Thanks for sharing this video with all your followers. My wife and I went there today because the lasagna and chicken plate looked so ono! Funny story: when we walked into the shop, I told the guy at the counter that we were here because of your video. All the other customers there laughed because they said, “ Us, too!!!” Looks like you made quite an impact. The only thing, though, is that my lasagna was smaller than the one you had. Maybe we all look bigger on camera, yeah? Hahaha. But, there’s no denying the quality. Just like how we remember the food at Paesano.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Wow! 😮 that's a wonderful story and I'm glad it got out to all those people and they actually went. How wonderful! Sorry the lasagna wasn't as big. Maybe thongs do look bigger on camera. I know I do. 😂
@wendelld808
2 ай бұрын
Glad that you found your way to this hidden gem. Good portions, taste, and price. Workers are very friendly. Their lasagna is the best I have had in my life. No matter what you order ...it's worth it.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Wendell. Everything was so ono. My favorite was that chicken Basilio. I want to try more dishes!
@gailsiangco5599
Ай бұрын
Waipahu has a lot of delicious foods restaurants ! Delicious Italian eats ! Mahalo Misty for sharing !
@FoodFiend
Ай бұрын
Thanks Gail! Waipahu certainly has it's fair share of awesome eats.
@coreyavecilla8531
Ай бұрын
Aloha Misty !! My friend and I are going to visit Ming and the chefs tomorrow!!! We used to be waiters at the Manoa Paesanos!! Great video keep up the great content!!!! 🤙🏽
@FoodFiend
Ай бұрын
Awesome Corey! Tell him I said hello 👋 Hopefully they can get super big and yiu guys can be waiters for Fratelli's 😊👍
@ripleylv426.
Ай бұрын
Wow, Paesano was in Manoa for so long, good to hear the chefs have opened their own place 👍. The dishes looked ono and was great they wanted to give you so much to try. Just had Italian today. Homemade but was craving simple but good ingredients, just pasta, a nice imported bottled sauce, few olives (capers would've been good), and shaved Parm. 🤌🤙!
@FoodFiend
Ай бұрын
Yes the food was so good and I want to go back soon. That is great that you make homemade Italian dishes. I just did a simple one the other day with melted anchovies in olive oil with garlic and Italian spices. Just a simple dish topped with grated parm as well. I forgot to add capers! Aiya. You just reminded me. You dish sound so good. Have a great weekend! 😋🤙🍝
@ripleylv426.
Ай бұрын
@@FoodFiend Unless you haven't yet, try caponata. So many variations but essentially an eggplant based type of relish, easy to make too. Toast some Italian bread/crostini and chow down. Rustic, piquant, refreshing 👌.
@EvilTheOne
2 ай бұрын
As a little side salad with house dressing, I love Monarch's Seafood Nalo Greens. Sometimes I just get the greens & dressing, instead of rice in my plate lunches.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Yes I like Monarch Seafood's salad too. Haven't been in a while but love their food. Haven't been since I videoed them. That was years ago.
@EvilTheOne
2 ай бұрын
@@FoodFiend Over the past few years, Monarch's has been constantly tweaking their menu. The last time I went there, they even removed their great Hamburger Steak from the menu. I just checked their online menu today, and it seems that they've taken all of their beef selections off the daily menu; as they only have two pork selections. BUT they do have a teri beef pan on their catering menu, so they gone fully away from beef after all.
@BraddahBruce
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I found the place on accident. I made a wrong turn, and there I was the day before their grand opening. I really enjoyed my meal. I want to try the steak and scampi. 🍍😎🤙🌴🥥🌺🌈
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Oh a beautiful accident! Yes next time try em!
@elizabethcorsini5499
2 ай бұрын
When I have lasagna, I want it piping hot, so you really caught my attention with your description! Everything looks delicious, and your thorough descriptions can’t be beat. I’ll take one of each, when I get there, lol! Thanks Misty!
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Aloha Elizabeth! Yes it was piping hot and so good! Cold lasagna is a no no. Have a great weekend!
@hapahaole9819
Ай бұрын
Yeah!! I live near Waipahu. Don't have to drive to Paesano's Pearlridge. Thank you for sharing
@FoodFiend
Ай бұрын
Oh that's great to hear! Save gas and keep the belly happy. 😊
@neutralmultiverse8589
2 ай бұрын
omg i would pass by this place when i go Nandings.. had no idea it was a legit place! i gon check em out soon...
