Iyasume Musubi - A Gem for Food in Waikiki, Hawaii

[@carolO22]

hey Mark, I finally tried the famous musubi,and it was literally everything you've described!!!! thanks to your videos, I'm in love with Hawaiian food✔

[@lindadawnwill]

I had never eaten spam in my life. (Ew! Spam!). That is, until I started vacationing in Hawaii. (I've been blessed to have been 10 times so far). I now consider a $2 musubi to be a vacation delicacy! Thanks for a great video!

[@tamatoa8261]

I'm so glad you mentioned the rice. Rice isn't just rice. Some places just don't know how to cook rice properly.

[@JasmineLi_TheHappySloths]

You have the happiest eating face. It's just pure joy!

[@andrewcho9779]

I went to Hawaii a week ago and per your suggestion, I went to Iyasume Musubi. I actually thought I was at the wrong place because the interior looked so different from your video. I got 2 original musubis, one with egg, one with egg and bacon, and a chicken bento box. My god the food was so good and made spam taste so much better! I don't regret the 30 minute walk from my hotel to and from at all. Thank you so much for the suggestion!

[@MarkWiens]

Andrew Cho Cool to hear that Andrew, so glad you found this place and enjoyed it!

[@rodellising]

Everytime I watch your blog or video in youtube Im really amaze in your work,Im your no# 1 fan here in tarlac, Phillippines..mabuhay!!!!!

[@rodellising]

ganun po ba,eheheh!di ako marunong mag ilocano,anyway take care and god bless,watching your blog right now..

[@gr8o2h2o]

Musubi, breakfast of Champion eaters. The only Hawaiian power bar!!!!

[@mahoney1360]

The egg/bacon/Spam musubi at Iyasume is one of the best things I’ve ever tasted.

[@eyeballs306]

As much as I love this place, 7-eleven is pretty good too!! Their musubi is pretty small compared to others but like he said the rice is on point! Mark always makes people feel like they're starving at night...

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

I love your foodie face, Mark! That face you make when you really like stuff ... LOL.

[@sanzoparty1066]

I don't know why some people look down on spam (maybe they are fake snobs). That spam roll is a meal in itself. Thanks Mark!

[@MarkWiens]

Yes, glad you love spam too!

[@Tempest374]

Probably because of raw spam

[@sleepyfacedangel]

Mom used to make this for us as kids... she used spam, egg & spinach. Still love it! ♥

[@MarkWiens]

Awesome to hear that, good combination!

[@indigopapillon7733]

I always think it's nice to see people really enjoying their food :)

[@bearpawzz]

You've come to the right place!

[@craigy1579]

Mark Francis Abugao

[@gopalbharwad700]

Indigo Papillon hiii....

[@funnybunny11204]

My mouth is already watering.... It looks so amazing!

[@simplicity244]

Mark, u have the best job in the world, hands down brotha ..

[@manymoonstraveled]

Mark, your an inspiration to me..Because of you I am making plans to travel this year..I can't wait!

[@MarkWiens]

Awesome to hear that Marie. Where do you plan to go!?

[@manymoonstraveled]

Mark Wiens i will go to Thailand first...then to Vietnam and so on..

[@veronicazavala4800]

Those breakfast musubi looks delicious I grew up in Kailua as a child and I'll never forget the misubi there

[@jbruner182]

Dude just as the video got to the close up of that massive spam bite, i was jealous of how perfect the rice looked. and that was the first thing you commented on too man... haha the clarity of the video allows (most times) me to judge just as well as if i was there. and let me tell you. 5 minutes later i am still quite jealous of that meal. awesome vid man, looks like a cool spot :)

[@blazerider]

love your videos!! now I have places that I must try for our trip to Hawaii in the next two weeks

[@MarkWiens]

Great to hear that, this place is great!

[@lisaf6508]

Great video! I plan on going here next week and I'm so glad to have a good idea of what to order. Looks wonderful, I can't wait!

