend 2 ай бұрын

Yeah it's a Hawaii thing and you can't find it elsewhere. It's baked noodles in a square pan until the outside is crisp but the inside is still a bit moist. It's cut into squares and gravy is poured on it. The gravy is Chinese style similar to the sauce of beef broccoli but lots of it is slathered on. In the gravy can bee beef, chicken or shrimp with veggies. The noodles soak up the sauce but it's still crispy when you eat it.

@titasmom678 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate the good and maybe areas of improvement on this place. Always great to see local places highlighted.

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Yes just slight improvements. It was okay. 👍

@ThuanHoang-fd3dx 3 ай бұрын

I also loves local foods they do needs ours support to survive thank you for sharing your beautiful video today foods looks delicious have a fun weekend Misty Peace

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Thuan! Have a great weekend!

@warreng5394 3 ай бұрын

Another great and honest vlog! 😊

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@pascallane1129 3 ай бұрын

Another great episode ❤

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@urs- 3 ай бұрын

Aloha Misty! Good looking plates for a good price too. I’m gonna have to try the shrimp toast out of curiosity. Never heard of it before. I only recently tried cake noodle and enjoyed it. Been living under a rock I guess 🤭. Thanks for including the time you went. Not crowded. 👍🏼 Mahalo for the video. Have a great weekend!

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Aloha Urs! Yes go try. Plenty of food and affordable prices. That's ok of you recently tried it. It's never too late to discover new things! 🤙

@Lfundoo 3 ай бұрын

Howzit Misty, been a viewer for quite sometime but dont usually comment 😂 Just wanted to say thanks for always keeping it real with your reviews! Love it! Take care and keep up the great work! Aloha, Linda 🤙❤️🤙

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Aloha Linda. Thanks for watching all this time! 🙏 Have a great weekend.

@telawsonartzy6880 3 ай бұрын

Okay, I just booked a flight to Kalihi🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 I'm starving now. Great and tasty vlog Misty👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

🤣 Mahalo TE. ✈️

@telawsonartzy6880 3 ай бұрын

@@FoodFiend 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

@hawaiiancane1 3 ай бұрын

Hi Misty, thank you for the heads up on Lucky Box

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome Norman!

@RodSwansmad 3 ай бұрын

Hi Misty , I’m 224th on the LikeButton 👍 Lol. Shrimp Toast is great , here it’s called Prawn Toast with a Sweet n Sour sauce (it’s red in colour) It is usually on our Chinese Restaurant Menu’s. Cheers Rod 🤙

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Aw thanks so much Rod! Interesting. I've never seen or heard of it until now. Not my jam though. But I know lots of folks enjoy it.

@davyf7620 3 ай бұрын

Misty, thanks for sharing! That “zip pack” actually looks pretty good. I need to check it out! Next time you get a zip pack, ask for gravy on the rice, super good! 😄

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Hi Dave! Oh that's a game changer with the gravy. I'll try it!

@MarkFromHawaii 2 ай бұрын

Great review, Misty of a new place targeting good food at bargain prices. That bento box could feed my wife and me for a couple meals. And that’s a win for Honolulu which just made #1 for cities with the highest inflation. Tip: Camille’s Hawaiian Food in Westgate. I haven’t tried it yet but word of mouth it’s 🔥. 😉

@FoodFiend 2 ай бұрын

Yes, lots of food given. Hope they correct some minor things to make it taste better. I will put Camille's on my long list LOL. Westgate Shopping Center has great eats and glad there's another restaurant in there with ono grindz! Mahalo for the suggestion!

@CoggieCarol 2 ай бұрын

I love that you don't go with the trend & judge for yourself. I miss Minute Chicken or any cake noodle the most living on the Mainland. They still make egg fu young here ugh.

@FoodFiend 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Carol! 🤙

@KakoMochi 3 ай бұрын

I loooove cake noodle!! Looks tasty!

