๐บ Oสปahu Food Guide: A 4-Day Feast of Poke, Japanese Eats
Just wrapped up four delicious days on Oสปahu โ a whirlwind of fresh poke, flavorful Japanese dishes, and refreshing acai bowls. Hereโs my ranking (in order of love): ๐ฅ Poke for the People ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ Haleสปiwa, North Shore ๐ฃ Hands-down the best poke on the island โ complex flavors, great textures, and amazing sides like purple sweet potato mash. ๐ฅฅ Toppings add crunch and fragrance. If you only try one poke spot โ make it this one! ๐ฅ Haleสปiwa Bowls ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ Home to what many call Oสปahuโs best acai bowl! ๐ The Blue Bowl is tangy, not overly sweet, with just the right amount of granola. ๐ Not mind-blowing โ but definitely the most balanced and satisfying Iโve had. ๐ฅฉ Han no Daidokoro ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ Waikฤซkฤซ ๐ฅ My personal favorite Korean BBQ in Hawaii! โณ Go during happy hour (4โ6 PM daily) โ amazing deals like $9 bibimbap ๐ ๐ All the meats are tender and well-seasoned โ even the $8 options. ๐ Donโt skip the beef tongue! ๐ Reservations recommended. ๐ข Khan Skewer Restaurant ๐๐๐๐ ๐ A much-needed break from Bostonโs weak skewer game ๐ ๐ The Inner Mongolian Fried Rice was the surprise star โ crispy, oily, carb-heaven! ๐ฅ Best skewers: quail egg wrapped in pork belly, enoki mushroom pork roll, chicken gizzard, beef. ๐ฆ Venison skewer was lean and tasty โ worth a try! ๐ซ Skip the bland sausage. ๐ต A bit pricey โ ~$100 for two. ๐ฒ Aburiya Ibushi ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ Cozy vibe โ book ahead or arrive at opening. ๐ Oxtail Soup over Rice was comforting and soul-warming. ๐ง Chilled Tofu with meat sauce & sesame dressing = refreshing and flavorful. ๐ธ Beef tongue was overpriced ($22 for two slices) โ skip it. ๐ Fresh Catch ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฅก Fish is super fresh and affordable โ best enjoyed with rice. ๐ Coconut Tako (Octopus) was a standout! ๐ฏ Seasoning is light but slightly sweet โ good for mild palates. ๐ Musubi Cafe IYASUME ๐๐๐ ๐ฑ Simple, fresh, and convenient โ perfect for on-the-go meals. ๐ Not mind-blowing, but reliable and satisfying. We kept coming back! ๐ Oสปahu, youโve been delicious. โTil next time! #OahuEats #HawaiianFood #PokeBowl #AcaiLove #FoodieTravel
