Camille's on Wheels

One of the competitor's in the Punchbowl Lunchwagon Wars is Camille's on Wheels.  Camille Komine, the eponymous owner, is a veteran of the television and film industry as a set decorator and food stylist . . . food stylist . . . how cool is that??  Maybe Umami should hire her to help with his food photos???

Camille's on Wheels.  Honolulu Hale in the background.

Today, Umami and Makizushi wandered out to pick up lunch.  Umami opted for the #2 - choice of (2) tacos, with rice and black beans ($8).  Because he was trying to be good, he chose the quinoa/portobello and, because being good's not any fun, also chose the Thai pork.

Plate #2 - Thai pork taco on the left, Quinoa/Portobello on the right

Umami likes the rice, which is actually a very delicately flavored pilaf, and the black beans.  Umami wonders if azuki beans, coupled with a salty fiery pork taco, would work as sweet/savory deal.  Interesting . . . 


The tacos themselves are excellent.  The quinoa and portobello flavors are not pronounced, so if you're looking for true "mushroom" taco, you'll have to keep going.  Not a problem for Umami, who likes that the quinoa and mushroom are muted in favor of a letting the salsa, slaw, and cilantro carry the day.


The Thai pork is likewise not overpowering, but is assertive enough to cut through the salsa, slaw, and cilantro.  It's an outstanding dish.


And, because Makizushi and Umami like dessert once in a while, they split the Lemongrass/Kaffir Lime bar ($3).   They would have shared some with Ms. D, but she wasn't around . . . oh, well!

Lemongrass/Kaffir Lime Bar

It's a tremendous riff on a lemon bar to use lemongrass and Kaffir Lime.  It gives the whole thing a distinctly Thai feel, but is still a solid lemon bar.  Good stuff.


It was a brutal, grinding workday, and as it was winding down, Makizushi said lunch was the high point . . . Umami agreed, but added that this lunch would have been a high point of even a good day!

Camille's on Wheels
On this occasion:  Punchbowl between Honolulu Hale and State Library, Main Branch

But no real fixed address, so follow on Twitter: @Camillesonwheel
(808) 282-1740