ULTIMATE ALL AROUND OAHU FOOD TOUR - 7 Hawaii's Best Diverse Flavors (And Special Guest Mom) PART 1

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Aloha! The food on Oahu is as diverse as its landscapes. For the first time, I will take you All Around Oahu Food Tour to explore Hawaii’s diverse flavors! That means we tour all of Oahu, eating from one end of the island to the other. We tried some of the best foods, met the locals and tourists, enjoyed the scenic views, and came to understand why people love this island I grew up on. Are you ready to go on this food tour part 1? Also, someone special to me is ready to make her vlogging debut. I will be eating with my Mom, she happens to be an expert in Filipino food :)
Also, like and subscribe for Part 2! Okay, I said everything I had to say, let’s go!
Timestamps All Around Oahu Food Tour:
Intro - 0:00
1. Da Bald Guy (Kahuku) - 1:02
2. Kaya’s Store (Hauula) - 8:06
3. Elena’s Restaurant (Waipahu - Eating With My Mom) - 10:59
4. Jolene’s (Ewa Beach) - 18:40
5. El Mariachi (Kapolei and Kaneohe) - 23:43
6. Alicia’s Market (Kalihi) - 27:03
7. Mountain Magic Shave Ice - (Makaha) - 31:29
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Here is the information and prices for each location we visited (In order of appearance):
1) Da Bald Guy
Address: Kahuku Sugar Mill 55-565 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Hi 96731. No Phone Number: Hours: Monday to Saturday 6:30am to 2pm, (Sunday closed). Mixed Plate of Kalbi and Pan Fried Poke - $22.00. Mixed Plate of Garlic Shrimp and Furikake Salmon - $22.00. Instagram: @dabaldguy_foodtruck
2) Kaya’s Store
Address: 53-534 Kamehameha Hwy, Hauula, Hi 96717. Hours: Every day from 7am to 7pm. Kitchen Hours 7am to 5:30pm. Phone Number: 808- 293-9095. Surf and Turf Combo $16.95 and Butter Mochi $2.00 each. Website: kayastorehawaii.com and Instagram: @kayastorehawaii
3) Elena’s Restaurant
Address: Tropicana Square 94-866 Moloalo St. D4A Waipahu, Hawaii 96797. Hours: Every day - 7am to 8pm. Phone Number: [phone]. December Special with Chicken Adobo, Pansit, Lechon Special, and Pork Adobo Fried Rice Omelette- $16.99 (Please see website or Instagram for updated specials) Halo Halo- $9.50 Website: www.elenasrestaurant.com Instagram: @elenasrestaurant
4) Jolene’s
Address: Lapland Village Shopping Center. 91-1087 Keanui Dr. Ste 400 Ewa Beach, Hi 96706. Hours: Every day from 10am to 7:45pm. Phone Number: [phone]. Button Burger (Big Boi w/3 Patties) - $14.00, BBQ Brisket Fries - $17.00, Lobster Melt - $20.00, and the BS Cookie Butter Milk w/Boba - $6.00. Website: www.joleneshawaii.com Instagram: @joleneshawaii
5) El Mariachi
Address: 45-1151 Kamehameha Hwy Kaneohe, Hi 96744. Hours: Every day from 11am to 8pm (except Wednesday closed) Phone Number: 808-234-5893. Carne Asada - $20.75, Campeon Burrito $19.71, Horchata Drink $4.11, and La Banana De Goyo- $8.27 (All food items with tax included. 2nd location - Kapolei Marketplace 590 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei 96707. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 11am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 9pm, and Wednesday (closed) Phone Number: 808-674-8226. No Instagram or Website.
6) Alicia’s Market
Address: 267 Mokauea St. Honolulu, Hi 96819. Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am to 2pm (Sunday closed). Phone Number: [phone]. Roast Pork and Wasabi Masago Ahi Combo - $16.95 and Roast Pork and Spicy Ahi Combo - $16.95. Website: www.aliciasmarket.com Instagram: @aliciasmarket
7) Mountain Magic Shave Ice
Address: Makaha Marketplace. 84-1170 Farrington Hwy Waianae, Hi 96792. Hours: Every day from 11:30am to 6pm. Phone Number: [phone]. Biggest Shave Ice size (The Big Chungus) with your choice of 3 flavors and ice cream, mochi balls, condensed milk, and azuki beans - $12.00. 2nd Location- Waikele Shopping Center - 94-849 Lumiana St, Waipahu, Hi 96797. Every day from 11:30am to 6:30 pm. Instagram: @moutainmagicshaveice (No website)

