Plantation Style Food: Sam Sato's
Maui Style! I'm always asked how the food combinations of Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, etc. got put together all on one plate? Going back to the plantation days, it was the plantation workers who shared their lunches with each other. Sam Sato's Still family owned and operated It's off the beaten path and pretty much all local customers (so you know it's a good place) No line today, so let's see what Jay Eats... Sam Sato's is famous for their Dry Saimin with char sui (BBQ pork), bean sprouts, and green onions Saimin is a noodle soup originated in Hawaii during the plantation days. It's a mix of Japanese, Chinese, and Filipino ingredients brought together to form a unique dish not found in Asia. If you've followed my Hawaii Food Adventures, you know that I LOVE Saimin! Having spent summers in Hawaii growing up, saimin it's like having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch outside of Hawaii. ...