Top 9 Best Cheap Eats in Waikiki Hawaii

The top 9 best places to eat in Waikiki that are tasty and easy on your wallet! Featuring some of the best and cheap Steak plates, Katsu, Ice Cream, Udon, Korean BBQ, Musubi, and Hawaiian Plate Lunches. Scroll down for table of contents.
Cheap Eats Restaurants featured in this video:
00:25 - Steak Shack
00:53 - Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin
01:34 - Henry's Place
02:36 - Marukame Udon
03:28 - Yummy Korean BBQ
03:56 - Me BBQ
04:18 - Musubi Cafe Iyasume
05:40 - Royal Hawaiian Center Food Court
06:34 - Rainbow Drive In
07:37 - Teddy's Bigger Burgers
07:57 - Ala Moana Center Food Court
09:07 - Shirokya Japan Village Walk
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[@YellowProductions]

If you'd like to see the cheap locations on a map with addresses watch the video in the Citizine player here: www.citizine.tv/video/top-9-best-cheap-eats-in-waikiki-hawaii Did I miss your favorite cheap eat in Waikiki? Let me know!

[@BT-pi1tk]

good vid. glad there wasnt your garbage Acapella intro. ahaha but forereal, you would have 2x more subs if you got a better intro bruh

[@leftyjones9792]

#6 for Chicken Katsu!

[@hashtagdrew]

Barefoot cafe, cheapest meal with the best view you can get! Hawaiian BBQ Chicken plate is my pick

[@muris527]

Hi

[@linaflintray8193]

Hello Your great !!!!!! thanks for the food tips Im planning a trip to Hawaii will use your videos to start finding great eats

[@allenpaul102]

These places have gotten so expensive! Can you make an updated list Chris?

[@kmason65]

Thank you so much!! My wife and I visited several of your recommendations and were never disappointed. She was super impressed that I knew about all these cool places to eat. Your video made our trip more fun and adventurous!!!

[@YellowProductions]

Right on Karl! Thanks!

[@coswellsmith2645]

great video. I like the way you get right to it w zero nonsensical intros. very informative and not self serving

[@RuizaAnne]

I can vouch for most of these. Legit list! Great job!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Ruiza!

[@crookedFC]

We hit the Steak Shack last night, incredible value.

[@andresfsdl]

Thanks for the video it was very helpful, Thank you so much

[@erichernandez4458]

Thanks for your cheap eats review. I'll be there in December. Great job Bro.......

[@johnnycabrera2714]

Last night ate at Murakami Udon, then trekked to Henry's Place for dessert. Both GREAT recommendations! Thanks!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback Johnny! Glad you liked them!

[@janetsmith2104]

Very helpful video and will be useful for 2019 visit, thank you!

[@robmerback]

Just finished our trip and went to a few of these spots. Thanks for the recommendations again.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome! Did you find any cool spots not on this list?

[@Junioreg6]

Plane ticket, hotel, and rental book! Can't wait to go, be their this Christmas!

[@YellowProductions]

Sweet!

[@bettysaleh468]

Just know, though not advertised, McDonalds in Waikiki has the dollar menu. You just have to ask.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip Betty !

[@davidski5384]

Thanks Chris, I really found this video very useful When looking for places to eat. Thanks 👍

[@YellowProductions]

My pleasure! Glad to hear it was helpful!

[@GG-pp6ex]

This is very helpful. Thanks for this.

[@ardhi_m]

amazing content... Thank you !!

[@thad67]

We are in town for the first time right now. Your video has been helpful. Henry's ice cream is great. We liked Marukame Udon as well as Teddy's Burgers. We also used the Royal food court. Thanks for the tips!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback thad! Enjoy Hawaii!

[@martin77722]

look forward to visiting these food places thanks for your video hawaii here we come

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Paul! Enjoy Hawaii!

[@selenaj3415]

This was very helpful, thankyou.

[@YellowProductions]

My pleasure! Thanks for the note Selena!

[@kaykay.wanders]

cant wait to try this list!!! thank you :)

[@YellowProductions]

+K L My pleasure! Enjoy!

[@kuriyamatidusflossy]

Every place mentioned in this video is truly great, best bang for your buck

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks tol tu

[@roedelj]

Very nice tips! Thanks for uploading

[@YellowProductions]

My pleasure Joao!

