{"id":10545,"date":"2011-03-08T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2011-03-08T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/?p=10545"},"modified":"2012-05-21T11:12:10","modified_gmt":"2012-05-21T15:12:10","slug":"aloha-spirit-in-harlem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/?p=10545","title":{"rendered":"Aloha Spirit in Harlem"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Makana Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Icare4Harlem<\/p>\n

Some folks might wonder what\u2019s a Hawaiian\/Japanese restaurant doing in East Harlem?\u00a0 As Harlem becomes more diversified, why not?\u00a0 I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners of Makana Hawaiian & Japanese BBQ<\/a>, Dave Chan.\u00a0 He certainly exuded the Aloha Spirit that I enjoyed when I lived in Hawaii.<\/p>\n

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Dave Chan, Co-Owner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My expectations were a little guarded as I attempted to imagine just how this modest eatery would introduce island food to the locals.\u00a0 Well, I think Dave, hit the spot.\u00a0 Realizing that you have to bridge the gap, his menu reflects a variety of Sushi and Sashimi items, Bento Boxes, Lunch Plates, Noodle Soups, and appetizers such as Ahi Poke and Spam Musubi.\u00a0 Yes, I said, Spam.\u00a0 Anyone who has traveled to Hawaii knows that Spam is everywhere.<\/p>\n

I decided to try one of my favorite dishes, BBQ Beef Short Ribs.\u00a0 It came with \u201c1 scoop rice,\u201d salad, the ribs, and macaroni salad.<\/p>\n

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BBQ Beef Short Ribs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The ribs were a slightly different take from the ones in Hawaii but equally as flavorful.\u00a0 I was eager to see how the mac salad was going to be served as it\u2019s traditionally a little macaroni with tons of mayonnaise.\u00a0 Would this heart attack inducing ingredient appear on my plate?\u00a0 I was pleased to see that they used discretion and reduced the amount of whipped oil.\u00a0 As I glanced over to another table, a party of 5 appeared to have enjoyed their meal since the Chicken Katsu and Island Curry Chicken Bento Boxes were left empty.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The majority of Makana\u2019s sales are takeout or delivery but there are a few tables and a small counter for eating in.\u00a0 Located just off of 116th<\/sup> St. and 1st<\/sup> Avenue, Dave sees his restaurant as serving the established population and new residents.\u00a0 His close proximity to the East River Plaza which houses Costco, Target, Old Navy, and many more stores, has already increased his delivery service.<\/p>\n

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Island Scenes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With an eye on expanding to other locations in Harlem, this restaurant is a great introduction to Hawaiian food.\u00a0 Bring on the Furikake Chicken, Haupia Chocolate Pie, and Malasadas!<\/p>\n

Makana Hawaiian & Japanese BBQ<\/p>\n

2245 1st Ave. (Bet. 115 & 116 St.)<\/p>\n

New York, NY 10029<\/p>\n

212-966-3534 or 212-966-3609<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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