I was introduced to Epi-Ya when a coworker brought in their custard pie. I'm not ashamed to confess…read morethat I ate half of the pie over the course of two days. If it's in the shared fridge, it's fair game. Their custard pie is on the top of my list (followed by the custard pies from Napoleon and then Liliha). A basic staple that they also do a great job on is the bread. I really did not understand the hype of Japanese bread until I tried the bread at Epi-Ya. Their other pastries are just as good. They have a much larger variety than Brug and Okayama Kobo. The space is also larger and brighter than the other places.

Food: tries a few different items and they were all delicious…read more. Butter top bread .. toasted for breakfast with butter and jam was perfect Custard danish: a+ Custard filled pan: b+ : custard was delicious but it was a little too much bread for my taste Service: everyone working is helping Ambiance: amazing little bakery the smells are heavenly

Parking is tight, but I appreciate that there was someone outside navigating each car…read more No tables to sit. When you enter *KEEP THR DOOR CLOSED* lol there are signs to keep it closed, but people seem to miss that. To order, you go in one door and wait outside to pick up at the window. You cannot go wrong ordering anything from here! With that said, all the sweet treats are soft fluffy and warm. The flavors are perfectly made not too sweet .. even the cream filled ones! We also picked up stickers- great quality, thick and waterproof! ($6 pack of 5) We had to get shirts as well which were super soft! ($21) Adult sizes range from S-XXL. SERIOUSLY.. from the Malasadas to the shirts to the stickers! Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y !!!

I had heard many things about Leonard's malasadas before going so the anticipation was high. I…read moreloved how they were cooked fresh and were hot as soon I was given them. I got the guava and haupia fillings. The malasadas were tasty but I think the filling was ok! Next time I'll need to try a different one. There's usually a line but it goes really fast.

Dell's Kitchen and Mio Pastalogy have become one of my favorite spots whenever I'm craving…read morecomforting Japanese-style pasta and fresh baked treats. My absolute favorite is the Natto Carbonara. It may not be for everyone, but if you're a natto fan, this dish is such a guilty pleasure! The creamy carbonara pairs surprisingly well with the rich, savory flavor of the natto, creating a comforting and satisfying meal that keeps me coming back. You also can't leave without checking out the bakery. The baked goods are always fresh, and the portions are incredibly generous for the price. It's hard to choose just one because everything looks so good, and they're perfect for taking home to enjoy later. Whether you're stopping by for a hearty pasta dish or just grabbing a pastry and coffee, Dell's Kitchen and Mio Pastalogy are definitely worth a visit. Great food, great value, and always a satisfying experience!

I love how they show samples of the food…read more They have two different registers depending if you want pasta or Asian food. I got the miso salmon plate. I love how it's decorated in the plate so nicely. They even shape the carrots into flowers. You can tell it's made with love. It tasted so good. Idk what was on top of the rice but it was beautiful and some type of purple herb like thing. The plate was so colorful. Everything was so yummy. And the pickled vegetables were also yummy. Service was good and didn't take too long.

Everything prepared with Love here You can tell that the bakers and cooks enjoy and take pride in…read moretheir work, deliciousness tastes like it Service is genuinely kind; consistently smiling whether from behind the dining counter or wonderful pastries and chantilly cakes or poi donuts Ohh how they are experts at making poi donuts : Liliha Bakery has the most moist tender flavorful POI DONUTS try the poi donut - do-nut eat just one! I dare you to try eat just one! Must have 2? (I confess, I've eaten 3!! Such a warm Ohana feeling when you dine in and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere whether Larger location Pearlcity or their original mostly take out location favorite counter/kitchen service It's like good therapy coming here!

I know this is a revered institution, but our visit just wasn't very good. We went for breakfast:…read morethe pancakes were good, but the American Breakfast wasn't, and the potatoes were undercooked with a flavor that was almost too earthy. The pastries were just okay; we tried a few cake slices that were fine but unremarkable. The cinnamon roll was dry and hard, the malasadas were forgettable, and the haupia-filled malasada was surprisingly tart. It's possible some ingredients were locally sourced and just unfamiliar to our mainland palates, or maybe we simply caught them on an off day. The servers were curt but friendly, likely because the place was packed with tourists.

Table for 11 the morning after the 4th of July without a reservation? What, like it's hard? You…read morecan't make reservations here, but they do have an iPad that you can be added to their waitlist. Even though it was rather busy, we were seated within 10-ish minutes and got their biggest table outside. And right next to their butter roll grill- score! We had 11 people including kids and teenagers and there's really something on the menu for everyone here. Even my picky nephew was able to find a milkshake and add an egg to their ham and cheese croissant. I got their mahi mahi breakfast and upgraded to get their fried rice. Mahi mahi might not sound like a breakfast food for most, but it's one of my favs that I used to get from their OG location and I hadn't had it in so long. And that's the best thing about Liliha Bakery, there are so many local favorites that you can get any time of day. My mom got the oxtail soup (I got a bit of plate fomo from that). The rest of the table got breakfast classics: pancakes w/ a side of spam, 2 eggs + bacon, steak and eggs etc. The butter rolls here are so good and love that they come complimentary but I do believe there's a charge after the first basket.

