ICONIC SPOTS of Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii || Must try Plates, Poke & Mochi [Eat like a Local Pt.6]

[@DJ-vb9wi]

Love what you both are doing for locals... the ones with businesses there, the ones still there, and the ex-pats who still come home to visit. So much aloha and good grindz in your videos. Mahalo nui!

[@reneebailey9958]

Born and raised in Kalihi and I love you guys! You feature true local spots and bring real local foods and locations to the spotlight. Great job!

[@MarkCMoran]

My old neighborhood! I used to live in Kalihi a couple years back. I wish I had known about more of the food places back then, but I was new to Oahu at the time so I just went to the same couple places I was familiar with. But, better late than never! :-). And thanks for including the map of where Monarch is located. I vote for doing that for each place you visit to help us fans of maps out. ;-) And happy 8k subs (almost)! おめでとうございます！

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Thank you Mark🤗🎉 we’re so happy we can help people find good eats🤤

[@joeking2938]

thank you for showing old locals new spots

[@hwneyezzz]

Definitely love this video, Alicia`s and Monarch Seafood at the top of my to do list. That bowl of poki and char siu and a pound of the Wasabi Masago, broke da jaw brah... damn....Coke Zero thanks for your support... Mahalo🤙🏽👊

[@robertfujisaki5348]

Amanda you hit it right on the head! You let the cat out of the bag! The hidden gams! Thanks for the local knowledge! Mahalo,

[@bonitachiu9962]

Mahalo for another great local eats video! Love your local eats videos!

[@seigetsuchan]

Best moment of the video is Amanda's reaction to the lilikoi mochi!

[@jesssantos8235]

Omg that crunch from the roast pork! It’s like super crispy lechon! Omg so bomb!

[@Skittles-wvr]

All looks yummy... I belong to a Hawaii love Facebook group and when people ask for recommendations for food on Oahu I recommend your channel to watch for ideas

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for sharing our videos🤙🏼

[@jonogata]

I’m coming home in 3 weeks to see family. I’ve been watching so many of your videos for foodie inspirations. Just watched your Duke’s vlog yesterday. Nisshodo is on my list. Mahalo for the onolicious vlogs.

[@adrianacervantes7813]

I’m coming to Oahu in October and I’m taking notes and planning my food spots wish a ton of your recommendations. Y’all are the best.

[@amyhwang2020]

I am too! We lived in Kailua 1995-98, in Maryland now. We go back every other year, and I’m taking notes too! I appreciate this lovely couple and showcasing local spots! We always preferred local spots near home back in the day. We ate from Willow Tree in Kailua literally almost every week!

[@brucedesoto3693]

Wow Surf n turf bowl at Alicias looks real good. That crab stuffed fried ahi roll looks legit too. Nisshodo is da bomb too I love their chi chi dango

[@jonahfaumuina3871]

I live right across from Alicas and live so close to all of these other places. Alicas is always busy every day. I can confirm each of these places is winnas 🤙🏾

[@dvs001]

Have u guys been to Fujiya Hawaii in Mccully for mochi? The mochi and azuki wrapped strawberry is bomb!

[@RikigaiHawaii]

Can't beat my hood, best food 🙌 this was only like 1% of the awesome spots, love this vid 🤙

[@AmandaFelixEats]

We got a lot more spots in kalihi on our to do list🤙🏻

[@terryelliott4942]

looks great as always guys great too see you both thanks guys

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Terry Elliot🤙🏻

[@dinahcullen2505]

Be back home next year, can hardly wait to get the grind. Omg, drooling everytime I watch your videos.

[@rogerjewell847]

My list of places to eat is growing. Can't wait to get back! Thanks!!

[@1jackvalley580]

Local and lesser known Mom and Pop shops, is perfection 🌟. You guys are doing a great job and I'm really enjoying it, Thank you🌅

[@toddellsworth9014]

Thanks for more of your great tips. I'm hungry now waiting to come visit!