[@clydekaneshiro5250]

Your mom is the perfect sidekick. Great choice in having her with you.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Clyde!! Mahalo for watching and my Mom and I have each other's back. Appreciate your kind words!👍🤙

[@BT19421]

Just found your channel. I was born and raised in Honolulu, part Hawaiian/Chinese. I've lived on the mainland for a lot of years. Love all the places you go to...miss the local food...and seeing some of the island is a huge bonus. You have a very attractive Mom...I thought she was Japanese, at first...Thanks for visiting all the yummy places and eating the awesome food that can only be found back home.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Betty!! Mahalo for watching and awww, My Father was Hawaiian Chinese and I like to always hear about both sides of the family history! Please come back and yes, the food , views, and vibes is all here in Hawaii. Oh, and my Mom would love to hear that. She is Filipino Hawaiian. I appreciate all your kind words! 👍🤙😋

[@bonuspal]

Mom's is a national treasure she's da right kine of Mom to have around.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo ChurchDad! My Mom will be happy to read this!:)🤙👍

[@iLoV3HeLLoKiTtY]

I love how your mom corrects your pronunciation! She’s so funny! Hope to see her in more videos!😂😊

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Diane!!! Yeah I got a funny Mom and she is really into her Filipino food and saying it correctly lol! Mahalo for watching 👍🤙

[@risaandjesus]

Thank u for such a fun , made me smile, introducing new and old school eateries and your mom! You and your wife make a great team! I just came home from work and I was pretty glummy. Watching your videos put me in a good mood. U can’t go wrong with good food, doing what you love, family, friends old and new and laughter. Now, I feel inspired. Love your channel!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Awww Mahalo RisaandJesus for your kind words. This made my day and I'm glad that this channel helped you out after a not so good day at work. I know what cheers me up so it feels amazing we can do the same for others! And we inspire each other! Hope your having a great weekend!!:):)🤙👍😁

[@lohiau]

Nice to see Hawaiians talking about Hawaii and the trip to the leeward coast was bonus.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Don! Mahalo for your kind words. Yeah, just thought I can put myself in KZbin since I'm a native. I love the leeward side🤙👍🌈

[@FoodFiend]

Aloha Sean and Nhi! My dad would fry the poke if it was a day old. But not my favorite. I like fresh but can see how it's not to waste food. The Kayas butter mochi wow! Your mom is hilarious and cute. You need her in more videos. And yes she's right about calamansi and no to lemon. 🤣 Yummy food at El Mariachi. I've only been to the Aiea one. Alicia's is so good and makes awesome roast pork and char siu. Thanks for this entertaining and funny video! 😊👍🤙

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Misty!! Your Dad sounds like a good chef! I thought Fried Poke was such a Unique concept until my friend told me his Uncles would do it too when growing up. Thanks for sharing. And my Mom will be happy to ready your comments! She was quite stern about the calamansi . Lol. Even more conformation coming from you. Im gonna try the Char Siu next time at Alicias. Nhi and I appreciate your support and look forward to your next video🤙👍😋

[@leahf497]

Same, the poke was always fried when it was on the edge. Growing up, I don't remember spicy ahi, never tried frying that before.

[@natnishida5077]

Hope to see your mom in your vids! She’s hilarious!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Nat!! Aww Mahalo for watching and yes, gonna ask Mom to be in more vids🤙 👍

[@obijuankenobi420]

Over 30 minutes ? Let's Goooo !