[@perdomot]

The last musubi blew me away. Looked so good!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks!!

[@noseefood1943]

i wish i watched this playlist/series, before my last trip to hawaii.

[@K1k05]

When Mark leans his head to the left, you know it's extra special...lol Love it 8^}

[@animan5001]

That looked great! I wish I was you, I trust your food taste more than any other. Ur show is the best. Thanks again mark. Love you

[@Diandra7281]

Love your videos... The food always looks so yummy.

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Dee!

[@forteandblues]

Globalization is amazing. I love seeing the mixing of different cultures!

[@bobonung]

This place is amazing. We ate here everyday on our last family vacation.

[@TheSpritz0]

MARK- The GREAT UNTAPPED markets for you have to be Istanbul, Turkey and Manila, Philippines you can literally make AMAZING videos there... I have to admit I was in Karachi, Pakistan in 2002 and that was incredible as well!!!

[@victoriah.2516]

Wow Mark! You can eat...lol Love all your channel

[@covidsstuff]

I was just in Waikiki last week and past this place every day. I kept wanting to go there but my group would outvote me for different places. Definitely need to stop by next time I go.

[@Phil132]

Ohhh, I can't wait to get there. Looking forward to trying some musubi. :)

[@gusfernandez7638]

Mark Wiens The breakfast one look so delicious. Great video keep up that good work.

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks gustavo fernandez!

[@AussieAngeS]

Oh yum those look so good! Delicious Mark.

[@sayman1010]

There is no love sincerer than the love of food.. well done Mark, keep it up ... :)

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Suman!

[@annaxaileen]

mark, you make everything look delicious! you look so happy after each bite! lol

[@DadofBuster]

Never thought I would say S.P.A.M looked so nice lol !! Well done Mark .

[@adamswartz7119]

Nice vid Mark! Looks delicous!

[@Farve_]

You are making me so hungry! ^_^ Good video!

[@adoinia2004]

Hi mark! As usual awesome video! You never fail to make me hungry! :) By the way you didn't mention the price this time! Keep making us hungry! Take care

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks a lot! Oh yah, think I forgot this time. Got the prices on this article: migrationology.com/2014/03/iyasume-musubi-taste-delicious-local-food-heart-waikiki/ !

[@EpicGamer103]

man mark... everything u ate seem soo good and the face u make after u taste is making me hungry :)

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@EpicGamer103]

no problem!! :)))

[@JonathanLee2000]

As a local, I’ll go ahead and say Iyasume has the best Musubi on O’ahu! Hands down!

[@lillywoo4633]

I went to this place on Mark's suggestion. The rice was fantastic. Musubi - delicious. As for the little throw in there Mark made about the food being salty, the food was really salty. That kind of turned me off.

[@TomsBackwoods]

Looked fantastic! Thanks Mark!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Tom!

[@JackGeezy]

That last one you ate, i need that now, awesome mark

[@MarkWiens]

Haha, that one was awesome!

[@amarmohandutta166]

I everytimes think it's nice to look public really enjoiyng their food :)

[@greg4402]

So you get a complete meal from just two dishes? now that is awesome !!!

[@JW19-88]

Nice video Mark Wiens you have to come and visit Hong Kong u will definitely love the street foods there!!!

[@19brandon66]

yep, never understood SPAM Snobs...it's good protein...too salty for sure but, moderation in all things. Another great video. The HD looks real good...

[@caribbeanpot]

Mark.. what's the Hawaiian affection with spam? It seems to rooted in it's culinary culture.

[@owned2easy]

according to the spam website "The true root of the island’s love for SPAM® products goes back to World War II, when the luncheon meat was served to GIs. By the end of the war, SPAM® products were adopted into local culture, with Fried SPAM® Classic and rice becoming a popular meal. The unique flavor quickly found its way into other Hawaiian cuisine, from SPAM® Fried Wontons to SPAM® Musubi , and SPAM® products became a fixture in breakfast, lunch, and dinner. "

[@Lord_Unicorn]

Diamond Thanks for the information!

