The ULTIMATE HAWAII FOOD GUIDE: 25 Must Try Foods! || & 65 Local Spots in Oahu, Hawaii

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Aloha foodie ohana🤙🏻 we hope you enjoy this video! Mahalo for watching and supporting us🩷 please remember these are our picks and our personal opinions. Remember to always be kind in the comment section, we appreciate you🫶🏼

[@SunnyIlha2]

I like to use scissors to cut malasadas into triangles. 😁

[@Lokahi-fo-life]

@@AmandaFelixEats We love you guys!!! Happy Thanksgiving to all of your ohana!!!

[@rohashimoto2774]

My nephew was here visiting. His bucket list just got longer by 65. 😂

[@titasmom678]

I see why you wanted to make this video as perfect as possible. Great job on not only highlighting all the great foods but also the details on the history of each food. I think any visitor and locals alike will appreciate your efforts. Mahalo on all your hard work!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for the kindest lovely comment Carol🩷

[@Vagabonding_i_guess]

Awesome video! I thought you guys would just edit in old clips to compile this list, but you actually went and re-filmed and ate all the food. Keep up the great work!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for the kind words! We’re so glad our hard work paid off and our foodie ohana could see we re-filmed the segments🙌🏼🩷

[@PatriciaNicely-hu5uh]

Amanda and Felix what an awesome video. You must have done a lot of research that some items started in the plantation era. If you are looking for something to eat you could just watch this video. You must have spent a lot of time traveling to the different eateries. I think this video deserves an award for its content🥰 The photography and narration was perfect. Love and blessings.💖💖🙏🙏🌺💖💖💖💖💖

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Patricia for your kind words and support! We’re so glad we could share about history of our culture and the businesses that we love🩷

[@tbjfsu]

This is the best video you guys have done, and that's saying A LOT. Thank you for doing this, the very hard work to put this comprehensive video together is well appreciated! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@AmandaFelixEats]

What a kind comment🥹 much mahalo for the support 🤙🏻

[@scotttan6377]

Outstanding highlights of the 25 Must Tries . Thank you for your hard work in editing this episode !!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Scott 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻 your kind words mean so much 🎉🥹🥹

[@DanVsWorld]

Omg great video guys! We needed this

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Dan!🤙🏻 we hope you and Leah are well!

[@DanVsWorld]

@ thank you! Miss u guys

[@007007gf]

Worth the wait for this video. Lots of work. Thanks. ❤❤❤❤❤ And for Lucy ❤❤❤❤❤

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Awww you’re the kindest 🥰 mahalo 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@paulfairchild8942]

Can't wait to visit some of the places you recommend

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Paul! Hope you enjoy🤙🏻

[@mariacatherman3416]

Been looking forward to this since your Livestream!🎉

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Maria 🩷🩷🩷

[@PatriciaNicely-hu5uh]

Thanks!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Patricia for the super thanks 🩷🩷🩷

[@leilorenzo6677]

Mahalo Amanda and Felix. This is exactly what we needed for our visit to Oahu in a few weeks. Can't wait to try them all 🤙

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@kimkruger5136]

Thanks for this video. I lived on OAHU in 2000 and returning tomorrow for a weeklong visit! This video, with chapters listed (big plus!) is helpful! So many great local spots!

[@dianalong2024]

Hi to the cutest couple on KZbin! Wow what a fantastic job you both did on this video! So much content and perfect editing. Too many wonderful dishes to list...so I'll just say much thanks to you both..for all the useful references! 👏❤👍🥰

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo always Diana! 🤙

[@4RAINYNITE]

Aloha! I just wanted to say thank you for showing some great local spots to visit, whenever I get the chance to visit Hawaii I'll make sure to visit them all!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Yay! Mahalo for supporting us and choosing to support local businesses 🤙🏻

[@gailsiangco5599]

Yes ! Foodie Ohana the aloha of da best foods in Hawaii ! Mahalo for sharing ! You two are totally awesome !

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Gail 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@inelonwetrust9169]

All of those looked delicious! I just love Hawaiian cuisine ❤

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Gotta love the food in Hawaii 🤤🤤🤤 mahalo!

