MUST EAT PLACES IN HAWAII - 15 Top places to eat on Hawaii- Tacos, Poke, Moco Loco, Pizza

[@gersonhay984]

Ken's House Of Pancake's is one of my favorites . Hilo side of the Island.The best breakfast on the Island of Hawaii.

[@philiptuths3747]

We had numerous meals at Umekes and they were all excellent. One of the best spots on the Island! Maybe you caught them on a bad day…

[@WhodatTravel]

Maybe we did. I definitely encourage people to make their own opinions of places.

[@TaylorFamilyAdventures]

Everything looks so good! Hawaii is on our bucket list for sure! The macaroni looked so good, my husband loves anything fish so he would be in heaven! Thanks for sharing ☺️✨

[@samng3859]

No one should miss the authentic Japanese Taiyaki in Captain Cook. Same spot as Randy’s Huli chicken except Thursday and Friday. Their Taiyaki is the most delicious food I had during my three-week vacation on Big Island.

[@WhodatTravel]

We will have to try it next time we are there!

[@Bobchai]

I live here and these recommendations are wonderful! I didn't even know about some of these places. Mahalo!

[@WhodatTravel]

Thanks, we loved the food there and cant wait to go back. I hope you get to try some new things on your home island

[@HeartlandFamilyAdventures]

Oh I love Hawaiian food so much 🤤. Shave ice is so much better than your typical snow cone, the ice is shaved so fine and they serve it with ice cream and a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk...yum.

[@rickstrizic4199]

I had a baileys cream one on Maui. Unbelievably yummy!

[@meggieamezcua19]

Amazing information. Thank you cause i love eating at different places

[@WhodatTravel]

Thanks. Glad to help

[@gabriellailene]

Thanks for sharing! I’m going to Maui in a couple of months for my honeymoon and cannot wait! Haven’t been to Hawaii since 2010. It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been

[@harrymiram5562]

FYI....K-u-h-i-o Grille...You're 1/2 right on lau-lau. It's chunks of beef, pork & butterfish(aka black/ling cod) wrapped in taro leaves(aka elephant ears). That's wrapped in ti leaves, or aluminum foil. Traditionally, it's cooked in imu(underground oven) alongside whole pig, sweet potatoes & other dishes served at a luau. Contemporary cooks steam lau-lau >5-6hrs....

[@Velvet3699]

Loved seeing little man tasting the ice cream at the end!

[@WhodatTravel]

He loves his ice cream for sure. Thanks so much

[@bballerforever]

Great video! I’ve been to the Big Island only once and went to Broke da Mouth Grindz, wish I hit the other spots you mentioned. But now I have a list of places for next time. Thanks!

[@WhodatTravel]

Thanks so much. We really enjoyed doing the video.

[@Disneybackttalk]

I have to save this video for whenever we do go! I don’t eat sea food so I’m excited for the other options and ice cream of course!

[@TamaraLR]

Thanks so much for the video, well done..enjoyed watching...😁🤗👍🏻

[@WhodatTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mmminieme]

Thank you for such a detailed video!! Going to Kona in the end of the month, your video appeared just on time;)

[@WhodatTravel]

So happy to help!

[@sandramorey2529]

This was great! Made me so homesick for Hawaiian food. These places weren't there the last time we were on Big Island. Kona Brewing was there and we went a few times. The best view we found was the Wendy's on the road down from Capt. Cook on the way to Kahalu'u Beach Park. It was half way down and the view-spectacular. It's probably something else now. I like that you shared places that were not fancy so normal people could perhaps afford it. Mahalo

[@WhodatTravel]

Thank you so much. We love eating all types of food and price points. Sometimes the best food we find is the cheapest.

[@MoonkissedMintakan]

The BBQ Chicken Pizza at Black Rock is my favorite with their pepperoni rolls and Dragon fruit Li hing mui Margarita! 🍹 Soo good! Tropics in Keauhou has the best Coconut Shrimp 🥥 🍤 😋 And you MUST order Kona Inn's Mud pie and Pina Colada. Thier mai tais are the bomb too. Kai Loki's in Ocean View has great Ultimate Burgers and fries. If you're on the east side in Hilo...Definitely check out Blanes Drive in they have ono burgers and strawberry with vanilla ice cream slushies. Cinnabon at the Prince Kuhio Plaza is perfect if you want something sweet. Punalu'u Bakery has the most amazing Strawberry and Guava Malasadas and their Kona coffee macadamia ice cream are to die for. I'm a local born and raised here. I approve. You're welcome 😊 😆

[@WhodatTravel]

We are looking at going back soon, we will have to try your suggestions and make a part two video!

[@_tori.in.wonderland_]

Definitely saving this video for when I get to check Hawaii off the bucket list!!

