I asked general manager Tony Ho about the use of styrofoam and he explained that it helps keep costs down. He added that the restaurant operators are still looking for a better product in which to place the food. Where Kaka'ako Kitchen shines is in its gourmet plates and salads. We were somewhat disappointed with the sandwiches we tried. It is not listed as a cold sandwich on the menu.
All sandwiches come with a choice of mixed greens, mac salad or french fries.
Lisa Siu is a renowned pastry and dessert specialist, so it's no wonder the breads here are all top-flight, as are the desserts. When I go out I prefer to be waited on, especially at a very busy location like this. But lots of Hawai'i folk enjoy this style of dining out. The Honolulu Advertiser, a division of Gannett Co .