HAWAIIAN TRADITIONAL FOOD AND STREET ART: Authentic Beef Stew, Poi, Pipikaula, Haupia & More - P2

Aloha 🤙 We are going to a restaurant that serves traditional Hawaiian food... and just so happens, to serve the people in Hawaii for 75 years! The Highway Inn Restaurant at Kaka’ako. Kaka’ako is an urban area in Honolulu that is known for its street art, hip vibes, Farmer’s Market, and the park is lovely to picnic at.
But right in the center of it all, is my favorite Hawaiian Restaurant. In this video, we are going to be eating Traditional Hawaiian food, Kulolo, and onolicious Hawaiian pancakes drizzled in Ube sauce 😋
Locations of the restaurant and places nearby are down below👇
Food items and prices are included as well. Don’t forget to check out the original Highway Inn location in Waipahu. I'll leave the website and address there too! I think I have everything covered now. Please leave me a comment under this video if there’s a food place I should check out. I might review it in a future video ☺️
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Credits to Highway Inn's Story: • Video
1) Highway Inn Kaka’ako
Address: 680 Ala Moana Boulevard #105,
Honolulu HI 96813
Phone: [phone]
Hours: Mon- Fri 10:30am to 8:30pm
Sat and Sun 930am to 830pm
Website. Myhighwayinn.com
Hawaiian Beef Stew Combo - $15.95
Kiawe Smoked Meat & Onions + $4.25 (add to combo)
Pipikaula + $4.25 (add to combo)
‘Uala Grilled Sweet Potato- $6.95
Fresh Buttermilk Pancakes with Housemade Haupia and Lilikoi sauce (Full-Stack) for $9.95 each. Add 1 serving of Ube sauce for $1.50.
Kulolo - Usually around $4.50 to $5.00 for a piece. Priced by the pound. Only served on Thursdays after 11 am. It’s a special treat.
2) Highway Inn Waipahu (Original location)
Address: 94-830 Moloalo St # 101, Waipahu, Hi 96797
Phone: [phone]
Mon-Fri 10am to 8pm
Sat 9 am-8 pm. Sun 9am-2:30pm
3) Highway Inn Bishop Museum
Address: 1525 Bernice Street Honolulu, Hi 96817
Phone [phone]
Every day from 10:30 is to 3:30 pm.
4) Kaka’ako Farmer’s Market
Address: 919 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Hi 96814 at Ward Village Saturdays only- 8am-12pm
Phone: [phone]
5) Kaka’ako Waterfront Park
102 Ohe St, Honolulu, Hi 96813
Every day from 6 AM to 7 PM

[@SeanShimamoto]

Hawaiian food is one of my favorites! I was lucky enough to have been partially raised by an aunty who was 50% Native Hawaiian and lived in Waianae and had her own imu in her backyard. It was bust ass work clearing out that thing and loading it up, but she made the best kalua pig ever. We also used to catch our own ika (squid) and tako (octopus) and she would make squid luau from scratch, with the laulau leaves and coconut milk. she also taught us, me and my kid bro, how to husk and crack open coconuts just using a rock and that came in handy when we'd go crabbing and had a bunch of coconuts on the ground...we'd drink the juice there, but then we'd take the coconut meat home to dry and roast, it makes for a delicious snack. 😁 Native Hawaiian people are brilliant at making delicious food, whilst also not wasting food. I'll always have the utmost respect for Hawaiian cuisine and culture...I'm so glad that the White Americans weren't able to erase Native Hawaiians like they tried to back in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Sean! Thank you for telling me the story about your Aunty and how she had her own Imu in the backyard!! Soo awesome and I'm jealous of the coconut treats you have. Thank you for linking the Hawaiian food with the culture through your experience. I appreciate it and our culture will always live on. Thank you very much for your story. 🤙💯👍

[@harrymiram6621]

Heads Up...He'e=Squid. Whenever watch these local foodie(Sean, Charles, Misty, Caleb/Chev, Hazel, Joe..etc.,etc) Get da Ono's for WHATEVA they chowing on!-lol...IMUA, Gang...Keep Dem Videos Coming!

