OLDEST STORES in OAHU! || Iconic Chicken, Grandma Maki & More at General Stores in Hawaii!

[@dorkie99]

Thank god you showed Waikane Store and showed the chicken. I was visiting a couple years back and a local told me to get the chicken there so I did and saw Nirvana. I constantly tell people about this place and how good the chicken is so they can try it too. I had no words to explain how it tasted except for "It's like she took all the goodness in the world, smothered it in MSG, then sprinkled crack on it cuz I am addicted for sure." That Auntie was so nice too she gave us a free sushi cuz we had just renewed our vows that day. Such Aloha in that store.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

The epitome of Aloha there! Fried chicken like no where else! We are, must visit store on the island! 🤙

[@aldentokuzato5729]

Oh my! Thank you for loving our store!!!

[@cindynewburg4084]

Born and raised in East Honolulu ( Niu Valley ) I have spent most of my 61 years on the Windward side of Oahu. I have driven past Waikane Store hundreds of times but never thought to actually stop in there until my sister watched your video. We went on Wednesday for our " eat out day " and it was soo much fun !!! I was just going to get the Maki sushi but we ended up with the fried chicken too once we found out there was no bone. We usually go up the coast to Kaya's for their Maki sushi but Waikane Store was a winner too :) Sooo good ! And Waikane Store is alot closer to where we live in Kaneohe. My sister was saying that we saw them on You Tube. It was really sweet how happy they were with that news. Thank you for this review. You guys are doing a great job for us locals that just need to get out more !

[@Lokahi-fo-life]

If any episode was too short it was this one. This is right up my alley. I’m old now, but even when I was young people would tell me I’m an old soul. I like new stuff, however the old style stuff really touches my soul. The extra outtakes today too. 😂

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Can't beat nostalgia!

[@RR-tk4ym]

Perfecting timing when Felix ate the chicken and there was a chicken walking in the background 😂

[@Moananuiākea]

These are the kinds of businesses/stores we need to keep open at all cost. Live local buy local and support local!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

🙌 Mahalo!

[@Hawaiian80882]

When I worked the Windward beat, Waikane Store was a must go to stop, their Mochico Fried Chicken is my favorite, and the fresh hand rolled Maki Sushi is my go to meal especially when your in a pinch...Mahalo's you guyz!

[@808wanchans]

This is my kine grinds! When I was a kid, our general store had so ono manapua, pork hash, all kind seed and, of course, Icee. I was feeling the memories and then saw the bloopers... I buss out laughing so hard! best ones yet!🤣🤣🤣

[@AmandaFelixEats]

We're happy you enjoyed this one! Mahalo Barbara! 🤙

[@joewatanabe5543]

This episode was very nostalgic for me because the grandma maki was like my mom used to make 60 years ago.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

How nostalgic! 🤙

[@cindynewburg4084]

My mother made a great Maki Sushi too ! How a haole girl from Oregon ( married to a local boy from the Big island ) ended up with that excellent skill I have no idea. But, to this day, I still love Maki Sushi sooo much.

[@scotttan6377]

Great theme for this episosde - general stores ! @2:19 Felix - the OG fried chicken from the Waikane Store looked ono-licious ! @8:42 Amanda's reaction to the 'cake cookie' was priceless (lol)

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@dennistani1986]

Thanks guys for another nice video! The chili and rice for $3.99 caught my eye. Nice price and the food looks tasty The poke bowl with lenchon, another excellent choice.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Dennis! 🤙

[@theservicesage]

The bloopers at the end is the best! lol

[@AmandaFelixEats]

😂😂😂

[@bizzoid2621]

Man, so many memories brought up with this video. Used to always hit up the first three spots. Used to get maki sushi from Waikane store when we would go to Kaneohe. I grew up in Hauula so would go to Sam's for musubi and pake cake. In fact, I still go grab some whenever I go back. Live mainland now. Used to go Ching's a lot too. Kahuku superette was another good one for poke and rice. I need to plan a trip back soon! haha. Thanks guys!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Such nostalgia! 🤙

[@kalihipalama1762]

This episode made me cry! Brought me back to the hanabada days!!!

[@p-forest]

OK seriously gonna have to try that Waikane chicken! I'll have to compare it to my mom's mochiko chicken (hands down best I ever had, but she doesn't make it much any more). Thanks for shedding light on places like this, always nice to swing by and pick up food, spam musubi to snack on, etc.