[@JodyY808]

Amanda, awesome job editing this epic Hawaiʻi food guide video and Felix for co-starring in It. It was worth the wait. The only dessert I would add is Liliha Bakeryʻs coco puffs. And I guess Korean barbecue could come under plate lunches, but there are all the sit-down restaurants, too. Mahalo for all the links to the restaurant websites!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Jody for always bringing aloha to our comment section 🥰🤙🏻

[@kiko784]

Thanks for all the uploads. Been binged watching all your videos and I can clearly see that your progression with editing and being comfortable with the camera. All the info that you guys provide is priceless. Mahalo for all you do.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for the support! 🤙

[@小人たると]

こんにちは、にほんからみています、いつもありがとう！　hellow from japan　I always enjoy watching your channel！

[@AmandaFelixEats]

小人たるとさん！日本からの応援ありがとうございます🤙🏼　マハロ！

[@lovemak8008]

Best Hawaiian food video ever! Thank you for taking the time, I’m going back to Hawaii next week and can’t wait to try a lot of these places 🙏🏽

[@garymats74]

Great video all the best eats in one video

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Gary 🤙🏻

[@armandovalenzuelaiii]

Let’s GO Foodie Ohana!!! The wait was worth it. Now that’s an episode of Hawaiian Grindz. If anyone goes to Oahu, this is the episode to watch and get hungry. Excellent work. Love you guys! 🤙🏽❤️🌴

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Armando! We’ve been wanting to put out a video like this for a while☺️ glad you enjoyed it! 🤙🏻

[@armandovalenzuelaiii]

@ I loved it! I want to go so badly soon. I know where to get all the best eats thanks to you two. 🤙🏽❤️

[@JAM3Hall]

Yay the much awaited "livestream video" video, I've missed you guys! Can't wait to try some of these great places when visiting during the holidays!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Yay! This video is just in time 🙌🏼 much mahalo Janet🤙🏻🤙🏻😂

[@ave_dude]

Great video showcasing the amazing food Hawaii has to offer. I’ve tried many of the places you had mentioned and they’re amazing. I was also part of the livestream when you mentioned you were releasing this video. Much mahalos for all you do. Cheehee 🤙

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for coming to the live and watching + commenting🤙🏻 much aloha!

[@EarlTakata]

Aloha from SoCal! I was born & raised in Honolulu, went to college in Cali and ended up staying up here. Just want to let you know that my family and friends all love your videos. Not sure if anyone let you know yet, that the address you have under Paalaa Kai Bakery in the video is the address for W&M Bar-B-Q Burger. At first I got all excited that there was a new Paalaa Kai Bakery in Kaimuki, so I wouldn't have to drive all the way to Wailua. Anyhow, much mahalo for letting people know all the best places in HI to make their stomachs happy!

[@Walts-Travel]

The A-Team is back! Let's Go!!!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Walt 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻 we missed you🥹

[@DLowe-ms7wt]

We will be visiting next week Can't wait to try your recommendations

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Yay! Hope this helps🤙🏻 mahalo!

[@SunnyIlha2]

Fried Saimin 🎉🎉

[@VianneyCreates]

We Latinos love saladitos...salted plums...like the crack seeds you showed. We shove it in the middle of an orange (that has the middle area of the rind cut awa... so as you eat the orange, you bite into it and get some of the saladito salty goodness in the bite. It's so good!

[@Dr.Al_chemist]

Thanks for sharing all of your favorite local spots! Great video guys and happy anniversary to you two!

[@cheryltanaka5885]

Drooling! So ono for all!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@hawaiiramsfan7]

Aloha Everybody 💯🤙😎

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for being #1 🎉🎉🎉🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@cheddar2101]

I can't wait till going home one day, missing all the foods!! Great Video and Aloha & Mahalo for this!! Keep up the great work!

[@doris-i7k]

I’m starving now😂🤙🏾

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Gotta have that handy snack break 🤤

[@Joe-nj3bb]

It's only been a year since I was last in Hawaii and this list made me so hungry! 😋 From my trip, I remember lilikoi (passion fruit) cheesecake, ubé pancakes, and Kauai Coffee.

[@dannywinget]

Crack Seed! What a name haha. I need to try it. We will be there this summer so can't wait to try some of these places!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Yay🙌🏼 mahalo Danny! If you’re on Oahu let us know 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@francescooke4612]

Thanks for including crack seed. it was my favorite snack growing up in Makakilo (and I'm 63!) Rock salt plum and mango seed were my favorites.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Of course! Crackseed is a must 🤙🏻 mahalo!

