I bought 3 chocolate Dubai bars from different companies at what the truck. This one was the…read morebiggest and the most expensive, but also the biggest disappointment. Even if I hadn't tasted them side by side, I would have been so disappointed if I had bought this one on its own. $21 and it is mostly chocolate. The chocolate on the top and bottom is very thick and sweet. The filling is the worst. The kadaifi/kunefeh wasn't crispy like the bars that I had it was only slightly crispy. The major problem was that there was barely any pistachio spread. It was so DRY. Very stingy with the filling and spread. Not worth your time or money. I see that a lot of vendors were capitalizing off this viral food trend but don't do it if you can't do it right.

Tried the sunshine bars at Laverne's food truck. It was one of the most tasty desserts I've had…read more Perfect balance of pineapple, coconut, white chocolate, and cookie. If you have a sweet tooth it hits right. Yummy. So good, I had to bring some back.

Wide variety of local snacks, samurai ice type soft serve, uncle ice cream sandwiches, Italian…read moresodas, specialty sodas even made with energy drinks. Small shop in Waipahu. But enough parking. Often with younger staff you'd expect sub par service but these young men were very eager to help and serve us.

They got your cravings…read more.. After satisfying my smoothing cravings at Hang's French Cafe & Smoothies which is right next door you know I had to give them a visit and as I walked in I just didn't expect to see so many options to neatly displayed at this cool shop. One wall is filled the snacks the local love and the easy grab and go does take care of cravings instantly along with some Pop Mart items though isn't quite the snack we sure have been eathing up the rave that's been keeping us guessing ourselves. Many of their items are crafted like specialty popcorn, Hawaiian Frost Soft Serve, Shaved Ice, and even açaí bowls. Keeping the coolness after my smoothie I decided on some dipping' dots as I stared into the display case with the various flavor offerings it was the "Cool Mint Crunch" oh yeah the minty coolness really hit the spot and bits of Oreo was so yummy as it kept me still for a moment as I enjoyed my treat before I continued on my errands taking this me time was just right. Thank you!

Fantastic little ice cream shop right next to Costco. Parking can sometimes be a challenge…read moredepending on the time of day but it's definitely worth the visit. You can even make it a pre-Costco shopping delight stop. The menu is always changing but it feels like there's always something delicious to be had. My favorite is the Rocky Road where they actually add marshmallows on top and toast it for you. The Buttah Cakes has also been a recent gem that we've tried lately and it's absolutely delicious. Since it's freshly made, it's rich, creamy, and even a little scoop goes a long way. They even make waffle cones in store if you want to spruce things up for your dessert experience. The staff are friendly and handle rushes of customers well for the size of the shop. We're lucky to have a great shop like this in central Oahu so you don't have to drive all the way to town for a great ice cream fix.

I have been coming here since they were first open but I have not gotten around to reviewing them…read moreuntil now. I was craving ice cream. Let's just say this place changed A LOT over the past years. Service: 3/5 Waited about 5 minutes to get my order taken. There was a couple in front of me and the worker was chatting with them only. I was not aware of what she was doing until I realized I was waiting for a bit so I looked for myself and saw she was making a waffle cone. Would have appreciated if she told me "Be right with you!" She at least said thank you for waiting. Service used to be a bit more efficient from what I remembered in the past. While we were inside and eating our ice cream, 2 parties came in. They were waiting for about 3 minutes and I saw one of them looking around for the worker who went to the back. All we did was just shake our heads at this moment... Food: 3/5 Holy, these scoops though too. My sister and I paid $11 total for these tiny kid looking scoops. Ice cream tasted good but tastes mediocre now. I wanted a fruity flavor so I got the honeydew flavor that tasted like a melona without the stick. My sister's peanut butter and strawberry one was pretty good. However, I remember when they used to have flavors that I could not get elsewhere but it feels pretty basic nowadays. They give bigger single scoops at Baskin Robbin's for the same price or even a couple cents more. Ambiance: 5/5 I say there's ample enough seating and it feels clean and comfortable. I like sitting near the window but I just don't like that their one and only trash can is right next to that table. Verdict: I am not sure if I will be coming back. I noticed their flavors don't change as much as they used to. I remember being excited to see what's new but after today it seems like they been keeping things the same for awhile now. Between the size of the scoops, service, and the flavors I am not sure if I want to come back.