[@PatriciaNicely-hu5uh]

My favorite Waikane Store! I did not 13:44 know it started in 1898. Thank you for these nostalgic places. I just love their chicken and maki sushi. Just like my Bachan 4:33 used to make.Amanda and Felix you guys are the best. 💖 Thank you for sharing. Drive carefully. Blessings💖🙏🌺💖

[@AmandaFelixEats]

That fried chicken was so good! Nothing like it anywhere else! Mahalo Patricia! 🤙

[@aldentokuzato5729]

@@AmandaFelixEatsArigato gozaimasu ❤

[@PatriciaNicely-hu5uh]

Thanks!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo nui for the continued support! 🙏🤙

[@JodyY808]

Love these OG General Store local kine grindz! We often used to stop at the Waikane Store when we drove around the island, but the most nostalgic store for me was Ft. Ruger Market. I often stopped by there with friends in high school and college, and because I worked at nearby KCC, I also picked up Hawaiian food occasionally, though the poke was too expensive to bring to potlucks at school, and there were so many good places to eat at KCC and in the area. Kaimuki-Kapahulu is really a local food paradise at affordable prices! Mahalo for sharing some different kind of places this time.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Jody! 🤙

[@ryanjay707]

It’s so adorable how Amanda always waves so enthusiastically 😂👋

[@broad100]

When I was a kid visiting family in Laie, my favorite snack was pake cakes and soda. Today, over 50 years later, I still love pake cakes and was able to get the recipe. I always loved Sam's store and appreciate you featuring it.

[@PSALM139CHRISTISKING]

love the bloopers always 🤣

[@AmandaFelixEats]

😂😂

[@SunnyIlha]

Definitely 😁

[@KuusFaddah_44]

Brah born an raised on that chicken 😂 aunty knw me since hanabada days my grammas best friend 💯💯💯💯💯 aloha bradda for showing the love

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Love their chicken!

[@KuusFaddah_44]

@@AmandaFelixEats dah best 💯 be sure to try the green river slushy with the one scoop vanilla ice cream buggah is winnaahs 💯💯💯🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@aldentokuzato5729]

Mahalo nui loa!

[@KuusFaddah_44]

@@aldentokuzato5729 aloha Braddah 💯💯💯🤙🏽

[@dianalong2024]

Hi to the cutest couple on KZbin+1(that's davon) lol Love the trip through time... general stores are the greatest! The outtakes had me in stitches.. thanks for the laughs 😂👍

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo always Diana! Have a great week! 🤙

[@hawaiiramsfan7]

General mom n pop stores are the best💯🤙😎 Chings is the spot after a tako dive across the street 👌

[@AmandaFelixEats]

All kind grinds after! Mahalo! 🤙

[@toddmokiao1039]

Thank you Amanda and Felix for sharing this amazing episode. I really enjoyed watching this, it brings me back good memories when I was growing up eating at all theses mom and pop general stores. The ono grindz. SUPPORT LOCAL. God bless you both, hope you have a amazing and terrific Aloha Monday

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Todd! 🤙

[@gailsiangco5599]

Aloha Foodie Ohana ! I Loved the vlog ! It brought back ... back in the day memories ! Mahalo for sharing ! Da Von so nice to see ya ! Take Care !

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Gail! 🤙

[@marymagness7467]

Oh my goodness! You guys are so funny!!! 😂😂😂

[@AmandaFelixEats]

😂😂😂

[@lmgb77]

Love that you guys went to all theses General Stores! Ft Ruger Is my favorite growing up in town!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@michelleledesma8616]

Thank you for this video! Brings back so many memories from my childhood. The boiled peanuts are the BEST!! And the Grandma Maki roll, too!! Thank you, again🤙🏻👍🏻👋🏻 ❤

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for watching! 🤙

[@tonyrivas6429]

Amazing video! I love stopping by Fort Ruger for that very same poke bowl every time I come visit. Aloha from SF!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@justsayinfornow5274]

Eating chicken in front of the chickens!! Lol!! You guys always make me hungry. Great videos!!

[@christinewhyte7267]

Another amazing video!! ❤❤

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@aldentokuzato5729]

Thank you Amanda and Felix from the bottom of our hearts. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for the support! 🤙

[@dinoinphx]

Thank you guys, I found you through your collab with Sean and his wife and really enjoy your videos.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for joining our Foodie ohana! 🤙

[@carolynbateman5885]

Awesome video! Brings back memories for growing up in Ewa. There was one for the Ewa sugar plantation workers and was local one located in Honouliuli.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@titasmom678]

Oh my. A great episode. That Pake Cake at Sam's reminded me of Stone Cookies that we used to get from the Big Island. All the places certainly need to be cherished so they remain in operation.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

We hope to revive and keep these places running! They are local icons for sure! Mahalo Carol! Have a great week! 🤙

[@theservicesage]

Amanda and Felix thanks for being you and having this awesome content 🥳😎 can’t wait to come to Hawaii soon

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for watching! 🤙

[@tonisanoedelacruz9754]

Is that a manapua truck tea cookie? Loooove ❤

[@jasminaalm]

Yvonne get well soon ! Love you girl !