[@terryshamblin7907]

In Hilo Town, Ken's House of Pancakes and Cronies Bar and Grill are both great spots. Fish Hopper in Kona is also worth a visit.

[@vernonsheldon-witter1225]

Hawaii Island is a foodies paradise.

[@SethLavender]

There were so many good places you recommend. I would like to try the first two, fish tacos and poke.

[@joannemcmurphy2646]

You missed the best place ever! The Rebel Kitchen in Kealakekua Been on Dinners drivel-ins and dives! Best place ever!

[@WhodatTravel]

If we make it back, we will have to try it. Broke you Mouth Grindz was definitely worth it

[@Diegocurt73]

Surprised no mentions of Tex Drive-in on the Hilo side. Incredible food.

[@KamisCorner]

Omg that shaved ice looks delicious 😋🤤

[@Pale9j2011]

Thank you for sharing my hometown ! I’m from Naalehu I was born and raised literally 2 minutes away from the Punalu’u bakery ! And we love walking there to get lunch or a snack being the kids in the neighborhood years ago! I hope u guys enjoyed your time. I could show you guys the authentic Hawaiian experience but it’s a lot of walking to get to the spots 🤦🏽😂😂

[@Pale9j2011]

It’s also so cool seeing Kona where I’ve gone to high school lol. It’s crazy 😊😊

[@WhodatTravel]

I am so glad you liked seeing everything. We really did enjoy our time and would love to go back soon

[@jm7643]

When I was at the Punaluu Bake shop last time, I didn’t have a good experience. One of the young girls there served me ice cream and tried to ring up a purchase I wanted to make. Her boss came over and admonished her that she gave us too much ice cream right in front of us. The young girl was embarrassed and we felt bad for her and it didn’t leave a good impression

[@VillainsandVice]

This was awesome! Mike lived on Oahu for a year, so he’s been to the big island and all over, but I’ve never been off of Oahu! Now I have specific places to go!

[@dustinharris7296]

Lau Lau is not steamed in banana leaf. Taro leaf around meat wrapped in ti leaf 😂

[@dyllanikeda2068]

Next time you are out there you guys should try Ken’s pancake house In Hilo it can be a bit of a wait on the weekend but it is Worth the wait. The rock used to go there on his cheat days and they have a lot of fun food.

[@WhodatTravel]

Great suggestion. We are trying to plan a trip soon

[@harrymiram5562]

Also at Ken's...Gotta order Sumo-min, eateries own spin on saimin, much like Shiro's roll-call list of various noodle bowls!-lol...Gecko Girlz is on Ali'i Dr(Ah-lee-ee) your pronunciation came out as Ah-lee-hee. Hawaiian shave ice is similar to snow cone, in that ice is shaved finer & syrup toppings/sides are Too numerous to mention!-lol...All in All, Very nice submission....

[@Mickcotton]

@@WhodatTravelYes I’ve already planned on Ken’s Pancake House for Loco Moco ✅❤️ Aloha 🌸✅

[@FoolishMortalLife]

I’d love to go to Hawaii it’s been on my wish list forever and I’ve never had Hawaiian style food ... I’m now hungry

[@karenkettner6860]

Ono Loa had amazing burgers.

[@DannyPimienta]

I was searching for videos on places to eat with ironman kona in mind and as soon as you mentioned it at the very begining I locked in lol

[@WhodatTravel]

Glad to help! There are some amazing places on the island to eat for sure

[@CowTownKings]

cool video, very informative!

[@WhodatTravel]

Thanks

[@TheHallFamilyAdventures]

Hi is on our bucket list

[@guavas66]

I'll add you missed Cafe Pesto in Hilo. So ono! Half moon nachos are a must.

[@WhodatTravel]

I will have to add it for next time.

[@lidarman2]

We tried to go to Tuk Tuk Thai when we were in Volcano but they were closed that day :(

[@bluemoon3264]

Lau Laus are steamed wrapped in Ti - leaves not banana leaves 🌴🤙 .

[@derkhawkins2575]

Captain Cook is in South Kona. Kona is a region, not a town.

[@liliaalesan8201]

Nice video.. However, had the volume at 100% and still not loud.

[@terrygolden7726]

really missed the food truck across the street from the bakery which has excellent food. Fraser's on the south end of the kona strip has the best high priced food and very friendly service.

[@WhodatTravel]

We really wanted to stop there, but we had always filled up at the bakery. Hopefully next time we make it to the Big Island.

[@razeph1]

Thanks, but you missed one of my favorites, Hawaiian Style Cafe, in Hilo.

[@WhodatTravel]

I'll have to try that the next time we are there

[@comeonsense2022]

He would have given a big thumbs down for their rude service and excessive wait times.

[@vernonsheldon-witter1225]

@@WhodatTravel You should. We also have some of the best Japanese cuisine in the State.

