Forty Niner Waikiki — Restaurant in Honolulu

We were staying at this location and every morning when we would leave the smell of rancid oil permeated the air which indicates the oil hasn’t been changed in a while.

Changing deep fryer oil is crucial for restaurants because it directly impacts the taste, quality, and safety of fried food. Old, degraded oil can lead to a burnt, greasy, and unpleasant flavor, impacting customer satisfaction and potentially causing health concerns.

Regular oil changes also help prevent fire hazards and maintain equipment health.

Here's a more detailed look at why it's important:

Taste and Quality:

Off-flavors and aromas: Used oil breaks down, producing off-flavors and odors that can transfer to the food.

Poor texture and appearance: Old oil can result in food that is soggy, greasy, or unevenly cooked.

Inconsistent results: The quality of fried food can vary greatly as the oil degrades, leading to an inconsistent dining experience.

Health and Safety:

Harmful compounds: Overheated or old oil can produce harmful compounds like aldehydes, which have potential health risks.

Increased fire risk: Degraded oil is more flammable, increasing the risk of kitchen fires.

Health code violations: Using excessively old or contaminated oil can lead to health code violations.

Equipment Maintenance:

Equipment damage: Old oil can leave behind residue that can damage the fryer and its components.

Reduced efficiency: Degraded oil can clog filters and reduce the efficiency of the fryer.

Customer Satisfaction:

Positive experience:

Fresh, clean oil ensures that food tastes great and looks appealing, leading to a positive dining experience.

Brand reputation:

Consistently high-quality fried food helps build a positive reputation for the restaurant.

In essence, changing fryer oil is not just a maintenance task, but a crucial step in ensuring the quality, safety, and overall success of a restaurant's fried food offerings.

Oil that turns darker or thick is a bad sign. This change means the oil is starting to spoil. It’s less effective and could...

This spot is located in a lobby of a hotel/apartment complex and has a few tables and chairs to sit. It’s essentially outdoor seating and very casual.

There are a couple things that impressed me… one is the service and the second is the prices. Let’s start with food prices; Hawaii is known for being expensive, but this place has very reasonable pricing for its food. Most dishes are around the $10 range. As for the service, they are super friendly.

I ordered the Açaí Bowl which was good, not the best in Waikiki, but it’s good. It comes frozen, so all pre-made. The medium bowl was pretty small too. There’s a nut dust topping to it which was a good addition, providing some “crunch” with every bite. Again, it was good.

Anyways, the Forty Niner is a good option in Waikiki...

First time in HI and I found this spot near my room. Just had a taste for an omelette but this "isn't it" they're big on spam but I just wanted vegs. and a meat such as sausage or bacon. So because they didn't offer that item on the menu, I ordered the vegetable omelet and added bacon. I was surprised by the add'l $6 to add a meat to a $10.95 omelette but I agreed but then recd my omelette and no way there was more than a slice in it. I was told later, a side is 4 SLICES... I didn't complain but bit into it and it was PLAIN, tasteless. Looked great but tasteless, so I went up and grabbed some salt and pepper and ate it. It was on the smaller side. Pancake was nice and fluffy 🤷🏽‍♀️ *if it allows me to post a...