Oh, thanks for reminding me of one of my all-time favorite dishes. I had vegetarian laulau (from the imu) at a Hawaiian conference on the big island and it was so ono. It had taro, sweet potato, breadfruit and onion. I don't know if Zippy's could do that but if they could I would be there at least once a week!

I'm looking for a fast food place where I can buy healthy good food for my body! I remember Dr. Shintani's meals were at Zippys, and it was so comforting to my mind to have it there as an alternative to cooking! Now even moreso it is important, as since my dad passed away, my mom isn't cooking at home, and eating out more often. In fact she visits Zippys EVERY day! (it is her social spot). She has diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension, so I really want her to take care of herself. I know that if healthy meals are available, she would buy them. I also would like a good place to run to when I don't have the time. Would you please, please, PLEASE consider bringing back the Shintani menu? I think it would benefit Hawaii a LOT! Thank you so much! I have humble gratitude for Zippys, always an island "local" #1 place! Let's take care of "local" peoples' health too.

Dear Taomaster,

Thank you for your feedback and please thank your mom for being a loyal Zippy’s customer!

We discontinued the Dr. Shintani’s line because it became inefficient for our manufactory plant to produce the Shintani items at such low volume.

We have other alternatives on the menu such as: fresh catch of the day, Tofu Burger, Tuna Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, Oriental Chicken Salad and Chef Salad.

Thank you again in your continued patronage!

Monica Salavea
Customer Service

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items i would eat...

chicken kastu with chilli all over....

mix plate with..katsu, teri beef, and mahi mahi.....with gravy all over....( as an option)....
like the zip pac..but the combination is different...and dont think a zip pac with gravy all over would work...for me....

a combination chilli with cornbread.....i actually eat this, but then also have to stand in 2 lines vs. 1 line to get what I want....at napoleans....

apple napple./ apple turnover with a slice of cheese on top....

Aloha rice rice man,

You certainly have some very interesting combinations! I like the idea of a "Zip Pac" with katsu - I will definitely bring that up at the next menu-planning meeting.

Just FYI, you shouldn't have to stand in two different lines to get your chili & cornbread. You can order both your chili and cornbread from the fast food counter.

Thank you for your feedback!

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I join other posters in asking that you give the Shintani Cuisine another try! When it was on the menu, I was a a regular customer -- once a week, sometimes more often. Since you discontinued it, I've been to Zippy's once or twice a <year>! Boca Burgers and tuna salad just don't have it -- and they're easily available elsewhere. Dr. Shintani's meals were one of a kind, and worth frequent trips to Zippy's. And of course when I went to Zippy's for Dr. Shintani, that meant I also picked up 2 or 3 non-Shintani meals for my kids -- sales lost to Zippy's when no Shintani food was available. And the times have changed -- there's even more interest now in healthy eating than years ago. Give it another try and see how sales do -- and take into account whether buyers of Shintani food <also> buy other items, adding to Zippy's bottom line.

RonV

I really enjoy different salads and would love to have an option for a smaller salad (other than tossed) as a side to a soup or small meal. Could that be worked out?

How bout a Donburi type bowl, like Oyakodon, Gyudon(beef/onion), or Katsudon? It's a known Hawaii dish, and I'd think it'd do well after people go out, etc.

I'd also think that a combination plate would do well. People could make their own combinations(any 2 items), of stuff that's not normally a combination on the menu. Similar to what lunchwagons do.

I'd also like to see the specials extended to 24 hours. A lot of times, the night crowd might want something on the specials menu but cannot order it.

Aloha "Vortex"

Thank you for your feedback! Our Okazyua locations (McCully, Pearlridge and Ala Moana) offer a few "donburi"-type dishes which include a spicy ahi bowl and a chicken bowl. Your request for other donburi options will be forwarded to our Menu Planning Committee, as well as your request for a "create-your-own" combination plate.

Regarding your comment about extending specials' availability 24 hours, I will forward this to our Senior Management for review. In the past, I myself have wanted to order a "special item" but was an hour too late...!

Mahalo,
Nathan

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We'd like to see the teriyaki spareribs return in your specials menu. My husband and I loved it and it's not something you can find on the menu at other restaurants.