I don't visit McDonalds often. This location in Aiea, though, often has a long drive-thru line, as I see when I go to Makoto Sushi or to The Alley.
My last visit was actually when our plans didn't work out at Aiea Bowl. We intended to go out on a bowling outing, but we didn't expect to have to wait 1 hour and 45 minutes for a lane. So ... we scratched that plan. Instead, we took our younger relative to McDonalds. Those golden arches are one of her favorite places to be.
Both the boyfriend and I don't really eat fast food, except for the occasional McFlurry or whatever random craving we have. So, during this visit, we just ordered a few things for our relative and kept her company while she enjoyed her later lunch (we had planned to eat at The Alley, but that was really crowded, too). The boyfriend and I ordered a hot medium coffee to share because we needed a pick-me-up right around that time.
Here were some of the things we ordered during that lunch trip:
Chicken McNuggets: This item always brings back memories of my childhood because I would always order this as part of my Happy Meal. It features juicy chicken nuggets made from white meat chicken. Our relative got the smaller box of nuggets (I forget how many nuggets came in the box, but she didn't get the largest size) and she always enjoys dipping them in sweet and sour sauce. Fortunately for us, she's pretty content with just these nuggets and fries, so we didn't have to order any combo meals or multiple burgers (because, well, most of the sandwiches here aren't that big).
World Famous Fries: We also got a small fries. Most of the people I know who love McDonalds swear by their fries and think they're the best (compared to other fast food places). While I didn't eat any during this visit, I have to admit, they've got that consistent golden-brown hue and ideal crispiness (not too crunchy, but not soggy) down. The small container of fries my relative ordered was gone before we knew it.
Filet-O-Fish: This was probably my last order from McDonalds as a grown up (not at this location ... once, there was a deal on buying two Filet-o-Fish sandwiches on the mainland, so I took advantage of it). This sandwich features a fish filet made with Alaskan Pollock that's sourced from sustainable fisheries. It's topped with American cheese and creamy tartar sauce, and it's served on a soft bun. I always did enjoy the taste of the filet because it had a moist, flaky interior and slightly crispy exterior. Back in that day, I wasn't a huge fan of tartar sauce so I would just ask for it on the side if I felt like putting a little on the fish filet (I just enjoyed the melted cheese that came on it). Now, I can't live without creamy tartar sauce - it's a must for any fish sandwich or fish and chips entrée.
McCafe Coffee: I do have to admit, McDonalds coffee is good (and cheap). So, while our relative enjoyed her lunch, we sipped on our too-hot coffee. The coffee ended up being a little too strong for me (I had to add some sugar, and ended up ultimately giving it to the boyfriend to finish), but I enjoy the other McCafe espresso options, like the hot/iced mocha, mocha latte and iced caramel latte. These lattes/mochas have the option of getting non-fat milk, which I take advantage of, and I like the sweeter taste and silky, velvety texture. read more