I Eat Noodles At 76-Year-Old Restaurant In Hawaii

[@janeblue3053]

Going up in Hawaii you come home from school back in the day you grab a bowl of siamin and watch checkers and pogo.

[@JoannaHopeLai]

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[@annchee1329]

Keep up with your great, fun vids....and show-casing the eateries of Oahu/Honolulu.

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thank you, Ann!

[@milestk]

Next time you're in Wahiawa, try Shiges Saimin. Theirs is good too.

[@kaykerns2287]

Shoutout to Kalihi! Going to try this spot

[@JoannaHopeLai]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@fibromyalgia_yarn_resin]

I grew up eating Sekiya’s saimin and barbecue stick. It’s close to Kaimuki. Try going there to eat Saimin!

[@butchosullivsn308]

Haven’t been to Palace Saimin for sooo long. Must go back.

[@JoannaHopeLai]

👍

[@risaandjesus]

Been eating there since I was a kid! My favorite saimin. It’s nostalgic and it actually brings back many memories eating there w my mom and brother and since my mom didn’t drive. We would walk back home. I never had trouble sleeping.

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Nice! Love the memories

[@SwtIslandGurl808]

Howzit Tita🤙🤙🤙OH MAAAAH LAWD! Palace Saimin is where me and my Ohana ate at every weekend...I'm so Jelly!! KALIHI IS A ROUGH AREA so be Akamai ( smart) when you guys travel there. BBQ sticks is so ONOLICIOUS BROKE DA MOUTH KINE CHICKEN STCKS Mmmmm 😋😋😋 I Live on Kauai now so NO more Palace Saimin ☹️ no fo' get da Hot Mustard 🍜 love your videos

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thanks for the comment! Sending saimin and BBQ sticks to you in kauai!

[@SwtIslandGurl808]

@@JoannaHopeLai Right on tita! cheeeee huuuuu🤙🤙🙋‍♀️😅

[@thedivinecouncil9997]

Love it!!

[@GlennAquino-f7i]

I'm always there when I'm running around Town! The Broth or Dashi is still the same never ever change! Still the Bestest Hole in the Wall in Kalihi Town! Was raise up from Small Kid Time! Thanks to Mama San that her Daughter Susan took over! And it it reasonable Price for Your $! Onolicious that nobody can top this Place! Much Mahalos Susan! Palace Saimin is #1 in My Book Yesa!!!

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Love the memories!

[@khi7302]

You gotta try shiges in wahiawa next. Ono saimin, bbq sticks, bbq burgers, and comfort foods. Love your chanel! Thanks for all the great videos!

[@JoannaHopeLai]

I've heard to Shiges! Will have to check it out the next time I'm in Wahiawa. Thanks for the rec!

[@polyprinz]

I went to Farrington High School just a minute away. I used to go there with my friends to eat. Memories....since then I've lived all over the U.S. in California mainly. But when I back home, I go to eat at some of my favorite places I used to eat and hangout as a kid. Sadly, some of those places are no longer there.

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Love the fond memories!

[@mariokings1294]

Love ramen ❤

[@JoannaHopeLai]

😀👍

[@nujxad]

Now you should try Shige's simian in Wahiawa. Really good

[@JoannaHopeLai]

I've heard a lot about this place!

[@lorettamercado1083]

Merry Christmas to you ❤

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Merry Christmas, Loretta!

[@carmenphan888]

Love your videos! You guys should try Lam’s Kitchen in Chinatown. Some of the best noodles that I’ve ever had. So silky and delicious!

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Hi Carmen! I ate at Lam’s today! Gotta love their beef noodle soup! 👍🏽

[@craigpagaduan6376]

Growing up on Oahu, this place was one of our regular stops for saimin and BBQ sticks throughout my younger years. They used to be open until 2am so it also was a favorite late night stop after a night of being out on the town with my buddies. I now live on the Big Island and often will go to Palace Saimin when the craving hits. My son and I were in Honolulu earlier this year and were hanging so we figured it was a saimin night. It was either The Saimin House (across the street from Palace) or Palace. Since Saimin House was closed, Palace was the winner. We both had the X-large saimin and a total of 15 BBQ sticks…so filling and ono! You should also try The Saimin House across the street from Palace. They used to be located almost next to Tamashiro Market in the 60s/70s…another great place to enjoy great noodles, dashi and BBQ sticks plus they also have macaroni salad to go with the saimin. Kalihi used to have many great, cheap places to enjoy home style foods. Now, the old mom and pop places are slowly disappearing since the children prefer not to take over the business despite the business being the reason they were able to attend college and earn degrees for higher paying jobs. These businesses are slowly becoming a memory of the past.

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Hi Craig. Thanks for sharing these memories. I enjoy going to mom & pop places. They work so hard, and it's good to support a family. 👍

[@stanley2903]

Bay Area represent :) Kauai - Chickens everywhere

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Bay Area! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@mariecompany1467]

Please keep going. I love these !!. Hugs from the sunny UK !. Oh I want to travel there Hawaii looks amazing 🤩

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thank you, Marie! Sending 💛 to the UK! I did some KZbin videos with my friend from the UK!

[@hawaiiguy1]

I first went to Palace Saimin with relatives back in 1965 when I was 7, it is like i remember that occasion almost vividly !

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Love the fond memory!

[@milestk]

That's old school saimin. You gotta dip the wonton in the mustard. I miss that place.

[@JoannaHopeLai]

👍

[@moonchild3692]

I just started watching your videos like 2 days ago and I’m addicted to watching now I absolutely love your vibe ❤

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thank you! I appreciate you being here!

