Forked Up

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

SWEET E’S CAFE
1016 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu
Phone number (808) 737-7771

You ever go to one of those restaurants that is particularly well known for one specific menu item — but you don’t order it because it’s probably all just hype? Well, in this case, listen to the hype, because Sweet E’s Cafe’s Stuffed French Toast exceeds everything you’ve heard about it. The toast itself is light and fluffy — and you can choose from various fillings, like blueberry cream cheese. And get this: The cream cheese is filled with REAL blueberries. Don’t forget to add the fruit topping for strawberries, bananas and additional blueberries. It’s sweet, for sure, but not overpoweringly so — and trust us, you’ll eat the whole thing before you know it.

SALMON CARPACCIO

DORAKU SUSHI
1009 Kapiolani Blvd., Kakaako
Phone number (808) 591-0101
website dorakusushi.com

With a menu that boasts sushi, sashimi and donburi, along with a number of fish, meat and noodle dishes, making a choice at Doraku can be tough. So, order a bunch of smaller items and get everything you want — like this appetizer. Doraku’s take on Salmon Carpaccio features thinly sliced pieces of fish, with just a gentle hint of smokiness. With any carpaccio dish, freshness is key — and Doraku delivers that with its sashimi-grade salmon. It’s topped with red onions and tobiko and bathed in a ginger sauce. Plus, this item is included in Doraku’s happy hour selections.