[@AmandaFelixEats]

🤙

[@armandovalenzuelaiii]

It’s Monday Foodie Ohana! General stores, tienditas, bodegas…no matter what you call them, they are the go to places to get OG treats. Thank you for sharing your Hawaiian roots with us. I love the special eats and goodies you can only find in places like that. The chicken and homemade cookies looked legit! SPAM and cheese roll is a real deal breakfast item; carbs and protein to get the day started right. Love you guys and look forward to more banger episodes! 🤙🏽❤️🏚️🏪🌴

[@AmandaFelixEats]

We hope you liked this one! Mahalo Armando! 🤙

[@armandovalenzuelaiii]

@@AmandaFelixEats loved it guys! The outtakes were classic. It seemed like the wind had you guys all off the tracks. 😄

[@Dj_lilfate]

The old lady in the waikane store is my great aunt Nadine, her brother harry is my grandfather. Unfortunately I have never been to Hawaii or met her. But I love watching all of the love she gets

[@Aggy_0351]

Stopped at Ching's back in 2017 during trip to Oahu. Great shrimp truck parks there too.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Yes!

[@JacobMalae]

Amanda the food looks delectable!!! And you do a fantastic job of convincing your viewers""""" IM one of them. Shalom.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@skyisthelimit9897]

In 1980 Sam’s store always had the best goodies growing up! They have the best Pake’cake! On the island Us Polynesians from Laie who live in the mainland always have to tell our relatives to bring some pake’cake when they come back! 🤟🏽

[@numatic1485]

well gonna have to go up and visit those stores next time I drive up that side for work, should be interesting.

[@jikotakuhaibin]

Wow, such a blast from the past! I used to spend my allowance on my weekly coke-strawberry ICEEs, and would also collect the diamonds on the cups for free ICEEs.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Forgot about those! How nostalgic! Mahalo! 🤙

[@csdesjarlais9779]

I love a historical foodie lesson.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Us too!

[@uniotter2662]

OG general stores, what a great idea for a vid in this series! Loved all the old-timey food, gave me the feels for sure. And Ruger Market was in my old neighborhood too (my parents still live in Kaimuki), so was happy to see them featured. The boiled peanuts and their lechon are the best! But dang, I gotta find some way to get that mochiko chicken! 🤯 Thanks for all the good memories, and especially those laughs....too funny! 🤣

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙😂

[@KanoiHoi]

I like how Felix breaks out in pidgin when the food is good. He said Winnahs 😂

[@hankwnen8805]

I was in Oahu two weeks ago and before going I did extensive research on where to go and where to eat and I totally didn’t know about places like these. Maybe next time, thanks for the vid!!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@damienkahanaoi4032]

Sams store cookie is like a Tea 🍵 Cookie

[@m.r.3674]

Like our Bodegas back in NYC..another good episode

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@m.r.3674]

@@AmandaFelixEats Peace

[@aloha270999]

My highschool lunch always was at the Rainbow Dr in. Chili rice plate was a dollar. So good

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Miss those prices!

[@aloha270999]

@AmandaFelixEats 1978 kaimuki HS

[@lawrenceakini4981]

Aloha for this food vlog. So ono looking. Have an amazing Memorial Day weekend. Mahalo.

[@ronaldkauanoe3099]

Great video LAIE boy forever. Sam store was the number one place to be knew their family.

[@tsn_life8]

Love seeing these OG General Stores😊👍🏻

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Our favorites! 🤙

[@tsn_life8]

😎🤙🏻

[@AnakeMandy]

Sam Store is known for the Pake cake which is good to eat with water, tea. And from what I was told by my dad, Sam Choy’s dad owned that store back in the day. Many things they sell there now is added additions. Good ones 😊

[@lazybeachbum9394]

Guys my childhood was in the 80's. Flavors I miss that were never replicated anywhere else was the futomaki with the pink shrimp flakes from China town, Korean BBQ chicken from Pearl city, Navy's sweet and spicy BBQ chicken, Uncle Tom's manapua truck $0.50 fried chicken from Makalapa.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Those were the days!