[@TacoBell5DollarBox]

Thanks for the video!

[@juanmalone8053]

We are in Waikiki right now at the Hyatt Regency. VERY helpful video, as are they all. Thanks for taking the time to make them.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Juan! Aloha!

[@jivrouss]

Hey,you made me really starving! Must visit these places!

[@angularangular750]

Brief but informative, Thank you Yellow Production.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Angular!

[@user-zg9kt2dn2w]

Mmmmm! Delicious!Great video! Don't forget to eat your foods!🌽🍞🍕🍲🍟🍖🍗🥓🥪🌯

[@dersum2836]

Great video and highlights of Waikiki!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Derek!

[@Sonny0276]

Great Video. Thank you for posting.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Sonny!

[@thx2468]

Thank you so much for your video. I'm in Waikiki for the 1st time and your suggestions are very helpful. These places may be cheap for very rich in flavour and variety.

[@YellowProductions]

+thx2468 Thanks thx2468! I hope you enjoy Waikiki! Let me know if you think there is something I missed in this video!

[@sandramorey2529]

Discovered Henry's in 1979 on my first yearly trip to Waikiki. The old man and his wife had a fruit stand just behind my $20 room at the Coral Seas. We ate out of that stand. Most of their produce came from their garden. I tried exotic fruits and we could get simple sandwiches for $1.25. Eventually they added to go foods as well as ice cream for $2-3. They briefly moved to a little store front across from the Halekulani but are now back in the original location. Behind a business like Henry's and Rainbow Drive In are wonderful personal stories. Plantation workers who started little businesses. Hawaii is legacy. Scratch the surface and you'll be delighted you did. Thanks for mentioning the old heritage businesses alive and well in & near Waikiki.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome. Thanks for the back story on Henry's place!

[@lindaburton5680]

I’m glad that I discovered your videos! It makes me want to try all your cheap eats spots. Have you ever done any Caribbean shows?

[@mimii3000]

I loved watching some of your Japan videos (I went in April) , had no idea you came to Hawaii this year! I love watching videos about where I'm from because I'm always curious about what other travelers think about Hawaii. Great video! I always thought Ala Moana had one of the best food courts. They are actually going to open up another food court where Shirokiya used to be! You'll have to come back and do a video on it!

[@YellowProductions]

+mimii3000 Wow. Ala Moana is going to have lots of food!

[@crqdea6654]

YOU NAILED IT 100 THANKS

[@OkinInc]

Great videos bro! Liked and subscribed. Mahalo.

[@HyRoProductions1]

Marukame Udon, I went there last spring. Great food!

[@YellowProductions]

+HyRo Productions Nice!

[@lorenaguerrero1153]

Thanks for sharing

[@OneStepClosa]

Thx, we took 5 or 6 for our trip in May! Aloha

[@redmatmedia]

thanks, great info

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Red!

[@TheTravelingBreeze]

Great video thanks for the information 🤙

[@shilohice]

Thanks for your recommendation, this is a really good and helpful video. I just tried them last week in Waikiki. The best is the blue water shrimp garlic 🍤!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Shiloh! Glad you liked the shrimp!

[@jasonbonk2258]

Great video going there in September.

[@YellowProductions]

+Jason Bonk Thanks Jason! I hope you get some tasty cheap eats! :)

[@Slepinger]

Thanks mate, looks a bit like little Tokyo, but thank god I like sushi :). Anyway helpful. I'll be there in 10 days, can't wait!

[@Moneypebble]

Love your videos Chris! We are in Oahu right now and the Blue Water Shrimp is closed at the food court 🙁. We’ve taken advantage of the other recommendations and they are awesome! Thanks for all you do!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Jason! Sad to hear about Bluewater.. the pandemic must've gotten them. Try Giovannis Shrimp at the H Mart food court in Kaakaako

[@alfredovazquez390]

Hello guys a little bit late but just an update Blue Water Shrimp moved to the Waikiki Hilton Village resort area, one of my favorite places to eat while visiting Oahu!

[@kat7939]

Blazin’ Steaks!!

[@dididisun]

Thank yoi!,, so informative!,,

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Sun!

[@KDOWNTON78]

thanks for this amazing video info. I'm travelling to Hawaii (Oahu) from Sydney Australia in September for two weeks vacay. never been to Hawaii before. it's really good to know where to get something to eat that won't break the budget.