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha ObiJuan!! Mahalo for always supporting the channel. Hope you liked the video🤙😋

[@BecWes7]

All of you are so adorable, beautiful family! You interacting with your mom is so special, sooo cute and funny!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha BecWes!! Mahalo for your kind words! And yeah.. Mom is funny. I try to take after her🤙😂

[@DJ-vb9wi]

Love that your mama is in this video. She's beautiful!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha D J!! Mahalo for your kind words!! My Mom would be happy to heat that😋🤙👍

[@lisaohara7493]

Love your mom! She was so funny & entertaining! Looking forward to part 2!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Lisa!! Awww Mahalo for always supporting our channel! My Mom will be happy to hear that😋🤙👍

[@lisaohara7493]

Do you have recommendation on where to get halo halo in Waikiki?

[@hawaiiguy1]

@@lisaohara7493 Magnolia Ice Cream, located in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki !

[@lisaohara7493]

Thank you!

[@jessenguyen9894]

When I miss Hawaii I watch your video and it’s like I’m there thank you for being the best Hawaii food blogger evere

[@SeanKaleponi]

Awwww Mahalo Jesse!! We try our best to bring entertaining and informative videos. Hope you're able to visit Hawaii soon!👍🤙

[@juvyabad1434]

Good job nephew!!! Your mom crack me up!! I going tell her "she's a star now" lol

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Juvy!!! Haha Mom is gonna enjoy hearing that I think. I told her that I need to build an audience first before she was introduced and she was like "Why?" . Lol

[@marknauta420]

Awesome show!!!!! Jolene’s looks like the best place to be for burgers and fries ..👍

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Mark!! Jolenes had good burgers and fries. I really enjoyed the Boba too👍 Mahalo for watching 🤙

[@rebeccagilman2020]

🌺 Onolicious! ALOHA, I love watching your vlogs! Mahalo plenty...for sharing your time with us. The food looks so good! Keep it coming! 🤙❤

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Rebecca!! Mahalo for your kind words!! More food vids to come❤️🤙😋

[@nelekuliatweetsmersberg4279]

Aww so cute your "special guest" 😍 she's too funny! I want some of that crispy lechon n lumpia 😋

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Nele!! Haha my special guest is kind of funny. Lol. The lumpia was really good👍🤙😋

[@NaNaRocks]

Great video as always! Can’t wait for part 2 😊

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Allana!! Awww Mahalo for your kind words! We will have a Part 2 and I hope you enjoy it.👍🤙😋

[@frk.friborg7138]

Matt looks exactly like Bradley Cooper😍

[@SeanKaleponi]

Haha wishing I was on the same handsome level like Bradley Cooper. Lol

[@mattcamp5733]

@@SeanKaleponi you are BEAUTIFUL

[@hawaiian1234]

Aloha Sean and Nhi!! Another great video and such a unique concept. One part of the island to the next! Loved it and the food looks soo ono. Esp at Elena's and Da Bald Guy! And your Mom is super entertaining! I kept laughing ! Lol. Please keep up the good work! Mahalo!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Crucial Thinker!! Mahalo and yes we thought it would be fun to go around the island. And Elena's and Da Bald Guy was our favs!:) and my Mom appreciates the comments!:) thanks again!:)🤙👍🌈

[@teresah411]

Happy New Year, Sean & Nhi! This video was super entertaining and informative! Your mom is so funny and beautiful! You should have her on more often! Lots of interesting and new spots that I’ve never seen or heard of! Thank you for sharing all of your awesome finds! Wishing you both health, happiness and much success! HAPPY 2023!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Teresa! Happy News Years to you too and my Mom is happy to read your comments. I'll ask her to be in future episodes. 👍🤙 Mahalo for all your kind words!:)

[@debbieanderson8727]