[@jena2664]

Nice chicken looks good. Like the life chickens in the background.

[@MollyM-vt8vc]

As kids, we used to walk from 8th Ave to Ft. Ruger Mkt to buy penny candies.

[@RSER808]

Aloha, Amanda & Felix & Da Vonz...This was an awesome episode. It has been so long since I visited the Waikane Store. The chicken and the maki sushi are epic! Thanks for the revisit & reminder when out that way...I am always looking for a great Pork Hash, Ching Store is now on my list to try that. Have not had that one. Another general store that I have not been to in years, LOL! Ft Ruger Market was one of my favorite places to eat at after the beach, while growing up (along with Rainbow Drive in). Ruger Market also use to have a lot of different fish jerky that was super ono. I'm sure they still do. Great Hawaiian Food too. Hits the spot. Mahalo for taking us back in time to the local General Stores. Only in Hawaii and the yes, the Icee is awesome on a hot day. Mahalo!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

We hope this video brought back plenty of nostalgia! Mahalo Rick! 🤙

[@laurablassberg8559]

Love this channel.😊

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@daniellemoniz9930]

Amanda the cookie you ate at Sam’s store is called Tea cookie. Been around forever. My Aunty’s favorite. I wish more places made it.

[@kshinokevin]

2:35 - the old-fashioned (Mom and Pops) General Stores are the best. I saw a chicken in the background, as Felix eats a fried chicken sandwich. (I once gave a Chicken a chicken mcnugget (from McDonald's). It ate the chicken mcnugget ! they may look cute but, they are scary cannibals !)

[@ericinouye803]

That was fun... and ONO! Mahalo!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@AussieAngeS]

We have general stores here in Australia also, it definitely has everything here as well, they are so handy. That fried chicken in that store looked so good I love old school nostalgic stores that sell iconic eats. Aloha guys, have a great rest of the week.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Angie! Have a great week! 🤙

[@leilareggie1826]

Wowza. As cheap as the 7-11 but better home made little eats for snacks or meals of smaller bites. This is real local flavor and would make a great foodies tour. Bet folks would happily pay $100 for three historical General Store stops. Just my old school travel agent mind. The Von could easily do this with just three or four Authentic Foodie's O'ahu General Store Personal Tours. The first time I saw you two was at a back road drive inn stop, another series theme. Start at the Rainbow. "EXPLORE YOUR INNER FOODIE!" is a perfect byline for your branding. I really appreciate you all.

[@krankdatRuGBY]

Pake Cake🔥🔥 I thought these were well known but I'm surprised not everyone knows. My family always brings them when they come main land.

[@KentKiner-dt5rp]

My school days to grind were chunkies & rainbow drive in

[@noelaniharris2670]

They're called General Stores on the mainland too, especially in small towns.

[@wesleychun3058]

Yes, the Parker cake is the wedding cake. Great with a glass of milk.

[@leilaniluke1807]

We know the pake cake as tea cake, it looks like that one needed more flavor kinda pale.

[@saskiab4367]

Just got back from FORT RUGER FOOD MARKET… we got the Lechoń and poke bowl with lomi salmon… super ono grindz! Massive thanks for the recommendation 🤙🏼🌈🤗🤩

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@christinaalameda6206]

I lived by Waikani and went Fort Ruger on our way to Aunties house all the time. So we went there really miss them I got to visit soon Yummiest 🥰🌹🌹🌹

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Love both places! 🤤

[@SC-io7lw]

Everything you ate I miss the boiled peanuts the most!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Those are iconic! Mahalo! 🤙

[@Trojan2024]

Thumbs up on this video! Thanks.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for watching! 🤙

[@fearofgod4]

All the food looks so good 😊

[@AmandaFelixEats]

🤤🤤

[@benjohnson5363]

MAN, I really miss those boiled peanuts!! Brings back good memories! Use to love eating those at the Friday night Football Games!! NHS c/o '74. 😋😋😋🥜

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Those are legendary! 🤙

[@xvenomx8089]

Can't go wrong with boiled peanuts

[@cherrollC]

Pake cake...chinese tea cookie. 😁 We always get that when we visit because my kids love it. Although i learned how to make it myself since we don't live there anymore. It's made with the chinese sugar so it has a different flavor. It's not my cup of tea but it's meant to eat with tea since it is a chinese "tea" cookie..😁

[@AMF59]

Sam store is my favorite. every time I'm there gotta get the Roti and curry, musubi, and and pake cake. Gotta wash down the pake cake with chocolate milk or strawberry soda😂. Weird mix, but trust me she go lol😂

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Maybe the chocolate milk! 👍

[@howardhada1689]

I stayed with my Obachan EVERY summer beginning in 1946..her address was 3445 Edma St. We walked to Ruger Market for 50/50 ice cream bars (If I was good).....I've visited this store recently and have to admit that it still looks/smells the same as my memories...

