The Joy Of Pancakes: Boots & Kimo’s Kailua
Last Sunday morning at Boots & Kimos in Kailua, large parties were told there was a 90-minute wait. They seemed to expect it, put their names on a list, perched on benches and planters outside in the sun. Japanese tourists posed for photos under the sign, pointing up at it: “We actually ate here.”
We got a table in less than a half hour. There were only two of us, and the party of two on the list before us apparently got discouraged and left.
Most people stay. Inside, I ran into a friend whod waited two hours for a table, he said, six people and a baby.
Such is the mysterious draw of Boots & Kimos.
Years ago, I thought Id discovered Jesse and Rick Kiakonas little Kailua eatery. Then, it turned out everyone else had, too, or was about to.
At the original restaurant, the line made sense it was a hole in the wall, six booths and a few tables with stools, crammed with sports memorabilia.
After a while, I gave up going. It seemed nuts to drive to Kailua to stand in line.
Last year, I heard Boots & Kimo moved into a new location just down the block, with double or triple the seating. And from all reports, double or triple the line.
Still, weekend mornings, I could hear it whisper to me. Finally I gave in, hoping that expansion hadnt spoiled it.
Fortunately, not.
The new restaurant is a riot of color, the high ceiling painted in the royal blue and orange of the Denver Broncos, the walls sunny yellow with big windows.
Recent Visitors To Boots & Kimo’s Homestyle Kitchen
- 10/25/2017
A dining patron from US tried it and didn’t like it. They liked the food, didn’t like the service, and liked the ambiance.
- 2/12/2017
A diner from Waianae, HI tried it, liked it, and rated it . They liked the food, liked the service, and liked the ambiance.
- 9/25/2016
An American chowhound from Los Angeles, CA tried it, liked it, and rated it . They liked the food, liked the service, and liked the ambiance.
- 5/08/2016
An American chowhound from San Jose, CA tried it.
- 10/13/2015
A diner from CA tried it and liked it.
- 3/14/2015
An American food lover from Los Angeles, CA tried it.
- 1/22/2015
An American chowhound from San Jose, CA tried it and liked it.
- 1/08/2015
An American food lover from San Jose, CA tried it, liked it, and rated it . They liked the food, liked the service, and liked the ambiance.
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Boots & Kimo’s Homestyle Kitchen Restaurant On Diners Drive
International Family StyleGuy Fieri
| BOOTS & KIMO’S HOMESTYLE KITCHEN What makes this place extra special is the story of the two brothers whom run this establishment. It’s not only their passion for food, but also to carry on their fathers dream to one day open and operate his very own restaurant. The food is some of the best that you’ll discover on this part of the island and we can guarantee that you’ll be back for seconds or thirds. There are many amazing plates that are served here, but the two most famous must be the Mochiko Chicken as well as the Hawaiian-Style Kalbi Ribs which are great to the last bite! Also try their Banana Pancakes with Macadamia Nut Sauce, Fried Rice Omelettes, Steaks, Clams and pretty much anything and everything you’d want for a terrific breakfast meal!Address / Location: |
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