Ohmygosh your Mom is adorable! I can’t wait to try some of these delicious foods! Thank you for working so hard on your foodie reviews!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Debbie!! My Mom will be happy to read this and we appreciate you watching this channel and seeing the work we put in. Hope you enjoy all the good foods🤙👍😋

[@nelekuliatweetsmersberg4279]

I'm not really a fan of fish, but when I was younger I remember my dad pan frying the poke when it was just about to turn sour. "da bald guy" 🤙 Craving that kalbi tho!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Nele! Mahalo for sharing the story about your Dad. Sounds like a creative man that cooked some good local grindz. The Kalbi was delicious 😋🤙👍

[@triciaramos439]

We love your mom! 😍🤩

[@SeanKaleponi]

Awww thanks Tricia. My Mom appreciates it👍♥️

[@kennytam864]

Thank you for another great video. Your mom and wife are great. I am looking forward to part two brother. Mahalo

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Kenny!! Nhi and I always appreciate your support!! Well be working on Part 2 shortly!:) Mahalo to you and your wife!👍🤙

[@jerrygeneralao6371]

Brahda, your mom is funny! Reminds me of mine. When she was talking about Filipinos liking the color purple 😂 Good stuff Sean, keep it coming! Love your videos!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Jerry!! Haha we both have funny Moms!:) and my Mom has told me that since my Filipino side had cousins that decorated their home with Purple . Mahalo for watching 🤙👍😂

[@mattcamp5733]

Yo dude! It is Matt from Kaya’s haha love your content. Great meeting you guys!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Matt a.ka. Bradley Cooper. Lol! Glad you liked the video! And Nhi says hi!:) we appreciate you being apart of our video👍🤙

[@RodSwansmad]

Kaya’s Kitchen should rename Matt’s special dish (gravy edition) the Bradley Cooper ..Lol 😋🤙

[@mattcamp5733]

@@SeanKaleponi haha you guys are awesome! Watching all of your stuff now. Appreciate you guys for the interview!

[@mattcamp5733]

@@RodSwansmad haha it is bomb! You need to try it

[@alant.541]

All of the food looked delicious, especially Alicia's Market. I've never been, but will definitely try on my next vacation. Happy 2023 to you and Nhi...and Mom. 🎉

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Alan! Yes, please try Alicia's Market!! The Roast Pork is soo good! Enjoy the next time your here and Happy New Years to you and your Ohana!🤙😋

[@scully392z]

Your mother is funny. I love her. You guys are great together! I’d like to see more of you and your mom.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Scully!!! Awww Mahalo for your kind words. My Mom will.be in future episodes. !:) She'll be happy to read this😋👍🤙

[@frk.friborg7138]

Amazing video, Sean, Nhi, and mom!!! I really love everything about Hawaii … I love Oahu and this makes we wanna come back 🌴😊

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Frk. Friborg! Yes, please come back and visit and we appreciate you always supporting our channel!🤙👍🌈

[@Cruisingfoodies]

Lots of great eats Sean and Nhi and Mom! Your mom is adorable btw!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Awww thanks Gina!! My Mom will be happy to hear that. Looking forward to an upcoming video from you on KZbin👍😋🤙

[@808hikino]

I lovvvveeee your mom! Have her on more.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha 808Hikino! Yes, Mom will be on in the future!!😋🤙👍

[@derekho6750]

Happy New Year to you & your Ohana… truly enjoy your vlogs!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Derek! Mahalo for watching and Happy New Years to you and your Ohana too🤙😋👍

[@theroadrunnerjarhead4109]

Been on the mainland since 82. I get homesick watching your videos. In the 70s I used to go to a restaurant in Waipahu that served Hawaiian and Filipino food. Food there is so ono. Been to rainbow drive in at kapahuhu drive a few times. I miss the oxtail soup a zippoys. I like your videos. They bring back life in Hawaii to me.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo for watching and oh.. I was born a year later when you left Hawaii and I enjoy hearing all the old school stories. Esp with food and Rainbow Drive Inn still sells iconic vintage shirts. Hope you're able to visit the islands again.