[@AmandaFelixEats]

How nostalgic! That's good to know! 🤙

[@ronyano]

Great episode, really enjoyed watching.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@cheryltanaka5885]

So nostalgic! Boiled peanuts! So ono! Love Da Von laughing in the background. ; )

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo Cheryl! 🤙

[@pookiroo]

Loved your vid. I've been to Hawaii one time. Don't know if I'll ever be back. Would have liked to try some of these local places.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Maybe one day 🤙

[@Tokyobanana808]

Did you guys do a vid on the manapua man..? I was looking though your channel but I haven’t seen any.

[@Patrick-nv5ug]

Favorite school lunches. Shepard's Pie, Hamburger Stew and Hamburger patty and rice. Mrs Tanji the cafeteria manager for Wilcox School posted the entire menu on a blackboard on Monday so you could bring brown bag if you saw something you didn't like. Few did because the parents always sided with Mrs. Tanji. She changed the entire eating habits on Kauai as diners began to serve her food.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Interesting story! We need to visit kauai soon!

[@kalea808AB]

Oh what a fun and nostalgic video! Always love going to the general stores. Truly enjoy your folks' content. Next one... try going to places where beach goers or surfers go before or after a beach session. Suggestion: Silva's Grocery and Liquor Store in Ewa Beach. One stop place for plate lunch and awesome desserts. Oh Amanda! According to their IG, they sometimes there's Russian Tea Cookies.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Sounds like a fun video idea! Mahalo! 🤙

[@nsf96791]

Went o Waikane Store a loooong time ago to pound mochi for the New Year....Don't know if they still do it now. Used to know a family friend.

[@aldentokuzato5729]

Hahahahaaa!!!

[@georgekepoo7336]

Wea the round nori rice ball with the ume inside guys thanks for sharing

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo! 🤙

[@keithfreitas2983]

We used to say you Pake' which mean't cheap. I still make hot dog with chili and rice, sometimes with spaghetti. My kids grewup with me makling it. That icee needs ice cream in it.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Definitely missing the ice cream! Mahalo! 🤙

[@brettm3431]

in AZ i have a hard time finding redondo's hot dog which is the only one to make with chili and rice

[@glennlikong7916]

That’s where it was a bit derogatory! Pake for “Chinese came from plantation villages it was said when Keiki had their Papa’s back from the fields they’d run up and welcome their father’s/Pake! But can be used to imply cheap! Which implies the stereotype that Chinese were Cheapskates or tightwads! Where some would say frugal or practical? You decide! Still better than “Chinaman”!🙄

[@BraddahBruce]

Waikane and Ching are up high on my list! The food is ono'licious! Thanks for making me hungry!😂 🍍😎🤙🌴🥥🌺🌈

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Mahalo for watching! 🤙

[@tonylee5860]

More general store please!

[@AmandaFelixEats]

👍

[@lieulieubear1407]

Yess chilli dogs

[@denzillee3664]

My uncle and I built our home behind the art store.Just down the street from this general store. We would buy our beers there.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

How nostalgic!

[@dkal9229]

The roti at Sam’s store is killahs! Hope you’re able to get some one day.

[@AmandaFelixEats]

We've been dying to try those! 😭

[@Hell2da]

Diamond head strawberry goes with the pake cake. Get the roti next time. Sam's store was Sam Choi's dad's store🤟

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Hopefully they have in stock next time 🙏

[@Tashiro808]

Hey Cus !!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍💕💕💕💕

[@AmandaFelixEats]

👋🤙

[@Thesunshinelife]

The pake cake looks a lot like a Chinese tea cookie

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Very similar!

[@talona1775]

Pakey cake are the Tea Cookies you can get down Chinatown.

[@danielroque8504]

Ive passed this place for 30yrs (I live on the westside) on my once a month travel around the island days. Never stopped, next time Im definitely stopping...

[@AmandaFelixEats]

Definitely stop by! 🤙

[@clydem7899]

Nice! Lol! $3.99 for Icee!! Showing my age but, I would go to Tsumoto Store and get a medium Icee for TWENTY CENTS! 😂😂😂😂