Mira and I went to Honolulu Burger Company on the recommendation of a friend, and I'm pleased to say it was worth the trip to satisfy our burger jones. The burgers are unique and delicious, and priced about where you'd expect for premium burgers. One caveat; fries aren't included. Bucking the burger shop tradition, fries (normal or sweet-potato) will bump up the bottom line on your premium-burger bill. The only combo on the menu is the kid's meal, so try to find a kid to stand next to you when you order it, for appearance's sake.
HBC's location is a bit distant from tourist land, but only a block or so from Honolulu University. The walls are crowded with surfing pics and restaurant reviews, and the tables are cornered together in a way that makes elbowing the guy behind you a real possibility as you maneuver a sandwich into your mouth.
Maneuver is the word, though. The sandwiches at HBC are stacked high on buns that won't dissolve or collapse. Mira had the Korean Bang Burger and I had the Kalua Pig Burger. The Korean had kimchi, shredded kalbi pork, and red pepper paste, and was better than any burger for sale in Korea (North or South, take your pick). The Kalua Pig was like a luau in my mouth, with shredded roast pork and pineapple salsa. Luckily the house original BBQ sauce was already on the table. With fruits and veggies on both and whole wheat buns, we pretended it was a balanced meal, but a good local beer would have rounded it off perfectly.
Image: The Korean Bang we got at Honolulu Burger Company
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