[@YellowProductions]

Very cool! Enjoy Hawaii!

[@KC80009]

Ha love Me's! I stay at the Royal Grove Hotel once a year for my BD!! Its really good and convenient! Teddy is also very good and filling...

[@KC80009]

Kris Deagle that's right! My fav!!!

[@MrRamyon74]

Good as always..

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks MrRamyon74!

[@gordon4385]

As a rule, I stay out of shopping malls when in Hawaii, but I've heard many good things about the food court at the Ala Moana mall. Now after seeing the video, I've Gotta go there.

[@YellowProductions]

It is really good! Check out both the main food court and the Japanese food court at Ala Moana.

[@eck9501]

Making me excited!!! Coming may 2018!

[@YellowProductions]

Fun fun!

[@OrdinaryDude]

We have a Teddy's Bigger Burgers in Woodinville Washington as well. I agree. Awesome burgers!

[@YellowProductions]

Mmm

[@jonathanpang9652]

Great video

[@carolineboykins8348]

This is the first video of your I watched. I was planning a trip to Oahu and came across it and just really liked your personality and video. After that I was hooked 🤣

[@YellowProductions]

Very cool Caroline! Always interesting to hear what people's "gateway" videos are :)

[@michelledujka8194]

This is really well done. I used to live in Honolulu, and I learned something new.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Michelle!

[@user-wv7qn6bj4t]

楽しかったです✨

[@danielclooney6248]

Been to quite a few of these places. One place I see missing is Barefoot Beach Cafe, 2699 Kalakaua Ave. I've had quite a few really good plates there. One of my favs was the Kalua Pork and cabbage......Delectable.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the addition! I'll check out Barefoot Beach Cafe next time!

[@AiyaSleep]

Just want to say that I really enjoy your videos. The production quality is excellent, your narration has great tone and is enjoyable to listen to. You should have a hosting job on the Travel channel. BTW, you have a similar cadence to Mark Summers. Thank you for the videos!!!

[@YellowProductions]

+AiyaSleep Aww.. Thanks AiyaSleep! If you know anybody at the travel channel put a good word in for me :)

[@MONIKKA5389]

I love your videos i going to waikiki next moth thank you so much :)

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Lizzie!

[@xometro5750]

I used to work in ala Moana food court in the late 90’s called aloha grill!! We live in Galveston Texas now but will be visiting home in July

[@YellowProductions]

+Sonicpro Neat! It's changed quite a bit since then!

[@JohannGambolputty22]

There’s a food court on The Kuhio side of the International Marketplace that has decent prices. Also $2 Kirin at the bar all day long.

great work

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks! :)

[@ElenTuf]

Awesome!! I'll be there in July 2018 so I'll defs go to those places to check it out! Lol

[@YellowProductions]

Very cool! Enjoy Waikiki!

[@FunChannel65]

nice video! super like

[@Monkeyman-mvr]

I’ve been to Oahu 7 times and haven’t heard of hardly any of these but the food court and rainbow drive in. I’ll have to try them next time I go

[@YellowProductions]

I hope you like them!

[@annrenwick8252]

i love your video

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Ann!

[@taraortiz2677]

I have eaten at Steak Shack so many times!!! It’s delicious!!

[@YellowProductions]

Mmmm

[@apfury]

I agree w/Marukame. I actually have been known to drive from Mililani to eat there. $30 for family of six and Udon is delicious. I'm not even an Udon eater. If you're visiting Oahu, gotta go there.

[@YellowProductions]

+Aaron T Mmmmm! Good minds think alike! :)

[@arieljamison3407]

June 2019 we def gonna be eatingn

[@dianestangeland8601]

good info!

[@YellowProductions]

+Diane Stangeland Thanks Diane!

[@KhunPamela1963]

Moo-sue-bee for me! and going to Henry's tomorrow. Nice video and recommendations.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks! Moo-sue-bee is a fun word to say! Enjoy Henry's!

[@AlonzoLivin]

Pamela Santos Bermudes how was Henry's? Any other you'd recommend?

[@KhunPamela1963]

Henry's was great, I had the coconut ice cream. ONO! Let me think about some other great local spots you can try on your next trip out.