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Yes please do!
@AussieAngeS
2 ай бұрын
Hey Misty how are you? Hope all is well. That Italian food is a great portion, the lasagna looks really awesome. I am of Italian background and grea up eating Italian food, it's the best.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Hi AussieAngie! I am going well and I hope you and your dad are as well. You are so lucky to have grown up on Italian food. It's great!
@konumusic
Ай бұрын
I’m going to have to try this place. I’m interested in that chicken basil dish. Thank you. And yes to Deftones!
@FoodFiend
Ай бұрын
Yay for the Deftones! Yes the chicken basilio dish is bomb!
We love this place! Been there 3 or 4 times and each time the food was amazing, Thanks for the video.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@Trojan2024 wow! I'd go back again. Everything was spectacular!
@chaka3084
2 ай бұрын
Looks like it's in the same area as Nanding's Bakery. If you use that as a "landmark," I think most people will easily locate the restaurant. The plates look good! Thanks for sharing.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@chaka3084 thanks! Yeah that would've been a better way of saying it. 🤙
@MiyagiNariyoshi
Ай бұрын
Is it where Cho Dangs used to be?
@RodSwansmad
2 ай бұрын
Yummy find 😋🍴 Cheers Rod 🤙
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Mahalo Rod! 🤙
@KhunPamela1963
2 ай бұрын
deliziosa! i'm spoiled living in Waipahu. the name reminds me of the goonies movie. just another great hole in the wall.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Yes so many great eats in Waipahu! 🤙😊
@oiaiofoster4775
Ай бұрын
Yaassss!!!! 🫵🏻 Rock!!!!!
@FoodFiend
Ай бұрын
🤘
@fsp394
Ай бұрын
I went today and to my surprise they titled the lasagna and basilito chicken plate as the "Misty Special". Had to try it and was really good. the marinara sauce was nice and tangy.
@FoodFiend
Ай бұрын
I'm glad you liked it! Yes kinda embarrassing but I saw that when I went in last week and spoke with Ming. 🤙😊
@fsp394
Ай бұрын
@@FoodFiend lol he mentioned you folks stopped by. He kept telling me "Misty Special", "Misty Special" and I kept saying "yeah, I'm sure Misty is cool and everything but I like get dis plate the lady 'Food Fiend" got."
@FoodFiend
Ай бұрын
@@fsp394 😆
@ryden7114
2 ай бұрын
Hi sista, looks super ono. Debbie and I are a big fan of pasta with plenty garlic. Oh my gosh the salad looked ono as well. Have a blessed night.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Yay you guys are like me. I love garlic but smell so bad after eating it. But it was worth it. Tastes so good. Have a blessed weekend!
@TroyFujimoto808
2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you got to try this place and you liked it! I saw this place featured on MeanHawaii.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@@TroyFujimoto808 awesome! It did not disappoint for sure.
@davyf7620
2 ай бұрын
That looks so good Misty!! Whenever I go to Paesanos in Waimalu, I order that steak with shrimp scampi!! It’s cooked with a port wine sauce and I can just taste it!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Nice! Good choice Dave! It is so good! 😊
@davyf7620
2 ай бұрын
Yes for sure Misty!!!
@alant.541
2 ай бұрын
After reading the comments, it sounds like you picked a winner. You also picked a great day to dine al fresco. Beautiful weather. Have a nice weekend.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Yes it was a beautiful day and not too windy. I don't like eating outside when it's windy all the nasty dust and dirt blows on your food and things start flying away. 🤣 Have a wonderful weekend.
@jikotakuhaibin
2 ай бұрын
I was bummed when Paesano (Manoa) closed, so when you said a couple of the cooks went there, this place is on my list. Thank you for sharing! (That chicken and lasagna combo, for sure!)
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Yes so sad. But I guess people want to retire. Glad they kept the Waimalu one though. I think you'd enjoy the lasagna there!