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

We love ALL Hawaiivideos. Thanks for sharing and watching videos. Please subscribe 👍❤️🏝🌋

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo for watching!!! I appreciate it. Sounds good!🤙💯👍

[@jocelynfinnegan9251]

My family is Hawaiian and I love the Hawaiian food, especially poi, lomi salmon, lau lau and my grandma always made a macaroni salad. My grandpa always made a Portuguese stew that we called Sunday stew. Delicious food.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Jocelyn! Mahalo for sharing!! Sounds like you have awesome grandparents! I want some Mac Salad and stew!:)🤙😋

[@user-ix6cm2gf4i]

Everything looks so onolicious 🤤. I couldn't watch this video to long because I was missing home and the food. Especially Hawaiian food, I love, love, love poi. I live in Florida now so my family sends me poi in the mail. I grew up in Kalihi then moved to Waianae 🤙🤙🤙.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Linda from Oahu to Florida!! Awww please come.back and visit . So much more ono foods now. And Kalihi and Waianae is where my family is from..👍🤙

[@user-ix6cm2gf4i]

That's awesome👍. I'm coming home to visit family on Molokai next month🙏. Last time I came home I gained 6 pounds. Worth every pound.. Mahalo from Jacksonville FL🤙!@@SeanKaleponi

[@MaureenKo1]

I love how he TASESS the variety. Highway Inn has an off menu tripe stew that’s kind of hard core. But everything else is ono. I love my poi so sour that it’s almost fizzy. Mmmmm.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Fattymoko! Mahalo for watching!:) tripe Stew? I am up to try new things and I would def get that the next time I go there. Sour Poi? You sound like a real local to me!:) I appreciate the tips🤙👍😋

[@FoodFiend]

Yum that pipikaula and poi action! Now I want some Hawaiian food. I love kulolo! Sometimes when I cheat I get some from Tamura's on Fridays. They also get theirs from Kauai. Thanks for your video!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Misty! I've seen your videos on Highway Inn recently and Wahiole Poi Factory years back. The Pipikaula and Poi together is good! And next time I'm at Tamuras on a Friday, I'll get Kulolo there.😋 Mahalo for the info💯🤙👍😋

[@cupidok2768]

Is it back to normal

[@kennytam864]

Susan and I just rewatched this video. She wanted to see how the pancakes looked since she didn’t get to try it. Great Hawaiian food restaurant and great review.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Kenny!! Awww yeah. I wish Susan could have tried the Pancakes. There soo good!! And maybe even more of a reason to come back here next time. We enjoyed eating lunch with you two here. Happy New Years to the Tam Ohana🎆👍🤙

[@elkende]

love highway inn-good food and a good amount for the price!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Elkende. You and me both like Highway Inn. Good prices and wide variety for sure:):)👍🤙😋

[@premier79]

I just came back from Hawaii and thank you for your videos. Your videos were extremely helpful and I wish I could have extended my stay longer

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Premier. Thank you for watching this channel. Hope you come back and try more things! Mahalo🤙💯

[@mauionion3739]

I. Can't. Wait. For. Another. Video!!!!!!!!! Mahalo for the Aloha vibes and Ono grinds!!!! ✨❤️

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Maui!! Mahalo for always supporting this channel. Hope you get to try these Ono Grinds!:)

[@anthonylee2099]

Hey Sean, great video. Keep up the video. We keep checking to see if you have a new one. Mahalo.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Anthony!! Thank you for your kind words! And yes, please stay tuned. It's usually the same amount of time between videos. Mahalo🤙👍💯

[@normandea]

Really enjoy these videos! I miss my time there, and especially the wonderful food! Love Highway Inn, great food there!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Norman! Thank you for your kind words! Hope you come back and get to try the food at Highway Inn soon. Mahalo🤙👍💯

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Please check out our Hawaii videos. Thanks for watching and subscribing ❤️🌋🏝

[@csnzh]

Awesome stuff Sean! Can't wait to visit Highway INN

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Take!! Please let me know what you think of the food. So ono!😋

[@anneim7853]

Love it! Love the pancakes and the traditional Hawaiian Beef Stew Meal. You’re too funny. Enjoy watching the two of you!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Anne!! Thank you for your continuous support! Pancakes and Beef Stew are soo good! And I try to be funny. Lol. Mahalo🤙👍💯

[@anneim7853]

Keep that up! That’s your signature move. Be funny and those unexpected moments are priceless. Many Thanks to you and your wife. Can’t wait for the next video!

