I spent many a day at Hapuna beach as a kid long before many resorts were there, but of all of the hotels mauna lani resort has to be my favorite….. nice to reminisce. Thank you ! Aloha
When I lived on the big island, we used to go to the canoe House and stay at Mauna lani, that’s when Alan Wong was head chef… opaka’paka pasta with asparagus and Chinese black beans. That was 28 years ago….
LOve your vid but I wanted to let you know that poke is pronounced pokay) when you say pokey you're saying d!ck in the Samoan language. Makes for a funny vid segment, just sub the word every time you say pokey. ROTFL
Mahalo!!! Thank you so much for the heads up! I honestly don’t even know why I was pronouncing it that way! Yikes! “Da Pokey Shack” 😳 LOL but just gotta laugh it off at this point. I tried to see if i can edit the video, but I can’t without deleting it entirely. I will have to make sure to address it in the next video. Thank you again!
No one should miss the authentic Japanese Taiyaki (called O’z Kitchen, so new don’t have a google page yet) in Captain Cook. Same spot as Randy’s Huli chicken except Thursday and Friday. Their Taiyaki is the most delicious food I had during my three-week vacation on Big Island.
🌈🌴Aloha from Captain Cook really enjoyed your travel log. Next time.maybe try wear leis and put a flower 🌺 plumeria known as frangipane...every wear else in the young girl's hair. Aloha 🌈🌴
What about Merimans ya?! Or San Sei in the queens shops in waikoloa?! I would say KPC but nahhh lol they arent what they use to be sadly. Speaking of broke da mouth, the brewery!!! I agree with you there! Very good!
Great vid, but you gotta pronounce some of the things you mentioned correctly: Kailua is not pronounced like Kahlua the liquor. And poke is not pokeeh. Otherwise, nice video
Thank you for the recommendations! I have both places bookmarked now. Planning to explore more of the island especially the Hilo side on our next visit! mahalo!
Don't forget Managos! For Hilo side, I'd recommend tex drive in malasadas, Hilo lunch shop or Kawamotos (take out lunch cause no seating, and always long line), cafe 100 for loco mocos only, Le umu in Keaau if you like try something different (samoan food), mt view bakery (sometimes they close so call before hand), and KMC bowling alley for cheap eats in volcano national park for the little one to unwind in the gameroom.
What do you like about Ken's Pancake House? I mean it's nice that they're the only game in town late at night and I have lots of fond memories eating there after last call at the bars but the food is just average. I mean pancakes are good and I always thought their real crab meat omelet was great but Hawaiian Style basically beats them out for just about everything other than hours open.
@@skynsidhawaii Some nice suggestions. I'm a little surprised about Cafe 100. I mean since I grew up in Hilo I'm pretty proud of it being the home of the loco moco but I always thought theirs was stuck in the past and very average. Other side of the island but Big Island Grill had awesome ones. I remember I liked Hawaiian Style Cafe as well and I believe it was Kuhio Grill with the fried rice version. But to each their own and I know I'm in the minority when it comes to Cafe 100.
Alohaaa Much Love Coming home soon been away for sooo long I cant wait to come to da aina this video helps out alot cause I been away for so long great content great vibes stay blessed aloha
Thanks for the great video. Really like your narration. I'll have to try Canoe House for a special dinner when I move back to Hawaii Island. Small advisement. It's pronounced Poh-Kay. Not Pokee. :) just so you know.
You should definitely go, it's a great place. I've been a couple of time over the years and would rate it pretty high. Also, Pokee was getting to me as well! :)
We’re definitely checking these places out on our next trip to “da big island”…We were just there three weeks ago and we’re talking about going back again in early Dec. as a gift to my wife and I for Christmas …We love the food,,,the people and the Hawaiian hospitality…
Hale I'a The Fish House is actually in Kawaiihae and not Kamuela, and you certainly mispronounced Poke. I'm surprised Meridia didn't make your list, it's the best restaurant on the island.
