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Pupu / Appetizers

• Korean Chicken WingsUSD 11.00

  Crispy Fried Wings with our Sweet Korean Glaze

• LumpiaUSD 8.00

  Filipino "Crispy Eggroll" stuffed with Adobo Style Ground Pork, Shitake Mushrooms, Carrots & Pickled Onion

• Hibachi "Beach Style" Flat Iron PorkUSD 12.00

  Miso, Beer and Peanut Marinated, Grilled and Thinly Sliced. A Local Favorite!

• Manila ClamsUSD 18.00

  1/2 pound of Manila Clams in a Spicy Aromatic Sake Butter Sauce

• Hamakua MushroomsUSD 16.00

  Award Winning Dish! Warm Sesame Hamakua Mushrooms, Sweet Maui Onion & Pea Shoots with our Pistachio Vinaigrette

• Bone MarrowUSD 12.00

  Served with Roasted Tomatoes and "Mamane" Bakery Portuguese Sweet Buns

• Tempura Green BeansUSD 8.00

  Crispy "Furikake" Tempura Battered with Hawaiian Chili Pepper Aioli and House Aioli

• Tkt Poke*

  Chef's choice of Hawaiian Fish prepared Fresh Daily OR turn it into a Poke Bowl with Steamed White Rice

  • Market Price

• Poi BowlUSD 12.00

  Waipio Valley Poi, Kalua Pig and Fresh TKT Lomi Salmon (yes, you may substitute Rice for the Poi)

• Crab Mac & CheeseUSD 15.00

  Three Cheese Bechamel, Snow Crab Meat, Roasted Big Island Tomatoes, Panko Crusted

From The Valley / Salads

• Beef TomatoUSD 16.00

  Sliced Local Beef over Kamuela Tomatoes, Mixed Big Island Greens, Fresh Carrot, Pickled Onion & Red Curry Vinaigrette

• Chinese Chicken SaladUSD 14.00

  Local Waimea Greens with Chopped Grilled Yakitori Chicken, Roasted Peanuts, Crispy Wonton Chips and Sweet Cane Sugar Vinegar Dressing

• Big Island Garden SaladUSD 11.00

  Local Waimea Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Japanese Cucumber and shaved Carrot with Sesame Vinaigrette

• Crabbie PiggieUSD 21.00

  Local Waimea Lettuce, Snow Crab Meat, Fresh Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes and Crispy Bacon with Wasabi Aioli

Warm for Your Soul / Saimin & Stew

• Oxtail StewUSD 23.00

  Oxtail & Local Vegetables Slowly Cooked in a Savory Tomato Based Sauce

• Saimin (Traditonal Local Style)USD 14.00

  This is how Dad eats Saimin. Our Fresh made Hilo "Maebo' Saimin Noodles with Yakitori Chicken, Kamaboko, Green Onion, Char Siu and Spam (you may omit the spam if you like) in our House Dashi (Broth)

• Saimin (Hipster Style)USD 14.00

  Fresh made Hilo "Maebo" Saimin Noodles with Kimchee, Furikake, Shaved Daikon & a Poached Egg in our House Dashi (Broth)

• Saimin (For the Foodie)USD 17.00

  Hilo "Maebo" Noodles with Crispy Pork Belly, Mustard Cabbage, Char Siu, Hamakua & Enoki Mushrooms

Up Country / Entrees

• Korean Short RibUSD 25.00

  Braised in a Savory Korean Sauce and Served with Pickled Daikon (Takuan) over Creamy Cheesy Grits

• "Chinese Style" Crispy Pork BellyUSD 15.00

  Slow Cooked Crispy Pork Belly with Spicy Chinese Mustard Glaze Served Over House Chowmein

• New York SteakUSD 29.00

  12 oz. Grilled NY Cut Steak with Red Curry Honey Butter Served with Ali'i Mushrooms & Keawe Smoked Mashed Potatoes

• Ni'ihau Lamb Loco MocoUSD 18.00

  Ni'ihau Ground Lamb Patty with Our Country Gravy and Egg Over Rice (substitute with a Beef Patty if you prefer)