So, I've never been to their brick-n-mortar in East Kapolei - aka Greater Ewa Beach. But I have…read morehad their pints from Diamond Head Market & Grill and most recently, Diamond Bakery, in Kalihi, near my workplace. Since I am about to go on vacation, I will not visit till June, but I went earlier in the week to Diamond Bakery. I tried their Hapa Matcha Latte ice cream pint: made with matcha and hojicha. Fantastic. I definitely have to visit their store on Kauluakoko St.

I'm so glad they have a location now where we can come whenever we are craving for their…read morecoffee/dessert. Their location is easy to find with lots of side street parking. Their ube latte is always my go-to. I love their rocky road ice cream (must have)! The workers are sweet and welcoming. They also have pints you can buy and other merchandise.

Love this place, love their Spanish bread…read more They have so many good bread and pastries to choose from and when you walk in you're hit with the pleasant smell of fresh goodness. The store front is a small area with limited standing struck toy for the line. The workers are very efficient in keeping the line moving and being helpful to those who not quite confident in their decisions. 10/10 would recommend

I keep hearing about this Spanish Bread that is the talk of the island which is what took me to…read moreNanding's Bakery in Waipahu. Located in a shopping center with many other businesses so parking can be very challenging! Nanding's Bakery opens super early at 4:30am, and I'm being told this Spanish Bread is brought to every function here on island! Very small venue and customer service was amazing. We ordered; 2 dozen Spanish Bread - AMAZING, soft buttery sticks of bread with just the right sweetness and love the fine crumb texture on the outside! Adobo pork roll - I wasn't a fan of the flavor. It was totally different flavor profile than any pork adobo I've tasted. Definitely stop by Nanding's Bakery for the Spanish Bread if you happen to drive by one of their locations as I believe they have 3 different locations on island. We have something similar in California but I have to admit...Nanding's Bakery supersedes the California version.

I love this place have great cupcakes. I became a cook cake fan years ago when I was dating a woman…read morewho was making cupcakes and brought me them on my first date some high-end very good cupcakes that's why I went out with her to be frankly honest . She now looks like she makes cupcakes, but it's one of the drawbacks I guess for being in that business is it can't be healthy surrounded by cupcakes. Never trust a fat chef as well as never trust a person in the health industry who's fat . But I digress - these are the best cupcake makers even better than she was, and she could make some hell of a cupcakes. If you're in the area, grab a coffee grab a cupcake. They're very good. They're very nice people as well.

I really liked their strawberry cupcake with mochi on top! Their macarons look very good & pretty…read morebut I never tried them. I think I will try their macarons next time I go. It also looks like it would make a great gift! I highly recommend their cupcakes!

They have a Valentine's Day promo now for 2x largest size halo halo for $14!…read more Located inside seafood city, this place serves a good variety of Filipino desserts. I love their selection of magnolia ice cream flavor. Ube halo halo was good and they were generous with toppings. Will recommend!

Creamy ice cream and halo halo originated from the Philippines!…read more Most popular flavors are ube and macapuno ube. My faves are the unconventional flavors made and consumed in the Philippines. Buko pandan a.k.a. the young coconut and tropical plant flavored jelly, green in color form a union. I love the shredded coconut and very light on sweetness. Mais queso meaning corn cheese is more of a savory, acquired taste. You're able to taste the corn and subtle flavor of cheese. You'll get more bang for your buck with a double scoop in a cup. Three employee were very helpful and patient. Located inside Seafood City in a designated area occupied with tables and chairs.