My sister actually got married at the lava lava beach club in 2015! My fiance and I tried to do the same thing for next year but they unfortunately only offer a full restaurant lease out now :( great place tho lol
I loved Moon and turtle in Hilo, absolutely unreal. Coming from the UK, I was so excited to see how the cuisine would be. Moon and Turtle is one of the best places I’ve eaten.
Overall the video is ok. I cringe hearing the local and Hawaiian words being destroyed. Please learn the proper way to pronounce, “kailua” and “poke” just to name a couple. 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Aloha cuz! Was just looking up new places to eat and came across your video! Lol!! We are coming to the Big Island beginning of June! Another restaurant for you to try if you haven’t already is Sensei in Waikoloa Village.....so ono!!!
Michelle!!! Happy you found us! Thx for the recommendation. Bookmarking it for when we go back in August with the fam! Have fun out there in June! Wish we were going at the same time! Let us know any new places you discover. ♥️ send our love to the rest of the fam! P.S. Erick wants to know if Mark and Matthew are the only ones who golf? and when should we book a family tee time ☺️
Thank you so much!!! We LOVE the Canoe House. If I could afford it, I would eat there everyday! ☺️ we’ll be back on the Big Island in August, so hope to get more content on things to do and more good foods to eat then. Enjoy you’re trip!!!
I believe it’s in the same area, but different resort entirely. I believe the Mauna Lani Point is more condo style rentals and the decor is different for each unit, but they have a kitchen and even washer / dryers in each unit. Mauna Lani Resort is run by Auberge and is more of a high end resort.
I spent many a day at Hapuna beach as a kid long before many resorts were there, but of all of the hotels mauna lani resort has to be my favorite….. nice to reminisce. Thank you ! Aloha
Mahalo for the kind words! ♥️ any plans to visit again soon? I’m sure so much has changed since!
@@lifeofsup actually my son and his wife are moving to Captain Cook, kailua-Kona so maybe this winter !
When I lived on the big island, we used to go to the canoe House and stay at Mauna lani, that’s when Alan Wong was head chef… opaka’paka pasta with asparagus and Chinese black beans. That was 28 years ago….
Can't wait to visit all of these places!
Enjoy! If you discover any new must eat spots on the Big Island, let us know here!
Great video. We'll us that info in 2024 when we're on your island
LOve your vid but I wanted to let you know that poke is pronounced pokay) when you say pokey you're saying d!ck in the Samoan language. Makes for a funny vid segment, just sub the word every time you say pokey. ROTFL
Mahalo!!! Thank you so much for the heads up! I honestly don’t even know why I was pronouncing it that way! Yikes! “Da Pokey Shack” 😳 LOL but just gotta laugh it off at this point. I tried to see if i can edit the video, but I can’t without deleting it entirely. I will have to make sure to address it in the next video. Thank you again!
@@lifeofsup iz all good! Keep sharing, living and posting!!
Nice review!! Will try your recommendations in July... Thx!
Enjoy!!! Let us know if you discover any good spots. We’re going back to Big Island in August!
Hale I'a isn't in Kamuela. That is Kawaihae.
Thank you for the correction. I took the address listed on Yelp, but you’re right! Mahalo!
What about Hilo?
Poké it's pronounce Poh-Keh not Poh-Key lol
After the first "pokey" I just couldn't take it anymore, PO-KEH, I can't imagine what it was like when you were ordering and pronouncing it "pokey"
I felt da same!!! 😉..All god tho cz still great vid! 😄✌🏽👍🏽..🤙🏽
Broke da Mouth 👄in Kona, n poke shack
No one should miss the authentic Japanese Taiyaki (called O’z Kitchen, so new don’t have a google page yet) in Captain Cook. Same spot as Randy’s Huli chicken except Thursday and Friday. Their Taiyaki is the most delicious food I had during my three-week vacation on Big Island.
🌈🌴Aloha from Captain Cook really enjoyed your travel log. Next time.maybe try wear leis and put a flower 🌺 plumeria known as frangipane...every wear else in the young girl's hair. Aloha 🌈🌴
great reviews. Try to shoot everything in Horizontal mode looks so much better and professional.
