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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Island Flavor"

   (3 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: May 23, 2014 
Aired on: May 23, 2014 
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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Dean's Drive Inn [CLOSED]See Dean's Drive Inn Video ($$)
(306 ratings)

45-270 William Henry Rd Map It!
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-1300
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Island Flavor"
  • Ahi Cakes
    cubed ahi mixed w/ onions, water chestnuts, green onions, black pepper, soy, eggs & flour; formed in patties & grilled on flat top; topped w/ Greek chili aioli
  • Beef Teriyaki
    top seller; sliced & ternderized sirloin, marinated in giner-garlic teriyaki sauce over night & grilled; looks good
  • Ono
    sliced, grilled on flat top & topped w/ ginger sauce & soy; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
306 ratings		 [CLOSED]; opened in 2006; casual gourmet local cuisine (meals served in styrofoam container); moved from original location at airing (45-773 Kamehameha Hwy); Other Recipes: Baked Butter Mochi Cups
Elena's Home of Finest Filipino FoodsSee Elena's Home of Finest Filipino Foods Video ($)
(811 ratings)

94-866 Moloalo St Map It!
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-8005
www.elenasrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Deep-Fried Favorites"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Island Flavor"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: A Family Affair"
  • Fried Pork
    pork chops marinated overnight w/ shoyu, vinegar, garlic, black pepper & bay leaves; pan-fried slowly to tender, but still crispy; served w/ vinegar garlic sauce & homemade pickled oncho; sells out every day before dinner
  • Lechon Special
    a favorite; Filipino fried rice; crispy pork belly chopped to bite sized pieces, seasoned w/ fish sauce, Hawaiian salt tossed w/ tomatoes, onions & green onions; "still to this day...of the top, top, top items we've ever had on Triple D" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Sari Sari
    vegetable soup; eggplant, squash, onchoi, tomato & onion in broth w/ baby shrimp & crispy pork belly
  • Shanghai Lumpia
    deep fried egg rolls stuffed w/ a mix of ground pork, shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, garlic, onion & seasonings; served w/ vinegar garlic sauce
 4.0 out of 5
811 ratings		 est. 1974; Filipino cuisine w/ a Hawaiian twist; expanded & now operates 2 food trucks in addition to brick & mortar joint
Uahi Island GrillSee Uahi Island Grill Video ($$)
(788 ratings)

33 Aulike St Map It!
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-4646
www.uahiislandgrill.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Island Flavor"
  • Mandarin Duck Confit
    slow-poached duck leg w/ anise-orange glaze; served on rice w/ choi sum; available only Fridays & Saturdays
  • Red Curry Grilled Fish
    fresh grilled fish in a medium-spicy Thai red curry; served on rice w/ green papaya salad; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
788 ratings		 opened in 2007; "contemporary cuisine, vintage aloha" (from its website); moved from airing location (131 Hekili St)
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Island Flavor"		   (3 restaurants - Include Closed)    
Aired on: May 23, 2014 
Aired on: May 23, 2014