The sound of rain on a tin roof in Hawaiʻi is as commonplace as chickens in the road. It’s this rhythm of Mother Nature’s tune that ties James Beard Award-nominated and Top Chef finalist Chef Sheldon Simeon to his culinary roots in Hilo, Hawaiʻi and provides the inspiration for his “mom-and-pop” shop, Tin Roof. This takeout-only diner serves up a menu that induces the ultimate food-FOMO — deciding upon a Kau Kau Tin (layered Hawaiian rice bowl) is only half the worry when wok-fried sun noodles and a Filipino-inspired birthday cake of chocolate mochi and peanut butter comprise the “extras” and “other grinds.” Mochiko chicken marinated 24 hours in ginger sake shoyu, roasted and deep fried DUROC pork belly, lemon-garlic shrimp — we suggest coming with a crew so you can get a taste of all this internationally recognized chef has to offer.