We tried a new buffet this weekend, Five Star International Buffet (Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Honolulu, Hawaii). The restaurant initially opened for dinner only and recently added lunch.
Menu
Philosophy
Prices
We tried lunch. I figured lunch is less risky. If dinner is bad, the price will make us feel worse.
The buffet line set-up is a little weird. Kind of like in the middle of the kitchen.
Buffet Line/Kitchen Hot Foods
Buffet Line/Kitchen Cold Dishes and Desserts
Felt like I was in a subway station or a subway train. The passageway is a little narrow.
On to the food.
Cold Selection
Buffet Selection
Buffet Selection
Meat and Veggies
The selections were well done. The meats were tender, the vegetables were cooked through without being overdone.
Chawanmushi
Loco Moco
The loco moco was pretty good. The gravy and hamburger patty were more Japanese style than local style.
Clam Soup
The clam soup was too thin to be chowder. The Cat said it was really tasty though.
The desserts were meh. Not bad, not the greatest.
Over all, worth the price. Although everything was well prepared, all socks stayed firmly on. The “wow” factor was missing. Even though they called themselves an international buffet, the tastes were more oriental/Japanese. Glad we tried.
Happy Hearts Day everyone!
Enjoy.
The Mouse