• Hawaiian Baby Back RibsUSD 21.00

  1/2 Rack Covered in Hawaiian Pineapple BBQ Sauce & Keawe Smoked Mashed Potatoes

• Fried ChickenUSD 16.00

  1/2 Brined Chicken, Fried and Served with Hawaiian Chili Pepper Cornbread & Country Gravy

• Hilo Fried SaiminUSD 14.00

  Pan Fried Hilo Fresh Made "Maebo" Saimin Noodles with Sweet Onion, Kimchee, Green Onion & Pork Belly

• TKT BurgerUSD 18.00

  Half Pound Ground Beef Patty with Crispy Maui Onions, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Melted Swiss Cheese on a "Mamane Bakery" Portuguese Sweet Bun. Served with Crispy Fries or a small "Big Island" Garden Salad OR Macaroni Salad

• ULU Red CurryUSD 21.00

  Ulu (Breadfruit), Sweet Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables in an Aromatic Coconut Red Curry Served with Steamed White Rice

• Double Cut Pork ChopUSD 39.00

  Citrus Brined Chop, Served with Guiness Mustard and an Apple, Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Tart

Down the Hill To the Beach / Seafood

• Whole FishUSD 40.00

  Fried Whole Fish with Hawaiian Chili Pepper "Bug Juice" (Soy sauce & Vinegar) Served with Two Bowls of Steamed White Rice

• Fresh CatchUSD 25.00

  Seared with Lilikoi Butter and Served with Waipio Valley Cold Ho'io Fern Shoot Salad & Crispy Molokai Purple Potatoes

• Wild SalmonUSD 25.00

  Spaghetti tossed with Olive Oil, Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella, topped with Grilled Garlic Salmon

• Misoyaki ButterfishUSD 24.00

  Miso Marinated Black Cod, Caramelized and Served with Pickled Ginger and Steamed White Rice

From Mom's Kitchen

Born and raised in Waimea on the Big Island (The BEST Island) I basically grew up in my Dad's Hawaiian Plate Lunch Restaurant. When I wasn't in my Dad's restaurant, I was at my Mom's "New York Style" Italian place and I learned to love both cuisines equally. Here are a few of my favorite comfort foods from Mom's Kitchen

• CarbonaraUSD 20.00

  Classic Italian "Bacon & Eggs" Spaghetti, Pancetta, Garlic, Wine, Pecorino Romano and Red Pepper Flakes in a Creamy Egg Sauce

• Ziti Al FornoUSD 19.00

  Ziti Baked with Marinara, Fresh Ricotta and Romano. Topped with Melted, Caramelized Mozzarella

• MarinaraUSD 14.00

  "Solimene's" Traditional San Marzano Tomato Sauce with Garlic and Fresh Waimea Herbs served over Spaghetti

• Aglio OlioUSD 14.00

  Spaghetti Tossed with Garlic and Fresh Waimea Herb Infused Olive Oil and a Few Red Pepper Flakes, Garnished with our Roasted Tomatoes

Pick up a Hitchiker / Sides

• Keawe Smoked Mashed PotatoesUSD 5.00

• Crispy Molokai Purple PotatoesUSD 5.00

• Waipio Fern Shoot SaladUSD 7.00

• Hawaiian Chili Pepper Cornbread with Big Island HoneyUSD 5.00

• Fresh Vegetable ChowmeinUSD 5.00

• Creamy Cheesy GritsUSD 5.00

• Steamed White RiceUSD 3.00

• Macaroni SaladUSD 4.00

Before We Say Aloha / Dessert

• Coconut & Macnut Creme BruleeUSD 10.00

  Velvety Smooth Baked Coconut Custard Brulee with Candied Mac Nuts

• Molten Lava CakeUSD 11.00

  Chocolate Cake with Warm Chocolate Filling & Served with Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream

• Apple & Pineapple Brown BettyUSD 11.00

  Apples & Pineapple Caramelized with Butter, Cinnamon & Brown Sugar, topped with an Amaretti Crumble and a scoop of Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream

• Locally Made Ice CreamUSD 8.00

  Ask your server

• Big Island Honey Cheese CakeUSD 11.00

  My Mom's "Famous" New York Style Cheese Cake with Honey from out Hilo Family's Bees