Underrated Kalihi Restaurants Part 2 | Old Saimin House | Penny's Drive In

Underrated Kalihi Restaurants Part 2 | Old Saimin House | Penny's Drive In | Monarch Seafoods

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Here are more underrated restaurant gems in the Kalihi area. Today I'll be showcasing the Old Saimin House, Penny's Drive In, and Monarch Seafood for some serious grinds.
Intro 0:00
Old Saimin House 0:58
Penny's Drive In 10:00
Monarch Seafoods 18:33
Conclusion 25:35
Old Saimin House
1311 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 842-7697
Open Monday to Saturday 11:00am - 2:00pm and 5:00pm-9:00pm
Penny's Drive In
205 Sand Island Access Road
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 845-6503
www.pennysdrivein.com
Open Monday to Friday 5:00am - 2:30pm
Monarch Seafoods
515 Kalihi Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-7877
www.monarchseafoods.com
Open Monday to Saturday 10:00am - 1:30pm

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@TabiEats 3 жыл бұрын

Gosh we miss Saimin. Haven’t been back to hawaii since the pandemic. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through your videos.

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

I am so honored that you watched and commented on my video! I love your channel and also watch your sister's channel. I hope things will get back to normal soon and you can come back to eat all the local foods. Be safe and take care!

@TabiEats 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoodFiend aww thanks so much. We look forward to going back one day. Continue to stay safe. Will be looking forward to your videos.

@bigedhaaheo 2 күн бұрын

In the 1960's my dad's childhood friend had a Junkyard in Sand Island. Whenever we would visit him we would go to Penny's Lunch Wagon, I remember their paper plates were a different texture with a parchment paper on it so it wouldn't leak when you're eating Curry Stew which was my favorite. Thanks for sharing theses videos. Really enjoy reminiscing of my youth. I still enjoy eating at these places even at 68 years of age.

@FoodFiend 2 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories of childhood! I'm glad some of these old school places are still around and in business. You just cannot get that kind of food cooked the way they do it once they are all gone. Curry stew sounds delicious right now!

@island_girl7293 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for spotlighting these nostalgic and less represented eateries. 🍱 🍣🍤 I appreciate the interesting historical tidbits included in your vlogs. The fact that these places have withstood changing times and challenges, such as the pandemic, is a testament to the food quality and loyalty of their customers. After watching this, I may prepare beef stew for tomorrow. Enjoy your Friday evening! ✨🌺✨

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy the historical tidbits!

@Brian-mj1of 2 жыл бұрын

A couple of my favorites from Monarch are the Nori wrapped crab and their Mochiko chicken is one of the best I've ever tasted. Interesting that a Mochiko chicken at a "Seafood" place is so good.

@miyosu20022002 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the history lesson. Makes the vid real interesting. And thanks for doing these saimin places. Haven't been there in years and I thought they were gone. I still remember the local soda bottling place next to Palace Saimin, but that is giving away my age. LOL

@hawaiiancane1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for featuring these hole in the walls. Thank you for doing what you do

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching ❤🤙

@Walts-Travel 3 жыл бұрын

It pays to go local. Off the beaten path. I got stew on the brain. That's what I'm making tomorrow. lol

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Yes homemade stew sounds so good!

@kanji8083 2 жыл бұрын

Penny’s has the best roast pork and pickled onions! 😊 I still remember when they had the lunch wagon down the street… awesome reviews!!!

@FoodFiend 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@user-ix6cm2gf4i 5 ай бұрын

Hi 🤗! I like your videos especially in Kalihi. I grew up in Kalihi and miss those ole days, that's my neighborhood. Great memories. I live in Florida now. Mahalo for sharing and making me hangry 🤤🤙🤙🤙.

@FoodFiend 5 ай бұрын

Aloha Linda! I am glad you like the Kalihi videos! The good ole days cannot be replaced! I hope things are well for you in Florida now. Must be super humid in the summers. Mahalo so much for taking the time to watch my videos!😊🤙

@user-ix6cm2gf4i 5 ай бұрын

I will keep watching so I keep up with the old and new. Your videos bring back many memories. My Dad worked at what used to be Star Bulletin and delivered ads to Gems on Dillingham and I would ride with him sometimes. I lived on Hikina lane and went to Kaiulani Elementery. There was a church next to Tamashiro market, is it still there? It's been cool talking with you and the weather here in Jacksonville, Fl is in the 40-50's now. I have been watching you all morning and it's been awesome. Much Aloha 🥰🤙 @@FoodFiend

@FoodFiend 5 ай бұрын

@@user-ix6cm2gf4i Hikina Lane must look different to you when you enter. They made a huge health center on the corner of N King and Hikina, but the rest inside looks the same. I used to have to go on Eu Lane for work and the houses are the same old houses that kind of look creepy LOL. But all the apartments are still on Hikina. The Kaumakapili Church is still across Tamashiro Market.