[@ChrisDeLaRosa]

Diamond much respect.. makes sense.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Chris De La Rosa Yup, that's exactly right - it was readily available during WWII and that's how it became so popular in the first place!

[@seecanon5840]

During WWII meat was rationed. Spam was the answer to the problem. The Hawaiian culture took the can of meat and made it gourmet, even using it as ham with pineapple during holidays. It's actually good with as many flavors as they have now. Try the chipotle.

[@96radster]

How do you stay in shape .. I look at food I get fat .. Not fair ..

[@naziklerffeter3058]

He travels

[@forteandblues]

He walks a lot. And does vary his meals.

[@jaredgiff6342]

he chases after little kids

[@barnaliskitchen]

Awesome foods !!

[@djfmf]

One thing I miss about Japan is musibi and bento meals. Looking forward to moving to Hawaii this year.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Christopher, yah musubis are fantastic. Glad you'll be moving to Hawaii!

[@cbunming]

Mark, if you're still in Honolulu, please come trying some stuffs at Marukame Udon in Downtown. There's also one in Waikiki with a non-stop line. However, we get more selections here at the Fort Street location. By the way, I'm Thai. :)

[@MarkWiens]

Ah yah, I've heard of that place, but haven't been there. But I'll be back to Hawaii eventually. How long have you lived in Hawaii?

[@cbunming]

Two years.

[@cemie3838]

awesome video Mark , so is your next destination Turkey like you commented last video? :)

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks again! Haha, I hope soon! Are you from Istanbul?

[@cemie3838]

Mark Wiens no i am from The Netherlands but im Turkish :)

[@Tyson-do7yx]

amazing mark

[@bartleimena857]

every time I look at your video I'm getting hungry

[@CrazyClara101]

I hated spam before eating it in Asian fushion foods(it's apparently really popular in S. Korra)~

[@noobtube1210]

Hey mark, do you exercise for the rest of the day when you are not eatting? Your super thin but you eat good stuff.

[@lewl8050]

wow!! food time!! thank you!!!

[@IraqiCooking101]

Mmmm looks so good. i want some now

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks!

[@tykewando]

I need to get my hands on a spam musubi here in England! They look absolutely lush! Wont be for a few weeks as im back in Thailand for a short while :)

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Mike, I'm sure you can find some in England!!

[@ElleXY]

Brings back so many memories. Hawaiian food is so comforting and simply delish. You should feature L&L next time if you can!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Lavelle, glad it brings back some memories. Yes L&L is a classic. Didn't make it there this trip, but hopefully next time!

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

I like this video, a lot, but the muzak overwhelms it. Hard to hear your narration, Mark, sometimes. Keep the foodie videos coming though, please.

[@mimilect]

I notice when u really like something you eat! You make that full cute yummy face of yours! But when you think is just ok you make a half yummy face! :) lol

[@MarkWiens]

Haha, you got it! Thank you for watching!

[@steve26cairns]

Hey Mark, as always, great videos. Always wondered about that Hawaiian spam addiction.. My wife and kids love that orgasmic look of pleasure you get every time you eat and it always gets a few giggles here..and a few imitation attempts! Have you ever done a video where you actually disliked the food?

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Steve, thanks so much, and tell your family thanks for watching as well! Actually, I had a piece of rotten meat the other day, caught it on video, so I'll be publishing that in the future. But other than that, I really love a wide range of food, and if I dislike something, I don't really really hate it, it's just not as good as other things.

[@elizabethtorres8717]

I love spm.musbi and Hawaiian food

[@_Ten_]

I love Musubi.

