Bubba's Bar & Grill (Sponsor)

Post by **Sakhonnick** » May 8, 2014, 2:10 pm

Will be Sunday Bubba party then?

Post by **BigBubba** » May 8, 2014, 7:42 pm

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No, no, no. No dancing ladies, AND we're not going to dig a hole and cook a pig, but it WILL be Hawaii themed. We'll have some unique and delicious food available. Did not mean to mislead anyone.

I'm an ideas guy. Only the last 12 years of my working career was spent as a DA truck driver. Before that I managed retail establishments. My job was getting people through the door (amongst a multitude of others). I ran the dancing ladies idea by Jun a Loooooonnng time ago. I think I still have a few scars from that idea. I digress.

Everything will be ready for Saturday and Sunday. We may have some items available tomorrow. You have to understand, I'm working with a one person staff that, at times, can become quite temperamental.

I know for sure one item will be ready for tomorrow as it was made tonight and needs to "chill" overnight for best flavour.

Also, we'll have sausage gravy and biscuit ready to serve in the AM. Combine with our home made onion, jalapeno, cheese hash browns, plus a couple eggs and you have a Big Breakfast... American Style!

More info to follow.

Open 9AM - 9PM

Post by **Stantheman** » May 9, 2014, 4:17 am

Here you go Bubba, your Luau cooked pig picture

Post by **BigBubba** » May 9, 2014, 10:56 am

This weekend's menu:

Oven Roasted Kalua Pig with Brown Gravy

Macaroni Salad

And of course the infamous LOCO MOCO!

With a name that sounds more like a Mexican fast food joint or a designer drug’s street-name, you’d hardly expect Loco Moco to be a dish that hails from a chain of volcanic islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Born out of the plate-lunch culture that is a pillar of modern Hawaiian cuisine, Loco Moco is a dish that could only have been invented in the melting pot that is Hawaii.

Loco moco is a meal in the contemporary cuisine of Hawaii. There are many variations, but the essential loco moco consists of white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy. Variations may include chili, bacon, ham, Spam, kalua pork, linguiça, teriyaki beef, teriyaki chicken, mahi-mahi, shrimp, oysters, and other meats. Loco Moco is also the name of a Hawaiian-based restaurant chain that serves Hawaiian rice bowl dishes.

The dish is rumored to have been created at either the Lincoln Grill or May's Fountain, two restaurants in Hilo, Hawaii, in the 1940s. The most probable origin of the name is that "loco" is a variation of "local", while "moco" was added simply because it rhymed.

The dish is widely popular in Hawaii and now on the menu at many Hawaiian restaurants in the mainland. In keeping with the standards of Japanese cuisine, rice is used as a staple starch, finished off with the hamburger, gravy, and fried eggs to create a dish that does not require the preparation time of bento. Loco moco can be found in various forms on many Pacific islands from Hawaii to Samoa to Guam and Saipan, and is also popular in Japan.

This dish was featured on the "Taste of Hawai'i" episode of Girl Meets Hawai'i, a Travel Channel show hosted by Samantha Brown. The episode features the dish being served at the popular restaurant, Hawaiian Style Cafe, in Waimea together with the plate lunch, another Hawaiian specialty dish.

The loco moco was also featured on a Honolulu-based episode of the Travel Channel show Man v. Food (this episode aired in the show's second season). The host, Adam Richman, tried this dish at the Hukilau Café, located in nearby Laie.

We've got many of the above mentioned "extras" in stock for the Loco Moco, including SPAM!

And no Luau would be complete without a MAI TAI !

Everything is ready NOW!

Come join us!

Bubba and Jun

P.S. Thanks for the photo, Stan. Our pork was prepared in a similar fashion (just smaller scale).

Post by **BigBubba** » May 10, 2014, 7:22 pm

FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA PIRELLI 2014

Showing in HD A/C comfort at 18:45 Sunday.

Hawaii themed food continues (scroll up). Surprise hit of the weekend so far... the macaroni salad. Several people have eaten one order here and taken a second order home. We'll make more if we run out.

Above is full platter with optional Spam on the Loco Moco.

Went through a few of theses this afternoon. Anyone coming in wearing a grass skirt tomorrow will get one free.

Come join us!

Bubba and Jun

Post by **Stantheman** » May 10, 2014, 10:22 pm

Bubba, I was surprised on my recent visit to Hawaii on how big macaroni salad and spam are there. About the free maitai if customer comes in wearing a grass skirt, hope that is limited to ladies only as there are a bunch of ugly legged guys out there who might also forget to wear something under the grass skirt

Post by **BigBubba** » May 11, 2014, 10:16 am

Stantheman wrote:Bubba, I was surprised on my recent visit to Hawaii on how big macaroni salad and spam are there. About the free maitai if customer comes in wearing a grass skirt, hope that is limited to ladies only as there are a bunch of ugly legged guys out there who might also forget to wear something under the grass skirt

My first trip to Hawaii was in 1968, when at the tender age of 21, I went to be a beach bum in Waikiki. I stayed 6 months, working at a gas station to make just enough money to get by. I witnessed the unveiling of the "Rainbow" at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. My room mate at the time was an extra on the original Hawaii 5-0 series. Then it was back to reality on the mainland, but I managed to average about one trip a year to this lovely paradise for the next 20 years. I wasn't aware of this "street food" that we're serving now when I was there. Surprisingly, I know a half dozen people right here in Udon that were born and raised in the islands! They are the ones who have enlightened me to this "new" comfort food.