[@AlonzoLivin]

Pamela Santos Bermudes heading there for New Years. Still hovering over this comment and video. Let me know thank you!

[@kalaipaa]

I thought I was the only one being irked by the mispronunciation of Musubi.

[@debragibb9840]

Hi Chris I'm currently on vacation in Honolulu. I went to some of those restaurants you showed and they had good prices and food was good

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome!

[@michellealexander6765]

I’m looking forward to going to Hawaii I’m going to use all of your tips to the different places to eat and not think me and my cousin are going to have a fabulous time

[@YellowProductions]

+Michelle Alexander Nice! I hope you enjoy the food!

[@bige.3474]

I also forgot to mention the Shorefyre grill a block towards the beach from Me Korean bbq.

[@toddrone]

I was in Waikiki last week, found a sweet spot for cheap awesome Ahi Poke and lotsa other japanese food. Shaka Poke ,.. Waikiki shopping plaza,. Lower Level, 2250 Kalakaua Ave, . try the beef udon,.. the broth is crazy good!!

[@YellowProductions]

+G Todd Poke and Udon? Interesting combination. I love Poke, so a good Poke spot in Waikiki sounds appealing!

[@raytiger3707]

i live in Waikiki.....Your video is terrific!!!!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Rayel 808!

[@lindasiwalette154]

My fav ..panda chicken orange ...sabato ..coconut ice cream ..korean barbeque ...sea food at sheraton htl breakfast at hilton htl ...I love all the food so delicious ....mama mia .

[@YellowProductions]

Mmmmm

[@ltsDisrupt]

4:59 some dudes just chillin lol 😆

[@adagiobreeze8493]

I love how diverse their cuisine is

[@Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN]

Adagio Breeze looks mostly Asian influenced. Mostly Japanese and Korean

[@wildcat6404]

I agree. It is a huge Asian influence by end of week its tiring.

[@headbanddrew4487]

I love Teddy’s

[@MusingsuponaDewDrop]

I’d love to see an update on this topic. I love your channel 🙂

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Nature Chat!

[@jeezthatscocky3144]

Did anyone else see the first place and think, “Subway? Seriously?” lol me too. I enjoyed this video. Can’t wait to leave for Oahu.

[@YellowProductions]

That would have been funny for sure :)

[@ItsJustJerFromJersey]

great video, were going to Oahu this month, I will make sure we hit some of these spots. Never knew what a Musubi was, now I want to make sure I try it, with Spam of course.

[@YellowProductions]

Definitely give the musubi a try!

[@ArekSuroboyo1]

I just came back from Waikiki today, and it's incredible that I don't see lines of people in front of Marukame Udon in the video. in all my three time visits there, the lines were just insane. but it well deserved, they are great and cheap! (great list, by the way)

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks SF DC!

[@JohannGambolputty22]

I live here and walk by quite often. If it’s early afternoon there’s usually no line. But late afternoon until it closes always a huge line. Funny thing is we have one downtown Honolulu and it’s never busy. It’s really just a tourist place and the Yokocho food court has many restaurants with way better noodles. Truth.

[@Elevatedstatus]

This is a big help.. will be going to Waikiki in February 2018.. thanks

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Stonerchick niners fan! Have a great trip!

[@Feng_X]

Yolanda Daggs lucky I'm going in march :(

[@Elevatedstatus]

Awesome Hanson . 2weeks and counting down... Have fun..

[@Feng_X]

Yolanda Daggs thanks u too

[@jenniferepps6354]

I LOVE Spam musubi!! ✨💖✨

[@YellowProductions]

That makes two of us! :)

[@Feng_X]

Jennifer Epps I LOVE shave ice!! ✨💖✨

[@lust4lyfe101]

I tried #9 2 days ago an it was AMAZING!!!

[@YellowProductions]

Mmmm

[@sumo7778]

Good job I live Maui but all the places you said is all the. Place we go oahu

[@jasnasimundic9235]

Thank you. We are coming in April 2018.

[@YellowProductions]

My pleasure! Have a great trip!

[@keithferreira3866]

Moo-sue-bee brah is how you pronounce it how-lee. Great video amigo!

[@vivadivine250]

Thanks for this vid which is super helpful, full of tips. My internal calculator kept adding it all up though 😩. Waikiki can still be expensive even on the cheap/dime, but feasible for large traveling groups.

