Thanks for sharing! Im going to Oahu with a gal and she was raised there but it's been awhile. Im into soul food just like you recommended. 6 days of new friends beers and beaches. Around Bend. Oregon out!
As someone that has roots to the islands but doesn’t consider themselves an islander although have grown up on one, (Yes, I’m a walking contradiction) I found this completely resourceful. Much aloha and a warm Hafa Adai
If you crave ramen/saimin,GOTTA go to Shiro's in Aiea, across from Best Buy, just down the road from Pearlridge SC. When in C Oahu, look/ask for Shige's saimin stand in Wahiawa or Mililani Restaurant and/or Maile Chinese Restaurant. It ALL depends on what you're hungry for. Keep an open mind/palate!
I miss Mitsu Kens!!Oh i miss that place!!The garlic chicken!!Ooohhh!!!Masu's,Karen's Kitchen,Queen's BBQ.Well that was years ago...I live here in Vegas now which is the 9th Island to us Hawaiians.
Best Garlic/Mochiko Chicken in my opinion is Sugoi's and I think this place is still mostly locals because it isn't the easiest place to find. Whenever I come back to Hawaii this is one of the top places I have to visit.
Going for fourth time Waikiki Sept . Good advice and less expensive than hotels. I eat Hawaiian Food from mainland chains . Will be near Royal Hawaiian Center and heard of Roman options and poke.
If you ever want really good grinds, I highly Kahai Street Kitchen! They're a little hole-in-the-wall, across the street from Long's Moilili. You can't miss it. I reccomend you phone order though, because parking is a pain to find there, but it's worth it! They basically make gourmet versions of local favorites like chicken katsu and mahimahi plate. It's surprisingly affordable. Just thought I'd share :)
Following to see everyone's input. Going there May 27th through June 5th. Don't want to rent a car, so I hope I can take public transport to these places.
I've always heard paying a little extra to rent is better since traffic is so bad and you have to go by there pick up times and what not. Were going sometime in October :)
Nooooo...you gave up all the secrets what are we locals going to do!!!???@@??! I think i'm going to drown my sorrows in a big bowl of Kara Miso Ramen at Kazan Ramen
Mitsu~ken has delicious food but so do Mitsuba Delicatessen and Gulick Delicatessen and both are also in Kalihi. Mitsuba and Gulick don't have owners embroiled in abuse convictions. The owner is a criminal of the lowest form who blackmailed a male student in the most horrific way and victimized him repeatedly. Google it.
Funny you mention that. I was just thinking same. Fresh Catch poke also someplace I no longer go. Owner beat his GF and murdered her dogs. She had to move away to avoid this loser. He should be in prison, where he can get the love he deserves.
Great video. Finally a TH-cam video not focusing on plate lunches only. Food court type food. But what about for the real Hawaiian foods Hawaiian's wouldn't touch. Money is no object. W/o sounding like a douche...where to Hawaii's elite go for "real Hawaiian food" (not that you can't find "good food" in plate lunches). That aren't "fusion Hawaiian foods (e.g. mixed with Thai, Chinese...etc. influences). Or, is "true Hawaiian" food very casual and only found in fast food type restaurants? Just as there is foods Chinese wouldn't eat or go to where 99% of the patrons are not Chinese. :) I'm sure there are these types of restaurants for every culture in every big city.
Mahalo.
We hope very much to visit again in a few months. Since this is an older video, are these places still around and worth visiting?
Thanks for sharing! Im going to Oahu with a gal and she was raised there but it's been awhile. Im into soul food just like you recommended. 6 days of new friends beers and beaches. Around Bend. Oregon out!
I like Ono foods on Kapahulu and Aiea bowl, but nothing beats mom's cooking.
Ono’s closed ☹️
As someone that has roots to the islands but doesn’t consider themselves an islander although have grown up on one, (Yes, I’m a walking contradiction) I found this completely resourceful. Much aloha and a warm Hafa Adai
Good video... Thanks a bunch. 😇
Casey Rowe she disclosed all the local places to all the white people
If you crave ramen/saimin,GOTTA go to Shiro's in Aiea, across from Best Buy, just down the road from Pearlridge SC. When in C Oahu, look/ask for Shige's saimin stand in Wahiawa or Mililani Restaurant and/or Maile Chinese Restaurant. It ALL depends on what you're hungry for. Keep an open mind/palate!
I miss Mitsu Kens!!Oh i miss that place!!The garlic chicken!!Ooohhh!!!Masu's,Karen's Kitchen,Queen's BBQ.Well that was years ago...I live here in Vegas now which is the 9th Island to us Hawaiians.
Too bad Masu's closed in 2007. 🙁
Can you tell us where the best breakfast and coffee is in Waikiki please
Best Garlic/Mochiko Chicken in my opinion is Sugoi's and I think this place is still mostly locals because it isn't the easiest place to find. Whenever I come back to Hawaii this is one of the top places I have to visit.
Kahai Street Kitchen (used to be Kalihi, but they moved to Manoa) has really good lunch/dinner food at affordable prices.
Love that side street inn!! Gotta try that ramen spot and Mitsu-Ken! Any suggestions to rival Boots and Kimos other than yogur story?
I miss liliha bakery coco puffs and green tea puffs.
Thanks enjoyed your video they all looked delicious
Yesssss. You hit ones of my faves !!
She nailed it the best poke is ono seafood on kapahulu, great vlogs
Going for fourth time Waikiki Sept . Good advice and less expensive than hotels. I eat Hawaiian Food from mainland chains . Will be near Royal Hawaiian Center and heard of Roman options and poke.