@jikotakuhaibin
Ай бұрын
Just went to Fratelli Express with a friend today, and I had the “Misty Special” - yes, Ming has named the lasagna/chicken combo after you! We ate there, and he served us (in takeout boxes and plastic knives/forks) with the usual Paesano service. The food was very good, love, love the lasagna! While we were there, a couple of other customers came in, mentioning your video - word is getting around. Thanks again for sharing this gem!
@FoodFiend
Ай бұрын
@jikotakuhaibin wow! That's crazy lol. I'd never think someone would name a plate after me LOL. We wanted to go back this week but I couldn't eat certain things for a medical procedure. We will try to have dinner again this week possibly! Thanks for sharing this with me. ❤
@kylerdad123
2 ай бұрын
Aloha Misty: That was an awesome choice for Italian cuisine. I was actually hungry seeing the steak and shrimp scampi dish - must have been really filling and ono. Looks like Waipahu is getting to be a place for gourmet food. Keep-up the great vlogs! Best wishes to you, my fellow-🐯, and your son, Aiden! Much 🧧to you both!
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Aloha Bill! All of it was very filling and I had extras for dinner and lunch the next day. Waipahu has a lot of great places just like Kalihi. Thanks so much and I hope you have a great weekend! 🤙😊
@bolohead1
2 ай бұрын
Another place that I've been wanting to go check out. Saw it on insta last month and now your video, your dishes really looks awesome and I love garlic. ❤❤❤
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@bolohead1 yes I enjoyed the food. A but pricey but for the taste and comfort of eating the rest at home and for lunch the next day I was OK with it.
@SeanKaleponi
2 ай бұрын
Aloha Misty!! The Lasagna, Pasta, Steak, and Shrimp looked good. I would def eat the Steak and Nhi eat the shrimp then I would get that lasagna😋 and I agree. Posting pics of each meal only helps! I will go eat there. I wanna hear the story possible how the 3 workers decided to talk about opening a place together and having it actually happen. Good for them!! Mahalo for another great review🤙👍
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Aloha Sean! Yes I think you'd love it here. The lasagna was amazing and I'm sure all the chicken dishes are too! And there is seafood options for Nhi! Ming was very nice so I'm sure he'd be glad to tell you the story of how they all got together to form this restaurant. I gotta catch up on YT and view your most recent video. Have a great week!
@hawnjoe773
2 ай бұрын
Howzit misty gotta start watching your videos on a full stomach coz that grindz look amazing mahalo for sharing 🍛🍜🍲
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Haha yes was onom I hope you found something good to eat after. Mahalo! 🤙
@Tradewindsvintagehi
Ай бұрын
I’m going to try this place. Mililani is only about 10-15 minutes away🤙🏼
@FoodFiend
Ай бұрын
Awesome! Hope you enjoy your food!
@paulafriedmanalohafrommaryland
Ай бұрын
Aloha Misty. The portions are huge and the food looked delicious. Mahalo for sharing this restaurant with all of us.
@FoodFiend
Ай бұрын
Thanks Paula! It was so good! You'd love it if you love garlic. Have a great week ahead!
@kennoma7998
2 ай бұрын
Looks like a great find, Misty. Tanks again!
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
You're welcome Ken!
@fsp394
2 ай бұрын
My brother found this place too! Glad you found em!
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Mahalo! I'm glad I found it too. I really enjoyed the food. 🤙
@taniner
2 ай бұрын
Looks winnahs! will need to check out this spot one of these days, mahalos!
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Aurite! Hope you like it. 🤙
@carolpohina3798
2 ай бұрын
I love Italian and am so happy they chose this side of the island to open. Looks all mea ono😋👏🤙
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Yes I'm so glad there's a great spot closer to you. I think you'll love it.
@carolpohina3798
2 ай бұрын
@FoodFiend I can eat Italian everyday 😋😄
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@carolpohina3798 I could too. 😄 but then I'd grow rounder.
@carolpohina3798
2 ай бұрын
@FoodFiend 😄 Thats my problem 🙄🤦♀️🤷♀️
@carolpohina3798
2 ай бұрын
@FoodFiend 😄 Thats my problem 🙄🤦♀️🤷♀️
@annesimpson6988
2 ай бұрын
Love watching your blog. We will be in Oahu for 12 weeks from early September and I've been making a list of local places to eat. This will definitely be another one to add to my list. Thank you.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Thank you Annie! I hope you guys enjoy your vacation and the food!