[@carolley9705]

Br., doesnt matter if I just ate or not, your vlogs always make me hungry, especially felix with his pork. Man I wanted some soon as I heard the crunch. Great vid.

[@nunyabizwack7592]

YYYAAASSSS!.... Alicia’s Market come thru 🤙🏽🌴🌺🌸....always stop here when I visit Hawaii. Love the tips and insight on local grinds...thank you. Looking forward to my vacation next week...going to majority of your recommendations....mahalo!

[@robertleslie2467]

I live in Texas and love Tex-Mex, Texas BBQ, Chicken Fried Steak and Whataburger. But If I had the choice between that and local Hawaiian grindz...Hawaiian local grindz all day. I'd miss Texas but only for a little while. Amanda and Felix love what y'all do! Mahalo!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for the aloha and support Robert Leslie🤙🏻

[@bighatstephens]

I am excited to hear that Alicia's is going to be back in their original home. Do you think they'll keep the pop-up?

[@GEMSTONE74]

We are coming next month! First time in HNL and we are into hole in the wall good local food! We live in vegas and like hawaii is a tourist spot but we know the places that not heavily known tourist spot, hidden gem but good food! Im glad I found u guys! I will be ur avid supporter now!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for the support! Welcome to our foodie Ohana🤙🏻

[@christineanderson7419]

Thank you ! That spread looked so good ! Looking forward to visiting again, keeping track of all the places you go to.

[@liakaafi1516]

Thank you for your videos! I was able to show my husband for just his first visit to Hawaii! Only more trips to come back!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@angelachavez-monroy7129]

You are doing awesome work, I am building my schedule with your the help of your vids!!

[@ronyano]

looks so good. something for the future, a number of years ago we were in Las Vegas for a family reunion and decided to search out "local food". Since so many people from the Islands have relocated to LV there are some really good places to eat other than at the Cal. You might consider doing a video on places to eat in LV when it's easier to travel.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

We’d love to travel to LV when we get a chance!

[@boon-knee4815]

That would be dope

[@dbwatx931]

I love that mochi place! I had my husband drive us there. He said where are we? Lol! 🤣

[@derrickyasuda1321]

Awesome! I'm definitely headed there this weekend 👍 Mahalo!

[@deborahschaub2925]

WOW>>>>>>THANK YOU BOTH !!!!!! 23 months and I’ll be ENJOYING ALLL this beautiful food. And as of today 3/26/22 NISSHODO Candy Store is STILL open. I can only HOPE they still are when I MOVE there !!!!! Mahalo and Aloha, Deb

[@ericinouye803]

Mmmahalo for taking us back to Kalihi and to Alicia's!!! 😊

[@score2high]

Dat was funny Felix. Right after you helped Amanda eat the mochi with your hand under her mouth, you ate yours with the kinako falling without your pro tip hand below your mouth. As for Alicia's, Felix you are absolutely correct, it's da place to go for local iconic favorites. Especially if you just got off da plane!

[@ryann5197]

Here because I just ran into Felix’s dad and he told me to check out the channel lol! Wsup felix

[@carolkamaile1967]

Saw your video yesterday. I lived in Kalihi valley for nine years and didn't know about these places. Called my neighbor and took off for town. Need to use Google maps to find these places. Parking was tight at both places. Nishodo is the bomb. Got 11 pieces for just over $10 (have to spend $10 to be able to charge). From there we went to Guieb ordered meatloaf w/ fried onions and mushrooms, rice and imitation crab salad. It was 3 pieces stacked high with Ono gravy. Side order sweet potato fries which was big enough for 2 of us with leftovers. We got there about noon and were able to dine in. I told both places that we saw them on Amanda and Felix eats on KZbin. So happy with the food, mahalo.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

We're glad you enjoyed the food selections! Always exciting to discover a new food spot! Mahalo for watching and supporting! 🤙

[@4zaila]

Watching this makes me homesick...kalihi the original for one of the best local foods(plate lunches)

[@joviek1297]

Living vicariously through all your vlogs! Appreciate all the ono grindz! Making a list of the places to when I chance to go back home. Keep the videos coming!