@shars1300 3 жыл бұрын

Another Awesome video. To the point and so enjoyable that I can actually watch till the end. no need multiple camera angles, fancy graphics or the irritating youtube accent. Please don't sell out. Stay local sis!

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I try my best to get to the point from my older videos and edit out the parts that take up time. I appreciate you noticing. Take care and God Bless! 🤙❤

@toddkakazu2985 3 жыл бұрын

I remember going there a lot on evening family outings (when they were just The Saimin House and located next to Tamashiro Market).when I was a kid (I’m 65 now) Rumor has it that when the old man passed on, he took some of the original recipe with him. Whether or not that’s true, it doesn’t matter because the saimin is still good. Also been to the other two places and their food is good. Can’t go wrong with any of those places.

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the history of the place!

@edchang9521 3 жыл бұрын

great video, lots of memories growing up in Kalihi-Palama. my go to saimin favorite was Hall Saimin with the BBQ sticks. Mahalo

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. 🤙

@user-ix6cm2gf4i 5 ай бұрын

I grew up in Kalihi and remember Hall Saimin because I lived there on Hikina Lane. I loved Hall Saimin, we would by their cone and maki sushi when it was a dime a piece(slice). We could smell the bbq sticks cooking on the hibachi coming out the back door of the restaurant. There was a store next door and next to it was Violet's restaurant, another good place to eat. Then Q's drive-in was around the corner. I had so many good memories. Mahalo 🤙!!!!

@brianhirose8866 2 жыл бұрын

Dayum! Watching this @ 1:58 am in the morning and I’m starving… LOL

@FoodFiend 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@valiantthor2215 2 жыл бұрын

I miss local food so much! No where on earth can you get so many different yet specific foods but in Hawaii!

@FoodFiend 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! Thanks so much for watching!

@NoneNone-yt7rp 3 жыл бұрын

I can take or leave raw carrots; but I love cooked carrots in stew and pot roast :P Thanks for the review. I'll HAVE to visit Penny's soon!!!

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please do! I'm the opposite. I love raw carrots in a salad but not cooked. I'm strange lol

@raiderfrankdatank 3 жыл бұрын

i'm not a fan of fish or seafood type soups. I'll give this place a try though. as for Penny's, I always go there for the Mac salad! MMM Kinda sucks that local business' close early, people have to work...Never heard of Monarch Seafood, thanks for sharing

@samchunghoon1819 2 жыл бұрын

Just recently found your channel. Love your videos on local restaurants. I love supporting small hole in the wall eateries. Have always found some of the best food in these places. When I finally return to Oahu will definitely checking these places out. Mahalo.

@FoodFiend 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And mahalo for your support of local restaurants. I hope you come back soon. 🤙

@samchunghoon1819 2 жыл бұрын

@@FoodFiend trip planned for next year. Time to come home.

@WilJr-gf7jj Жыл бұрын

Another good review especially from where i was raised!

@paulafriedmanalohafrommaryland 3 жыл бұрын

Aloha Misty, a lot of great food/places shown in this vlog. Mahalo for another great vlog, TGIF!

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Aloha Paula! Have a great weekend!

@CC-eh3rb 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video! I cant wait for the chance to visit Honolulu again. Thank you for sharing.

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Thank youbso much! I hope you can visit soon. 🤙

@harleydy 3 жыл бұрын

Penny's beef curry with pickled onions is so yummy! Have you tried Olena on Republican? Their fresh ahi roll is delish!

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I did a video on them awhile ago. I think I will include them in my 3rd since I made the video when I started and it didn't get as many views. Mahalo!

@chiburuboy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Misty your review for Penny's Drive-In was spot ON!!! Go GURL!

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ed! 🤙

@Waynes-xt9gr 2 ай бұрын

no WONDER when its close to 12, the crowd (of vehicles) is bad.....hardly any parking.....I have to go to Cardinal Mailing and it GETS crowded turning from Sand Island Road.

@ahuamekaiona 3 жыл бұрын

awesome food, love your reviews,,,be safe!!!!

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marthy for your support 🙏🤙

@clayhong3617 3 жыл бұрын

Was my go to place wen they were next to Tamashiro's. Loved your Montana vids.

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! A nostalgic place for sure. I'm glad you liked my Montana videos. Mahalo!