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Faye! Close by your other half. LOL

@waynewisecarver 2 ай бұрын

"I not lying this time"! - our beloved GUY HAGI

@FoodFiend 2 ай бұрын

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@gailsiangco5599 3 ай бұрын

I never had cake noodle ! Shrimp Sesame Toast something new ! That's a hefty Zip Pack ! A Go to for the beach ! Love your honesty Misty ! Yes ! go for Local Business !

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Oh if you ever come back you have to try cake noodle. If done right it's ono. 🤙

@Waynes-xt9gr 3 ай бұрын

you never had cake noodle?????????OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! but just depends on where you patronize and the gravy sauce and meat tenderness.....I think Patti's Chinese Kitchen had the best BBCN!!!!

@alant.541 3 ай бұрын

Not familiar with some of the food from Lucky Box, but I would definitely try it. My favorite Zip Pak looked delicious. Nice review.

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan. Definitely cheaper than Zippys.

@Waynes-xt9gr 3 ай бұрын

GREAT!!! now I gotta visit them again and buy beef brocolli cake noodle!!! Wonder if you tried the Sweet Sour Ribs plate.....? that is awesome and it sometimes goes special on that board on the window......but its so darn good that even if its regular price, I buy it cuz its worth it!

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Oh the spare ribs sounds good. The cake noodle sauce was bomb. I ate the leftovers with rice the next day because they give plenty sauce. The crispy parts are yummy but there was soggy gummy parts on some cake noodles and that was disappointing. I hope that part improves. Otherwise it would be great! Maybe I went on an off day.

@ryden7114 3 ай бұрын

Oh Sista been so long since having cake noodle. Looks so ono. We have only had it back home. Never see it here in Washington. Spam looked ono as well. Take care sis & God bless you.

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Yeah its a Hawaii thing. If someone opened up a spot to make it or made it in a Hawaii BBQ spot over there they'd make bank!

@nsf96791 2 ай бұрын

While you in the Kalihi area...not sure if you tried the restaurant inside Palam Market, Kalihi but I really liked the food there...especially the sundubu, tofu soup. I want to try this Lucky Box out next time I'm in Kalihi.

@FoodFiend 2 ай бұрын

Yes the food inside the King St Palama is good! 👍 used go go there during work for dinner or lunch

@ripleylv426. 2 ай бұрын

I've heard of shrimp toast as a westernized Chinese creation in England (like fortune cookies/chop suey in the US) but never tried. Was interesting to see it offered and would try just to see what it's about. I saw the landscape guy pass behind you with the leaf blower and thought...on man, he's gonna put that thing on turbo. That is sooooo how things go 🤦‍♀️. But it didn't didn't disrupt the audio 👌. And yes, leaf blowers kick up a lot of dust. I've been at stop lights when some guy just blasts lawn clippings and dust all over my car....auwe, that's when my RBF becomes even more RBF 🤦‍♀️😑😅! (BTW, and knowing your list of places must be a mile long, there's a place called The Nighthawk in chinatown. I've tried their bacon cheeseburger, Italian beef sandwich, and Kung Fu Ham (deep fried pork belly). If no mo leaf blowers around and you get time, try check em out, was ono 🤙.)

@FoodFiend 2 ай бұрын

LOL yes the RBF comes out even more. 🤣🤣So annoying because the rocks totally chip your paint. I just replaced my windshield from a rock on the freeway that cracked it. That's why I don't want to buy a new car. Mine is old and I don't care if people dent or knick it with their door. Thanks for the suggestion of Nighthawk. I'll put it on my list. Sounds great!

@spang9782 3 ай бұрын

Shrimp toast actually sounds really good. I'd go there just to try that! And yeah, cake noodle is an art to make properly. I'm thinking it was cooked to too high heat and too quickly, like if you bake a cake on high heat and the outside bakes but the inside is still wet.

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

The shrimp toast wasn't my thing but maybe you'll enjoy. I would say the service was nice and the portions were huge for the price so that's a plus.