[@moragodofthunder]

So glad I found your guys' channel. I'm Hawaiian but haven't been back in 6 years and am planning a trip back on the summertime. Your videos are so helpful. Almost didn't want to press the like button just bc you were at 808 and that seemed too perfect 😂🤙

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Thanks for the like🥰 We hope when you're back you enjoy the the ono grindz🤙🏼

[@gildizon6458]

When you’re talking, you ain’t eating.😋. ThNks for sharing guys.😁🤙

[@paulafriedmanalohafrommaryland]

Aloha Amanda & Felix! Another great vlog, absolutely want to try the crab stuffed ahi fried roll, that looked SO ono. The mochi looked great too, definitely have to check out that place. I already have some places lined up to go to in December that I learned about from your channel. I am so happy that you do show the true real local food establishments, I would never have heard about so many of them if it weren't for you two. Mahalo again for you both and your channel!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Aloha Paula! So happy we can show the world Hawaii local cuisine🤙🏻 we had a feeling you’d love seeing that crab stuffed ahi roll🤗 mahalo for the aloha and support!

[@johnkillman8735]

Hi ! Beef poke bowl looks so good ! Thanks for another great video ! Best wishes Eileen and John Elkton Md.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Much Aloha Eileen and John🤙🏻

[@hawnjoe925]

Liked and subscribed 👍Aloha and Mahalo 🌺🤙🌺

[@tresteyu]

Really great episode again guys....yes definitely support local.

[@arzadonschopf1195]

Can’t wait for October when my hubby and I get there and eat everything you both had on this video ❤️

[@lynettelee9296]

Nisshodo is one of my go-to spots for mochi right after I land at the airport. I've tried the lilikoi mochi & it's so ono! If your curious, about the other two spots, they are Palace Saimin, & Costco for local grinds & local products.

[@sarahyamada6653]

Ahhhhh Monarchs!! Yum yum yum 🤤 Ask for the shiracha aoli for the crab stuffed ahi. It’s way way better with it than the wasabi!!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

That sounds ono🤤🤤Gonna have to try that🤙🏼

[@lukeb5323]

I've hurd so much good stuff about Alicia's, love the video. Keep it up!

[@avasak4942]

my family wants to go to hawaii so bad once this is all over 😭😭 love your videos!!

[@robinuyeda7746]

Best vid yet! I hear the pidgin coming out the more comfortable you two get. We lived on Gulick for long time. Miss da hood🤙🏽

[@cynthiai9365]

I was at Alicia’s on Friday! Saturday I got snow puffies from PaaLaa bakeryfor my family which I discovered through your recommendation. Yesterday we checked out Poi factory. My mom loved the sweet lady dessert

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Glad you guys loving the food🤙🏻

[@shampoo398]

Hey I am going to Hawaii next month. Definetly will go try it out. My mouth is watering while watching your channel. Thanks

[@brianhirose8866]

Felix you crack me up ‘hammahs’ no can get any moa old skool than that! I was sad when i found out Alicia’s burned but was happy they are going to reopen. Mochi 24-7 everyday anytime! Lilikoi was hammahs too? Guys you doing good putting out the local grinds locations! Keep it up!

[@michaelsoule7458]

Monarch seafood and alicia’s! My go to Kalihi places. Try monarchs grilled chicken pesto pasta. Their mochicko is da bomb. You guys are AWESOME 😎 🤙🏾

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for the support!🤙🏻

[@kcirtapyenrac]

Thanks for the great video. Your channel has definitely helped me plan my meals once we get to Oahu. Keep up the awesome channel!!!!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for watching and supporting! 🤙

[@virgilasuncion5841]

Thanks you guys. Gotta check those places soon.

[@lovetoeatandswim7811]

Just added Nishodo to my list - cant wait to try that coconut mochi!