[@michaelsaban4430]

Your videos are are always enjoyable. I like you showing all the local places to support and love. Keep up the good work and can't wait for the next one!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Michael for your kind words!! We do our best to show the awesome local places and I'm glad you enjoy the video. Appreciate it always💯🤙👍

[@efromhb]

WOW! Tasty food at Highway Inn. I got the pancakes same as you but with bananas (only three pieces?) and it was quite tasty. Fiance had the stew and it rocked too! Thank you for these videos. It will take many trips to catch up to all the places you and your wife visit.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Derp! Glad you guys went to Highway Inn. Please tell your wife we said hi!:) and yes, more places to eat so hope you come back soon. Mahalo🤙😋👍

[@bilguana11]

I like poke. It took me a long time to learn about it.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Bill!!! According to many visitors and traveller's, Hawaii has some of or maybe even the best Poke👍😋🤙

[@RodSwansmad]

Hi Sean another winner video ! Love all you reviews from start to finish (your fancy editing is the best, you have a real talent) Cheers Rod

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Rod!! Thanks again! And Nhi is an amazing editor. I just do the other practical stuff. 👍🤙 I appreciate you!💯

[@Timholle]

That old man is the cutest 😂

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Matthew!! Yes, the older man was the star for me. Lol🤣🤙💯

[@sebsgarcia77]

My dad tried to make pipikaula. It tastes really good! He was inspired by HighwayInn.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Sebs! Your Dad is a good man! And Highway Inn is a fav of mine! Love Pipikaula 😋🤙🌈

[@hawaiian1234]

Nice vlog!!! I love the Hawaiian food there and my favorite is the Haupia Pancakes with Ube Sauce. YUMMM😋🤙

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Crucial Thinker. The Hawaiian food and pancakes are my favorite. We think alike. Aloha🤙💯👍

[@frk.friborg7138]

Had so much fun watching this video! The star of the show is the employee behind you🤣🤣🤣Hawaiian food looks so interesting, nice tip of dipping poi with other food. The street art is AWEEEESOME!!!! Good stuff!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Frk. Friborg ! Hahaha and that Uncle was the star of the show!! Def gotta dio the poi with food! And see the street art too! Mahalo👍🤙

[@tutuytf]

Love poi especially sour poi.

[@SeanKaleponi]

True Hawaiian spirit speaking with your love of sour poi🤙👍😋

[@manangjen]

Great video! I can't wait to eat some poi and all the Hawaiian food!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Manamg, please let me know what you think of the poi and Hawaiian food! Mahalo🤙💯👍

[@1ChefGurl]

Great videos. really helping me plan our visit next week. Maybe we'll run into you!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Tisha for watching and enjoy your time when you do come to Hawaii. And.. please stop me if you see me. Aloha🤙💯

[@uncleken3599]

Been to Hawaii 7 times and I have never tried some of the local food…..next time when I’m in town, I swear I’m gonna dedicate a day or two on just having some ono local food 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Uncle Ken!! Oh yes, on the 8th visit, please check out the local food!! Def worth dedicating a day! Please let me know what you think. Mahalo🤙👍💯

[@jonathanb.pilarca1204]

I loved that restuarant. Thier to go meal of the hawaiian food presentation in the box was awesome. It was so worth it!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Jonathan! Yes, love the Hawaiian food presentation. Glad you like it here🤙👍💯

[@al-lr3yv]

Good stuff Sean!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo AL for watching🤙👍

[@erinskusina.masarap6730]

Very nice video 😋😋

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Erin for watching 🤙👍

[@cristalrice9421]

We stumbled upon The Smoking Boar & the Coconut up on the North Shore & fell in love. I would love to see you give them a review & think you’ll enjoy. Mahalo🤙🏽

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Cristal Rice!! I never heard of the Smoking Boar and Cocount so I'm def interested. When I go there, I'll check it out. Mahalo!!🤙👍💯

[@MokuleiaVibes]

@@SeanKaleponi I go to The Smoking Boar and The Coconut once in a while because it is near my most frequented beach spot. It’s pretty good.

[@MokuleiaVibes]

@@SeanKaleponi check out WickedHI while in the Haleiwa/Waialua area, right next door to Paalaa Kai Bakery home of famous snow puffies. Wicked has real great sourdough pizzas and pita sandwiches. And their dragonfruit slushie with honey is amazing.