@annesimpson6988
2 ай бұрын
@@FoodFiendthank you. We live in Wastern Australia and visit our friends every year in Kaneohe and most of our takeaway meals are from local places.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@@annesimpson6988 Ah wonderful! Did you get to try Adela's in Kaneohe yet? I like their food.
@annesimpson6988
2 ай бұрын
@@FoodFiend yes, we did. The lady helped us pick two dishes and a couple of ladies were making two different types of noodles. We knew it was a very popular place so we went early afternoon and brought them home to enjoy 😋. When we went back to pick up our order, there were a lot of people waiting to order. Also been to Haleiwa Joe's four times. As we live on Lilipuna Rd., the one on Haiku Gardens has been our preferred place. Sorry, maybe I should have put all these comments on your other Kaneohe video.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@@annesimpson6988 That's wonderful! No worries about posting it on another video. Thanks for sharing your story.
@pikakerose
2 ай бұрын
i gotta try this place thanks for your video
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@@pikakerose you're very welcome
@eloisedupain
Ай бұрын
🥰
@FoodFiend
Ай бұрын
💗😊🌺
@bigedhaaheo
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your review. Looks so delicious! Need to try that Lasagna & chicken pasta. Awesome "DEFTONES" TEE.
@FoodFiend
Ай бұрын
Thanks Big Ed! I heard it is now named "The Misty Special." LOL.
@corlissyamasaki3476
2 ай бұрын
Ooh, gotta try this place!
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
🤙
@kai8085
2 ай бұрын
Cheeehoo! Waipahu steppin’ up lol!😂 😎🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 Now I gotta sample next time I stay dea back home! Mahalo for da review! #waipahu4lyfe 😜🤙🏽💯
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Yes sah! Try em next time! 🤤😊🤙
@kai8085
2 ай бұрын
@@FoodFiend LOL yup yup! 🤙🏽💯
@titasmom678
2 ай бұрын
Wow! Was just there...I mean like 1 hr ago to go to Nandings and saw a bunch of women going to this place for, I'm guessing, lunch. Told my sister we needed to check this place out. I haven't watched your video yet, so looking forward to your review.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@titasmom678 aw not too far away to turn around and go back 🤣 enjoy your Nandings!
@titasmom678
2 ай бұрын
@FoodFiend We will definitely be trying it out. But we have lots of leftovers from yesterday, so gotta eat those first, but what you had looked so good.
@titasmom678
2 ай бұрын
Ok. Went yesterday. Pretty good. I left a YELP review. We will be back to try some of the other menu items. Thanks for reviewing. Other YELPERS liked this place too!
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@@titasmom678 I'm so glad you tried it! I'm sure the Yelp review you left will help their business out!
@Bluebird590
Ай бұрын
, thank you visit i will 🎉
@aye05jaye
Ай бұрын
Just found out about this place couple days ago and I made my way over. I ordered the Chicken Alfredo & a Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Food was delicious, and staff was very friendly. So glad there is now a good Italian eatery here in Waipahu 🙌🏽🤙🏽
@FoodFiend
Ай бұрын
Awesome! Great food and friendly staff = win!
@aye05jaye
Ай бұрын
@@FoodFiend Most definitely!!
@hawaiiguy1
2 ай бұрын
hate that parking lot as the stalls are narrow and angled funky ! Wonder what happened to the Korean restaurant (like mom and daughter run)? Used to eat there and found the pricing odd... But will try this place soon, as I cannot be going to Garden Island Cafe too much lol ! In the same building where Nanding's Bakery is located !
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Chodang? Never went to that one but always ate at the Ala Moana one. I guess business is hard. Tough to make a living running a restaurant. I agree, the parking is weird but I was lucky and got the end stall near the handicap area. Those stalls are a bit wider on that side.
@hawaiiguy1
2 ай бұрын
Yup, Cho Dang@@FoodFiend
@Walts-Travel
2 ай бұрын
I'm gonna go with the lasagna 😋
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@Walts-Travel yeah that gooey cheese on top was sooooo yummy. I need more
@spang9782
2 ай бұрын
Been there! Vietnamese owned! It's not bad. Not on the level of Assaggio or Paesano, but close. Instead of breadsticks, just go Nandings next door and get some Spanish Rolls.
