The Best Cheap Eats In Waikiki- On A Budget!

Are you craving an unforgettable culinary adventure in the heart of Waikiki? Join us as we unveil the best-kept secrets and wallet-friendly delights of this vibrant paradise. In this video, we show you some of our favorite local food spots, uncovering the absolute best cheap eats in Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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[@auntyv]

I grew up in Honolulu. Whenever I visit I look for where locals eat breakfast. Usually cheap good food. Greatest score was a place I stumbled upon when visiting the liquor store in Lihue, Kauai. Saw lots of people going in and out of this unmarked door. Peeked inside and it looked like a school cafeteria. $5.95 for lau lau, rice, mac salad and a drink, served on a banana leaf on a tray. Best food I've ever eaten.

[@Life-oo2tr]

I have good memories at the International Marketplace with my mom. We went to Waikiki many years ago and couldn’t always eat at fancy places everyday. We found International Marketplace and loved the foodcourt there. They had so many affordable and delicious options. I remember having a pineapple pork burger and she had some Korean food. Such good memories and I’m still craving that pork burger to this day!

[@danmccarthy4700]

Satoshi's reaction to the Poi Dog was the best!

[@xqzmeartdesign284]

Another deliciously satisfying video Shinichi & Satoshi… thanks guys!

[@jessicakalaw5950]

another hawaii content 👏🙌😎 i love it 🤙🏻🌺 hello guys 🙋🏻‍♀️ the fam and i miss hawaii…ALOHA 🫶

[@PREPFORIT]

I think it is incredible that you found those prices in Waikiki !!

[@leilareggie1826]

You two are so entertaining. I love that I feel like I am just sitting across our shared table from you. Arigato Gentlemen.

[@HartxStarr]

you guys look, feel, and sound more “natural” in this video! im glad you’re having a good time 😊

[@TabiEats]

We searched for five spots in Waikiki for some cheap and good eats. We were surprised how many reasonable spots you could find in Waikiki. Which place looked best to you? Let us know in the comments. If you know of a place we should check out next time, please share. Thanks! ❤

[@KaimuKII]

Hi I am from Hawaii and been watching your videos from Japan and am very happy that you visited us I just came back from your country, Japan is a beautiful country

[@E9ONE1]

Aloha~ looks onolicious mahalo for the food tour...i tried to stay away from waikiki due to traffic lol🍷

[@reginagibson3847]

I envy you eating the green river flavor sherbet. I used to love going to Woolworths on Fort st and getting a green river soda

[@BayJ24]

Bro the teriyaki spot is legit, ate there almost daily. Order food then walk up to a souvenir shop, grab a tall long board. Go back and grab your food and enjoy that life

[@rebeccaprice9924]

Steak Shack is ALWAYs my go to meal on the beach every time I visit!!

[@laurielum378]

Mahalo for sharing! I’m already a big Asato customer. Our freezer is packed right now. I want to check out U Kitchen for that Nori Bento! And Potama! We don’t have to wait till we travel to Okinawa. The steak place and hot dog with the taro bun is now on our radar. Thanks so much, sometimes us locals get jaded about Waikiki but we love to support local so we will plan a day there soon. ❤

[@andreahawkins5890]

Just got back home this month from Waikiki. Best vacation of my life ❣️ Can't wait to come back someday ❤️

[@titasmom678]

Glad you discovered these places for visitors and locals alike.

[@user-ny9er1lr1q]

All of you foodies and travelers on you tube are just great.

[@angelicrobles6292]

You both in U-Kitchen is my favorite part of this video! Seeing you both enjoying a bit of everything, and those meals look loaded with all you could want to eat after a morning exploring that city. 🤤 I want to try the curry flavored fishcake.

[@jhash9554]

Great job guys. Definitely plan on checking those places out the next time I’m home.

[@xyu709]

8:49 🤣🤣🤣 Very helpful video! Thanks!

[@HikaruRain]

Speaking of lunch, salads, and ranch dressing. I am eating a Buffalo chicken salad with ranch dressing as my dressing choice while watching this video.

[@user-ny9er1lr1q]

Hello guys want to let you know I'll be in Honolulu September 20 to visit friends. I've been here many times. Looking forward being here again😊 0:42 and try some more delicious Hawaiian food. 😊😊❤

[@TabiEats]

Mahalo for the kind words. Enjoy your time over there!

[@mindysmom6132]

Hi boys! I absolutely love that you made this video for us, especially with the way prices continue to climb at restaurants and fast food establishments. It’s so good to see that you can eat on a budget in Waikiki. All of the dishes looked so good, especially that poi dog! It looked amazing! The sausage reminds me of the kurobuta arabiki sausages that I always purchase at Tokyo Central Market. Take care and thank you again!

[@TabiEats]

Some of the best food we had during our trip!

[@GabrielMcKelvey]

One day ill get to this beautiful island. 🙌🔅

[@tonisanoedelacruz9754]

Irrashai!! Welcome home to Hawaii!!❤️❤️❤️😃😺

[@Cib-im8nk]

Great video! Your videos definitely make me want to travel more.

