Location:
226 Lewers St
Honolulu, HI
www.roysrestaurant.com
After visiting Mama's Fish House in Maui three years ago, we didn't think anything could come close. Let me tell you, Roy's comes pretty close!
I've never been to a restaurant where there has been such incredible attention to my dietary concerns! Our server was worried that I would be in need of medical aid if I ate something I couldn't (dairy).
With that, the butter sauces came on the side and there was nary a smidgen of cheese on anything.
They started us off with edamame - nom nom nom- which disappeared in a matter of seconds.
Then, it was champagne paired with the ahi tuna, baby back rib and chicken spring roll appetizer, which was delicious (and this was pre-Kauai roosters, so I was still eating chicken).
Thank goodness I'm not allergic to nuts!!
Hello, macadamia encrusted opah! Get in my belly!
Served with simple but oh-so delicious potatoes and asparagus. Paired with a white and red.
Salmon ginger sauce with cucumber and radish salad. The fish was amazing, but the salad a bit too tangy for me.
For dessert, we had the chocolate souffle and ice cream and the macadamia nut tart.
Paired with ports, the chocolate souffle was divine!
The tart was overbearingly nutty but amazing for a couple of bites. If I hadn't already had the macadamia encrusted fish, this would have been heaven.
Service and presentation could not have been better; we had such an incredible time and were thoroughly stuffed and satisfied. 
The washroom signage was super cute, too.
If you're on Oahu, check out Roy's, there are three locations on the island, and several more throughout the States.
Frugal Fare #2: Mini Bar
Location:
116 Spadina Ave., Toronto
Cost: $1-6
Mini Bar is #2 in Foodhogger's Frugal Fare in the city!
It may be mini, (literally a hole in the wall on Spadina, south of Camden on the West side) but Rachel & Susan (pictured) are doing a splendid job serving fresh sandwiches ($3), sushi ($5.75), edamame ($1.50), miso soup ($0.95), tea, coffee, juice, bagels, fruits, candy and more from the depths of this tiny shoppe.
The two ladies are wonderfully warm and friendly and speedy!
Their straight-forward menu:
My tuna sandwich for $3.50; delicious & home-made tasting:
Mini Bar's fantastic, but don't go, 'cause it's a hidden gem in the city and we want it all to ourselves! ;)