Thanksgiving 2007, Part 1
After taking the red eye from San Diego, we arrived in Atlanta, got our rental car and it the road down to Savannah. We made a point this year to have more time (3 days vs 1 day) so not rush ourselves. The drive down I-16 was no different now that when I drove it years ago. Once in Savannah, we checked into our room at the Desoto Hilton and was off for a late lunch at Hirano's in midtown.
I worked at Hirano's back when I was in college. Not much has changed. Still a line out the door. Hirano's is a cozy Teppanyaki restaurant. We where fortunate that Mr. Hirano was there manning the teppanyaki grill.
I ordered my usual, Teriyaki Steak (Medium-Rare) and Yakiniku Steak combination with steamed rice.
Pan ordered her usual, Scallop and Shrimp combination with fried rice. Soon after ordering, our simple salads of iceberg lettuce with sliced cucumbers topped with Hirano's home made Ginger Dressing were placed in front of us. Ten seconds later, I was slurping what was left of my Ginger Dressing from my salad bowl.
With our combination plates, we got accompanying sauces. Sesame Sauce, Teriyaki Suace and Shrimp Sauce. All sauces are made from scratch. All the sauces are the best I have ever had. Seriously, Pan and I have yet to find sauces or ginger dressing of Hirano's caliber at other Teppanyaki restaurants.
On this visit to Hirano's I became one of those customers I used to make fun of. I had my food DROWNING in Shrimp Sauce. I just could not help myself.
Later that evening we made plans to meet everyone at Jan-o's favorite place, Screaming Mimi's. Screaming Mimi's is Jersey style pizza joint. Being a Vinnie's devotee, I was skeptical, but Jan reassured me that I would not be disappointed. After picking up some Terrapin Golden Ale we headed to the Pizzeria.
The first thing I noticed is that there are chalk boards everywhere. So right off the bat, the kids were occupied while the grown ups huddled up and decided what to order. Screaming Mimi's is a very family friendly place. They do not have a liquor or beer and wine license and will allow you to bring you own, hence the Terrapin Golden Ale.
Another cool surprise is that you can also draw on the table tops with the chalk.
I will have to say, Jan-o was right about the Pizza. Perfectly cooked, honey brown bottom, no burned spots, crispy to the middle. Crust had nice flavor. Very tasty. I was more than happy and already planned on coming back.
The bonus was that the kids, although meeting for the first time had a blast too. Maya made quick friends with Ryder, Cailyn and Kenzie. She didnt pay too much attention to baby Carson, I think she was having too fun and taking everything in. She left Screaming Mimi's exhausted repeatly saying "Ryder...Ryder...Ryder...".
Hmmmm...I got my eye on you Ryder.
Hirano's Restaurant
4426 Habersham St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 353-8337
Screamin Mimi's
513 E Oglethorpe Ave
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 236-2744
I worked at Hirano's back when I was in college. Not much has changed. Still a line out the door. Hirano's is a cozy Teppanyaki restaurant. We where fortunate that Mr. Hirano was there manning the teppanyaki grill.
I ordered my usual, Teriyaki Steak (Medium-Rare) and Yakiniku Steak combination with steamed rice.
Pan ordered her usual, Scallop and Shrimp combination with fried rice. Soon after ordering, our simple salads of iceberg lettuce with sliced cucumbers topped with Hirano's home made Ginger Dressing were placed in front of us. Ten seconds later, I was slurping what was left of my Ginger Dressing from my salad bowl.
With our combination plates, we got accompanying sauces. Sesame Sauce, Teriyaki Suace and Shrimp Sauce. All sauces are made from scratch. All the sauces are the best I have ever had. Seriously, Pan and I have yet to find sauces or ginger dressing of Hirano's caliber at other Teppanyaki restaurants.
On this visit to Hirano's I became one of those customers I used to make fun of. I had my food DROWNING in Shrimp Sauce. I just could not help myself.
Later that evening we made plans to meet everyone at Jan-o's favorite place, Screaming Mimi's. Screaming Mimi's is Jersey style pizza joint. Being a Vinnie's devotee, I was skeptical, but Jan reassured me that I would not be disappointed. After picking up some Terrapin Golden Ale we headed to the Pizzeria.
The first thing I noticed is that there are chalk boards everywhere. So right off the bat, the kids were occupied while the grown ups huddled up and decided what to order. Screaming Mimi's is a very family friendly place. They do not have a liquor or beer and wine license and will allow you to bring you own, hence the Terrapin Golden Ale.
Another cool surprise is that you can also draw on the table tops with the chalk.
I will have to say, Jan-o was right about the Pizza. Perfectly cooked, honey brown bottom, no burned spots, crispy to the middle. Crust had nice flavor. Very tasty. I was more than happy and already planned on coming back.
The bonus was that the kids, although meeting for the first time had a blast too. Maya made quick friends with Ryder, Cailyn and Kenzie. She didnt pay too much attention to baby Carson, I think she was having too fun and taking everything in. She left Screaming Mimi's exhausted repeatly saying "Ryder...Ryder...Ryder...".
Hmmmm...I got my eye on you Ryder.
Hirano's Restaurant
4426 Habersham St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 353-8337
Screamin Mimi's
513 E Oglethorpe Ave
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 236-2744
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