Aloha!
This is Misa, Paul’s wife!
We went to an Authentic Japanese Restaurant in Waikiki, Restaurant Suntory.
There are Teppan-yaki (Steak) & Washoku (Japanese Dining) Sections, and a Sushi Bar.
Paul & Kent (our son) tried Teppanyaki. I had Washoku!
Ready to eat!
Macadamia Nut Tofu & Eggplant.
Sashimi…
I was so impressed that I forgot to take other photos including:
Chawanmushi, Miyazaki Beef Steak, Sushi etc…..
However, I took photos of this exclusive dessert Aloha Tofu provides…
Tofu Mousse
Okara Cream Puff with Okinawan Sweet Potato Cream
Please enjoy Tofu desserts by Aloha Tofu at Restaurant Suntory!
Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association (HFMA) TASTE Awards
On Saturday, June 6th at the Pomaikai Ballrooms at Dole Cannery, the HFMA held their 2nd Annual TASTE Awards. The HFMA is an association of local food manufacturers, suppliers and support companies that encourage the development of food production in the state. It is the only food manufacturing association in the US!
Aloha Tofu was kindly nominated to be one of 5 finalists in the “Manufacturer of the Year – Small Company” category so we got a table and joined the festivities!
Soybean Polenta creates the base for this excellent selection courtesy of Chef Benjie Cabutaje of the Moana Surfrider Hotel!
Prior to the dinner and awards ceremony, there was a “Battle of the Chefs”, a silent auction and some sampling of members’ products, including Koloa Rum, Pacific Kool Ginger and Iced Tea from The Tea Chest. In addition to Governor Ige and US Representative Gabbard, the local food industry was well represented at what is quickly becoming a very popular event! The food provided by Pomaikai Ballrooms was wonderful, of course, as were the wines, provided by Maui Winery.
There are many great companies in Hawaii that produce wonderful products, so when I saw the other nominees in our category (Koloa Rum, Mulvadi Corporation (coffee), Hawaii Popcorn Company, Aloha Hawaiian Store), I really didn’t think we would have a chance, but it is still good to support the overall industry (and get a great dinner with wine as well).
…but guess what…! We won!
Jack Uyehara and Roy Uyehara (2nd Generation Owners) – now happily retired…
It’s a really beautiful award, but I think the kitchen was looking to use it to ground up some herbs or spices (and poi!)…
“Where do we put it?”
Mahalo to HFMA and the support of the members!
(Joanne and Roy Uyehara, Misa and Paul Uyehara, Barbara and Jack Uyehara)