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December 11, 2012

Mermaids Cafe

Today at Kapaa's Mermaids Cafe for lunch I had another excellent meal: I'm going to reprint an earlier mention as a full review of the place. The place is real hole-in-the-wall next door to the Java Kai a few shops down from the Hawaiian Bank. A couple of tables out front and a bar with a row of stools along the side. Food is simple but good, no table service, run by twenty-somethings, very very island casual.
  • Ahi Cilantra Wrap ($12) was terrific, with plenty of Sriracha hot sauce. "Seared ahi with our homemade cilantro sauce, rice, cucumber and soy sauce wrapped in our green tortilla. "
  • Tropical tacos ($12) were chunks of white fish cooked succulent in a rich green sauce served with rice on corn tortillas. The two tacos flank the plate with a serving of black beans - cheese topped - and a chopped tomato salad/salsa side.
Two people cook in the tiny kitchen, take orders, and run the cash register. Friendly but busy, with a loud reggae music backing all the action.

I plan to try all the non-meat dishes they have and will be very surprised if they all aren't excellent as I'm sure the meat dishes are as well.

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