What about Merimans ya?! Or San Sei in the queens shops in waikoloa?! I would say KPC but nahhh lol they arent what they use to be sadly. Speaking of broke da mouth, the brewery!!! I agree with you there! Very good!
Great vid, but you gotta pronounce some of the things you mentioned correctly: Kailua is not pronounced like Kahlua the liquor. And poke is not pokeeh.
Otherwise, nice video
Hawaiian Style Cafe and Ken's Pancake House beats everything on the list
Thank you for the recommendations! I have both places bookmarked now. Planning to explore more of the island especially the Hilo side on our next visit! mahalo!
Don't forget Managos! For Hilo side, I'd recommend tex drive in malasadas, Hilo lunch shop or Kawamotos (take out lunch cause no seating, and always long line), cafe 100 for loco mocos only, Le umu in Keaau if you like try something different (samoan food), mt view bakery (sometimes they close so call before hand), and KMC bowling alley for cheap eats in volcano national park for the little one to unwind in the gameroom.
What do you like about Ken's Pancake House? I mean it's nice that they're the only game in town late at night and I have lots of fond memories eating there after last call at the bars but the food is just average. I mean pancakes are good and I always thought their real crab meat omelet was great but Hawaiian Style basically beats them out for just about everything other than hours open.
@@skynsidhawaii Some nice suggestions. I'm a little surprised about Cafe 100. I mean since I grew up in Hilo I'm pretty proud of it being the home of the loco moco but I always thought theirs was stuck in the past and very average.
Other side of the island but Big Island Grill had awesome ones. I remember I liked Hawaiian Style Cafe as well and I believe it was Kuhio Grill with the fried rice version. But to each their own and I know I'm in the minority when it comes to Cafe 100.
Alohaaa Much Love Coming home soon been away for sooo long I cant wait to come to da aina this video helps out alot cause I been away for so long great content great vibes stay blessed aloha
Mahalo ♥️
Thanks for the great video. Really like your narration. I'll have to try Canoe House for a special dinner when I move back to Hawaii Island.
Small advisement. It's pronounced Poh-Kay. Not Pokee. :) just so you know.
You should definitely go, it's a great place. I've been a couple of time over the years and would rate it pretty high. Also, Pokee was getting to me as well! :)
My favorite place is the Big Island Grill in Kona
All touristy places… have to go to suisan in Hilo. Best poke
The Fish place is actually above Kawaihai and not in Kamuala-Waimea.
thx, will have to try some of these. I would recommend Kona Brewing. Best pizza we've ever had. Hawaiian BBQ pizza.
What a sweet video. Thanks for the fabulous recommendations. I am visiting the big island in August and will certainly take these recommendations!
Should have gone to the Big Island Grill
We’re definitely checking these places out on our next trip to “da big island”…We were just there three weeks ago and we’re talking about going back again in early Dec. as a gift to my wife and I for Christmas …We love the food,,,the people and the Hawaiian hospitality…
No Big Island Grill?!? You got to try their desserts, the cheesecake with graham is so ONO
Thank you for the recommendation! We will definitely try it when we’re back on the Big Island. Mahalo!
Definitely pine tree cafee ! In kona
Thanks for the recommendation! I just bookmarked it and excited to visit when we’re back!
Great video looks like you guys had a blast! I love the storytelling, looking forward to visiting these places and following your journeys!
Thank you so much! Just checked out your channel and excited to follow along your awesome journeys!
What were the purple pancakes at the Halani?? Ube??
Yes. Ube pancakes with ube haupia sauce ☺️
Pokeee’ not poke
I’ve had a hard lesson on proper pronunciation. Appreciate the feedback! Mahalo and will make sure it doesn’t happen again :)
Sooo cute intro hahah
Hale I'a The Fish House is actually in Kawaiihae and not Kamuela, and you certainly mispronounced Poke. I'm surprised Meridia didn't make your list, it's the best restaurant on the island.
