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| - From the outside, wasn't sure what to expect from this place. The sign reminds me of a dive bar I used to go to in Waikiki. It didn't help that there were some younger "kids" smoking cigarettes out front, sitting on the hood of their car. If Other Mama's yelp rating wasn't so high, I would have jumped right back into my car, assuming this place isn't my scene. Lol. BUT I walked in...and WHOA. The inside is not at all what I expected. It's an open kitchen format, but done in a very homely manner. It's not at all flashy. All of the servers are wearing baseball t's and it's very casual, although you may see customers dressed up on a date or having cocktails after work. The vibe is very "downtown" (you know what I mean), but it's located about 5 minutes from my house, so WIN!!!!
My first visit I was solo, and sat at the bar. I ordered the organic chicken over a bed of Shishito Peppers & sweet potatoes. It came out sizzling on a cast-iron plate. Everything about this dish was yum. I particularly liked the rock salt over the chicken. It gave that pop of saltiness here and there, which wasn't too overwhelming. Shishito peppers were great and the sweet potatoes were deeeeeelish!
My second visit was with my boyfriend a few days later and we decided to sample the sashimi sampler, and amberjack + the organic chicken. Yep! Had to get it again. It's just so good! The amberjack is as good as everyone raves it to be! During this dinner I even said "I wish they had more dishes like THIS!" The fish provided on the sampler is unbelievably fresh. I haven't had sashimi this good in a very long time. Our server was courteous to ask what our favorite sashimi type of fish was, and the sampler was created with our specific tastes in mind. LOVE!
Recently we went with my daughter and my boyfriends brother and we enjoyed another very delicious meal. We had all of our original favorites plus we tried the special, Alaska king salmon in a cherry ponzu. Omg. It melted in my mouth & the basil complemented the dish very well. We also tried the Pork belly fried rice which came recommended by our server. I'm not a huge fried rice fan (I know, I know, being from Hawaii, that is pretty strange), but if I have the option to order fried rice, I never do. Everyone else wanted to try it, so I took a bite. Pretty good, but not my thing. I probably won't partake in that dish again. Everyone else raves about it, so it must just be my personal preference. On this visit my daughter had the chicken wings (sauce on the side) and the criss-cut fries. They don't have a kids menu and a lot of the regular menu items are a little too adventurous for a picky eater, but she managed to find something to enjoy.
Overall, Other Mama is a 5 star restaurant. The service is always on point. The food is always delicious and thoughtful. The atmosphere is comfortable and not at all pretentious. You can tell that the owner of this place really put some thought into the dishes and decor. Other Mama is my type of eatery!
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