[@Cruisingfoodies]

You got some of my favs! I could eat kulolo all day lol! Those pancakes looked great and we love the fried sweet potatoes too! Vin gets their loco Moco there lol

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Gina!! Their Kulolo is soo good. It's a special every Thursday! And the pancakes and sweet potatoes are a must!:) Vin and Bella are soo lucky:)🤙💯😋

[@alanr.spector8197]

I haven't been to Highway Inn in years. Your video motivates me to return there. A few weeks ago, I tried another place that was in your videos. Pancakes and Waffles in City Square Shopping Center. I had the fried chicken and waffles...delicious!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Alan! Mahalo for watching the videos and supporting local. I'm glad you tried the Fried Chicken and Waffles! I love it there!:) and please let me know what you think of Highway Inn! Take care. 💯👍🤙

[@kegs]

Hey! I like your videos!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha, thanks for watching this channel🤙💯👍

[@hawaiihighlights808]

Hi it's me the one who beat u at chuck e cheese nice meeting and glad to let u know I subscribed

[@SeanKaleponi]

Nice meeting you and your Ohana yesterday! You kicked my butt in that bball game. I'll be practicing in the meantime. 🏀🤙💯👍

[@SeanKaleponi]

The video of you beating me at Chuck E Cheese is live now:)

[@vp3970]

With Megs’s Drive-Inn gone the only decent beef stew is here at Highway Inn. Their stew gravy make the dish the best in Honolulu.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha VP! I wish I could have tried Megs when it was open. Highway Inn is so good! And I agree with the Stew Gravy!🤙💯😋

[@lizmillan1]

I am salivating .

[@SeanKaleponi]

So Ono here!🤙😋

[@XionsHeart]

Definitely have to try poi next time I’m in Hawaii! Lilikoi and ube sauce?! My gosh, so jealous of where you live!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Kristy! Poi is a tourist experience but you may not like it, but you'll def love the Lilikoi and Ube Sauce!! It's sooo good! 😋 Mahalo for watching!:)

[@XionsHeart]

@@SeanKaleponioh thanks for replying! Yeah, I’ll definitely do it for the experience!

[@maylaargana9758]

A brand new reason to come back to Hawaii! I saw this place but i didnt have enough time! I had an incredible time and i thank you to all your recommendations from your past blogs.🤙🏼Mahalo!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Mayla, thank you for watching and I hope you come back to Hawaii soon!:) and yes, please come here to Highway Inn. Mahalo🤙💯

[@kayxyo1475]

Lol I’m coming to Oahu in a few days and I found your channel a few weeks ago! My husband and I been watching your videos! You seriously crack us up! So entertaining! You just got a new subscriber!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Kay!! Aww, enjoy your time here in Oahu coming very soon. Glad you like this channel and are subscribed🤙💯. Please tell your husband I said hi. Mahalo💯🤙👍

[@Rahsaun77]

Everything looked delicious, your editing game is top notch braddah.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Rahsaun! Mahalo for always supporting this channel. My wife is an amazing editor, I'll just say I'm a good drone flyer. Lol. 🤙👍💯

[@lgmadkelt104]

Hi Sean, can you cover some great local spots in the Aiea area? Especially coffee spots and great local cuisine.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Lisa! I def can cover Aiea! I'll refer back to this when I do cover it🤙

[@pauletteobrien5200]

Oh my god it all look so delicious. Great job you two. Great filming. God Bless ALOHA MAHALO

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Paulette, yes the food is very delicious. Mahalo for always supporting this channel! Stay blessed🤙👍💯

[@shirleykobayashi9193]

Yummy

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Shirley😋🤙

[@lazygirl2481]

HAHAHAHA, let's jump into the time machine😅😅

[@SeanKaleponi]

Haha TN!! Yes, the Austin Powers one is my favorite!!:) Mahalo👍🤙

[@russelllumaban354]

Oh man! I cant wait to try out highway inn. I enjoy watching all your videos.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Russell!! Please let me know how you like the Highway Inn when you go. Aloha🤙💯👍

[@andrewc516_]

😂😆😂 “employee of the month” 😂😆😆😂😆

[@SeanKaleponi]

Hahah Andrew, he is my favorite employee there for sure!!😂🤙👍💯

[@MokuleiaVibes]

I go to Times and get Hanalei Taro and Poi Factory kulolo, which I think is the best kulolo. and warm it up in microwave and top it with Roselani Haupia ice cream. I blame kulolo for me not being able to lose weight here!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Kristina! Wow! That sounds wonderful with the Kululo from times and putting it on the Haupia. I would blame the Kulolo too:):) Gonna try it now:)

[@adamboynton7726]

Give me the Hawaiian beef stew over jasmine sticky rice with a side of spicy taco poke. I will be very happy.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Adam! That jasmine rice sounds like a winner with the beef stew.. gonna take that idea and eat it. Lol!

