Hawaii Food Guide: 12 Must-Try Restaurants That Made Our Trip!

🍍After extensive research and delicious testing, I present our ultimate Hawaii food list! Every spot here is a winner – save this for your next trip and thank me later! 😉 🍽️ Day 1 📍 Island Vintage Coffee ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The perfect post-flight recovery meal! Must-orders: Braised Beef Loco Moco (huge portion, incredibly flavorful!) Acai Bowl with Coconut Ice Cream Wagyu Burger with sweet potato fries 💡 Tip: Great for breakfast or lunch – everything is shareable! 🍽️ Day 2 📍 Sushi Ginza Onodera ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Experience: Amazing $150 omakase lunch (15 courses) Highlights: Generous cuts, fresh fish, excellent service Perfect for: Special occasions or treating yourself! 📍 Poke for the People ⭐⭐⭐⭐ North Shore gem: Ultra-fresh ahi and salmon poke Great sides: Crab stick, seaweed salad, purple sweet potato Vibe: Casual and authentic 🍽️ Day 3 📍 Kona Coffee Purveyors ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Go for: Black Sesame Kouign Amann (flaky, buttery perfection) Tip: Go before noon to avoid long lines! 📍 Izakaya Uosan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can't-miss: Uni Butter Rice (sweet, rich, unforgettable) Also loved:Foie Gras with Daikon Wagyu & Foie Gras Sushi Uni Shiso Rolls 💡 Book ahead! This place is worth the planning 🍽️ Day 4 📍 Umi ⭐⭐⭐ Hotel restaurant (moderate expectations) Fine but: Some dishes were overly salty 📍 Halekulani Bakery ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Star items:Matcha Explosion Pineapple Bun Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Bun Fig & Ham Danish Famous for: Coconut Cake (a Honolulu classic) 📍 Yakitori Hachibei ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highlights:Butter Corn 🌽 Cheese Tofu Wagyu & Uni Skewers Chicken with Egg Dip Ideal for: A fun, flavorful izakaya experience 🍽️ Day 5 📍 Island Brew Coffeehouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Atmosphere: Super chill (though photos depend on weather) Food: Solid portions, good flavors Great for: A relaxed morning 📍 Maguro Brothers / Sato Seafood Tried: Sashimi Platter & Macadamia Nut Poke Unfortunately: Had a cold and couldn't taste properly 😢 Reputation: Both are highly rated for fresh seafood 🍽️ Day 6 📍 Musubi Cafe ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Addiction warning: Teriyaki Spam Musubi is incredible! Pro move: Stock up for the flight home! 📍 Island Vintage Coffee (Round 2!) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Return visit favorites: Fresh Papaya (sweeter than ABC Store's!) Crab Scramble (massive portion, delicious) Final verdict: This place deserves multiple visits! #US #Hawaii #Honolulu