@fortunefoodfinds: "Red, white, n' U(be)! Fresh n' hot outta da oven Ube Cheese Pandesal, an Ube…read moreHalaya Brioche Ensaymada, an Ube Tutti Frutti Cinnamon Roll, n' an Ube Almond Croissant from VALERIO'S Tropical Bakeshop located inside SEAFOOD CITY in Waipahu. Couldn't wait to dig in as you can see the difference in the cream cheese when you eat it right away, compared to eating it later on Memorial Day!" SERVICE: very friendly, fast, n' fully staffed INTERIOR: lots of prepackaged baked goods on racks n' desserts in fridge, order at counter after your number is called (be sure to pull a number ticket) EXTERIOR: located inside Seafood City, as you enter go to the right WAIT TIME: 5 mins for number to be called, less than 10 mins to receive order (Ube cheese pandesal was still being baked in the oven) PARKING: free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: the Ube cheese pandesal is my go-to, which are huge n' filling. A great breakfast or snack any time of the day. I also ended up getting more Ube pastries. The tutti frutti cinnamon roll for my kids bc I knew they would L.O.V.E. the rainbow fruity pebbles. The cream on top wasn't too sweet n' very light in texture, sorta like a whipped cream. The ensaymada was savory in flavor. The croissant was really good, had an almond paste inside n' on top. If you're looking for a wide variety of baked Filipino desserts n' pastries, this is the place to go!

This place needs to come with a caution warning. The ube pandesal was amazing but that ube bulilit…read moreis dangerous. Mayor of Chinatown, Paul C. got us some sweets from here and my goodness. I inhaled the ube pandesal but that ule Bulilit bread? MY KRYPTONITE! The ube jam had my skirt flipping. Ube pandesal is a popular Filipino purple yam bread roll, characterized by its soft, fluffy texture, vibrant purple color, and often filled with cheese and ube halaya (purple yam jam). It is made with flour, yeast, sugar, ube powder/extract, and milk, then coated in breadcrumbs and baked. I learned that ube Bulilit bread is a popular Filipino bite-sized, soft bread filled with sweet, purple yam (ube) jam, most commonly sold by Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop. These small, chewy, golden buns are known for their vibrant purple filling and are often enjoyed as a snack or dessert. They offer a subtle, creamy sweetness and are a staple in Filipino bakeries, particularly in Hawaii. This place is not safe. Had I been the one to enter this establishment, I would leave lighter in the wallet and definitely heavier in weight!

When you see that Red & White striped food truck, you know you've found Leonard's Malasada Mobile…read morewagon. Parked in the parking lot of the Waikele shopping center. You can literally see it on either side of the H-1 freeway going West Or East. These freshly made, warm, fluffy & crisp delicious Malasadas are perfect for any time of the day. Recommended to be eaten right away for best tasting deliciousness of these Malasadas. Service: Stopped by on a Saturday morning, there was no line, just one other customer ahead of me. The ladies working were pleasant, quick and efficient with my order. I ordered 2 with sugar and 2 without sugar. Tips; - Cashless so be sure to have a debit card or credit card on hand. -When visiting Oahu definitely a must stop. Ambience: - No outdoor seating area, order & go. - Outdoor & ample parking. - Enjoy your Malasadas at your car.

It says something that the tourist will drive out to Waikele for a Malasadamobile…read more Of course malasadas from Leonard's was on our foodie list this trip. It was a Thursday afternoon, and we mingled with the intrepid tourists who drove to Central O'ahu. This malasadamobile is permanently parked in food truck row. You can see it from the freeway. You can see Laverne's, the malasasamobile, Mountain Shave Ice, Thong's Thai, Taste Tea, Dick's Lechon, and ... the blood bank mobile. The truck ladies had to be sweltering but they were still nice. And it's always a happy atmosphere when you're about to get a box full of deep-fried, sugar rolled doughnuts. I stuck with the classic sugar but we also got some cinnamon sugar and stuffed (dobash and haupia) to share.

I love boba drinks so here's another review of a cute little cafe!…read more The ambience is cute and charming. They have complimentary free wifi and cute little games to play no matter where you sit. From building blocks to jenga to class machines and digital games as well. They also sell stuffed animals and little snacks. They have a nice variety of drinks for their menu. You have to ask for non dairy options if you're lactose intolerant. Again my favorite is an Oreo drink even at this place lol. If asked nicely, they even let me rinse out my cup so I could collect and keep and take my cup home. In the end they were nice enough to just give me a new cup lol it was just too cute! I use it at home! It's got cute little panda ears and eyes.

Very thrilled to find this gem in the neighborhood. This…read moreshop meets all my need. It had all kinds of drinks including boba tea, smoothie, coffee, yogurt, fruit tea, milk shakes etc. it also has snacks and plushies. They also make plums and lihing . The place is huge, can sit and chat. Also has a lot of games to play with. The sound track is of those Chinese pop songs in the 90s. The service is quick and friendly.