Chanko Nabe
Hawaii's izakaya restaurants are so much more affordable than L.A.'s ones! At Imanas Tei, six of us ordered a whole boatload of dishes to share PLUS two orders of chanko nabe. I have never eaten so much at an izakaya before! We got the bill and it was only $30 a person (including tip!). I loved the food, and the decor was gorgeous. The Chanko Nabe is pictured above. Our waiter told us that this is what they feed sumo wrestlers to get them big and strong. All the pieces are artfully arranged in the pot, and the dish is allowed to cook over an open flame at the table. As it stews, the tower sinks lower and lower until it's all in the broth. After you finish eating, the server comes with rice and more broth, and makes a comforting rice porridge out of the leftovers.
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