FORKED UP

MUL NAENGMYUN
YUCHUN KOREAN RESTAURANT
1159 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu
Phone number (808) 589-0022
website yuchunrestaurant.com

Black noodles are the perfect solution for this unbearable summer heat. Chewy arrowroot noodles are served in an icy broth, topped with cucumbers, daikon, beef tongue and a boiled egg. Stir it up and slurp it down. It tastes good plain, or with extra vinegar and mustard, or with added spicy sauce and fish. It’s up to you; we’re torn about the best way to eat it ourselves. We recommend going with a friend and getting the combo: two bowls of noodles and your choice of sizzling kalbi or bulgogi. One thing we’re not indecisive about is our meat: The bulgogi here is soft, tender and flavorful.

SURF AND TURF
MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE
1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #2001, Honolulu
Phone number (808) 949-1300
website mortons.com/honolulu

Who goes to a steakhouse and skips the steak? We do, sometimes — but for a good reason. These braised short ribs and scallops are just the things for when a ribeye seems like a little too much. The meat is soft and flavorful, and the scallops are tender. What makes this meal such a steal is that it comes with mashed potatoes (though we opted for plain over horseradish because we’re boring). Usually, sides must be ordered ala carte at Morton’s, so you save quite a bit of money with this dish. Though, we suppose you shouldn’t be coming here if saving money is your priority …