Miho W.
Yelp
After a chill time in Waimanalo, we figured--why stop now? So off we went to Kahuku Farms for lunch, just as planned. But instead of taking the usual route, we decided to embrace our inner adventurers and took the scenic country road. 50 minutes of winding roads, green pastures, and one very confused chicken crossing the road later--we made it!
Sure enough, as rumored, the café had quite the car congregation out front. But no worries--there was plenty of parking (take that, urban Honolulu!). We placed our order and were instructed to explore the first acre of the farm while we waited. Sounded charming... until we found out our much-anticipated guided farm tour was canceled due to a lack of, well, a guide. Classic Hawaii! No drama, just a shrug and a chuckle: "Eh, it happens." ()
By the time we wrapped up our little DIY tour, our number was called--perfect timing! Lunch was on: the friend-recommended pizza and wrap, plus some refreshingly simple flavored tea. Word on the farm is that portion sizes have shrunk a bit since opening, but honestly? It was perfect for me. No meat? No problem! That juicy portobello mushroom and crispy greens combo totally hit the spot.(^ー^)
Of course, we couldn't resist the little farm stand selling fresh fruits and veggies. We stocked up on avocado, mango, and mountain apple like we were prepping for a farmers market showdown. But here's the kicker--it's been two weeks and that mango(I attached photo)still isn't ripe. Every day I give it a pep talk: "You got this, buddy. Ripen up. Be sweet." No luck yet, but we believe in Mango.(^-^)v
ワイマナロでのんびり過ごした後、「せっかくだし!」とそのまま脚を伸ばしてカフクファームへGO!Googleマップ先生を無視して、あえてローカルロードでカントリードライブ。牛や馬に会えるかも...とワクワクしながら、50分のまったりドライブで到着〜!
噂通り、カフェの前には車がズラリ。これは期待大!?...と思いきや、駐車は余裕でスルッと完了。注文後、「今のうちにちょっと散歩でも」とスタッフに言われ、ファーム内を軽くお散歩タイム。でも実は...楽しみにしていた有料ガイドツアーは、なんとガイドさん不在で中止(泣)。これぞハワイ名物「まぁ、そんなこともあるよね〜」で全員納得。もはやハワイあるある風物詩。。。?(爆)
さてさて、散歩の後にタイミング良く番号が呼ばれ、いざ実食タイム!オススメのピッツァとラップに、すっきりフレーバーティーで乾杯!最近はポーションがちょっと小さめ?らしいけど、私の胃袋にはジャストサイズ。ノーミートながら、ポルトベラマッシュルームとシャキシャキサラダで満足感マシマシ!
さらに、直売コーナーでフルーツ大人買い。アボカドにマンゴー、マウンテンアップルまで。がしかし----!あのマンゴー(写真有り)買って2週間経ってもまだ熟れないのです(涙) だから最近は毎日話しかけながら愛でてます。「君ならできる!甘くなれ〜!」って(笑)