Came straight from Aulani. Doc suggested Kalo Bombs in Waianae and it was an expensive yet…read moredelightful cold treat on a very hot felt like summer day. Doc chose the $15 Cinnamon Paiai and I took the $9 plain one scoop of kulolo ice cream. Thanks Doc, it was yum! Staci-lei's review suggested taking it to eat at a beach and that's exactly what we did. When I first dated hubs I used to think ooh, I can get kulolo from his parents store on Kauai. Not easy to find or get. Never materialized. It's been one of my 3 favorite flavors almost half a century

Located in Waianae, this place is at the very end/corner of the parking lot. They have a whiteboard…read morethat displays their menu along with the pricing. Pros: -friendly staff! They let us try the kulolo ice cream which was tasty! -free parking lot -accept credit -the size large is big, so you could probably share it unless you are super hungry Cons: -n/a Other: -Some folx were enjoying their order on the side of the building (looked like a bench), but there were no table seating indoors or outdoors that we saw so we ate ours in our vehicle.

The Dubai Cup is so good! Love the katafi! I did try this with bananas and strawberries, but the…read morebananas were mushy. I will stick to the strawberries only, which I've had a few times. Definitely a spot to stop in and try a few things as the store has a variety of seeds and other snacks! There is a few tables to sit down inside, but it is very warm inside. I recommend getting your items and finding a spot outside to enjoy them!

We are currently stationed on the East Coast. The hubster found out that they would ship it to us…read moreand he makes an order regularly. A nice bonus was they included a set of red envelopes for New Years. There's nothing like receiving a lai see for the holiday! When we are home, it's a nice little piece of nostalgia for us. We get really excited seeing the huge glass jars filled with all kinds of goodies. We hope to make more memories with our grand children here.

If you don't like this place then you're crazy and you need to see a psychiatrist. It's awesome…read more Excellent excellent I love the people who work there and I love the food they make. Try the local flavors.

This is the best turkey plate I ate so far from a restaurant! It brings back my childhood memories…read moreand reminds me of thanksgiving with my grandma! The turkey plate is not an everyday type of thing for this company it's a special and they have it every once in a while. To know when they sell the plate you must be following them on Instagram, they announce what their specials are every day! The desserts are to die for as well ! It's so good especially the cream puffs !

Guudfellaz is a locally owned food truck which is operated on the westside. It is ran by a young…read morecouple who are friendly and efficient. They serve a variety of Puerto Rican food with a hawaiian twist. I decided to have the steak, shrimp and laulau. It also comes with gandule rice and macaroni salad. The flavors are fire. Steak is a nice medium rare which is to my personal preference and the shrimp is delicious with a creamy unique sauce. The ratio of pork, fat and greens in the luau is so well balanced. As for the gandule rice, it is by far the best I have ever eaten. Every morsel is perfectly flavored. This is a special treat when you want to have a cheat day. This is truly one of the best places to eat on the island. Chef's kiss to Guudfellaz.

Amazing shrimp and steak plates! The flavor and quality are top notch, and you can really tell the…read morefood is made with love. The only downside is they sell out so fast -- that's how you know it's good! Such a cute little food truck with a great vibe. Tip: Make sure to catch them right when they open because once the plates are gone, they're gone. Definitely worth it every time!

If you're anywhere near Mountain Magic Shaved Ice, stop what you're doing and go. This is hands…read moredown the best shaved ice I've ever had--super soft, perfectly fluffy ice with flavors that actually taste real, not artificial. The must-order is the Ube Cap just like they show on their website. It takes everything to another level--creamy, rich, and slightly nutty on top of the light, refreshing ice. It's the perfect combo and totally worth it. You can tell they really care about quality here. Every bite is insanely good.

The best shave ice I have tried as a local. I got lychee, lilikoi and guava with a snow cap. It's…read morethe texture of the ice with the flavors combined that make it my fave. Also the portions to price are decent The workers were kind, but all looked very young and disassociative. Outdoor seating and light music would have improved the experience tenfold.

A little difficult to find if you are thinking it's somewhere in the middle of the strip mall!!…read more Closest to the street, next door to Subway. Greeted and served promptly. Drinks were delicious & filling. A few claw games, some tables to sit at & a variety of hodgepodge items for purchase.

This place is a new hit in my house!…read more My kids continue to ask for boba from this location almost everyday (sorry guys it's maybe once every other week thing). Service is quick and it's easy to order. Staff is always friendly. This location has so much fun stuff! No need to go to Kapolei for candles or balloons anymore. This is your perfect stop. Under the Lego wall is a row of booths. Don't forget to browse all the isles of goodies. The shakes are delicious and a couple of my kids get extra boba, which is no problem. I can't recall if it's extra but maybe $1.50? We enjoy this location in the Wai'anae mall.

E & H Cafe has been the best at feeding my dimsum and sweets addictions!!!…read more 10/10 Highly recommend! Customer service is great and very accommodating. My go-to place to order my favorite wontons (porkhash), gaugee, and sweet treats! The wontons are absolutely addicting! Their Japanese style Cheesecake is always so fluffy and tastes amazing and can't forget about the banana mochi! When Chinese New Year comes around, they'll always hook you up with the best Gau on the island!

The food is soooooo bomb!!!! I definitely recommend to order! The taste is divine and soooo good!!!read more

This place was just what we needed right after the Pink Pillbox hike! It's so close and the shave…read moreice and ice cream were absolutely delicious. The guy working was the owner's son helping out, and he was so nice and friendly! Great hidden gem.

Located a few blocks from the Maili Pillbox hike in a quaint neighborhood…read more This small store sells food, drinks, household goods AND the best shaved ice on the West side. Outdoor seating and a beautiful mural for your pics.

Stumbled upon this little spot after driving up the leeward coast and decided to stop to by and try…read moresomething different. This place hit the spot! Tried the tofu bahn mi and the veggie pho. The bread was perfect and filled with lots of yummy tofu and veg. The pho satisfied on a hot winter day and service was quick at the place. Full of locals and was glad to stop by and support a Hawaiian business.

From the amazing banh mi's I'm used to eating in Philadelphia, this was very lacking…read more The bread was dense. The char siu was extremely fatty. The banh mi needed a lot more Pâté and Viet mayo.

One of my favorite restaurants and best Latin food I've had on island! I almost want to gate keep-…read morebut it's too good not to share. Service is good, staff is friendly and welcoming. Decorations are cute and fitting. The food is amazing, so so Ono! Would definitely go back and definitely recommend.

If you care about cleanliness and actual authentic food, avoid Coquito's Hawaii…read more They advertise authentic cuisine, but the food didn't taste authentic at all -- it was bland and disappointing. But honestly, that wasn't even the worst part. The hygiene was a huge red flag. I watched staff repeatedly touch their hair and face, then go straight back to handling food with no handwashing or gloves. I even saw money being handled and then food being prepped immediately after. There were also small kids running around in both the front and back areas, including near food prep, and people walking in and out of the kitchen who didn't even appear to be staff. Overall, the environment felt very unprofessional and unsanitary. It made the entire experience uncomfortable and hard to trust. Definitely not a place I'd return to.