My family and I celebrated my birthday last week (February 17th) at The Pineapple Room, Alan Wong’s more family- and wallet-friendly restaurant adjoining Macy’s at Ala Moana. As much as we love Chef Wong’s flagship restaurant on South King Street, the Pineapple Room has long been a favorite of Todd’s and mine.

Birthday “cake,” Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room.

Ahi/oyster shooter with ume-shiso sauce, Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room.

Chilled Hamakua Springs tomato soup with avocado and chilled shrimp, Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room.

Asian shrimp scampi, Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room.

Dad with his loco moco, Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room.

Lilikoi cheesecake, Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room.

Haupia tapioca “halo halo,” Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room.

The Pineapple Room recently overhauled its menu, keeping some old favorites – like Da Poi Bowl (*drool*) and the refreshing chilled Hamakua Springs tomato soup – and adding some new stuff, like the Asian shrimp scampi and the Loco Moco Prix Fixe option. Mom and I had the non-loco moco prix fixe, and Dad and Todd opted for the loco moco menu. Both were delicious, and of course there was way too much food, especially with the complimentary birthday dessert. I knew (from experience, unfortunately!) that it’s impossible to do a take-home on the halo halo (which came with my meal), so I opted to have the birthday “cake” packed up to go instead.

Mom is still talking about the tomato soup . . . which is good, ’cause maybe it means I can con her into going back with me. ;o)