Hawaii Five-0 - Zippy's!

Umami's had an interesting day.  For one, work was challenging . . . one of those days when he was conceding a fight (because he doesn't need to win it), but someone else wanted to keep going.  Plus, he had to have blood drawn prior to his check up, and Umami hates, hates, hates needles!  Plus, Dr. Lois will be sure to suggest more diet and exercise, which Umami hates almost as much as needles.  Plus, it was a Monday.  And he can't even watch Monday Night Football, because it starts at 2:30 in Hawaii!.

But at least Hawaii 5-0 (2010), Ep. 2 was on.  And, since he'd already had blood drawn, Umami's free to eat whatever he likes for another couple of months!  So laziness led to Zippy's for a Chili Chicken Mixed Plate.    So Umami hunkered down before the tube to watch Grace ("Kono") Park.

Anyway, Zippy's is sort of the plate lunch equivalent of McDonalds insofar as each location can be counted to produce food identical to any other.  In this case, two pieces fried chicken which are reliably crispy, with a salty, well seasoned skin.  Two scoops white rice, which are reliably sticky, in true local style.  Mac salad, with lots of mayonnaise.  And their "famous" chili, also, allegedly, with mayonnaise.  Umami can see how adding some mayo would work, adding fat, and rendering it thicker than a typical chili.  There's no heat, though, so Umami always has to add Tabasco.

In the end, Grace ("Kono") got to kick some ass, but get put in jeopardy again.  Honestly, the writers better let her rescue the dudes once in a while, or she'll be no better than Robin-the-Boy-Hostage.


And Umami blew through the entire plate, carbs, fried food, mayo, with no trouble at all.  Dr. Lois would be so proud!

Zippy's - Koko Marina

Koko Marina Shopping Center

7192 Kalanianaole Highway

Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 396-6977