[@stevencardenas6094]

Haven't been here in years, grew up near by. Saimin w/ BBQ stick was the go-to. Probably the last place that had the old, old soda machines where you open the glass door, grab the glass soda bottle by the neck, and pull out the bottle... fun times.

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Ah, old soda machines! I wonder if there's any places with those left. Would be fun to go to...

[@opihijadetyra1309]

next time dip your noodles in the teri sauce! yummy

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Ahh, okay! Next time!

[@June-tb4vi]

I love when Camille does videos with you! She seems like such a fun friend everything did look delicious and I also try to go to family places.... Now I want a lemon cupcake 🤭

[@JoannaHopeLai]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@Wooptywoop4208]

Her friends vibe is cool.

[@jamesk638]

Nice video!

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thanks, James!

[@placefor16]

I would love to see more videos of locals' favorite places and entrepreneurs. Thank you!

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Stay tuned for more 🤓

[@dkcchock4451]

i love Palace Saimin....but now I hear the Shiges in Wahiawa is the best?????

[@JoannaHopeLai]

I’ve heard about Shiges too!

[@v2pham]

Awesome video, Joanna!

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thank you, Vicky! Hope you're doing well. 💛

[@rochellesantiago7977]

I was raised in Kalihi and Kalihi has the best saimin and okazu-ya spots on the island. Back in the 70’s and 80’s, Kalihi was a much different neighborhood but I miss the good ‘ole days of Kalihi ❤ #goGovs 🤙🏼

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thanks for sharing the memories! I love it.

[@cheehee808_]

Haha glad to see you checked the place out!

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thanks again for the rec, Josh!

[@brandondon32]

Grew up eating there! LOve that place! You should also try Jane"s fountain.

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Love the memories!

[@noneya7297]

Go to Fukuya Okazuya Chinese Filipino Hawaii fusion you’ll love it! ❤ go early if you want it hot like 8 in the morning

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@AznRuutz]

just subscribed after watching a lot of your food/cooking content .. didn't realize you are a ex-SV person ... I am too, but I put in around 30 years before I hung up my PM/Engineer/Babysitter Job at the age of 57 .. (I too was on Shoreline Ave in Mtn View). hope to read more your stuff (cooking , work experiences, etc .. ) BTW ... luv your Momma Lai ..

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thanks for the message! Yes, I remember those MTV Shoreline Ave days. Hope you're enjoying your life now! Appreciate your kind words.

[@veo16]

Crazy that Palace Saimin is still around. Haven’t had a Saimin in 5 years or so.

[@christinelee5191]

Yayy I love it when Camille makes an appearance!

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Yay! We have fun doing videos together🤓😂

[@sithbk0075]

Your video popped up on my feed. Great and casual food review so you earned my sub. Haven’t been to Palace Saimin for years, now I will need to make it there soon. You also should check out Helena Hawaiian food. It’s the best Hawaiian food on the island. Also Ethel’s for a local Japanese hole in the wall.

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Hello! Thanks for the subscribe! Loved Helenas when I went there! I've heard good things about Ethel's, but have yet to go. I want to do a video highlighting Hawaiian food soon. My friend wants to do a video of the Waiahole Poi Factory. We'll see!

[@sithbk0075]

@@JoannaHopeLai can’t wait to see your vlog on Ethel’s Grill. Their tataki sashimi is so heavenly yummy. I think the restaurant is not open yet but only take out. Best to call first.

[@georgelouie5330]

Helena's is Da Bes! our favorite spot for Hawaiian food! You should also check out Broke Da Mouth (Filipino Hawaiian Fusion) and Sushi Bay, both are in Kapolei. :)

[@robertsmulling9976]

I was in Oahu in May and I wish I had seen this video. My buddy and I were looking for a good saimin noodle place. I guess I need to plan another trip. Actually, I want to move to Oahu in two to three years. I'll subscribe to your channel to learn more about the in/out of moving to Oahu. Mahalo!

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thanks for watching, Robert! Hope you had a good time in Hawaii when you were here.

[@sleep.machine]

"They didn't hold back on the carcinogens" 🤣🤣🤣 I love a crispy BBQ stick.

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Right! And I do prefer my toast almost burnt, too! 😂

[@Sweetlypres1]

This is awesome! Keep up the great work!

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thank you, Ari! I appreciate your encouragement.

[@MyAlbertC]

Thanks for sharing, but I rather not bother or take out only at this restaurant. it's too much work. I appreciate my local restaurant here in San Diego ca.😂🙃👍

[@mikeo.2038]

The more and more I watch I want you and yes I'm saying for the world to see I don't have Instagram or Twitter and don't see you on Facebook.

[@harrymiram6621]

Maybe coz was raised in/around Oahu NS, much rather prefer Shige's Saimin over Palace. Also, checkout Shiro's Saimin Haven/Waimalu SC, across of Best Buy. Recommend Do Don Pa

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thanks for the suggestions 👍🏽

[@ieremiaanae6220]

Proper photo angles..?

[@Abunai50]

You’re kidding when you said you didn’t know what hot mustard was right? Come on girl! You’re Chinese.

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Aiyah

[@dragonflyhill5748]

Would Mama Lai like it?

[@hawaiianrays913]

You got this nice hawaiian tan compared to Camille. You definitely got that hawaiian glow now.

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thanks. I tan very easily

[@shambhai598]

First to like ✌🏻

[@JoannaHopeLai]

Thank you! 👍

[@ph044930]

Need to chill out and not be so hyper. Your video is great besides that.

[@Michael1986443]

When Japan invaded Hawaii this was their go to restaurant

[@rochellesantiago7977]

What?! Palace Saimin didn’t exist in 1941.

[@paulsmallriver6066]

hahaha!

[@cben546]

I find it hard to believe that you are a content marketer?