Leave it to the Japanese to reinvent a bit of Americana and serve it right back to us. Angelo Pietro is just one example. Another is Mos Burger, which is starting to colonize old Burger King sites at 515 Ward Ave. I won't argue that. But Mos Burger makes no claim about texture and that's where other burger sellers have them beat.
Patties are a tad spongy and steak sandwich beef borders on jerky.
The fries are pretty good, though. See a listing of past restaurants reviewed in the section online. Nadine Kam's restaurant reviews run on Thursdays. Reviews are conducted anonymously and paid for by the Star-Bulletin. The Weekly Eater, P.O. Box 3080, Honolulu, Hawaii 96802.