@htm1600 3 ай бұрын

Hello. I enjoy your reviews. Have you ever tried Hmart food court?

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! No I haven't. I don't really do Korean food much as my mom cooks a lot of Korean food and I'm sort of picky about it. Anything that stands out from there?

@htm1600 3 ай бұрын

@@FoodFiend K-Town in the Pearl City Hmart has Street Style Spicy Bulgogi. Keep up the great reviews.

@AussieAngeS 3 ай бұрын

Hey Misty I hope all is well with you. The shrimp sesame toast is popular at Chinese restaurants or take out places, but there isn't that much sesame seeds usually, I like them but they are too oily. The other food loos really good ☺

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Aloha AussieAngie. I've never seen that before. It is interesting but not my thing. This one wasn't too oily. Hope you have a great weekend.

@AussieAngeS 3 ай бұрын

@@FoodFiend its tasty but not really my thing either haha. My weekend is going ok thank you hun.

@tonisanoedelacruz9754 Ай бұрын

That bento looks like the old waikamilo deobe on bento. I wish someone would teach them how to marinade with Aloha shoyu and some sugar. Piece of ginger too ,would help.

@FoodFiend Ай бұрын

Yes. Needs the right balance of shoyu, sugar and definitely ginger. Maybe a touch of sesame oil too.

@raiderfrankdatank 3 ай бұрын

I going try dat place soon

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Aurite 🤙

@keithfreitas2983 3 ай бұрын

I don't have the cake noodles, prefer crispy noodles. Most resturants make it gummy like you said. Will try this place.

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Yes but this one had portions that were gummy too. I didn't care for it. The couple pieces they gave was the corners and that was crispy. Hope it improves.

@leong0091 2 ай бұрын

Anything Hawaii is good

@user-rh8fl8qz2z 3 ай бұрын

LUCKY BOX?! That was a NICKNAME i had for my FIRST GIRLFRIEND! Bwa ha ha!

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

🤣 at least it wasn't the oyster ditch or axe hatchet.

@JohnAranita 3 ай бұрын

Hi, my fiend!!!

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Hello! 👋

@Walts-Travel 3 ай бұрын

Your eyes don't lie. LOL

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

🤣 they don't.

@proudasiangirl576 2 ай бұрын

Feedback: Your glasses are very distracting since they are mirrored. It would feel more personable if you showed your eyes and talked into the camera with your viewers. It may have been easier for you to do the review at home since you don't live that far away. I know that for me, eating in the car takes some juggling around.

@FoodFiend 2 ай бұрын

The glasses were on for just the intro. Sorry you don't like them. I don't want to eat in my home anymore. Takes too long to set up extra lighting, etc as my house is dark. That would make the food cold.

@brianhirose8866 3 ай бұрын

Nice job on the video! What happened to the drive inn just up the road? They had the meanest tripe stew. But they closed down and was wondering what replaced them…hope to see you later on! Like that skallywag cigars tshirt! 😂

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

Meg's? They closed down long time ago. See you later on!

@Waynes-xt9gr 3 ай бұрын

@@FoodFiend in fact....that restaurant that replaced them.....if I am not mistaken (sorry if I did....) also folded....now ANOTHER business is taking its site. One of the reasons why this new place is better, to be honest.....I also DID patronize WDI....but the proprietor (folks would probably say RUDE) was so-so. She had her "personality" and it might have affected her business.....I seen MORE crowds/customers in Lucky Box than at WDI......the folks there are ALWAYS friendly!!!!

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

@@Waynes-xt9gr yes the lady at WDI was not friendly at all. Yeah the 3 star gourmet that took over Megs also folded. Too bad because i thought the food was good. but not interested in the new place that took over either.

@pikakerose 3 ай бұрын

those cake noodles looked ono i will try there when in the kalihi area

@FoodFiend 3 ай бұрын

@@pikakerose awesome. Hope they fix the gummy parts when you order it. 🤙