Exploring Oahu Restaurants You'd Probably Never Walk Into

[@okolemahu]

Misty you’re the best. Great tip on the citronella spray.

[@FoodFiend]

Mahalo okolemahu! Hope it works. Sometimes it doesn't work if the flies are super aggressive, but they kind of zoom away. It's still better than not having it because then they fly into your food. Have a great weekend!

[@ronaldnishimura8357]

One of your very best multi restaurant videos and worthy of 5 thumbs up but I got only 2. Frog house and El Burrito here I come. Yum.

[@FoodFiend]

Mahalo Ronald! 🤙

[@davidizumi7881]

Hey I went to El Burrito yesterday. She mentioned that she didn’t know who you were but remembered you. I played them your vlog and she was so very grateful and felt bad that she forgot the extras for the pesole. I had to go and try the lamb chimichanga. It was so good. I also had their pesole which was equally good! I definitely will go back and try their menudo with another side of the lamb chimichangas. Thanks much for the review.

[@FoodFiend]

I am so glad you went David! And extra happy you enjoyed your food. I kind of just creep into places incognito so I'm surprised she remembered me. It is ok that she forgot. She is a one man show so she was super busy and I understand. Thanks so much for watching and actually going to El Burrito!

[@dhn.]

Wait what? Menudo and lamb?. I'm going!

[@malu1034]

Oooh are you making this a series??? I’d love to learn about more hole-in-the-wall eateries and support them! I see these little places and they peak my interest, but I get hesitant to go in. Seeing someone else try it first would make me more comfortable to try it myself. And thanks for sharing the tip about the citronella spray. Sometimes we do takeout and want to enjoy our meal outdoors, but the bugs and birds turn us off. Great video!

[@FoodFiend]

Mahalo Malu! I haven't thought about doing a series but maybe I can. I have a few other ideas but it'll take some time to push out. Mahalo for watching and hope the citronella spray works for you!

[@jlewsf]

thanks. i always like your detailed description of what you are eating, it really gives u a feeling for the dish. all the best !

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks so much! I try my best. 🤙

[@waynewisecarver]

Another stellar blog and a good selection of black tee shirts. Best review line: "Damn! That's hella good!"

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks Wayne! I have the biggest black shirt collection! 👕

[@paulafriedmanalohafrommaryland]

Aloha Misty. Just trying to catch up on your videos, so many places with delicious food, mahalo for always showcasing these places. Wishing your and your son a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@FoodFiend]

Merry Christmas Paula! 🎅 🎄

[@carolpohina3798]

Man your finish was supreme. I so need that place in my life. The soup & side looked so ono. Mahalo sis❤

[@FoodFiend]

Yes this restaurant is really amazing for real Korean food. They have the regular stuff like kal-bi etc too.

[@carolpohina3798]

@FoodFiend I would get That stew. It really did sound and look amazing for that price

[@rosegrace3078]

Mahalo for doing this video. I’ve seen these places before too and have never gone but now I will. Appreciate these reviews and keep up the good work!

[@FoodFiend]

Mahalo for watching! 🤙❤️

[@telawsonartzy6880]

I'm glad you were able to get some food I've been there and really liked what I bought. Great vlog as always 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@FoodFiend]

Nice TE. Which one did you go to?

[@BraddahBruce]

Mahalo for the hole-in-the-wall tips! I drive by El Burrito almost every day. I will be going down to get some soup! 🍍😎🤙🌴🥥🌺🌈

[@FoodFiend]

Yay! Mahalo Braddah Bruce!

[@larry2513]

You’re probably right I wouldn’t have gone to any of these places. Glad you shared these spots.

[@FoodFiend]

Mahalo Larry.

[@kylerdad123]

Aloha Misty: Your video brought back a lot of memories of the school days and happy memories of the area around McKinley. I still have the memories of the site across from the old HPD parking - I see that it became a park! Yes, I still have memories of catching the bus on Beritania to go home and Liliha Street to go to school. 😁. Showcasing the Mexican food is making me plan for a run-to my favorite Mexican restaurant this afternoon for their pozole. Great blog! Hope Aiden enjoyed some of the musubi and chimichanga! Best wishes and🧧, to you both! My 🤙, fellow 🐯!