[@ToshiyukiOtake]

Thank you so much, Mark-san~~ We have moved to a new location, Pacific Monarch Hotel; 2427 Kuhio aveneu July 28th , 2014. please come again~~~Mahalo

[@arriek.1375]

I love Hawaii

[@EpicGamer103]

keep up the great job

[@xtropickleforestgt8538]

it's funny I'm watching this on 2015 but Your Face though LOL

[@M.Phancy]

You are awesome!!!!!

[@user-xo7mr9sn2k]

just a tip, i think you should try to put ur videos into a category ( countries ) i mean , JAPANese food into JAPAN and stuff like that. easier to find, i kindah was only interested in your korea/japanese food videos.

[@JustineCarissa]

I want to go here! :D

[@nijokongapally4791]

delicious food video👍😋💯💖😍

[@mattsmith111991]

It seems like you enjoy everything what foods donylt you like?

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Matt, I'm a big lover of all kinds of food. I don't like things that are too fatty or oily.

[@lyanalsabti689]

i noticed you've traveled to mainly asian countries, would you consider heading to an arab country and trying the food?

[@mh3lzz]

Same expression with everything....head tilt and the eye roll. LOL

[@kauhiminer8932]

Aloha, I give Mark credit, better than Andrew who talk stink on the spam musubi. Right on Mark... A hui hou, Kauhi

[@Ruby2tu]

I tried to smuggle some of these musubis back to the mainland. They never made it off the plane :)

[@nanahara80]

Haha... I love your happy face

[@KissTheR1an]

Omg mark! I am traveling this summer to China! Yes! ... But my passport is still in processing :/ that sucks! can't wait to get my passport and travel and EAT!!!!!!!!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, that's fantastic to hear! Where will you be going in China!?

[@johncc6156]

Hi Mark. You can tell us what is bad. You look like to enjoy everythings. Sometime I saw you try to enjoy with your food. Right?

[@MarkWiens]

Hey John, yes I really like a lot of different foods. I'll let you know when there's something I don't like!

[@SVcreations43]

You need to try a puka dog and the market. When I was there I stayed at the Stay hotel on Koa ave. its a gret market with good foods definitely a place to check out. Please do. Ppl are so nice fed me for two days cuz I tiped good

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Victor, glad you've been to Honolulu. I heard of puka dog, but didn't have a chance to go there. How was it?

[@Medsas]

hi mark you should wear a mic when filming, it's really hard to hear you

[@fw190d5]

Hi, Mark Topping cucumber on Musubi Just unlikely in Japan which ever heard, Im native Japanease though.

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks for watching!

[@missymason2377]

Like 100% like!

[@joeyfinsky4226]

Wow that's cool

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you Boy!

[@ThatzKeely3]

He didn't like the Musubi. Kept talking about how good the rice was and forgot about the spam

[@xoxopo2h]

Isn't it too salty? I tried once, but i couldn't enjoy it. Spam was too salty to my taste, but the smell was awesome.

[@MarkWiens]

Glad you loved the smell. By itself it's probably too salty, but with the ball of rice, it's just perfect!

[@sophiexoxox4542]

omg...I'm hungry now

[@evoGage]

I wish spam musubi were everywhere like McDonalds. Love to try out those bad boys.

[@MarkWiens]

Haha, that would be wonderful!

[@maikala2010]

Brah what's da menu? Like cost or different choice than yours.

[@tcole7692]

Omg looks so ono you making me hungry lol

[@Siberia-nikki]

как вкусно)))

[@dorull83]

wouldn't the deep fried chicken become soggy when it's not freshly deep fried?

[@MarkWiens]

It does a bit, still tastes good, but not nearly as good as it could be when it's fresh. I agree.

[@jihoonpark2000]

its the same as eating fried chicken with rice tbh :3

[@mayangceb5182]

I`m starving :'(

[@berdeshoff]

Одинаковая реакция на все виды пищи)

[@yyyy2999]

I think those rice balls are kinda expensive though :P

[@MarkWiens]

Yah, not too cheap... Hawaii is expensive, and then the area (called Waikiki) is ever more expensive!