[@M.Skorobagatskyi-c6m]

🌊🌊🌊🏖

[@SeanKaleponi]

👍🤙😁

[@franciscol1224]

🤙 We missed out watching your videos while we were there in February. Would have been a great experience to try some of your recommendations! We'll definitely be back though. Do you think you can make a video of the best Filipino restaurants? Some of the staples are pancit, pork or chicken adobo, sinigang, lumpia, turon and halo halo to name a few. Mahalo nui

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Francisco! Wish you could have seen this channel before your trip, but hey, a 2nd trip would be cool here. And as I explore other foods, I will def explore Filipino food too since my Mom is half Filipino Half Hawaiian. So yeah, please stay subscribed and stay tuned. Mahalo🤙💯👍

[@steveandyoung]

Sean, your mom is right! We love Highway Inn's Hawaiian food. We actually have a video going up about it on Mar. 27.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Epicurean!!! Oh I look forward to your video on Highway Inn. I'll be looking for it!:) March 27th!:) Mahalo🤙👍😋

[@kevinp8108]

Is it true that McDonald's in Hawaii actually fry their apple pies? Here in California, the apple pies are baked. It's supposed to be healthier but I prefer the pies to be fried!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Kevin! Yes, in my other Food Tour video, I mention that Hawaii is the only state with a deep fried McDonalds Apple Pie. Mahalo for watching!🤙👍

[@hayishkim9878]

Can't wait to try! My mother in law has a restaurant in Kaua'i called Sone's check it out sometime! :)

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Kimiaiai! Oh nice, I'll Def check out Sone's when I'm in Kauai. Mahalo🤙👍

[@JohnnyCashBack5X]

Thanks for the vlog on Hawaiian food! I've only had the sampler entre at Highway Inn and was not aware of the other items. Mahalo! BTW, the neighborhood is named "Kaka'ako," not "Kaka'oko."

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha John!! Oh the one thing about Highway Inn is that they have such a variety of Hawaiian food and desserts. Glad you liked it. Oh and sorry, stupid spellcheck, Kaka'ako is corrected. Mahalo💯🤙

[@lythonoise]

People's Cafe by Pali Longs used to be good have not been there in a while though!?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Lylr! I haven't been to People's Cafe by Pali Longs but I heard it was good. I'll check it out..Mahalo 🤙💯

[@ramon9396]

Hi Sean, Where should I go for the best moco loco?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Ramon! Papa Ole's, Liliha Bakery, and Rainbows Drive Inn have good Loco Mocos.. Bob's BarBQ is closed. 🤙💯

[@MokuleiaVibes]

You pronounce Laie like I do and my hānai sister in Hau’ula told me i say it wrong. She says it’s “Lie-aye” but she is from Texas so who knows. You from Kāneohe and local so you would know, eh? So what is it?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Laie is the way you pronounce it. Because all the other locals I know pronounce it that way. Lol. Not one person corrected me so I'm assuming that's how you say it💯🤙

[@harrymiram5562]

Those who grew up btwn Kahuku/Hauula/Ka'a'awa pronounce it "Lah-ee-yah"(Town was there b4 me, so wada Hell do aye know, right?!)-lol

[@tubulartuber]

i really like your videos but those glitchy visual effects are pretty bad migraine triggers

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Tuber. Sorry about that bro! We hope that you'll be better and we'll have less effects🤙

[@vannikuhs674]

𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙢

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha🤙👍

[@sayajinmamuang]

They're not even native Hawaiian They're Japanese Hawaiian

[@SeanKaleponi]

Only 12 pure Hawaiians are left I think and they live on Niihau:)🤙

[@kenneychansr3793]

You talk to much

[@SeanKaleponi]

Kenney, can you show me youre KZbin video on how to talk moderately? I would appreciate it.

[@kenneychansr3793]

I didn’t mean to disrespect you, what I meant was you take to long to explain the food when you describe it.