[@FoodFiend]

Mahalo Bill! Remember the old metal buses that made so many clanging noises when it hit bumps in the road? No more AC and you could use that clunky metal apparatus on the bottom of the window to push it open? 🤣 Nowadays the bus is so much nicer. I hope you got your pozole. Aiden was with his dad for fall break so I ate most of it for dinner or lunch the next day. Usually I always bring him something home to eat from where I vlog. Have a great week. 🤙

[@kylerdad123]

@@FoodFiend Yes, I still remember the old buses without the A/C and it brought back memories of how it was a joy to ride the first batch of the Grumman buses when they joined the fleet in the late 70s. Keep-up guiding yunr young man to a great life ahead. Looking forward to your next great find. Best wishes and aloha!

[@donneone]

Aloha Misty, I say you hit da jackpot on da Haemoo Jiggae! Butter fish would have been delicious but Monk fish is pretty good too. I've often heard it called, "poor man's lobster". The El Burrito Posole looked legit, just like the kind I find in New Mexico. Like you, I prefer Posole and Menudo with lots of toppings and corn tortillas. Raw sharp white onions, Mexican Oregano and dried crushed chili peppers are my must haves. Definitely checking out those places when next on island. Mahalo or sharing with us!

[@FoodFiend]

Mahalo! Monk fish does have the texture of lobster. It was delicious! I'm glad that the pozole looked like the ones in New Mexico. Yeah too bad never had the toppings. Have a great weekend!

[@LittleQween65]

Love watching your vlogs! That seafood soup looked delicious, definitely going yo try it out. 💛

[@FoodFiend]

Mahalo for watching Laura! If you like seafood and Korean food you'd love the soup! 🤙

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Misty!! Soo cool. I drive by the Frog House quite often in town and would have never thought to go inside so Ill have to now:) And El Burrito looked good too! Trying to think of what food I would request on death row now🤔 haha.. Mahalo for another great review!!:):)

[@FoodFiend]

Aloha Sean! Yes it is one of the more authentic Korean restaurants I've been to here on Oahu. They have all the regular stuff too like kal-bi, bulgogi and bibimbap in the stone pot. I think the banchan sides are one of the better ones at a restaurant. Let me know what you think if you do go! Mahalo! 😊

[@urs-]

I’ve got to look for that Citronella spray. Thanks for that tip!!! That seafood soup at The Froghouse looks really delicious. I caught myself blowing on it while it was boiling in the bowl….lol. I like all the sides they serve at Korean Restaurants. I’m all hungry now. Thanks for another great video, Misty!

[@FoodFiend]

Yes any brand will do. Even Off but it has to be citronella and not regular Off spray. I bought the cheapest generic one and it works. I keep it in my car in case I need to eat outside. The Korean food was bomb! Mahalo so much!

[@harrymiram6621]

When used to work in/around Ala Moana SC, noticed El Burrito but didn't really think much about "ni'ele" around!-lol. Never really ventured much past McKinley much, even less to Kalakaua!-lol. May have to drop-in on El Burrito next time in the area!....Mahalo, Misty!

[@erickim2025]

Just started watching your videos & I think it's great that you are giving these small mom & pop eateries some free advertising, good to help local shops. Keep Hawaii stores alive🎉

[@FoodFiend]

Aloha Eric! Thank you so much for watching. Sometimes I mix it up and do cheap and expensive restaurants as well as travel to other places to eat. Hope you stick around! I appreciate it. 🤙

[@erickim2025]

Enjoyed your Food Co. Video, This my family's go to place when my wife doesn't feel like cooking or time is short . Workers always nice even when stressed. Always ONO mahalo

[@carolpohina3798]

Oh I love Chimmichangas. ❤️

[@pikakerose]

enjoyed your video very interesting i passed all 3 places but never ate there your video reminded me of a mom n pop place called plaza mini mart on curtis street its on the bottom of a condo when i worked around there they had really ono bentos n salads n very reasonable but the parking is in the condo drop off place in front we used to walk from our office

[@FoodFiend]

How interesting. Never heard of it but sounds good. I know Curtis St is a small street but I'm glad there's something nearby for the workers to pick up something to eat. I used to go to a small shop near Cooke Street that made nice sandwiches and taco salads called Plaza Clubhouse on the other side of Curtis. I'll try to look for the one you're talking about.