Good point about the grass skirt/free drink offer! I know the Brits, in particular, are eager for an excuse to cross dress.

JUST KIDDING GUYS!!! However, the offer now officially limited to LADIES ONLY. :-"

F1 Race from Spain airs at 18:45 TODAY on Big HD TV with surround sound.

Come join us!

Bubba and Jun

Post by **BigBubba** » May 12, 2014, 1:36 pm

Some folks really, REALLY, love burgers!

Post by **sgt** » May 12, 2014, 3:13 pm

That Hawaian food looks good, but I'll have to pass on the spam. I still remember it as "Chu Lai steak".

Post by **BigBubba** » May 13, 2014, 1:13 pm

Our customers frequently come up with suggestions for our specials. I think we'll pass on this one!

Post by **Udon Map** » May 13, 2014, 2:45 pm

'Gator?

Post by **sgt** » May 13, 2014, 4:18 pm

Looks like it to me but it is a bit over cooked. I think passing is a good idea on this one. Although gator is might good eating, just not ah, 'prepared' like this.

Post by **BigBubba** » May 13, 2014, 7:39 pm

Introductory price 40 baht each with FREE cup of coffee!!!

Limited to one per customer at this price, and sorry, no refills on coffee with this offer.

Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9AM - 9PM.

Post by **BigBubba** » May 14, 2014, 9:50 am

BigBubba wrote:Introductory price 40 baht each with FREE cup of coffee!!!

Limited to one per customer at this price, and sorry, no refills on coffee with this offer.

Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9AM - 9PM.

Good Morning UDON THANI !

Muffins are hot out of the oven now. We're still struggling with some uniformity issues, but Jun will get it down soon. Before somebody tries to accuse us of trying to steal customers from next door let me say this. For one, that would be impossible. They have a captive audience and they are doing a fantastic job of taking care of their customers. The real reason we started this is because I LOVE BLUEBERRY MUFFINS. I think that fact is well documented. And, about a third of the time I go next door to buy one they are sold out! So, the obvious remedy was to make our own. It turns out Jun did such a great job they are worthy of offering to the public as well.

Home made sausage gravy and biscuits also available.

Weekend special TBA. Stay tuned.

Come join us!

Bubba and Jun

Post by **Udon Map** » May 14, 2014, 10:20 am

Having tried both, and being a Beyond Café fan (well, addict, really), I believe that I can be objective. And my objective opinion is that Jun's are better. They taste very much like the old Jordan Marsh muffins I grew up on in Boston.

Post by **BigBubba** » May 15, 2014, 10:20 am

Now through Sunday we're offering the following special prices for UM members only:

99 baht each

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139 baht each

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Limit 2 per customer at this price. No take away. Limited to stock on hand.

Post by **Sakhonnick** » May 15, 2014, 12:41 pm

Hi Bubba, are you going to re-stock after? this is great prices wish I was there!!

Post by **BigBubba** » May 15, 2014, 10:05 pm

Ok, it's real simple this weekend. Due to overwhelming demand we are bring back our IMMENSELY POPULAR Macaroni Salad.

With this you can order a Memphis BBQ Burger. If you'd like to watch the Super Bowl commercial again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIsfwztXIb0

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We'll also have Carne Asada Tacos

And of course Apple Pie and Ice Cream for dessert!

Come join us!

Bubba and Jun

Post by **Barney** » May 16, 2014, 11:30 pm

New to town, so myself and girl's first visit today to meet the proprietors and show Bubba me new Honda bike, thanks for the hospitality and friendly chat Bubba and Jun.
Memphis burger worth a try. Actually it was great, washed down with 2 long neck Singhas, perfect stop on a hot day.

Post by **BigBubba** » May 17, 2014, 9:18 am

BigBubba wrote:Introductory price 40 baht each with FREE cup of coffee!!!

Limited to one per customer at this price, and sorry, no refills on coffee with this offer.

Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9AM - 9PM.

Good Morning UDON THANI !

Last chance for the above offer until noon today and tomorrow and you must mention you saw this post. We've been getting good reviews on these. Another batch in the oven as we speak.

Other weekend specials, SCROLL UP.

Barney wrote:New to town, so myself and girl's first visit today to meet the proprietors and show Bubba me new Honda bike, thanks for the hospitality and friendly chat Bubba and Jun.
Memphis burger worth a try. Actually it was great, washed down with 2 long neck Singhas, perfect stop on a hot day.

Nice to finally meet, Barney, and to find out our gals are from the same neighborhood!

Come join us!

Bubba and Jun