[@mariacamacho3790]

Shacka tacos is 10/10….salsas are sweet but delicious

[@WhodatTravel]

We really loved them. Will go back again when we get to the island for sure

[@mariacamacho3790]

@@WhodatTravel I will be having them for dinner… we fly back to cali tomorrow 🥺

[@WhodatTravel]

Jealous! Have one for me!

[@rayfujimori9833]

Wish you would have tried more places on the Hilo side.

[@WhodatTravel]

We didn't eat as much over in the Hilo side unfortunately. Hopefully next time that we get to Hawaii will be able to

[@harrymiram6621]

FYI...Haupia pie=coconut milk, thickened like custard. Lumpia=Filipino spring rolls

[@dustinharris7296]

I'm sure your experience at broke da mouth was ok it is nothing to what it used to be at the old location. I once got braised oxtail. And another time got a whole fried uhu. The new location is fast food.

[@aquaticfury5273]

Lau lau is steamed in Taro Leaves 🙂

[@KentKiner-dt5rp]

We need to know how much. Very important!!!

[@Mickcotton]

Thank You So Much we will be in Kailua-Kona in 2- weeks This is very helpful. I plan on doing food reviews on my KZbin Channel MickCotton BBQ ✅🌸 Aloha Nui Loa Cheers 🥂

[@thefredrb]

You complain about long wait times, you might want to consider that during covid there was a mass exodus from the island of serving and cooking staff. It is still spotty as the housing market went crazy and priced a lot of folks out of the market and those folks are the wait staff at a lot of the restaurants you mentioned.

[@frazer986]

Fun fact, Hawaiian Pizza was created in Canada by Greek Brothers. It's only "Hawaiian" because it has pineapples on it lol

[@WhodatTravel]

I had read that before, any way you slice it the pineapple just tastes better in HI

[@comeonsense2022]

Suggest you YELP the restaurants before dining to be aware of the poor customer service and excessive wait times. Many restaurants have poor customer service and overcharge their customers with grossly inflated prices and sometimes hidden fees these days (locals call them Tourist traps since tourists are rich).

[@STUNN312]

skip the food in Kona Brewery BUT get the beer and go down to Hale Cocoa then, take your beer to Broke the Mouth

[@WhodatTravel]

Not a bad idea there.

[@stardustgirl2904]

I can get tacos all day long in California!

[@WhodatTravel]

And I do crave some street tacos from California, but the Hawaii ones have a little bit of a different flair to them.

[@saltylatte5991]

Go to Vernas in Hilo

[@anitawallace2166]

Papa Kona looks like it’s in the old Canoe Club location.

[@VanAlh]

People in Big island know how to eat

[@lukekerstetter9070]

Lost me at saying Black Rock pizza is the best they ever had, then later bashing kohala coffee mill. Some decent recommendations but the family seems more suited for chain restaurants

[@pambrown5382]

What is a lupia pie?

[@eclipsekcb9201]

Peggy Sue's Cafe on Maui!

[@anitawallace2166]

Gecko Girls Macadamia Crunch ice cream is fantastic

[@tammybunting761]

Sorry its shave ice not shaved ice

[@WhodatTravel]

I realized I misspoke after I had posted the video. 😔

[@toddbloxham6041]

Shave ice brah

[@emichin7010]

As a local, most of these are tourist trap.

[@WhodatTravel]

So where would you recommend?

[@emichin7010]

@@WhodatTravel for a more local feel, please try these. Some are around Hilo, some around Kona. Gill’s Lanai, Pomaika’a Cafe, Pine Tree Cafe, Moa Kitchen, Yong’s Kai-Bi, Teshima’s, Ono Home Kitchen, Manago Restaurant(pork chops), The Coffee Shack, Ka Lae, Punalu’u Bake Shop(sweetbreads), Aloha Mix Food Truck Cafe, Honua’s Coffee House, Ken’s House of Pancakes. They’re all pretty good. Recommend 🤙

[@robertstumpf6402]

@@emichin7010 Pine Tree Cafe is AMAZING! First place I stopped on my day trip to Kona!

[@paullittle9131]

It,s shave ice not shaved ice.unless you want to sound like a tourist

[@beegee3136]

Please show respect and say it properly..."shave ice", not "shaved". I would also prefer real talking instead of voice over style in future videos. Mahalo!

[@mikethompson3534]

It’s not pokay but po’ke

[@harrymiram5562]

FYI.... P-O-K-E.... pronounced poh-keh, no apostrophe btwn O/K. Not P-o-k-i....Refers to small cubed cuts, not fish type

[@ZedCommander]

Those tacos are trash.. Tourist Trap.

[@WhodatTravel]

So what would your recommendation be?

[@comeonsense2022]

Taco bell.... Really

[@bigsurbill]

Poke = po-key

[@milesm9356]

moco loco 😠