[@Scriptor13]

So many feels seeing Waikiki. All the food looked 'ono, especially the bentos at U-Kitchen. And, all so reasonably priced! The sherbert from Asato Family looked so refreshing it made my mouth water. I smiled seeing that it was "local kine." Thanks, you two, for another yummy and informative video!

[@TabiEats]

Thank you 🙏

[@arghohjeez]

Love seeing your Hawaii content!! I love going to Kono's on Kalakaua ave :)

[@TabiEats]

Best time we have to try that place

[@Manas999_9]

thank you.

[@pamelagordon869]

Love watching you guys so much ❤❤❤

[@JustMakeBalls]

Your food reviews in Hawaii a while ago is how I first found you on KZbin! Thank you for another great review series! I saw somewhere (perhaps NHK news) that there is a shortage of nori (and also poor quality nori) due to bad weather and red tide outbreak in the Ariake Sea, Japan.

[@TabiEats]

So glad you found us. Thanks for watching our videos! 🙏

[@CherylKCherylsHomeCookingshow]

Thanks for sharing this.... YUM,all looks good!

[@mariat9810]

Thank you for making this video!! I am planning to visit Waikiki soon but everyone I spoke to says it is very expensive! I'm glad there are some good eateries I can check out without breaking the bank! You guys are the best!

[@prushaglli9026]

these food had me mouth watering. and finding cheap food these days is cinda hard since it getting more and more expensive

[@akitainu4431]

全部は本当に美味しそうです！ハワイへ是非行きたいですよ。今週の動画もありがとうございます！

[@TabiEats]

こちらこそありがとうございます

[@hussellusa]

Those are great tips you guys gave us for Wakiki, thank you for the video. Have to try them next time there. Prior to our Okinawa trip to Naha in April we watched your Okinawa vids. Our hotel was within walking distance to Nuchigafu Restaurant you highlighted and of course I had to have the Sea Grapes dish you had. It was wonderful as was the whole experience at Nuchigafu. Thank you for that one too. Lately every time we go to Wakiki we stop at Tropical Tribe on Ala Moana for an Acai Bowl. They're Brazilian and the Acai is just like being back in Rio again 🙂

[@tamara4557]

This all looks delicious! I would go for the steak bento :)

[@MP-lv5vk]

I was already missing Zippy's

[@stargazer5073]

sooooooooooooooooo jealous! Enjoy

[@leilareggie1826]

Like misubi on steroids, lilikoi lemonade, a Bourdaine approval and curry battered bento...wowza😅 in a chunk of fried chicken... tropical rainbow of such affordable culinary choices in the Waikiki area was unknown to me. Knowledge is power! Never imagined a salted lemon gummie bear sherbet...sweet and sassy!

[@AussieAngeS]

Hi guys. The food looks so delicious! That taro bread hot dog looked amazing 😍

[@lizvickers7156]

Far too much bread for the size of the dog.

[@MsSayaB]

どれも美味しそうですね！しかもお得。 年末にWaikiki に行く予定なので参考にさせていただきます❤I love nori bento. I can eat them all day! Thank you guys for sharing.

[@TabiEats]

今のハワイは東京の2.5-3倍高いからこういう所はありがたいです。

[@angelamapa2529]

Wow, not bad at all!

[@SteveStell]

Anthony Bourdain approved ❤

[@shannondore]

That made me a bit sad... I miss him.😔

[@LatinaChef1986]

@@shannondore Me too. He was a phenomenal chef.

[@spang9782]

14:44 Shinichi, that fish looks just like the Zippy's Zip Pac fish! Maybe it all comes from the same food distributor! You did indeed find some cheap eats!

[@TabiEats]

We were excited to find these places

[@maxsenesac6136]

Yummy!

[@rogerwolfert6414]

You need to show people Hilo Hattie's. Love all your videos

[@luonajgarroutte212]

I absolutely love the Hula dog. I've been eating them since they had a shop in the original International Market and they were called Puka dog. When the couple split he moved to Kauai and kept the original name. She stayed on O'ahu and changed the name but she got to keep the yummy bacon taro bun because it was her recipe and my favorite. 😊 I am so happy that you tried them.

[@TabiEats]

Ohhh that’s interesting to know. I was wondering what happened to Puka Dog.

[@luonajgarroutte212]

@TabiEats I got the story straight from her when she had a food truck in Haleiwa. I much prefer hers because they are the original recipe. His store is in the Poipu Beach area on Kauai but his buns are just plain bread.

[@scottwang266]

@@TabiEats TWO MAHUS ONE IS LOCALLY MADE SECOND ONE made in japan MINGLING WAIKIKI IT'S RIDICULOUSLY JUST STAY AROUND HAMBURGER MARY.......🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kelsy808]

@@scottwang266Excuse you?

[@melissalambert7615]

It all looks great. Esp boxes. Thanks for showing the street location. Prices would be same here. Next time maybe mention what prices would be elsewhere in Hawaii, local location. Hello from Oregon!