[@theesness2097]

Great video. Hit the nail on the head.... We always pass these spots, thats been open forever. Now we have reasons to visit them all! Keep it up, I like this series.

[@FoodFiend]

Mahalo for watching 😊🤙

[@piperlani]

Great review 🤙🏼

[@FoodFiend]

Mahalo piperlani! 🤙

[@RodSwansmad]

17:03 “Invisible Barrier of Doom”. Hi Misty , great tip about the Citronella Spray , I’ve never seen it here in Sydney. I’ll certainly keep an eye out for the spray.. We grew up here using Aeroguard , it’s personal insect repellent you can spray on your self. Yesterday coming home we stopped and grabbed some burgers and chips , the flies were driving us crazy. As we call it here the “Australian Salute” , waving our hands around to drive the flies away, is all we could do to eat our food. Let’s see if I can find the Citronella Spray 🤞 Cheers Rod 🤙

[@FoodFiend]

Haha the Australian Salute! Thanks for the laugh. I'm sure you can order it online. It's safer than the Deet type chemical sprays since it's natural citronella oils and I find the smell pleasant. 😊 Despite the flies, I hope you and your wife enjoyed your lunch.

[@E9ONE1]

right on sistah~ bento look good~ oh i didnt know you re mckinley tiger! i am a mule da donkey lol😁😂🤣

[@FoodFiend]

Ah a Leilehua grad! 🤙

[@E9ONE1]

@@FoodFiendnow u know where my hometown is…keep it secret for those who does not know “Mighty Mules” ok lol 😳😂🤣😂🙄

[@paulafriedmanalohafrommaryland]

Aloha Misty, so many great places you show in your videos, I hope I can make it back out there again someday!

[@FoodFiend]

Me too! Let me know and we can get together again. 🤙

[@Cruisingfoodies]

I have been wondering about El Burrito too, thank you so much for sharing

[@FoodFiend]

No problem!

[@michellejosefoodandtravel]

Hey Misty!! We love the variety of places in the video!! It’s nice to see that all these places that you used to pass by are still there and seeing all the delicious eats definitely explains why. The sound affect after you asked is they only took cash was definitely a good laugh. Your excitement from the shiitake mushroom made our mouths water. The chimichanga was packed inside!! Looked delicious for sure. The seafood stew was packed with so much seafood!! Great deal for sure. Mahalo for the citronella spray info. We found it on Amazon and ordered a couple of bottles!! Another fun foodie adventure!! Mahalo for taking us along!!

[@FoodFiend]

Mahalo Michelle and Jose! Yes that was the Windows error sound lol. At least you laughed. 🤣 yes all the food was good and unique. And you're welcome about the citronella spray! 😊👍

[@brianhirose8866]

El Burrito! Me and my Mexican friend Mikie used to go there all the time in the ‘80s when we worked at Ala Moana. He always did the chili rellenjo and I always did the menudo cuz I love tripe and it was always good. Hope to see you tonight!

[@FoodFiend]

Ah wow what memories! I'll try to stop by but we got to wake up early for Aiden's Kamehameha test. 🤙

[@carolpohina3798]

@FoodFiend He got this. My granddaughter went Tuesday and my co- orker was the tester...lol. I chose not to work the testing this yr. I've done Aidan grade level.

[@FoodFiend]

@@carolpohina3798 aw you could've been our tester lol. Well we tried our best practicing almost every day. So whatever happens happens. 😊

[@carolpohina3798]

@@FoodFiend 🤣🤣🤣and I would've too

[@KakoMochi]

You know those places are in my hood and I’ve never been in those places! I used to get off at that bus stop in front of Louise’s too!

[@FoodFiend]

Yes that's your hood girl. Next time try em. Not bad.

[@seanomara8641]

I work overseas and travel through Honolulu regularly.....3 places I've wanted to try over the years, thank you.