[@theroadrunnerjarhead4109]

@@SeanKaleponi thank for putting up these videos. I used to go to another Hawaiian restaurant long ago. It was called the people’s cafe or people’s restaurant. It was on nuuanu st. Just before the lunalilo freeway. Longs drugs was behind it. They served real Hawaiian food there. They even had naau, squid luau, opihi, I used to go to McCully market for fresh made lau lau on Saturdays. Broke the mouth. I think I better go home to visit my brothers and go to all the places I used to go before I get too old. Keep the videos coming.

[@jenellwood9441]

I found you recently and have watched so many all ready. I have dived right in. Have loved watching you! Love your personality and the scene with your mom…❤️❤️ Love it

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Jenell!!! Mahalo for watching this channel! And Mom loves to hear she was well received in this video:) we appreciate your kind words and hope you get to eat all the great local foods in Hawaii. 😋🤙👍

[@VideoWithSound]

ok srsly… these videos ALWAYS radiate good vibes 😍 totally going to some of these places on our next trip 🤤

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha VideowithSound! Mahalo for your kind words! Please enjoy these foods places on your next visit🤙😋👍

[@rolijoyguting1533]

Wow!!! Thanks Sean for this video. I’m excited to go to this places and try their food😮

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Rolijoy! Mahalo for always supporting our channel! And yes, hope you enjoy all the local foods here!🤙😋👍

[@JR-bw3tr]

Much respect and love, thank you so much Sean I appreciate these 30 plus minute episodes , I wish they were one hour l long , But editing is probably excruciating... The Ramos Family 🤙🏻... Love and respect from Monterey California area 🌊

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Ramos Family from Oahu to Momterey Cali. We appreciate you watching the video and maybe one day we'll do a 1 hr one or try come out with back to back 30 min videos. We might have to hire an editor to help but it will be worth it🤙😋👍Have a great week👍😋🤙

[@GMan-ht1br]

Mahalo for continuing to feature places in Kaneohe!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha G Man! Just trying to represent my home town!🤙👍😋

[@lizdelacruz204]

Love your channel Sean and Nhi!!! You guys are awesome!! And your Mom is awesome too Sean! She's hilarious! Love that she's proud of her Filipino roots! CANADA in the house!!! Love it!! That's so awesome that you added my friends Joyce, Mark and their family in your video! They're so lucky to have met you!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Liz!! It's always good to hear from you!!:):) and my Mom is very proud of her Filipino Roots. She always fed us Filipino food growing up!:) And the community spread to Canada and the Asian community is awesome and growing there🇨🇦 . And it was nice meeting your friends!! Hope to see you and Gil next time..Take care❤️🤙😋

[@urs-]

All that ono food….ugh….I’m dying. Taking notes!!! Great video…thanks Sean 🤙🏼. Your mom is so pretty and funny. Yep. She needs her own channel too. lol.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Awww Mahalo UrsC!! My Mom would love to hear that! I will be my Mom's Videographer if she starts her own channel. Lol. Aloha and we appreciate you always supporting our channel!😋👍🤙😂

[@pauletteobrien5200]

THANK YOU You both this awesome video. I love the roast pork. Sean your mom look young and very pretty. And girl you eat the shrimp like heaven in the sky. Can't wait for the next video. So ono. Love you two for making me feel at home. I miss Hawaii. THANK YOU God Bless

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Paulette! Awww Mahalo for your kind words and my Mom and wife will be happy to read this! And Nhi said that may have been the best Shrimp she's had. Hope your e able to come back and visit Hawaii soon! We appreciate you always supporting us😋🤙👍

[@HawaiianKurt]

My mouth is watering

[@SeanKaleponi]

🤙😋

[@nelekuliatweetsmersberg4279]

Beautiful beaches n magnificent drone shots 👌

[@SeanKaleponi]

Thanks Nele! FAA ceritfied🤙👍

[@randyozawa3643]