We visited Liliha Bakery at the International Market Place in Waikīkī yesterday. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious and definitely lived up to the hype! Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food. Our waitress seemed to be having a rough day. The table behind us had to send food back three different times because they kept receiving the wrong orders, and there was about a 30-minute period where our server completely disappeared. We had to ask another staff member for our check and to-go boxes. She also never came back to check on our table or refill our water. Everyone has off days, so we're hoping that's all it was. We'd definitely come back because the food was so good--we just hope to have a different server next time.

The poi donuts were amazing! And the apple fritter was huge! There was a long line but it went…read morequickly.

@fortunefoodfinds: "If you DO-NUT know, you can find banana fritters here! You read that right, I…read morecame across n' scored the last banana fritter that KAMEHAMEHA BAKERY in Kalihi had for the day n' also picked up our usual go-to poi malasada, strawberry malasada, orange malasada, n' da kiddies chose a glazed donut, donut twist, n' chocolate covered long John. When you get the last one, it's like the feeling that you won!" SERVICE: fully staffed INTERIOR: when you enter the line forms to the left n' moves across to the right, narrow space, no dine-in just pick up n' go, canned soft drinks n' bottled water are available for purchase that are located in the fridges to the far left. EXTERIOR: next door to Ubae in Kalihi WAIT TIME: right under 10 mins from entering to leaving PARKING: free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: it's been years since my last visit n' I usually come for the poi malasadas so when I saw that they had one banana fritter, I had to have it! I've only had a banana fritter in Cali so this was a nice surprise. Bc it was banana mixed with apple, it had a hint of banana flavor. Crunchy n' glazed exterior with a very soft n' cinnamon interior. The malasadas are always tasty. Out of the poi, strawberry, n' orange, the orange has the most flavor come through. Ofc my kids highly enjoyed their donuts. Prices are really good on all the items we got ranging between $1.55 - $2.12; we spent right under $12 for everything. Will be back again!

The regular Spanish bread is crack ! Get some of these fresh and you'll be thanking me…read more They have Ube and Nutella too but I found there wasn't much filling in em. They also have other options - Filipino bakery all the waaaaay Service was good in a bakery setting.

Items Gifted from friend: 9/10 Ube Silang Roll - Ube was…read morenatural and swirled inside the semi crunchy pastry which has brushes of butter also swirled on top. Perfect amount of sweetness, slightly salty, buttery, and ube jam to bread ratio. 5/10 Ube Cheese Roll - Ube bread was just purple. I did not taste any ube flavor. The cheese in the middle was cream cheese so it was very heavy and overpowering. Do not recommend. 7/10 Ube Ensaymada - Similar to the Silang roll except it's all soft bread so no crunchy texture and no butter swirls and the ube jam is very little so it's mostly just bread.

Good things come to those who wait. I only wish there were more people here specifically waiting…read morefor the coffee because it was absolutely delicious! Sadly, it seemed more folks were there for the pastries though. First off, I'm surprised I found such a fabulous cup of coffee in what feels like the epicenter of tourist life on this island. While visiting another island nearly establishment had signage stating they served Kona and/or Hawaiian coffee, but nearly every establishment's coffee was absolutely awful. Seeing the location I fully expected them to phone in the coffee, but it's clear that coffee comes first here, even if many of the guests are trying to get pastries! You'll be shocked by the line, but just know the staff is efficient and it moves fast. They offer a variety of their own locally roasted beans here, with options for batch brew, espresso drinks and even pour overs (impressive considering the volume of customers). The coffees are well described and the baristas have the additional knowledge you may be seeking when you order, and all in all this went as quickly as I could have expected. Truly, the coffee was delightful, and the fact I was drinking a hot drink on an extremely hot day didn't even phase me. I wanted so badly to bring home a bag of each one, but given that everything is more expensive in Hawaii, these were all 4x the price of the specialty coffee I buy on the mainland and I just couldn't make it happen. What will happen is me telling everyone to visit this shop when they're in Hawaii because it is 100% worth it. Won't you consider opening one in Reno NV?

Long line, oven was broken, so only coffee and desserts available…read more Ordered a "Kona" coffee for $5. Quite frankly it's one of the worst cups of coffee I had. Watery, flavorless. This can't be Kona coffee, and if it was, they don't know how to brew it. Terribly horrible, really expensive coffee. Don't bother.