Thanks for the traditional food rundown, where do I get this in Hawaii? I want the real deal. Kiwigirl
Goma-tei also in Ala Moana SC, 2-3 doors Diamond Head from GNC/ABC store on elevated makai-side.
goma tei is now in pearl ridge.... my favorite too!
Those are mouth watering.
There are so many places to eat in all of Hawaii it is amazing.
That garlic crunchy chicken looked really good.
If you ever want really good grinds, I highly Kahai Street Kitchen! They're a little hole-in-the-wall, across the street from Long's Moilili. You can't miss it. I reccomend you phone order though, because parking is a pain to find there, but it's worth it! They basically make gourmet versions of local favorites like chicken katsu and mahimahi plate. It's surprisingly affordable. Just thought I'd share :)
The food looks delicious.
Haleiwa Drive Inn.
Moon Garden restaurant, Wahiawa, if it still exists.
Golden Duck, near Manoa Valley.
Dong Yang Inn/Shige's Saimin Stand, Taqueria El Ranchero, Barrio Cafe, Pho King & Tanya's Grill & Pies....ALL in Wahiawa & ALL w/in driving distance!
Im coming down there Thursday to visit my best friend 💯💯😎🤗
Okay so where do you go for Hawiian food???
Helena's, People's Cafe, Young's Fish Market, Highway Inn
Following to see everyone's input. Going there May 27th through June 5th. Don't want to rent a car, so I hope I can take public transport to these places.
I've always heard paying a little extra to rent is better since traffic is so bad and you have to go by there pick up times and what not. Were going sometime in October :)
nice!
Making me hungry over here....
You left out ox tail soup from Aiea Bowl....Richie’s on North King in Kalihi...Ray’sCafe on North King by Gulick...
Mahalo
Senator Brian Schatz, Mike K in Mainland
I also miss Wo Fat's in Downtown Honolulu...
reddevilparatrooper: ATW 1st BDE!
2/505 PIR
The only thing I have on my bucket list for food is a Spam burger at McDonald's. Otherwise I'm totally open for my trip in September. .
Thank you.
I would love to eat it!
i go loco for loco moco! MMMMM
Loco Moco is the BEST!!!
Agu Ramen's better than Goma Tei imo. Don't forget about Ethel's. The taco rice is bomb
Don't forget Elena's in Waipahu
Also Leeward Drive-in....
Luv Mistu-Ken!
Oh taniokas for da best poke
Nooooo...you gave up all the secrets what are we locals going to do!!!???@@??! I think i'm going to drown my sorrows in a big bowl of Kara Miso Ramen at Kazan Ramen
#2 on your list ..... YES!!
Mitsu~ken has delicious food but so do Mitsuba Delicatessen and Gulick Delicatessen and both are also in Kalihi. Mitsuba and Gulick don't have owners embroiled in abuse convictions. The owner is a criminal of the lowest form who blackmailed a male student in the most horrific way and victimized him repeatedly. Google it.
Funny you mention that.
I was just thinking same.
Fresh Catch poke also someplace I no longer go.
Owner beat his GF and murdered her dogs.
She had to move away to avoid this loser.
He should be in prison, where he can get the love he deserves.
Taiyo Ramen by Ala Moana the original local grinds
Can't wait to eat some local Fukushima fish to satisfy my appetite for radiation....
I'm a local to oahu, mitsubas on school street is much better, it's a mom and pop delicatessen and been open for about 40 years
Just be careful going to Kalihi, haha.
You missed Lup Chong
Dinner on Hotel St.
Pretty lady
Great video. Finally a TH-cam video not focusing on plate lunches only. Food court type food. But what about for the real Hawaiian foods Hawaiian's wouldn't touch. Money is no object.
W/o sounding like a douche...where to Hawaii's elite go for "real Hawaiian food" (not that you can't find "good food" in plate lunches). That aren't "fusion Hawaiian foods (e.g. mixed with Thai, Chinese...etc. influences). Or, is "true Hawaiian" food very casual and only found in fast food type restaurants? Just as there is foods Chinese wouldn't eat or go to where 99% of the patrons are not Chinese. :) I'm sure there are these types of restaurants for every culture in every big city.
Da best Hawaiian foods goin be at 1st bday luau n graduations 🤣🤣🤙🏾🤙🏾
Dude gomatei is in Ala Moana and not even local.
Side street wasnt that great. The other two are awesome.
Hi Maricela!
Nice voice!
Dam she fine
Holly sheet 😯😯😯😯😯😯😯😯😯😯😯😯
I don’t care what anyone says , BUT !!! Island food is better than San Francisco Asian food...
It really is! I can't even eat bulgogi or kalbi on the mainland anymore.
Why you tell them brah people gonna be there now
Hawaii makes asian food better
Tee/da. No like go to kalihi not safe for. Me manoa ok l think you know what l mean!!
A man with 8 dogs, Waialae near Kahala.
Pot smoker.
She's cute, anyone know her name?
She tells you at the beginning
There is a tall a man
Don’t go to Hawaii’s Chinatown >:(
Your crazy. Pig and the lady, lucky belly, livestock, fette, are great restaurants.
Go to nicos pier 38
Fresh fresh fish
Are you single?
nothing special........
I was annoyed at this video for some reason
Don’t tell the haoles were to go
Hot dogs, spam, rice, macaroni salad . . . . lots of salt and starch. Really great choices for good health. Yuch!!!
Yes sir. There is a lot of tofu and lettuce for you to enjoy. You will live 5 months longer than us...maybe.
Eat poop
Try it, it must be the reason they live longer in Hawaii, because...fun lengthens your life🌞
All good things in moderation my freind, then simply go for a hike or along swim in Hawaii's beautiful beaches, mahalo.
Brush your hair, girl.
$20+ a plate