Don't know how I missed this video before! Mom is hilarious! 🤙

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Randy!! Mahalo for watching. My Mom is the ⭐️ of the show on this vlog😁🤙

[@honu677]

As usual all the foods look really good at all the places that you visited. One of those meal would feed me for the whole entire day. Mother look happy and healthy with a young attitude. I love that. Thanks Sean&Nhi and Mom Happy New Year😘😘😘

[@SeanKaleponi]

Happy New Years Honu67 and Mahalo for always supporting us. Oh and we do sometimes eat half and then eat the other half later so one meal can do the job!:) and my Mom will be happy to read this. Mahalo 🤙👍🌈

[@moman6783]

Im so overdue for a vacation! Thank you for sharing, notes taken Aloha 🤙🏻☺️

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Mo Man! Hope your able to eat all these local foods on vacation! Mahalo😋👍💯🤙

[@Paul-cl6vu]

another great video!!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Paul! Much Mahalo's🤙👍😋

[@jasnmykeats]

You know it's going to be a good day when a Sean Kaleponi video is uploaded. The vibes and energy turns our frowns upside down. 😊 We've been meaning to try Da Bald Guy because I'm a bald(ing) guy. 🤔 This certifies our need to give it a try next time we're on that side of the island. We love seeing your mom in the videos. She's giving you a run for your spot! 😉 Reminds us a lot of our moms. Very sweet! It was an absolute pleasure seeing you last week. Mahalo for always making us feel welcomed. True Hawaiian and true aloha! See you soon braddah! 🤙🏽

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Jasnmykeeats! Mahalo for always supporting our channel! Glad our channel can bring some Hawaii to Cali and Da Bald Guy is a must jn my opinion when you come back to this side. And yeah, a little worried that my Mom is gonna take over the channel. Lol. Your Mom must be sweet too. It was good seeing you guys and see you soon! 🌈👍🤙

[@Walts-Travel]

I met Auntie Beverly in 2021. She told me the story of the store. She's a sweetheart and took a picture with me. The sweetest lady.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Walt!! Awww thanks for sharing your story with Aunt Beverly. She is very sweet! Glad you went to visit 🤙😋👍

[@XionsHeart]

Whenever Nhi is eating shrimp you look so left out 😂 lol sorry for your allergy! And your interactions with your mom is so fun! Love Filipino food, pancit and lumpia are my favs. Can’t wait for part 2!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Kristy!! Mahalo for always supporting our channel! And yeah, I just wish I could eat the seafood so I'll live vicariously through Nhi and and my Mom is a bit funny! Hope you try Elena's when you visit!:)🤙👍😋

[@dkal9229]

Love your content. Gotta check out the spots next time I’m home.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha D Cal! Yes, please do check out the amazing food spots the next time your here 🤙😋

[@SNGUYEN89]

Your mom 😍 and Bradley Cooper 😍😂

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Sofia!! Haha you're the 1st person to mention Bradlley Cooper. And my Mom appreciates the comments🤙👍

[@mattcamp5733]

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[@kitkiats01]

I was in Oahu two weeks ago (missing it very much). We got to go around the island and we stopped by Kaya’s kitchen to get the butter mochi. If it wasn’t for this video, I don’t think I would’ve stopped. We also tried Elena’s in Waipahu and it was pretty good too. A lot of the places we tried while in Oahu was based on your videos so mahalo/salamat/thank you for making them and helping us try some of the best foods on the island! I can’t wait to go back! 🤙🏼 💟

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Catherine!! Mahalo and Salamat for watching this channel and for trying our the Butter Mochi and Elena's. Supporting local so I appreciate it. I hope you're able to come back soon and try more foods. 🤙😋💯

[@rodw4057]

OMG! Rainbow Drive In is next door! How awesome is that?!

