There are great places to eat in Kailua! Here's where I like for lunch, dessert, coffee! All tasty, affordable, and unique Kailua restaurants!| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
There are 3 different tasty mentaiko (spicy cod roe) fillings you can make for Mentaiko Onigiri / Musubi. Here's how! Tasty and super easy.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Teruya's Andagi (Honolulu, Oahu) is one of my favorite takeout spots. They've been around since 1987, making local Japanese bentos, hot andagi, and sweet potato mochi. Head this way for local Japanese bentos! What Is Teruya's Andagi We love to eat bentos in Hawaii, and Teruya's Andagi makes some of the best. This is a...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Goya Champuru is an Okinawan dish we often eat in Hawaii. It's a healthy stir fry made with bitter melon (goya) pork belly, tofu, and eggs. So hearty and ono with a big bowl of rice! Goya Champuru, ready to eat ^_^ I think we can hashtag this one #uglydelicious ^_^ What Is Goya Champuru?...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Golden, deep-fried orbs, a batter rich with milk and sugar...this is Andagi, an Okinawan doughnut that is Hawaii staple at local markets, bento shops, and bon dances around town. Meet the andagi! What Is Andagi? Andagi (also called Sata Andagi*) is a fried Okinawan doughnut that's about the size of a ping pong ball. It's...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Waikiki is full of great food if you know where to look! From casual dining to coffee and desserts, these are the best restaurants in Waikiki.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
7-Eleven Hawaii is unlike any of the 7-Eleven locations on the mainland. The Hawaii locations are full of local treats and snacks ranging from spam musubi to manapua and even lilikoi and POG Slurpees! Whether you spell it 7-Eleven Hawaii or 7-11 Hawaii, you must make a point to stop by a 7-Eleven location when...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
An unexpected and tasty combo: bacon and almonds! Bacon Almond Onigiri / Musubi is easy to make. A mix of crunchy salted almonds plus bacon and rice is wow!| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Chilled tofu topped with hot sesame oil, soy sauce, green onions, and furikake. Refreshing, easy to make. My go-to lazy lunch.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Pumpkin Crunch Bars/Cakes and Lemon Crunch Cakes are popular Hawaii desserts. Make it at home or buy from a local bakery! Here's all you need to know.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Hawaii shrimp trucks are famous for garlic shrimp. It's easy to make and super garlicky. Squeeze lemon all over and serve with rice (which soaks up the garlic-butter sauce, so good!) Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp, ready to eat! It's saucy and savory and even thinking about this makes me salivate... Waiting in line for garlic shrimp...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
The popular spot offers a takeout grill window (for plate lunch!) and a bakery/market with prepared foods and delicious local desserts and pastries.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Plate Lunch features popular Hawaii dishes along with rice and mac salad, all in one tasty plate! Here’s everything you need to know and where to eat it.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Pioneer Saloon serves plate lunch with a Japanese twist. The big menu (chicken katsu! loco moco!) has something for everyone. Fun and affordable spot.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
A sweet-salty Hawaii snack made from cereals and chips, tossed with a butter-soy sauce syrup and furikake. Step-by-step photo recipe!| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Shoyu Chicken is a popular local dish found at many restaurants in Hawaii. It is easy to make at home with basic pantry ingredients like shoyu, sugar, and garlic...here's the step by step photo recipe. Shoyu chicken, ready to eat (with rice, of course!) What Is Shoyu Chicken? Shoyu Chicken is made from shoyu (also...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Saimin is Hawaii's favorite noodle soup dish. It features noodles (similar to ramen) in a clear dashi broth with all the good toppings!| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Yama's Fish Market is one of Hawaii's best Hawaiian food spots. It's loved by locals for housemade lau lau, ahi poke (many different options!), and the dreamiest haupia desserts. Hawaiian Plate #7 at Yama's Fish Market There are two Oahu Hawaiian food spots I mention often on this blog: Helena's Hawaiian Food (here's the whole...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Okazuyas are old school delicatessens offering local Japanese dishes. They are a key part of Hawaii food culture. Point and choose, your meal is packed to-go. What Is An Okazuya? An okazuya is a local-style Japanese delicatessen. The work okazuya comes from: An okazuya is a shop that sells many small/side dishes. They are casual...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Hawaiian Food and Local Food are two different things. Many dishes that visitors call "Hawaiian" are actually "local". Here's the difference.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Fukuya is one of Hawaii's most popular okazuyas (old school delicatessens offering local and Japanese dishes). This is what you should order.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
POG stands for Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava! It's a chilled fruit juice that was invented on the island of Maui, and is now popular worldwide. Homemade POG juice What Is POG? POG stands for Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava. It's a drink made of three fruits, served chilled. People often call POG, Hawaiian juice because:...Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Mochiko Chicken is a popular Hawaii dish of chicken marinated in a mochiko flour batter and deep fried! It's crunchy, sweet, and salty.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Furikake Salmon is a popular Hawaii dish. It's easy, looks fancy, and can be served many ways. Eat it over rice or as DIY sushi hand rolls.| Onolicious Hawaiʻi
Shoyu Hot Dogs are a popular local treat, often found at potlucks and okazuyas! Hot dogs are simmered with ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar. They're saucy, sweet and salty, and best with a bowl of rice. Shoyu hot dogs over a bowl of rice. Simple and easy lunch. Don't underestimate the humble hot dog......Read More| Onolicious Hawaiʻi