When authentic Hawaiian street food meets Richmond...spoiler alert: the result is not only pretty to look at but also out-of-this-world tasty! 👅 Aloha Catering Co. had their first successful pop-up yesterday and I was able to try some of their delicious spread that gave me all the Lilo & Stitch and Moana vibes combined. 🏝 My family and I ordered the Kalbi Short Ribs, Smoked Kalua Pork, and Panko-Crusted Eggplant Katsu meals which each came with 2 sides and I got the Haupia Coconut Custard for dessert. I tried a little bit of all the meats and I can say they were all so JUICY and FLAVORFUL I don't know if I can choose a favorite. The teriyaki sauce was definitely my favorite though and it tasted amazing on everything. I'm not even usually an eggplant person but it was definitely something I'd order 100 times again! 🍆💯
The sides I tried were the white rice, mac salad, and the mixed green salad with almonds and oranges which all lived up to the pictures. 🍚🥗 The dessert was sweet and satisfying and had just the right amount of coconut. 🥥
I totally was not expecting the huge servings or the giant tray everything came in, but it was a nice surprise and added even more to the ambience of our luau-themed dinner. Although the Hawaiian rolls I ordered didn't make it into the take-out bag, it was made up for by the Marinated Teriyaki Chicken, extra sides, and Aloha sticker that the owner, Lauren LeVine, graciously added onto my order. 🍗 I absolutely LOVED the little decorative flowers everywhere which had me dreaming of a much-needed vacation. 🌸🌊 Aloha Catering Co. is just what Richmond needs right now as a reminder that life is slowly but surely returning to normal. 🙌 You should expect their next pop-up to be sometime in May so in the meantime, give them a follow. Maloha @alohacateringco and a hui hou! 👋
📍: Pop-Ups at 2601 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220 and 704 Dawn St, Richmond, VA 23222
💲: Teriyaki chicken $15, Kalua pork $15, eggplant $20, ribs $20, custard $5
🏆: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Instagram: @alohacateringco
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Originally Published 04/26/2021
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