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@spang9782 I don't need anymore bread or carbs lol. I really enjoyed it. Ming said he's Chinese and the other two are Vietnamese.
@spang9782
2 ай бұрын
@@FoodFiend Whaaat? How else you gonna mop up the extra sauce! LOL! But, you know, you had pasta.... 😉
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@spang9782 I know that's why...the pasta is way over the limit for carbs for me. On our cruise I gained 8lbs from all that bread and pasta and potatoes. Even after hiking 10 miles a day in Canada it's hard to get rid of. I usually eat no carbs at all. Only for the videos. I gain weight too fast and my blood work goes to hell.
@kkanipae
2 ай бұрын
Looks ono..🤙🏽 I hungreh now,lol😂
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Aurite! Time to go get a plate lunch! 🤙
@MarkFromHawaii
2 ай бұрын
Wow looks ono! Mahalo Misty. I'm looking at Yelp right now and am thinking dinner tomorrow night. And BTW (shameless self-aggrandizing plug) my little duo plays Eagle Cafe Wednesday evenings and tomorrow, Sunday 7/7/24 we're at the Pacific Palisades Top of the Hill Open Market from 11:30 AM. They have some pretty good snacks there. 🤙
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@MarkFromHawaii oh my! I'd love to see you but I pretty much work everyday. Has been that way for years because we are so short. No days off. And I wake up at 345am. I'd love to see you play but I can't. I wish I could catch you tomorrow since it's early but I'll still be at work. ☹️
@MarkFromHawaii
2 ай бұрын
@@FoodFiend No worries. Don’t work too hard.
@raiderfrankdatank
2 ай бұрын
Everywhere is pricey
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Pretty much.
@beegee3136
2 ай бұрын
That place has been on my list for a few weeks, but your review has bumped it up to the top. Will definitely try next time I'm in Waipahu. It depends if my wallet is only allowing me to go to Garden Island Cafe, about 100 yards away, LOL!
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@@beegee3136 Hope you enjoy it! It is a bit expensive and you can't beat Garden Island Cafe's prices for sure.
@beegee3136
2 ай бұрын
@@FoodFiend yes, but if it's good, it's worth it! We're just hurting out here in Whitmore/Wahiawa since JP Spaghetti closed down.
@B_y1n
2 ай бұрын
Did they take over the Korean restaurant?
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
@@B_y1n yes. The old Chodang.
@hallowed45
2 ай бұрын
I saw the Deftones in Portland many years ago. You ever do concert reviews ? i know kinda hard as no one really comes here anymore but, thats what L.A. and Vegas are good for. \MM/
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Awesome! I don't really go to concertd anymore. I used to as a teenager and in my 30s. I'm old, anti social and actually have hearing loss from playing music for so long. It's a great idea though! Although not sure how you'd make some income from KZitem as they copyright everything.
@hallowed45
2 ай бұрын
already have tickets for my next show..Iron Maiden in Vegas in October...im 57. never too old for a show \MM/
@telawsonartzy6880
2 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏YES PLEASE🙏🙏🙏
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
🤤
@co-to8624
2 ай бұрын
Misty, you’re not lactose intolerant?
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
No. I know most Asians are but I'm not full Asian. I hate milk straight up as in taste, but I can eat creamy pastas with heavy cream, any cheese and ice cream. My son drinks 2 gallons of milk a week.
@co-to8624
2 ай бұрын
@@FoodFiendThen I envy you more! I will enjoy those items vicariously through you 😂
@brianhirose8866
2 ай бұрын
I loved Paisanos in Manoa for their Osso Bucco, it was the best then they closed. So sad. I check these guys menu….no Osso Bucco 😢. Oh well! Great video hope to see you on zoom! Peace out!!!!
@FoodFiend
2 ай бұрын
Oh no! Maybe I'd you ask them. They're young and seem to have weekly specials. You can suggest it. Probably too hard to buy the shanks maybe? I'll try my best to stay up tonight. I never cane on because I had to work today. Ugh. Pretty much the whole month is like that.
@KIKO96786
Ай бұрын
Looks more like a taste of Hawaii not Italy. But thanks for sharing. I’ll go try it
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