
I usually don’t venture to Newport News, but since a dear friend moved there I found myself in unfamiliar territory when I visited her a few months ago. Using my trust UrbanSpoon phone app, we found a sushi restaurant, Kappo Nara Seafood & Sushi, that had a 89% approval rating….

I’ve grown up watching anime (which is Japanese animation/cartoons, if you didn’t already know). Years ago, my cousin Mike introduced me to a anime series called “Naruto“. At that time it was only in Japan, but since has landed states’ side.
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I’ve lived in Hampton Roads for over 20 years, and I still get surprised when I stumble upon a new great restaurant. Thanks to my favorite mobile app (thanks Urbanspoon!), I can explore the area with a set of new eyes.

My mom and I went to Royal Thai Cuisine on, what I like to call, a “mom date”. She had a $25 gift certificate so we thought we would give it a try.

It doesn’t get much better than this! Aloha Hawaiian BBQ offers delicious authentic Hawaiian and Thai cuisine. Most of the dishes are priced less than $8, so it’s a great bargain if you’re looking for something new. Don’t be fooled by it’s humble exterior (I think it used to be a Chinese fast food restaurant), true yummy-ness awaits inside!



