Little Aloha

There aren’t many dedicated Hawaiian spots in the city, but this takeout-only spot in Parkside is masterfully filling the niche for anyone who has li hing mui running through their veins. Garlic shrimp gets fried until crisp, and their pineapple sausage is a revelation smeared with a breath-ruining amount of thick garlic butter sauce. The only acceptable way to round out a trip here is with a well-packed mound of syrup-soaked shave ice, which has the elusive fine texture that’s rare to find in the city. There’s a bench out front if you want to eat your shrimp immediately, or take your plastic containers to McCoppin Square for a picnic. 

photo credit: Erin Ng