7-Eleven Hawaii is unlike any of the 7-Eleven locations on the mainland. The Hawaii locations are full of local treats and snacks ranging from spam musubi to manapua and even lilikoi and POG Slurpees! Whether you spell it 7-Eleven Hawaii or 7-11 Hawaii, you must make a point to stop by a 7-Eleven location when …
Char Hung Sut in Honolulu's Chinatown is known for three things: manapua, pork hash, and half moon. It's a takeout shop, famous for boxes filled with nostalgic, dim sum-esque treats. Saturday morning at Char Hung Sut What Is Char Hung Sut? Char Hung Sut is a Hawaii institution that opened 1945. Char Hung Sut was …
Sun Noodles is a world famous noodle factory that started in our hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii. Stop by their Kalihi factory to pick from a wide selection of fresh noodles. Take them home and make dinner! Saimin, perhaps? A bundle of fresh noodles from Sun Noodle Have you heard of Sun Noodle? They got mainstream …
Zippy's is a casual restaurant and bakery chain (locations on Oahu, Maui, and Big Island) popular for local food like saimin, mac salad, and much more. They are extra famous for chili! Open since 1966, Zippy's is like Hawaii's version of a diner. "Next Stop, Zippy's!" Ever hear that slogan? It was part of Zippy's …
Banán Hawaii is a popular soft-serve business on Oahu. They make dairy-free soft-serve (in many fun flavors like lilikoi, acai, and turmeric) from locally grown Hawaii bananas. Banana soft-serve! Lilikoi (passion fruit) on the right. Olena (turmeric) on the left. Imagine soft-serve but made from only bananas... What Is Banán Hawaii? Banán Hawaii is a …
Crack Seed Store (located in Kaimuki town on Oahu) is a legendary mom-and-pop shop known for li hing mui Icees and crack seed (preserved, salted fruit snacks made from fruits like plums and mangos) offered by the pound. Mr. Young and jars and jars of crack seed. My mouth is watering! What is a "Crack …
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! Baked char siu bao from Chun Wah Kam (Oahu) What Is Manapua? Short answer: Hawaii's version of a char siu …
da Cove Health Bar on Oahu is where we go for amazing acai bowls (which you can get topped with paiai), fresh juices and smoothies (including a kulolo smoothie). It's located just five minutes drive from Waikiki ^_^ da Cove menu specials Welcome to "The Health Bar!" Hapa Bowl with half-acai and half-pitaya (dragonfruit) What …
Over Easy in Kailua (Oahu) is a local breakfast spot that's popular with locals and visitors. They make crispy edge pancakes, kalua pork, a fancy version of Portuguese sausage and rice...and much more! You can also get kim chee as a side dish ^_^ Brunch bowl with local eggs, avocado, tomato jam, and lots more. …
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! What Is Andagi? Andagi (also called Sata Andagi*) is a fried Okinawan doughnut that's about the size of a ping pong ball. It's …
Local favorites like fresh ahi poke bowls, mochiko chicken, and mac salad fill the menu of Tin Roof Maui, a famous and very casual lunch spot located just a two minute drive from Maui airport. Welcome to Tin Roof Maui! What Is Tin Roof Maui? Tin Roof Maui is a popular lunch spot in Kahului, …
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. What Is Tasaka Guri Guri? Tasaka Guri Guri is a local family business that has been in Maui for over a century. The shop …