[@YellowProductions]

Yeah.. Waikiki is pricey

[@JohannGambolputty22]

Honestly the prices as the places he mentions is about as cheap of vacation food you can find anywhere. Even outside Waikiki.

[@peggybalagia4674]

This was great to watch as a local of Oahu.. We hardly ever get to Waiks, so now I can figure out where i want to eat before wandering all over Waikiki looking for a good spot. I would make sure tho, if you go to the Ala Moana food court, I would observe their sanitation practices before you place your order. Oh by the way it is MOO-SUE-BEE.

[@YellowProductions]

+Peggy Balagia Thanks Peggy! Moo Sue Bee it is! :)

[@basil8760]

U did a great job, but (for local kine grinds), I’d probably add a few more to your list: L&L, Loco Moco, Manapua Factory, Zippy’s, Young’s Fish market, etc.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tips!

[@sharonlippert3636]

You're a great host and personality. :)

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Sharon!

[@OneManOneCamera]

About three years ago, I stayed in Waikiki for about a month. Basically bumming around and getting back into the groove of living in the USA. You were correct about Marukame Udon: Many nights that place had a very, very long line. I'm not a fan of Udon, so I never gave them a try. I'm surprised you didn't hit Gyu-Kaku (Yakiniku spot) on Lewers. Nice pricing scheme, delicious food and friendly staff. Also surprised you didn't hit Chinatown. Some nice food there.

[@YellowProductions]

I've been to Gyukaku many times in Japan and in California... It's delicious! And Chinatown is great in Oahu as well! I probably need to do a whole video on Chinatown. I wanted this video specifically to be things that are within walking distance of most people's hotels, which are typically Waikiki

[@markuyehara7880]

@@YellowProductions If you like udon and feel like you want to venture a bit outside of Waikiki, try Jimbo Restaurant, a long-time favorite local spot for homemade udon.

[@richardyoung871]

You know I have never heard of places in Waikiki to be cheap. And I am from Honolulu. When I was young we always went to Chinatown for Excellent Chinese food at cheap prices. Waikiki is for the tourists. Most tourists don't know where to go, to enjoy what the islands have to offer. Because I was born and raised in Hawaii, my father knew where to go, and my mother would tell him where to go. Sometimes she would cook. But things like Char siu,and Duck, Chinese style, my father would go get it. Even like Manapua,Dim sum, he would go get it. And I love my Chinese food. Here in the Apple, you have to know where to go, and I mean Excellent food at cheap prices. Other than American and European food, you can't beat the prices. Excellent quality and value. How they do it is beyond me, and I am not going to argue. Many times I buy the food and take it home. Put it in the fridge and when I get hungry I will heat up in the microwave and enjoy. I usually get 2,3 meals out of it. Even though I cook, I can't match what they make. And when I go,I usually buy about 6-7 items for cheap. When I see Chinese people going to a certain place, I go to. The Chinese people are not stupid. They know value, since many of them don't even speak English, and I mean Chinatown. Some do,but on average No.

[@tim5356]

We live in Waikiki,,, somehow missed Henry's Ice cream,,,,,, On our way! :)

[@YellowProductions]

+tim5356 Let me know what you think! :)

[@JohannGambolputty22]

Me too Tim, Launui and Ala Wai. Been down Beach Walk countless times and have eaten at every restaurant. How did I miss this? Psst, have you tried Lahaina shave ice? They just opened about 6 months ago. Pretty good.

[@user-wv7qn6bj4t]

THANK YOU VERY MACH➰😉VERY　ENJOYED➰😉😜😍MARI

[@YellowProductions]

+まりっぺ My pleasure! Thanks for the Smiley's! :)

[@user-wv7qn6bj4t]

Yellow Productions You're welcome➰🎉MARI😆

[@ChrisSlack]

The Rainbow Drive inn plate can be shared by two people and they will still get their fill. Thanks for making this. Didn’t know about the Japanese food court at Ala Moana

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Chris. Unfortunately the pandemic wasn't good to the Japanese Food court at Ala Moana so I'm not sure its there anymore

[@ManiKumar-jx5gg]

tank u

[@patcannedy6355]

Arriving in September

[@YellowProductions]

+Pat Cannedy Awesome! Enjoy!