[@pandabear94100]

Worth the wait, great video! ✨I found yall from researching for my first trip to HI now I can’t wait for my next trip.

[@tristanwand5493]

Amanda & Felix we love your videos, and have found so many good eats through them! My gf is vegetarian, and although there is so much good food there, she always wonders why there aren’t more options as far as vegetarian offerings go. I bet you guys know the spots! Maybe in a future episode you could highlight some good veg friendly grindz? Not necessarily only plant based restaurants (me, I like my pig!) but even just spots with good veg. dishes & selection. We appreciate you guys, and will be going over to visit my folks for the holidays and look forward to trying more of the places we’ve seen in your videos. Thank you! Mele kalikimaka!

[@hostage42]

Loved this video!!! Loved everything about it!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

That’s so kind of you to say🥹 mahalo🤙🏻

[@janezheng9467]

Best of the best videos that I can use as my foodie guide next time when I visit Oahu! Wishing you both a very blessed Happy Thanksgiving!🦃👍👏🙏💕

[@AmandaFelixEats]

We hope it helps! Mahalo Jane🤙🏻

[@kimcheelove]

been waiting for you to drop this!! mahalo nui loa and happy thanksgiving!!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Yay! Hope you enjoyed it! Mahalo🤙🏻

[@SunnyIlha2]

Mmmmm, Ahi poke limu. Lomi salmon (chilled). Pipikaula. Poi (eaten with fish or meat). Huli chicken (roast over kiawe wood). Kalua pork. Lau lau. Kulolo (with Kona ☕). Malasadas (with Kona ☕). Loco Moco. Musubi ANYTHING 😁

[@AmandaFelixEats]

All sounds like our kinda food🤤🤤🤤

[@jinalee7136]

awesome awesome video~! Can't wait to try all the places when we move there next year! Thank you for all the local spots!! ❤❤❤❤

[@AmandaFelixEats]

We hope this video helps you understand our culture and food! Mahalo Jina🤙🏻

[@ToyotaKudoFan]

This video was well worth the wait!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@AussieAngeS]

fantastic Hawaiian choices! I would eat myself silly on those malasadas haha. Yum

[@AmandaFelixEats]

You and me both Ange🤤🤤🤤 mahalo for watching and supporting 🤙🏻

[@laurablassberg8559]

Happy thanksgiving to all of you.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Laura 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@toddmokiao2860]

Happy Thanksgiving to you both Amanda and Felix. May you both be blessed on Thanksgiving Day. Thank you so much for sharing all your foodie adventure in 2024 and looking forward to seeing what's in store for the 2025. Aloha and Ahui Hou Malama Pono ❤❤

[@ericleeSupSayK]

Love this video. Will definitely be helpful when I come to Hawaii one day!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Eric 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@charm6647]

I love watching your videos.

[@jamesmiyazawa]

Loved this one! So hungry now!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

🤤

[@Babypapayaproductions]

This is as legit as it gets. Thank you ❤

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@tracy7521]

Happy thanksgiving to you and yours. Your videos are always good but this video really shows the work you put into it. Mahalo for more recommendations.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Happy holidays! 🤙

[@jocelynfinnegan9251]

Aloha Felix and Amanda. Your videos are awesome . Mahalo

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Jocelyn 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@jocelynfinnegan9251]

I grew up eating the lau lau, poi, lomi salmon, pork, and chicken long rice. Also, the mac salad.

[@thewongtylerr]

Omg that mochi looks sooooo yummy! I’m definitely going to check Fujiya Hawai’i out 🍡☺️

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Hope you enjoy! Mahalo 🤙🏻

[@spiritedreviewexc]

YAY LONG FORM VIDEOS! MORE of these please! so if i were you id ask to put the mac salad on top of the ribs (im a savage like that)

[@AmandaFelixEats]

So glad you enjoyed this one🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻 Mac salad on ribs sounds ono 🤤

[@scottandtracytraveling]

Thanks for the Guri Guri recommendation. Yes, I remember the shop in Maui and the drive inn next to the old stadium but hadn’t thought about for decades. Will definitely go looking for those spots on my next trip

[@tonycarpaccio9550]

"Aspirate on the sugar" lmao tell me you work in healthcare without telling me haha, cheers for the vid guys! Mahalo

[@AmandaFelixEats]

😂😂😂 if you know you know 🤙🏻

[@JS-nk4tn]

