Crack Seed Store in Kaimuki (Oahu) is a legendary mom-and-pop shop known for li hing icees and crack seed (preserved, salted fruit snacks) offered by the pound.
Mr. Young and jars and jars of crack seed. My mouth is watering!
What is a “Crack Seed Store”?…
Big, fluffy, and stuffed with everything from sweet-savory char siu to kalua pork and Okinawan sweet potato, the manapua is Hawaii’s answer to Chinese baos.
Baked manapua offerings at Royal Kitchen (Oahu)
Meet the manapua!…
Over Easy in Kailua (Oahu) is a local breakfast spot. They make crispy edge pancakes, kalua pork, a fancy version of Portuguese sausage and rice…and much more! Also can get kim chee on the side ^_^
Brunch bowl with local eggs, avocado, tomato jam, and lots more.
Ready to dig in?…
Golden, deep-fried orbs, a batter rich with milk and sugar…this is Andagi, an Okinawan doughnut that is Hawaii staple at local markets, bento shops, and bon dances around town.
Meet the andagi!…
Local favorites like poke bowls, mochiko chicken, and mac salad fill the menu of Tin Roof Maui, a famous lunch spot located just two-minutes from Maui airport.
Welcome to Tin Roof Maui!…
Like a cross between sherbert and ice cream, guri guri is a famous Hawaii dessert served at Tasaka Guri Guri on Maui.
Tasaka Guri Guri offers two flavors: strawberry and pineapple….
Manju is a Japanese pastry traditionally filled with sweet azuki beans. Hawaii has a specific style of manju, baked and flaky, with fillings like sweet potato, coconut, and even apples.
Sweet potato manju from Home Maid Bakery (Maui)
Meet Hawaii-style manju!…
Welcome to Aloha Tofu Factory! This is where we buy our favorite tofu products. Aloha Tofu is sold at Hawaii supermarkets, but you need to visit the factory for special items like yudofu.
This is a dream land for tofu lovers (myself included). …
Kaka‘ako Farmers Market offers a super variety of fresh produce/fruits and prepared foods (including mochi and baked goods)! Visiting this Honolulu farmers market is a Saturday tradition.
When people talk about farmers markets in Hawaii……
da Cove menu specials
Head this way for local Japanese bentos!…