EIGHT08 EATS: J & S Lumpia Spot
J & S Lumpia Spot is a brand spanking new lumpia joint located in Honolulu, Hawaii creating an atmosphere of Aloha and spreading joy and love via their assortment of lumpias here in Oahu Nei. Located on 4369 Lawehana Street, Suite A-1, their hours of operations are 7 days a week from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m.
“Surround yourself with Lumpia. Not Negativity.” ☝️ ?? ? ✌️ ? ?️ Fun fact: The traditional Filipino Lumpia is derived from the Chinese spring roll, similar both in size and shape, and has evolved throughout the centuries to what we know and love as the “Lumpia.” The traditional Filipino Lumpia is typically served as an appetizer and/or side dish, and has brought many families and friends together at their dining tables since it’s inception into the Filipino culture and cuisine
Pictured above and below is their Vegetable Lumpia in all it’s traditional Filipino goodness ? Lumiang Gulay, also known as vegetable lumpia, is a Filipino appetizer consisting of julienned vegetables with ground meat and/or shrimp wrapped within a lumpia wrapper and deep fried ? The vegetable lumpia is my “go to” and a personal favorite of mines in regards to the variety of lumpias that are offered throughout the Filipino culture and cuisine, and J & S Lumpia Spot’s Lumpia Vegetable did not disappoint. Verdict: (5) out of (5) Shakas ?
Pictured above and below is their Banana Lumpia ? Hot and fresh, crispy and crunchy, ooey gooey banana goodness ? Verdict: (5) out of (5) Shakas ?
Pictured below is a “bite” of their Shanghai Lumpia for good measure ? Lumpiang Shanghai, also known as Shanghai Lumpia, is a Filipino deep fried appetizer consisting of a mixture of “giniling” wrapped in a lumpia wrapper and deep fried. The Shanghai Lumpia is regarded as the most basic type of Lumpia in the Filipino cuisine, and is usually smaller and thinner than other lumpia variants. Verdict: (4) out of (5) Shakas ?
Eating my way through J & S Lumpia Spot’s Specialty Lumpias and pictured above and below is their Pastele Lumpia ? Their Pastele Lumpia consists of slow cooked pork with cilantro, onions, bell peppers, and Hawaiian chilli peppers seasoned with authentic puerto rican sazon, filled with masa, wrapped in a lumpia wrapper, and deep fried to perfection. Verdict: (5) out of (5) Shakas ?
Another Specialty Lumpia found within J & S Lumpia Spot is their Sweet Potato Lumpia pictured above and below ? Their Sweet Potato Lumpia consists of creamy sweet potato mixed with coconut milk and condensed milk, wrapped in a lumpia wrapper, and deep fried to perfection. Yummy, creamy, sweet potato goodness. Verdict: (5) out of (5) Shakas ?
Pictured above and below is probably the yummiest lumpia that I have ever crossed paths with that being their Strawberry Cheesecake Lumpia ? Their Strawberry Cheesecake Lumpia consists of strawberry cheesecake, paired with their sweet strawberry sauce, wrapped in a lumpia wrapper, deep fried to perfection, and dusted with powdered sugar. Verdict: (5) out of (5) Shakas ?
Be sure to check out J & S Lumpia Spot’s official website by clicking on the link provided below ?
Happy Eats,
Peter Rosario
J & S Lumpia Spot
4369 Lawehana Street, Suite A-1
Honolulu, Hawaii 96818
808.400.1855