JJ’s Bistro & French Pastry
A “Tail” of Lobster Bliss
When in a bout of hunger, there’s nothing worse than salivating over a meal that you can’t quite get your utensils on. I recently experienced this after moving back home from Massachusetts, where I was spoiled with fresh Atlantic lobster for four years while attending Boston University. Even though I was more than elated to…
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JJ Bistro & French Pastry
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: GRILLED LOBSTER TAIL FETTUCCINE ($29.70 FOR ONE LOBSTER TAIL, FOUR-COURSE MENU SPECIAL; $39.70 FOR TWO LOBSTER TAILS, FOUR-COURSE MENU SPECIAL; $18.95 A LA CARTE) JJ Bistro & French Pastry appeals to diverse palates with its array of Eurasian-inspired cuisine and sinfully sweet desserts. Owner and chef JJ…
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Celebrating 14 Years of Exceptional Fare, JJ Style
For JJ Luangkhot, owner and chef of JJ Bistro & French Pastry, his award-winning culinary practices are based on blending the exotic flavors of Laotian and French cuisine, all while impressing guests with the aesthetic appeal of exquisite presentation. Born and raised in Laos, Luangkhot creates each and every dish through inspiration and experimentation with…
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Your Way at JJ’s
When it comes to food, nothing seems to faze JJ Luangkhot, aka Chef JJ. That’s the beauty of loving what you do, and the highly creative and innovative chef epitomizes that sentiment. When asked what he’d like to showcase this week, the owner of JJ Bistro and French Pastry ponders a bit, throws out a…
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A Sea of New Flavors Washes Ashore
Intertwining flavors of Laotian and French cuisine … that’s what chef and owner JJ Luangkhot of JJ Bistro & French Pastry does every day, always striving to achieve absolute perfection. Luangkhot made Hawaii his home almost two decades ago and first opened JJ Bistro & French Pastry in Aiea in 1995, prior to relocating his…
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A Taste of Peanut Butter Perfection
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! This week I have the best assignment ever … as in ever! Those who know me well, know my fascination with peanut butter. Put this ooey, gooey, chunky, creamy stuff on anything and I’m all over it. So now, to be able to devote myself to a plethora of peanut butter…
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First-Class, Decadent Fare
A fusion of French and Laotian cuisine is intertwined into succulent works of art at JJ Bistro & French Pastry in the heart of Kaimuki on Waialae Avenue. Owner and chef JJ Luangkhot first opened the restaurant in Aiea in 1995, before making the move to Waialae four years later. Luangkhot’s signature Chocolate Pyramid is…
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Why Lilikoi is No Ka ʻOi
Last week it was papaya, this week it’s lilikoi! As an island girl, born and raised, I have a soft spot for this tropical fruit. Remember picking lilikoi from Grandma’s backyard? But when you are as crazy about food as I am, a mere slice of lilikoi isn’t gonna cut it, especially when you’re a…
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Appetizers Done Right at JJ Bistro
Sitting inside JJ Bistro & French Pastry on Waialae Avenue, one gets a glimpse of owner JJ Luangkhot’s vision of a New York-style French/Laotian eatery — just in a better climate. The brightly lit bistro is open and comfortable, and provides a continuous view of the always active Kaimuki neighborhood that has grown to become…
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Mad About Mangoes
Nothing signifies summer more than a ripe, juicy and succulent mango! Regarded as an extremely versatile fruit, mangoes (ripe or unripe) are widely utilized in many world cuisines. Sour, unripe mangoes are found in chutney or used to make pickled mango (my absolute favorite). When ripe, the mango is generally sweet, fleshy and perfect. Did…
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