I have been on the island of Kauai for the better part of 4 days now, some well deserved rest in between my usually hectic schedule. I spend the day yesterday with my sister wandering around some old heiau’s, photographing some waterfalls and eating in downtown Kapaa.

Kapaa is a great little town on the (only) road from Lihue to the North Shore towns of Princeville and Hanalei. After days of eating at the house, I was in serious need of some noodles. We stopped by the House of Noodles and I had some of the best noodles I have had on Kauai.

Saimin, or thin wheat noodles is a dish that is as Hawaii as spam musubi and lau lau. I ordered my wet, a soy tinged soup with shrimp, fresh fish, fish cake, pork won ton, mustard greens, and a few other ingredients that I will leave to your imagination. This, with a cup of tea and some ice water was one of the best dishes I have had and a great meal after a day wandering around. If you come in the warmer months (Feb is noce but not hot), Saimin can also be ordered dry. The dry version is great on a blistering hot and humid day and offers you a cool dish to beat the heat.

If you would like to make Saimin for yourself, please follow this link for my Saimin recipe.

chefRob