Yup, don't make it a habit to eat local too often. Lots of bad fats, carbs, non-grass, fed meats, gluten bread dishes, and sugar to the max. Eat on occasion and sparingly😊

[@uniotter2662]

Wow, what a valuable resource for visitors and locals alike! Yup, you covered a lot of our favorite local foods in a very comprehensive video. I'm sure people will think of other "must try" items, but that just means a part 2 one day! 😆 Thanks for all you do for your Foodie Ohana! 🥰 (I have to say I have never seen Leonard's malasadas look so huge and CRISPY! One reason I don't go there is because they are sort of "generic" and don't have all the cracks and crispy crags like the ones homemade at fairs. But yours looked really good....I'll have to check them out again!)

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Leonard's are hit or miss. But the days they are good, oh man!

[@JohnnyCashBack5X]

You guys forgot Broke Da Mouth Grindz for garlic chicken. I found out about them from one of your videos, and it has been my favorite place to eat ever since. Also, don't sleep on the poke nachos from Foodland Farms in Kapolei.

[@reneecollin8825]

Its now 47 degrees in DC (and steady dropping), so watching this vid warms me up 😊! - can't wait to visit and re-try these establishments (except for the shaved ice - smh pretty to look at, but way too sweet!!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Renee for the kind words🥰🩷

[@FashionFunPJ]

I love living in Kapahulu…everything is so close by, just a bike ride, bus ride or short walk away…but usually take my scootah

[@christinaalameda6206]

Thank You Amanda and Filex tes our all time Favorites Love and GOD Bless You Aloha Always Sister Chrissy Honolulu HI 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Christina for your lovely words and support 🩷

[@masteryoda7583]

Manapua, Loco Moco, Poke, plate lunches… you can’t go wrong with that!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Guarantee 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@TheMrgreenline]

Great contents. Amanda you're looking great and presentations are wonderful. So professionally😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩❤❤ done.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for the kind words and support🥰 much aloha🤙🏻

[@kevinpatterson23]

Noti gang!!!!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@StevenMoore-sv5fe]

Love your videos. Heading back in january

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Steven 🤙🏻 hope this video helps!

[@rohashimoto2774]

Nice job. No wonder it was a lot of work editing and putting it together!!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for the kind comment 🥰 so glad you enjoyed it!

[@JeromeStoryTeller]

Best foodie spot in the entire usa.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Wow what an honor🙌🏼 big mahalo Jerome 🤙🏻

[@GlockfawnyFN]

I steh hungreh now goin grab one plate lunch now yessah

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Gotta make em bombucha size 🤤🤤🤤

[@GlockfawnyFN]

@@AmandaFelixEatsdas a gaurenz bobarenz🤙🏼

[@sterlingotoole4095]

When's the foodie ohana app coming? A foodie map of Oahu would be awesome.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Wish we were smart enough for that 😂😂😂 maybe one day!

[@jerryb9182]

You guys are so detailed. Really great breakdown. Will be there very soon for first time. Where can I get fresh coconuts at a fair price?

[@AmandaFelixEats]

So glad you enjoyed this video🤙🏻 coconuts are quite expensive 🥥 sometimes it’s more about convinience. If you open it yourself it may be lower in cost at the supermarket.

[@jerryb9182]

@ we will be there at Christmas time. Is most places you showed will be closed the whole week or just on Christmas Day

[@Patrick-nv5ug]

Another thing that makes Waiole Poi Factory special is that it uses taro (kalo) grown on the island of Oahu. Taro is common on Kauai, and Maui and Hawaii have a resurgence in taro farming, but not so much in modern Honolulu County.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

True! 🤙

[@tiffanyt9087]

Moved to TX 14 years ago. Man, I miss the local kine grinds.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Local kine grindz hit different 🤙🏻 mahalo!

