Nori’s Saimin saltiness
Nori’s has always been one of my favorite places to have a great bowl if saimin. Unfortunately, it’s like their broth is getting saltier and saltier every visit!
This is one of my favs: small saimin and burger combo. Nori’s burgers are always awesome… freshly made thick juicy patties. Once in awhile the saimin broth is just right and drinkable, but lately, like on this visit, it was so salty I could only eat the noodles.
Nori’s please taste your broth before sending it out. I love everything else about you!
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Nori’s Saimin…. Salty food? or Salty employees? … Salty food I can withstand, i’ll wash it down with a beer or two. Salty customer service I cannot tolerate, even with beer, because it takes them to damn long here to get me a beer!
March 4th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Just took a look at your website and I have to tell you I’m sitting here in my office in Texas sayin’ “Wow these are GREAT”
March 7th, 2010 at 4:45 am
What is that blue-red thread like thing on the right in the second image?
March 8th, 2010 at 4:58 am
looks supah ono!
March 11th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
You know, I’ve never made it to Nori’s. It wasn’t there when I was growing up so it is not endearing to me. But still I would like to try it one day.
When did Nori’s open? I moved to Honolulu in ’81. Is there something similar on Oahu? Shiro’s?
March 18th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Just like anyplace. Some foods are great,,,,,,,, some no so. On my frequent trips to Hilo, I have always gone to Nori’s. I would like to have tried the combo platter, with the GIANT musbi’s. I asked Beth Ann’s mom if she could have one made for me to eat at the hotel later on. I couldn’t stop laughing. Was so big!
March 28th, 2010 at 3:39 am
Salty food I can put up with. Salty customers, probably not. But salty women will always be more than a mouthful. Especially the one’s that remind me of Li Hing Mui
April 18th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Parv: adjust your glasses. The “blue-red thread thing” is a reflection of the lighting.
Molokai Hunter: Salty Women taste good, don’t be a sour grape.
Kirstina Ryan: I agree, the service can suck! No excuses!
My take: If you have been drinking and need to fill your stomach, by all means eat here. The salty broth is actually what your body is craving after a hard night of partying. Is it good for you? No. But overall, the noodles and (hopefully a cheeseburger) is enough to coat your stomach.
Nori’s is actually not a cheap eats compared to the other spots just so you know. But it is convenient, especially after drinking at Bamboo Garden (which is walking distance from this establishment) and located in central Hilo. And an plus is that the menu has enough items to satisfy a wide variety of patrons. So grab a beer, enjoy and hit Nori’s when you end your night!
September 19th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
My sister and I visited Hilo for the weekend just for my Dad. Our youngest sister took us to Nori’s. (our first time) The food was delicious. Loved their Saimin. Couldn’t leave Hilo without going there once more. This Restaurant is Highly recommended. We shall return. Service was phenominal..fast, friendly and corteous. Got to meet the owner and she gave us a plate of sliced mochi chocolate cake.
December 11th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Saimin broth is like a salt lick.