[@FoodFiend]

Thank you for watching. Hope one day you can try them. 🤙

[@csdesjarlais9779]

Fun video!

[@FoodFiend]

Thank you! 😊

[@MarhenLuevano-il6ej]

Love this.

[@FoodFiend]

Thank you. 🙏

[@berandrose]

I like the last place (Korean). You really seem to enjoy their food. Next time I'm home I'll be sure to stop there.

[@FoodFiend]

Yes it is a very good restaurant. They also have the regular Korean staples like bi bim bap, kal-bi etc.

[@spang9782]

Well, mystery solved for me! LOL! I, too, pass Frog House and often wonder what kind of food they serve. Looks like a more upscale Korean place in terms of what they serve. Definitely not Yummy's! I also heard that the noodle shop next door is also good!

[@FoodFiend]

Yes Joy Noodle is also on my never ending list. Lol. Check out another old video we did at the Frog House. We got their special dish they're known for and grilled saba.

[@kenth2701]

Love El Burrito but haven't been in a while. Gonna have to make a trip.

[@FoodFiend]

Awesome 🤙

[@ssquire]

Oh wow, we live around the corner from El Burrito and

[@ssquire]

Dunno what happened there Anyways... Oh wow, we live around the corner from El Burrito and also never walked in. We'll have to check it out! We found your channel when you posted the March Boston visit. My inlaws arrived here on the plane you took there and just missed the storm! We've been watching ever since!

[@FoodFiend]

@@ssquire Oh what a coincidence! Thanks so much for watching my channel! It wasn't so bad. The chimichanga was my favorite. 😊

[@bubbalo3388]

Haha. Me and my family like holes in the wall. And we often end up in areas that are sketch where others would say ahh hell no!😂

[@FoodFiend]

They're the best kind! Glad you and your family are adventurous! 🤣

[@bubbalo3388]

@@FoodFiend sometimes too adventurous. 😁

[@KuusFaddah_44]

I grew up down the road in foster home we all use to think they served frogs only as a young kid 😂and now that I knw it’s on my list

[@FoodFiend]

Yes every time we'd pass by we'd tease it and be like Ewww! 🐸

[@KuusFaddah_44]

@@FoodFiend mahalo for your videos 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 aloha to a bless weekend and week ahead 💯

[@telawsonartzy6880]

Every place you hit was a restaurant my Great Uncle Dennis took me to he worked and lived nearby.😢😢😢😢😢

[@FoodFiend]

oh wow. I am impressed you went to all of them. 😊

[@telawsonartzy6880]

​@@FoodFiendyeah he worked for VeteranCare which was closed back in1991. I really remember Louise's and Frog house restaurant.

[@lionsroar6784]

I Love Menudo , Ate it a lot at a Restaurant In Kaimuki

[@geraldpoidog]

They have always had outstanding menudo since the 70’s

[@FoodFiend]

That's great to know. 🤙

[@seanomara8641]

Ive been dying to try that place.......Louiesa's deli.

[@alohapoppet6107]

I wish i had know you were at ala Moana beach park I would have come over to say hi

[@FoodFiend]

Aw Mahalo Martin. Hope your vacation is going well. 🤙

[@minato808]

I don’t like cooked carrots either but I’ll eat it in stews. Raw baby carrots are my jam.

[@FoodFiend]

I won't even eat it in stew. 🤣 but I love raw carrots with ranch or in salads.

[@titasmom678]

I can count on one hand how many times I went into Louise's Deli on King Street because I would usually be going to the attached Professional Bldg for doctor appointments, so I didn't have free time to go in there, but I think when I went in there, it was more like they sold candy and drinks like at a gas station. Sounds like it has an improved menu. Wish I still had reasons to go there so I could stop by for that delicious Bento and some mandoo.

[@FoodFiend]

Yes it is kind of out of the way unless you have business to do there. It is quite tiny like a small old fashioned gas station store so I can see how it didn't have much back in thr day. 🤙

[@SupremeJudge]

I've never seem Pozole with hominy. I prefer Menudo but I'm specific to Menudo with oregano, some places don't add oregano but I grew up with it so it's my staple.