[@ericsugimoto]

Hell yeah 💪

[@AmandaFelixEats]

🤙

[@Lokahi-fo-life]

Oh you guys make me hungry and crave all the foods I miss. Yeah, don’t inhale when eating snow puffies. 😂 I think that’s why my niece doesn’t like them, 😂. No sleep on Paalaa Kai’s fried chicken. When spending a day on the north shore we stop at Paalaa Kai and pick up chicken and desserts to eat at the beach. Life doesn’t get any better. Manapua for thanksgiving is almost a must for us, they just don’t fill it like most in Hawaii. Loco moco is probably my favorite local food and don’t ask me how I like my egg. Dat buggah betta be runny. 🚫 scrabble 🤮😂😂😂

[@AmandaFelixEats]

We love the fried chicken from Paalaa Kai! Always a must when hitting the beach in NS🤤 LOL at the loco moco egg debate! We know locals are die hard for that runny egg yolk🍳

[@LisaKing-u8q]

Have you tried the fried saimin at Forty Niner in Aiea? We like it better than Shige’s. Also, the ahi poke at Nico’s is awesome! Great video!!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Lisa for the recommendations 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@Chelleslee671]

Pro tip soak ur sweet and sour in vinegar and a ton of tobacco it’s delicious ❤

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Sounds good!

[@SunnyIlha]

Lets go find ogo limu 😅 And put chilli peppa wadda, sesame oyo, green onions & dash of shoyu 😅

[@charm6647]

Since so many people have food allergies like tree nut and peanut besides others, it would be nice if to see when reviewing the restaurants you visit to mention food allergies. Especially poke that has kukui nut. I always have to ask if it is made with or without.

[@garymats74]

You should have the foodies to your site make sure they try gau gee mien because from what I learned it is pretty exclusive to Hawaii most other places have only won ton but not gau gee

[@vincenteng7473]

I every time I watch your videos. My stomach grumbles 😛. I hope to pay a visit the next year. I will reference your videos to pick the spots I would like to try. All the places would probably be a better value to eat while we are there.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo 🤙🏻 we hope you enjoy!

[@NomiSyed1]

GUYS... I'm waiting for your VLOGMAS series :) When does it start? Greetings from COLD Toronto lol.

[@SunnyIlha]

I can eat all dat day in & day out. 😁

[@garymats74]

Gotta try Matsumoto okazuya also

[@user-nc7jj7vx2z]

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[@RoadLifePursuits]

Giovanni YES, but get the garlic dog, it's only $5 and a WAY better deal.

[@SunnyIlha2]

26:26 26:47 ☝🏽😲💥 M A N A P U A 29:51. 29:54👈🏽💥😲 yu put da won ton in da yellow mustard - shoyu mix 29:27 💥Yu makin me crazee!! SAIMIN bowl! Mochi, chichi dango ..... Ha'come get so MANY good foods in Hawai'i???!! 33:34 OMG! 33:37

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Yesssss👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@PuffGODDD]

Please put the price for each item. Gonna visit Hawaii soon. Thank you!!

[@yvonnegibson2694]

Where can I find the ice cream in the pineapple 🍍

[@stevemash7505]

I noticed the t-shirt. You've been to the Stone Pony in New Jersey?

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Unfortunately we haven’t, a good friend gifted us the shirt!

[@christmas9lights]

I love jade Hawaii crack seed they also have have a factory but you cannot buy it online it so sad

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Jade Hawaii is soooo old school 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@darkim808]

Is there a favorite Loco Moco place?

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Check out our best of Loco moco episode 🤙

[@CnHPureCaneSugar1]

I think you missed St Louis Deli, Young's Fish Market and Ethel's Grill.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

We've featured them in our other videos 👍

[@renegrevas2092]

The trick is to hold your breath while biting on anything with powdered sugar- it’ll go up your nose or on your clothes otherwise🤙

[@AmandaFelixEats]

So true! 😅

[@miyosu20022002]

Butter fish in the Lau Lau? Where that? And, how much?

[@CnHPureCaneSugar1]

butterfish is always in Lau Lau along with the pork

[@avengingblowfish9653]

I’ve been watching you guys for awhile and while I agree with most of your recommendations 7-11 musubi? Really? It’ll do if you really need a musubi, but never get any crisp on the spam and the rice always has a funny taste to it.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for the comment! Although it may not be your cup of tea, our addition of 7-11 musubi is for those who wanted a convenient musubi! We’d love to hear your suggestion, it may help a fellow foodie ohana☺️

[@Iamd3vo]

Pipeline bakery>leonards

[@williamholbron3726]

Instead of Giovanni’s gotta go to kahuku famous by rys poke shack

[@MrEric96744]

My mouth started to water just watching Amanda sucking on the cracked seed

[@AmandaFelixEats]

If you know you know 🤙🏻

[@kenrobison9528]

👍🤑🤙