[@alize312]

Felix you got me laughing out loud at 1 in the morning with your reaction to the lilikoi mochi! 🤣🤣🤣 going to add Nisshodo to my food adventure list. Thank you guys for your videos!

[@Tessesman]

Counting down the days before we get there. May 1....…. Can't wait to try all the places you recommend.

[@carolley9705]

Thank you for explaining the different foods and their flavors. We can get lilikoi juice (I love passionfruit, yum) and mocha ice cream in our grocery store. Now I will try them.

[@robertrichmond7569]

Great video! Love the pro tips Felix...especially with the mochi...lol...Mochi reminds me of my Aikido sensei making it after our new years morning workout, that along with sake shots! Banzai! Gonna get some at Nisshido's when we get into town. My wife remembers going to Alicia's a while ago. Great to have some spicy ahi without the mayo. Another stop on the list...Don't know how it is now, but we used to go to Kim Chee II Restaurant on Waialae Ave. We took haole friends there and they loved the cheap eats, Korean style. Keep up the local grindz support!

[@TheNorthwoodsFamily]

OMG that meat bowl and wrap look amazing. We’re headed to Honolulu in 12 days and can’t wait to eat some great local food!

[@georgecole3538]

I never realized there was places that good that close to the Costco I look forward to trying all of them with my Hawaiian friends they probably don't even know where they are you guys are doing a great job I love local places like that I'm always hunting for the stuff that's not on the tourist path

[@hopelesscc]

Lived here for over 8 years and havnt tried any of these and always make excuses to try them. Now I have too, such a mayjah craving!!! Love the close up of the foods btw!!+

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Hope you enjoy!🤙🏼

[@scully392z]

Yummy. You guys make everything looks so good! I’ve gotta go there. I’ve mostly had the chichi mochi but never went to the shop. Have you ever thought of doing foodie tours?

[@dontsquanderwander7243]

Felix? Like the bird??? Lol. BTW said hi to you guys outside of the Ward Centre Mall a couple weeks ago. Still watchin. Heading to Alicia's tomorrow for the first time. Thanks for doing the ground work!

[@voicesofmars]

Going there in May, thank you for all the recommendations!

[@rodman5284]

I’m Forreal gonna go to alicias and nisshodo tomorrow after work. Thanks for making me hungry all the time lol

[@ctom710]

Thanks A&F! Love all your vlogs! We just booked a trip to Hawaii and will definitely stop by all the hotspots. Do you have any recommendations on places to stay?!?

[@robertohontucan5870]

These restaurants should comp you the food. Everyone wants to eat there after seeing your vids!!!!

[@consumee1]

Really enjoyed today’s video, great job guys! And same, I to go by my wife’s name instead cause people never heard of the name laurel

[@daydreamer7060]

Love your videos!! Any recommendations for restaurants on the beach.

[@Hawaiian80882]

Another awesome post you guyz, way to go!....The Char Siu, Roast Pork, and my favorite, Salmon Poke is the BOMB!!! one of my favorite stops. Listen up folks, if you are visiting Oahu you guyz gotta check out Alicia's Market, and if you love awesome Mochi, Nisshodo's is your go to one stop shop. Good job you two!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

They're definitely staple, heavy hittahs! 🤙

[@moochmar5521]

azuki. "I'm just gonna assume not everyone knows, because you know ... can't assume" LOL Amanda. hopefully I run into you guys in June. I've been watching so many of your videos, I feel like I know you guys

[@sammie052281]

We’re coming home next month and making my list from your guys videos. Love monarch and alicias but I’d like to try the mochi place

[@Hawaiian80882]

I had to return to watch this again......debating if I'm going to sneak to Alicia's or Monarch tomorrow?.....Hmmmmmm! maybe I'll do both!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Thanks for watching again🤙🏼 Can't go wrong with either... or both! 😆

[@rynetakeuchi4382]

My wife and I are always looking for new places to try when we’re out. We really enjoy your videos!! Thanks for supporting locals! By the way, our son said he knows Felix😂 AND we wanted to support you but my wife said your Venmo don’t match you so she was kinda worried. 😂 maybe we can meet up. Ryne

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Felixvog is his venmo or Amandaandfelixeats on PayPal if you would like to support us further 🙏 your son must be Roosevelt grad? Mahalo for watching and supporting! 🤙

[@frederam77]

Our family watches every episode. My husband grew up in Waikiki and we are visiting Christmas, 2021! Do you have any plans for a breakfast or brunch episode? I would be interested in local places to support.

