Mom’s rich, diner-style cooking won’t help keep your waistline under control, but to hell with it. Try your luck at getting through a plate of panikeke (the round doughnuts that Samoans call pancakes), or go island-style with corned beef hash or spam and eggs.
Mom’s Place
American Samoa
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