[@FoodFiend]

That's weird that you've never seen pozole without hominy. All I've seen, including the one my Mexican friends cooked every weekend had it inside. But maybe there are different variations. I have a stash of Mexican oregano in my kitchen. This one I can tell did not have it.

[@jansmith3158]

Aloha Love your channel !! Have you thought about doing hotel, shops, parks tours too to expand your viewership/subscribers?? not sure, if you are interested in this area. I just think you deserve 100,000+ subscribers 💙🌊

[@FoodFiend]

Mahalo for your kind comment. Usually with KZbin it is very niche orientated. So when you venture off into hotels and other things the people that like food stop watching. I notice it with my travel videos. But thanks for the tip and encouragement!

[@jansmith3158]

@@FoodFiend Your welcome. have a great weekend! Aloha

[@carolpohina3798]

I cook with black fugus but haven't made that dish in a while. Too bad about mondoo.

[@alant.541]

I do avoid some restaurants, so I will try to be more adventurous next time out. If you like pozole, you might want to try caldo de res. That was quite a food tour. Thanks! 😋👍

[@FoodFiend]

Ah interesting. I'll try to find some caldo de res next time. Probably will be very hard here in Hawaii though. Mahalo!

[@pinoyrocker808]

Yay, we're both MHS tiger alumni 😊. I'm C/O '86 😂

[@FoodFiend]

Aurite Tigah!

[@lamboswil9316]

where did you get your citronella spray from?

[@FoodFiend]

Amazon. Doesn't matter what brand. Just get the cheapest one. I'm sure Walmart and Long's should have. I'm just lazy and buy everything from Amazon.

[@brynedolor8015]

I remember that use to be a crack seed shop

[@Eme80865]

That's right! I was thinking there was something else located there but I couldn't remember.

[@jerirasulo9543]

Hi, did you say the seafood soup was $25? Thank you.

[@FoodFiend]

Yes it was $24.95 around there. Can feed two and comes with all the sides and rice.

[@ripleylv426.]

Great video showing places we may have passed by a million times but never went in! I've never had pazole but it looked really rich and flavorful, will give it a try! Jjigae served searing hot in a stone pot is the way to go 🤤. Appreciate your sampling parameters of trying dishes with an empty stomach and fresh palate 👌. Does the citronella spray work with people i'd like to avoid though? Jk 😜!

[@FoodFiend]

Pozole is so good. This one wasn't bad but I prefer my broth a bit more savory than lime like. The citronella spray did work I guess because that guy yelling in the beginning turned around and never came near me. 🤣

[@ripleylv426.]

@@FoodFiend Bear spray, pepper spray 👎. Citronella spray 💪. Got it! Glad it deflected the yelling guy 🤣!

[@carolpohina3798]

That Mexican place looks great

[@hawaiiguy1]

Only one I went to was El Burrito back in 1986, since I was kind of dating a Mexican American from Cali who for living here back then for just a few months, heard about this place that had recently opened and we ate inside and was packed. Sorry I cannot remember what we ate since I was kind of smitten with this female, but it didn't work out as she called herself a 'coconut' which I didn't even know what that meant. She explained that she was brown skinned on the outside but acted white inside... lol ! We broke off by mutual agreement as she was kinda 'too fast' for my taste... As for the other two, yeah have passed by quite often and the Frog House Restaurant name was such a turn off for me (sorry, that was waaay back then my mentality). Enjoyed the video as it brought back 'a memory' (good and bad) !

[@FoodFiend]

Wow, what a trip down memory lane. I think I'm a coconut or a banana. I'm white on the inside. But I break out the pigeon if I am very angry. LOL. When we used to pass by as kids we'd make fun of the Frog House and thought they only sold frogs. They do not even sell any dishes with frogs.

[@carolpohina3798]

😂 Yes works great

[@Walts-Travel]

I've down with the Mexican food.

[@FoodFiend]

🤙😊🌮🌯🫔

[@KuusFaddah_44]

My favorite would rather have a chimichanga 😂

[@MrSteveb80]

hi

[@BraddahTatzLyfe]

😂😂😂😂😂