Oahu
Local Recommendations
LILIHA BAKERY
Liliha Bakery has gained a reputation for their delectable cocoa puffs, chantilly cakes, and pastries. In addition, they offer an breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
RAINBOW DRIVE INN
Rainbow Drive-In is a local favorite. Their mix plate with teri beef, chicken cutlet, breaded mahi, mac salad, and rice is a must-try. Don't forget to enjoy a slush float to complete your meal!
SEKIYA'S
Sekiya's Restaurant & Delicatessen has delighted customers with delicious okazu dishes and local cuisine for 85 years. Their unchanged menu features famous dishes like Oxtail Soup, shrimp tempura, teriyaki beef, saimin, and oyako don.
HELENA'S
For 64 years, Helena's Hawaiian Food has served top-quality Hawaiian cuisine. Enjoy authentic dishes like poi, laulau, chicken long rice, squid luau, kalua pig, poke, and haupia
MITSUKEN
Mitsu-Ken Okazu, a beloved spot in Kalihi for over 30 years, is known for its mouthwatering garlic chicken and generous breakfast plates. Their signature plates include rice, furikake, ginger, hot dogs, eggs, spam, teriyaki meat, and three large pieces of their famous garlic chicken, offering a satisfying meal.
SWEET E'S
Sweet E's Café offers stylish yet laid-back breakfast and lunch daily. Their menu includes stuffed blueberry French toast, fluffy pancakes, eggs benedict, and other local specialties. For a top-notch breakfast spot in Honolulu, Sweet E's Café is a must-visit.
GIOVANNI'S SHRIMP TRUCK
For delicious local Hawaiian shrimp, visit Giovanni's Shrimp Truck in Kahuku. They offer three varieties: classic scampi, lemon and butter, and hot and spicy, catering to all tastes.
MATSUMOTO SHAVE ICE
Matsumoto Shave Ice, an iconic spot in Haleiwa on the North Shore of Oahu since 1951, serves up delicious and refreshing shave ice. With a variety of flavors and toppings, it's a must-visit to cool off on a hot Hawaiian day.