@fayg7580 2 жыл бұрын

Love your reviews

@FoodFiend 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@joettekanter3489 2 жыл бұрын

I love Saimin.; Zippy’s was my go to place back in the 80’s and Saimin Heaven in Waipahu. Thank you for another great video! ❤️😊🙏🏻

@FoodFiend 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! So good, although I can't eat it as often now that I'm older. Thanks for watching again!

@abeokutoasahguii5504 Жыл бұрын

Aloha from Maui! I use to live on Oahu and love both Palace Saimin and Old Saimin House. Their BBQ sticks are ono and so is Old Saimin House mac salad. You suppose to have the Diamond Head Strawberry Soda its pairs perfectly with the Wun Ton Min! Another great place for saimin is Jane's Fountain on Liliha Street. Mahalo sistah fo your great reviews! Shootz

@FoodFiend Жыл бұрын

Mahalo for watching! Jane's Fountain I covered in my "Grandma Eats" video along with Palace Saimin. Unfortunately the Old Saimin House closed a couple of months ago due to rising costs and the brunt of the pandemic. So sad.

@stavana4875 2 жыл бұрын

My parents preferred The Old Saimin House over Palace Saimin, me too, my whole family loved Washington Saimin. My mom was a noodle eater saimin was her go to we'd eat Saimin at Green Light Inn on king st across of mokauea in my keiki hana bada days it closed ages ago.

@FoodFiend 2 жыл бұрын

It's so good to reminisce about the old school restaurants that are sadly gone. 😥

@TroyFujimoto808 3 жыл бұрын

Great places. Also enjoyed dining in Kalihi. Missing the BBQ place by Midas. 😋

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Was that Dillingham Saimin?

@TroyFujimoto808 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I mistyped... meant Bob’s BBQ www.bobsbarbque.com

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes! Hibachi chicken and I like their mahi mahi plate.

@hawnjoe925 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see old eateries still around here on kauai we still have Hamuras 🍜🌺🤙🌺

@FoodFiend Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately The Old saimin House went out of business last year or so.

@MarkFromHawaii 3 жыл бұрын

When I was at Honeywell back in the '90s, there was a gal Kathy R. whose mom was Penny. She would warn us guys, eh my mom not going give you guys discount if you drop my name! LOL! Still, Penny's plates were full of ono food for the price. Looks like it's still the formula. Back then I think Penny's was off of Dillingham. Whoa that ono mix plate looks like a kanak attack in the making. Mahalo!

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

Yes knack attack for sure! Thanks for sharing your funny story 😄

@lloydy.5012 Минут бұрын

Pennys is started by aunty virgie. She was one of the first lunch wagons here it was on sand island next to the bridge.She worked very hard raising her children by herself going from mayor wrights to kalihi and Democrat st. To upper liliha. She has recently passed and can now rest after working so hard for so long. Her children now run pennys and work hard. Thank you for sharing thier good food.

@RikigaiHawaii 3 жыл бұрын

My hood is da best! Haven't been penny's or monarch in so long 😔

@FoodFiend 3 жыл бұрын

😊👍👍👍

@berniegolden1853 Жыл бұрын

Grew up with her lunch wagon😀 before going to sand island

@joeahia7915 17 күн бұрын

You make me hungry

@annielee7848 21 күн бұрын

Eagle cafe on nimitz hwy near Best Buy is also a good one！

@FoodFiend 21 күн бұрын

@annielee7848 Mahalo Annie for commenting and watching the videos! Yes I used to love Eagle Cafe but never went recently with the new owners. I have to try their new menu. I remember their fresh biscuits with strawberry jam. Haven't been since the early 2000s.

@justsayinfornow5274 Ай бұрын

Saimin has to be the curly ones...for me anyway!!

@NoneNone-yt7rp 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's Takahashi noodles?

@classyfiftynine8208 Жыл бұрын

Pssst... in your review of Monarch Seafoods... there's a little boy in back of you licking his chops hoping for a taste 😁😁

@FoodFiend Жыл бұрын

My son doesn't eat any of this stuff. The most haolest tastebuds ever. 🤣

@classyfiftynine8208 Жыл бұрын

@@FoodFiend AMAZING !!! Usually... children's palate mirrors their Mom's.

@FoodFiend Жыл бұрын

@@classyfiftynine8208 Yeah his palate mirror's his dad's. Pizza, chicken nuggets, potatoes, bread and a sweet tooth.

@sammatsusaka823 2 жыл бұрын

: )

@joeahia7915 17 күн бұрын

It looks like S&S saimin

@FoodFiend 17 күн бұрын

@joeahia7915 it wasn't. Most likely sun noodle or maybe the noodle shop down the road on King St. They make pale noodle. It is their own dashi. Definitely more on the fish side than S&S saimin. Doesn't matter anymore as it's another old Hawaii business that's gone.