Philippines-based Yellow Cab Pizza Co. officially launched its first U.S. location last week in Iwilei.
Customers were lined up by 10 a.m. Jan. 18, an hour before the official opening time of the restaurant, located across the street from Costco at 801 Dillingham Blvd.
Yellow Cab offers 15 pizzas, from the NY Classic, a basic pepperoni pizza, to the vegetarian Garden Special (below) with fresh tomatoes, black olives, mushrooms, onions and red and green bell peppers. Both start at $8.95. Signature pizzas come in three sizes — 10-, 14- and 18-inch — with prices topping out at $18.95 for the largest New York’s Finest, with Italian sausage, ham, pepperoni, bacon, ground beef, black olives, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers; or for the Manhattan Meatlovers, topped with Italian sausage, ham, pepperoni, bacon, ground beef and salami.
The most unusual offering is the rolled pizza: Thin strips of crust are rolled around arugula and alfalfa sprouts. Customers can drizzle the rolls with pepper flake-infused olive oil.
The menu also includes pasta dishes and appetizers such as soup and chicken wings. Desserts are from Il Gelato.
While neighboring Costco has an established food court pizza presence and takeout business, Yellow Cab is a full-fledged restaurant that serves beer and wine, features large-screen TVs and offers delivery via Bite Squad.
Yellow Cab Pizza, a sister concept to the nearby Max’s of Manila restaurant, is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Erika Engle, Star-Advertiser
Save spot early at Yauatcha Waikiki
The dim sum teahouse Yauatcha Waikiki will open Feb. 15, the latest addition to the International Market Place and the first U.S. location for the upscale Chinese dining chain that has earned a Michelin star.
Reservations are being accepted online at Yauatcha.com/Waikiki, or call 739-9318.
The Waikiki location will be the seventh in the chain, known for its merger of dim sum with a variety of organic teas, cocktails and European pastries.
The first Yauatcha opened in London in 2004, soon receiving a Michelin star. The international Hakkasan Group operates another London Yauatcha and four locations in India.
Jersey sub shop comes to Hawaii Kai
Jersey Mike’s Subs celebrates the grand opening today of its first Hawaii outlet, in the Hawaii Kai Towne Center.
The sandwich chain, founded in 1956, has 1,500 locations open or under development. Franchisee Alvaro Garcia owns 41 Jersey Mike’s shops.
The company has been using the same recipe for its freshly baked bread since the start. Buns are topped with a variety of meats, cheeses, vegetables and “the juice,” a red wine vinegar and olive oil blend.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Call 395-8880.
Star-Advertiser staff
