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5/14/2022 Walked into Shay's 10 minutes after they opened because we were craving Filipino food. Hubby had heard about this place from his co-workers but we both had never tried before. He had Bicol Express and Lumpias and I wanted to try the Fried Bangus.

The guy who took our order was friendly and said it would be a while. Not a problem. We went outside to wait for our takeout order. After about 20 minutes, our food was ready and we were on our way home.

It was hubby and my first time trying Bicol Express and Fried Bangus. He liked the Bicol Express and I took a taste. Strong coconut flavor with spices & seasonings and tender pork. He needed a lot of rice to eat this one. He said he liked the taste but later he said that it was a little too much fat for him. I was surprised because he likes roast pork, chicharons, and other fatty foods. When I asked about his lumpia, he said it was just okay. He's eaten lots of lumpias so after he said that I figured I didn't need to try it.

I enjoyed my Bangus. The fish was fried perfectly and had lots of flavor. It came loaded on the top with chopped tomatoes and raw onions. I loved it and I hate raw onions but I did eat some with the fish. Yum!

I don't think we'll be back because it was pricey-er than I thought it would be for lunch.

4 stars because hubby was not impressed with the lumpia, the pork pieces in the Bicol Express, and the amount of food in his order

5/4/2022 First, let me say I've always been a big fan of Angelo Pietro's! I've been eating here since they were next door to McKinley Car Wash, then moved farther down Kapiolani and next door to Shokudo, and now their Kaimuki location. I vaguely remember that they were also on Kapahulu at some time. Anyway, this location shares a parking lot with other businesses and restaurants and parking is easy to find. Through the years, their service has been consistently friendly and courteous and the food is fabulous! I've had countless lunches, (both dine in and take out), dinners, (both dine in and takeout), and celebrations here and I've never been disappointed. My usual is the Raw Potato Salad along with either the pasta with shoyu sauce, spinach and mushroom, or the pasta with shoyu sauce, mushroom and bacon, or the Mixed Mushroom Doria. Between those three entrees, I've eaten the Mixed Mushroom Doria the most and I love it! I'm so glad that throughout the years, I can always rely on Angelo Pietro for a wonderful dining experience. The consistent taste and presentation of the items that we've ordered through the years is also very much appreciated. This time, I met my pal for lunch. We've eaten at Angelo Pietro's many times together and we both wish that they would bring back the ume dressing. There's no other dressing like it! She either gets the same pastas as I do, and adds asparagus, or her regular is the Clam Peperoncini. For dessert, we miss the Haupialani sorbet that we used to order, topped with chocolate sauce but we found we love the Tiramisu. Today, I deviated from ordering the Mixed Mushroom Doria and ordered the special of the day, Eggplant Penne Arrabiata. It was yummy with lots of bacon and the eggplant was cooked perfectly, not too soft and not too firm. She had her Clam Peperoncini. We also shared the Raw Potato Salad and Tiramisu for dessert. Awesome & awesome! Our server was super nice and checked on us often. My friend was able to use her stamp card that they accepted. I'll keep coming back again and again because I love Pietro's and my pal does too!

The noodles and soup bases (Tonkotsu, Miso, Shoyu, and Tantan) are delicious! They sell all kinds of noodles. I love Sun Noodle!