[@dondimelo6777]

Hi guys, first off thanks for making my trip to ohau food filled. Today went to Alicia’s and picked up roast pork with the spicy ahi 🤤 also got the chr ciu with ahi mashago wasabi. Definitely took a nap before hitting the beach again. 🤙

[@karyeungg]

OMG - i ate at izakaya torae torae, queen st cafe, and opal they and they all have been HITSSSS. literally you guys don't recommend anything bad!!! cant wait to try these places hehe :D

[@AmandaFelixEats]

We're glad you enjoyed the grinds! Mahalo for watching and supporting! 🤙

[@snipergene]

Thanks for this! Alicia's is my favorite place to eat on the island! Helena's on an upcoming video?

[@Walts-Travel]

I'm definitely going to Alicia's!!!! Thats the one stop shop!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 You guys are killing it. You guys made the "Dancing Teacher" stay home?? Keep up the great work!!!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

A must try for sure! Aloha🤙🏻

[@jeya3]

Love the videos! Any local restaurant suggestions for a nice anniversary dinner?

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Michel's at the colony surf, great food with beach sunset view!

[@jeya3]

@@AmandaFelixEats THANK YOU!!! We’ll definitely check it out!!!

[@bfamilyacct5956]

Damn another fire video!!!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for watching🤙🏻

[@pauln412]

Felix is always starving!!!!!!!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

You know that!🤙🏼

[@jsayco]

Love your videos! Could you please add the restaurant names in the description box? This would be helpful when bookmarking ☺️

[@AmandaFelixEats]

The names and websites are always listed in the description under the🍴 emoji!

[@ismekas]

But you forgot the chili pepper wata from Monarch’s for ur roll! 😋🙌🏽

[@laurene2586]

Love kinako and haven't had it in ages. Our cousins still pound mochi the old fashion way on the farm, and we would put kinako on the mochi that had anko (cooked azuki beans) inside.

[@baron9919]

Felix, I hear you about our difficult names. You should use the name, Man. I’m sure they can’t mess that up. Thank you both for all your reviews!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Haha MAN! 😂

[@joelphow6314]

Thanks 😊!.

[@byronoda1258]

You missed out on the flavored chichi dango. The blueberry, orange and strawberry chichi dango are da bomb.

[@stephentong1932]

Went to Nisshodo - twice. Excellent

[@polulualemaga8468]

MAI LAN is preety pricey but like Felix say sometimes you gottah treat yourself you deserve it 🤣🤣🤣Yessah 🤙

[@flyinlow6692]

Ryans Bar & Grill had da best pea salad.... RIP, you two maybe too young to remember...Yup can't wait till Alicia's is fully operational again. Good vid guys!

[@justinxatb]

Love the videos! Been preparing me for my trip in June! Any word how you guys feel about tourism? There has been a lot of talk about locals resenting tourists (for good reason too) but I feel pretty bad coming to vacation in a place where we could be unwanted.

[@kulolo808]

Have you guys tried the Roast Beef from Alicias Market? It’s life changing with the house made horseradish sauce🔥

[@amvaquilar]

kudos on this video

[@sithbk0075]

Monarc Seafood is awesome. One of the best takeout on Oahu. I’m surprised you didn’t order their banana cream pie. It’s the bomb. Their seared ahi is the best on island too.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

We'll try their desserts next time! 🤙

[@our4feettravelers760]

wow now I must go get food