[@craig1967shelby]

U-Kitchen is so underrated! That place is a gem, If it weren’t for the traffic in town I would go there to buy lunch and dinner! I might need to try the sorbet truck next time I go to town, The linghingmui float and Lemon peel gummy sorbets look so good! Love the vids guys! 🤙🏽

[@TabiEats]

Yes we agree. Please give Asato family a try and tell them we sent you. They will be thrilled!

[@brianhollenbeck8633]

Butter lettuce is my favorite lettuce. 😇👑🌏🌍🌎💚

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha 🌺🥰

[@emersonwallace7226]

I’M CALLING OUT TABIEATS. I love your videos! I’m such a fan. My mom and I want to travel to Japan. However, my mom is a vegetarian. I don’t eat pork. If we wanted to enjoy Japan where could we go? (Will post question/challenge on more apropos videos.) Love your work!!!

[@WomanTakenBytheWind]

Are you Tabi eats because you're tabibito or because this is for tabibito? Love the vid thanks for the reviews

[@TabiEats]

Tabi means ‘travel or journey’ and we eat! 😊

[@shannondore]

Everything looked delicious. I really want to try that poi dog. Oh my goodness!! It looked good. I love your hair cut Shinichi and I got to ask how is it you look younger with every video? Did you find the fountain of youth?🤔😆

[@TabiEats]

Thank you so much!! The poi dog was 🔥

[@lizvickers7156]

He has had a face lift or something. I have thought the same over the last couple of videos. His face looks really puffy around the cheeks and eyes. Far from making him look younger I think its having the reverse effect. Making him look older now.

[@melissadunton3534]

Sinichi & Satoshi: have either of you ever been to the amusement park at the top of the mountain in Itsuka, Japan?? Has Satoshi seen their electric trains? *They have FOUR special trains. One shaped like a cat, one shaped like a dog, a musical themed train and a candy themed train* !!!! 😮❤ I would absolutely LOVE to see your reactions to the trains and the park. I do hope you get the chance to visit and make us a couple videos about your visit. Much love to you both - Melissa ✌🏻💕😊 EDIT: *it’s the Ikoma-Yama amusement park*

[@maliamarsh02]

How does Japan feel about American tourist

[@melissadunton3534]

@@maliamarsh02 most everyone is great! You get a couple here and there that might try and charge more for tourists, but it’s rare. Also there are some that are a bit skittish and don’t trust Americans, specifically…but they’re far and few in between. And don’t go to the club district because you will get scammed out of a lot of money. If you want to enjoy an adult beverage and some food, go to an Izakaya. I don’t think they’re any more distrusting or scammy than any other country when it comes to tourists, but they are more polite about it. 😂 Oh! Almost forgot….quite a few of the smaller restaurants and other eateries as well as Izakayas have an English menu and a Japanese menu….often the English menu shows higher prices. So, try to stick to restaurants that have combined menus and places that show the prices right up front and have a great time!! ✌🏻🥰😊

[@maliamarsh02]

@@melissadunton3534 thank you!! :)

[@melissadunton3534]

@@maliamarsh02 you’re welcome. 😊

[@sandrakwon173]

Hello~~

[@saikidd4300]

Hi Satoshi, what is the Maui sweet you were talking about? I couldn’t quite understand. I believe it starts with a “G”?

[@TabiEats]

Oh! It is called GuriGurl. Thank you!

[@saikidd4300]

@@TabiEats Thanks Satoshi! We love your enthusiasm!!!

[@alysshart7522]

Wait a sec, I've eaten at a place called Hula Dog before, and they also had an option for taro bread, but it was in California. I wonder if that was another branch of the same business or just a place with the same name.

[@gc5hoz8]

Where did you get your glasses, Satoshi?

[@davidnhc]

Please do a Singapore eat….

[@TabiEats]

For sure! Stay tuned

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

I've honestly never really wanted to go to Hawaii, although as a native Californian, most people I know have been there. I'm not a sunny weather beach person, I prefer foresty overcast. But your videos are making me think twice.

[@wed3k]

It's not as sunny as you think, lots of overcast. Try the big island.

[@8TeezEra]

7-11 is also good if you're on a budget.

[@stargazer5073]

We want to move to Japan, any advice for us?

[@sheilanaduriak1269]

Hula dog, the location on Kuhio Ave is temporarily closed. The other location in Waikiki is permanently closed.

[@TabiEats]

Appreciate the heads up on the locations, it's always good to know!

[@KentKiner-dt5rp]

Who would want to eat in waikiki?????????

[@djggravy3750]

U kitchen is permanently closed

[@jhash9554]

Unfortunately they ruined the international market place! Everything is too high end! That’s why it’s always empty. 🙁

[@ramenpharmacist]

that Po Tama shop looks amazing!

[@austindelossantos6286]

Oahu is overrated. They rip you off

[@ositofreitas]

Cmon boys, those beards are looking shabby. You two handsome kids going for the homeless look?

[@itsjustcj]

Passive aggressive much? What an out of place rude comment. SMH

[@kelsy808]

Wow. Their beards didn’t make me think that one bit.

[@lizvickers7156]

@Google User It's just a comment. No need to get your knickers in a twist.

[@tgilroytg]

Looks more then 6 oz! I love Waikiki. Been there twice. Can’t wait to go back ❤