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Checking out the new businesses page on Yelp, This tasty looking Pho Dip Sandwich
convinces us to seek Buddha Belly Deli out for a lunch stop. Asian-Hawaiian inspired sandwiches, salads, desserts and flatbreads??? Let's DO THIS!!!
Still in the soft opening phases working out the kinks and fine tuning menu items, Mark greets us and regretfully informs us that they are out of the Pho Dip and more roast beef was in the oven at the moment. Making the trek only to find out that the item we were looking forward to trying was a slight bummer, but we didn't let that ruin our experience, as Mark suggested their Char Siu Pork Roll which essentially is an Asian style pulled pork sandwich paired with a refreshing Asian slaw atop a Brioche Bun(also made in house) Wifey went with a cold Chicken and Sun Dried Cherry Sandwich, which was Mark's way of incorporating another local Hawaiian(actually Chinese, enjoyed by local people in Hawaii) staple, Cold Ginger Chicken and presenting it in a cold sandwich.
Feeling bad that we came for the Pho Dip, Mark also wanted us to try their soup of the day which was Thai Clam Chowder, and wanted our honest opinion. Here's mine...Imagine sexy New England Clam Chowda hooked up with a studly guy... Tom Kha Gai to be exact and made sweet love....that's what BBD's( Not Bell, Biv, Devoe! Buddha Belly Deli you babooz!) Thai Clam Chowder is...two great flavors in harmony with crisp crostini, and a great start. Oh, this also NEEDS to become a daily signature soup, not a soup of the day. It is THAT GOOD!!!
Our sandwiches were equally delicious, and very generous portions too. Each sandwich includes a side if your choice of Furikake Chips, 9th Island Potato Salad, Green Salad, or Dragon Breath Fries. We both went with the chips which went perfectly with the sandwiches. Oh, and the House made pickles are bomb too! Mark, Clint, and Ewa Beach local boy Ridge constantly checked up on us and were even nice to send us out some Pumpkin Crunch (Another popular local Hawaiian Dessert found at places like 808 Mixed Plate and Chez Nelson's) and even some Red Velvet Macarons with Honey Butter(Very crunchy, but will get better in time) Reasonable prices, generous portions and good flavors, this will definitely become a Henderson hot spot, and possible addition to the "Steppin' Out" Series!
Great first visit to Buddha Belly Deli, and things will only get better leading up to their Official Grand Opening on October 26th. SEE YOU THERE!!! ALOHA!!!
Shaka Meter: \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uu 4.5
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