Gregg Hoshida

Frolic Contributor

A regular contributor to Frolic, Gregg is the old man of the group (follow him on Instagram at @oldmanfood). Proudly born and raised in Kalihi, Gregg is an equally proud graduate of McKinley High School (go Tigers!). Since college, he has held careers in non-profit and private business management, but is currently a road warrior salesman eating interesting poke bowls and loco mocos between appointments. An unapologetic Japanese food fanatic, his annual trips to Japan pre-COVID unerringly revolved around its food culture. He sees himself as Hawai‘i’s version of Japan’s constantly hungry Kodoku no Gurume.

Articles

Waipahu’s fried noodle icon lives on as Hashi Okazuya

Sato’s Okazuya closed in January after 55 years, but the iconic Waipahu's space wasn't vacant for long. Just two months later, Keoni and Hauoli Takahashi, cousins who grew up on Sato’s lunches, reopened the eatery as Hashi Okazuya.   What…

We found birria tacos in Kalihi

Ever since a friend in San Diego introduced me to the world of birria tacos a couple of years ago, I've been hoping these savory pockets of adobo-stewed beef served with the braising liquid as a dip would come to…

Chicken is the star at Pearlridge’s new tonkatsu curry joint

Monday morning, I receive a text that a new katsu restaurant, Koromo, opened at Pearlridge Center and that their chicken katsu may be worth investigating. Being a fried food maniac, I make quick plans with fellow Frolicker Thomas Obungen to visit during their first…

Battle of two Filipino spaghettis

Before Jollibee arrived in Hawaii, I had never heard of Filipino spaghetti. A spaghetti where the red sauce is made with banana ketchup? Almost candy sweet with a hint of sourness? This fusion of Italy and the Philippines seemed to…

A coffee purist’s favorite pour over coffee bars

For the coffee purist, there is nothing like the pour over coffee. Invented a century ago, the method has found new popularity in the last 10 years. The pour over cup is always made to order over 4 to 5 minutes.…