Chefs' guilty pleasures

Uncle Bo

“Uncle Bo” Pathammavong, of Uncle Bo’s Pupu Bar & Grill in Kapahulu, takes comfort in the spicy beef soup ($9.25) at Nickie’s Café, a Vietnamese eatery just around the corner from his restaurant. While it may not be “fast food” by normal standards, Nickie’s is such a tiny place that only neighborhood denizens would know about it.

“I like to support neighborhood businesses, and since it’s just steps away, it’s very convenient for me,” he said. “I also like the service. I’m a regular there, so they know me, and they’re so nice to me.”