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Dole Whip at the Dole Plantation

Dole Plantation

64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, Hawaii

I was stuffed full from shrimp, ice cream and shave ice when we stopped by the Dole Plantation on…

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Zippy’s: Zip Pacs and Napples

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on December 11, 2013

Zippy’s

1222 S King St, Honolulu, HI

Zippy’s is a local chain in Hawaii and is touted to serve the best plate lunch around….

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Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin: First taste of the Berkshire hog

Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin

255 Beach Walk, Honolulu, HI

The most amazing tonkatsu I’ve ever had is at this little Japanese restaurant, Tonkatsu…

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Rainbow Drive-In: Go-to place for Plate Lunch

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on December 5, 2013

Rainbow Drive-In

3308 Kanaina Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii

The plate lunch is a staple in Hawaiian cuisine. Dating back to the islands’ plantation days, the plate lunch…

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Marukame Udon: Noodle Gamer-Changer

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on November 11, 2013

Marukame Udon

2310 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, HI

After a brisk hike up the Diamond Head Crater, we decided to walk over to Marukame…

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Roy’s: Amazing Misoyaki Butterfish and Tasty Frying Dragon Sushi

Roy’s Waikiki

226 Lewers St., Honolulu, HI

Roy’s in Waikiki is located right near the action in the Waikiki beachwalk neighbourhood. First started…

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Morimoto: Iron Chef vs. Iron Stomachs

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on November 4, 2013

Morimoto Waikiki

1775 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI (inside the Modern Honolulu Hotel)

Up the stairs and through a set of giant majestic white doors…

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Side Street Inn: The Island’s Comfort Food Hub

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on October 30, 2013

Side Street Inn

1225 Hopaka St., Honolulu, HI

Side Street Inn is just that: it’s a neighbourhood restaurant literally on a side…

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Bubbies: Homemade Mochi Ice Cream Balls, bite-sized and addictive

Bubbies

1010 University Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii

There’s a huge Japanese community in Hawaii. That explains why you can get mochi just about anywhere from the local farmer’s…

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Liliha Bakery: Best butter rolls on the Island

 

Liliha Bakery

515 N. Kuakini Street
Honolulu, HI

We went to Liliha Bakery for their famous coco puff pastries: cream puff pastries filled with chocolate pudding….

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