My sister actually got married at the lava lava beach club in 2015! My fiance and I tried to do the same thing for next year but they unfortunately only offer a full restaurant lease out now :( great place tho lol
I loved Moon and turtle in Hilo, absolutely unreal. Coming from the UK, I was so excited to see how the cuisine would be. Moon and Turtle is one of the best places I’ve eaten.
Hilo side… kens pancakes!!!!! Oooeeee goooddddd!
You should have entitled your video west side big Island, you don't have any Hilo side places to eat.
Is that you Rhea? HTA?
Yes! Who is this?
@@lifeofsup This is Hazel, from Alta Bates OR. You helped me with our ablation cases. Good to see you!
OMG! Hi Hazel! So happy you remember me. ☺️ thx for tuning in. Hope all is well!
Overall the video is ok. I cringe hearing the local and Hawaiian words being destroyed. Please learn the proper way to pronounce, “kailua” and “poke” just to name a couple. 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Thank you for sharing
Pronounced Bo-kehh
i love your daughters personality. where did you get it? super spunky and talkative .
This girl is so cute, how could i not comment. Amazing video thank you.
Thank you.
Da fish house is da place for da unbelievable local dishes....in Kawaihae.
our famliy loves Hapuna we would go there almost everyday after our girls got out of school
that would be a dream for us!!! Love it there!
Po-keh!
there are a lot of local eating places tucked away from the hotel scene, in Waimea, Kohala Kailua, Kealakekua and so on.
Thanks for the tips!
You’re welcome! Enjoy!!!
Thank you so much for the great tips. My honey moon will start on Kona next May
Should've went to NaPua in the Mauna Lani area.
Poke place is good, (Kailua Kona) but waiting time 15-20 min. I want 2 times because I hate to wait.
Da poke shack
How can i say no to that face 💗
Ooooo I miss so much yummy ❤
“Po-keh” not pokeee - Mahalo
Mahalo for the correction! I appreciate it.
Thankyou 😊❤😊
Thank you SO MUCH for this!!! I totally agree with your choices!!!
Mahalo for the message and for tuning in!
Omg she's a natural!!! 🙌
I'm planning an itinerary right now cos we're going to big island on the next 2weeks and this video really helps a lot. Mahalo!
Aloha cuz! Was just looking up new places to eat and came across your video! Lol!! We are coming to the Big Island beginning of June! Another restaurant for you to try if you haven’t already is Sensei in Waikoloa Village.....so ono!!!
Michelle!!! Happy you found us! Thx for the recommendation. Bookmarking it for when we go back in August with the fam! Have fun out there in June! Wish we were going at the same time! Let us know any new places you discover. ♥️ send our love to the rest of the fam!
P.S. Erick wants to know if Mark and Matthew are the only ones who golf? and when should we book a family tee time ☺️
@@lifeofsup they are up for a family tee time anytime! ⛳️ Especially in Hawaii!!
@@michelleotani8901 Sansei, not Sensei.
@@matsuno415 thanks for correction!
Thank you
POH-KAY….not poh- key!!! Sorry, good content, couldn’t take the vid serious after the pronunciation
Great video and detail! We're staying by Mauna Lani in Sept and then Nov- I'm excited to go to Canoe House and for breakfast too-
Thank you so much!!! We LOVE the Canoe House. If I could afford it, I would eat there everyday! ☺️ we’ll be back on the Big Island in August, so hope to get more content on things to do and more good foods to eat then. Enjoy you’re trip!!!
We will be staying at Maura Lani Point by Hyatt. Is that same as Mauna Lani Resort?
I believe it’s in the same area, but different resort entirely. I believe the Mauna Lani Point is more condo style rentals and the decor is different for each unit, but they have a kitchen and even washer / dryers in each unit. Mauna Lani Resort is run by Auberge and is more of a high end resort.
Pokee……??
I know 🤦🏻♀️ will not happen again.
Good information. I will be there next month in June to view the places.
Enjoy! Let me know if you find any other great places to eat. Going back in August and would love to try other spots!
just to let you know you got more than one location incorrect
Why you not looking at the camera. WHERE ARE YOU LOOKING
THE FOOD LOOKED YUCKY.....UYYYY