[@SeanKaleponi]

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[@tinkerbellstwin]

Your face when she was talking on the phone 😂 love your football analogy lol! Your mom is adorable love her sass ❤️ and 11 1/2 lbs I hope you get her good mother’s days gifts lol Sean and Nhi keep them coming! I would love to see you to do this similar video in Kauai too 😋

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Lori! Actually, the lady was talking story with someone else about family then talked story on the phone, so I was kind of like "Ummm, what is happening here" lol. And my Mom is kind of funny. Yeah, she reminds me how big I was quite often.. and we have 2 Kauai videos on this channel. Hope you enjoy them:)👍🤙😋

[@tinkerbellstwin]

@@SeanKaleponi we watched both Kauai videos already and loved them. .. we keep coming back for more! You guys are great

[@RikigaiHawaii]

Bruhhh what an epic food tour. Appreciate this long form vid n effort in making these in a shorts world. Especially on the north n west sides where few travel too. I would have ordered almost exact stuff you guys did but I stay away from fried poke cuz hard to be not too dry, sauce is the key, but gotta use the old poke somewhere. Also love your truthful opinions on where u think is the best to you.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Rikigai! Appreciate you commenting and hearing it from another Hawaii Food vlogger. And yeah, I wasn't t a fan of the fried Poke although it was not bad but glad I tried. Hope all is well bro. Awesome that your traveling and checking out all the Asian food. Happy New Years bro👍😋🤙🌈

[@AshleyandWesley]

Another AMAZING Food Vlog like always 🫶🤙

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Ashley and Wes! Look forward to seeing your Food vlogs👍🤙😋

[@vladimirarzadon]

Thanks to all of your videos Sean! Without them, we wouldn't know where to start. We will be visiting Oahu in June! We are so stoked 🤙🏽shoots! Following you on insta btw.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Vladimir!! Mahalo for watching and yes, please enjoy your time here in June!! Thanks for following and have a good weekend👍🤙😋

[@rizzalynubaldo2682]

Love watching your videos. Defiantly have tried everything you’ve suggested so far, and my family and I love them! Can you do an açaí tour around the island? 😋

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Rizzalyn!! Mahalo for watching this channel! And Im glad you've tried many of the foods. I might want to do a more I depth tour of Haleiwa Acai Bowls since it's the best😋🤙👍

[@leicostales6356]

Was waiting for new vid. Mahalo for showing these places…love Jolene’s! And I haven’t been back Elena’s ina while! Now I wanna go.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Lei!! Mahalo for watching the video and we loved the Buegers and Boba from Jolenes and Elena's was the best Filipino food. Enjoy when you go. 😋🤙👍

[@bradhilsenhoff4621]

Hey dude, just found your page and making my way through your video's.. We'll be in Oahu in a few weeks and I've gotten a few good ideas from them.. Thanks dude!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Brad!! Mahalo for watching and please enjoy your time here in a cpl weeks. So much good food🤙😋👍

[@helenhernandez2197]

You had me at pancit & lumpia! ❤ Tx otw in May & appreciate these tips! Great info!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Helen!! We love pancit and lumping! Enjoy your time here in May and I'm glad this channel helps out. Mahalo🤙👍😋🌈

[@upumoni521]

Your mom is a hoot!!! Feature her more!!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Mondude!! Yes, she'll be featured in future episodes for sure!:):)🤙👍

[@TravelingPilgrimWorldwide_2024]

Please also consider highlighting a *vegan* (aka "plant-based") food tour around O'ahu, which would be greatly appreciated!! Mahalo!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha!! I will have to do a segment on plant based vegan food. I'll start my doing one place, and if it does well, I can do an entire vegan food tour. Mahalo for the suggestion!!🤙😋

[@808hikino]

As a local, I also agree with the others. Please continue doing your videos. It inspires me to try the food at the places you review in your videos. Your honest feedback matters.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha 808Hikino!! Yes, well co time to make videos and I appreciate your kind words!! I'll always be hones with our viewers. Mahalo👍🤙😋

[@chew2elah]

I LOVE Kaya’s every time we visit. Plus when I get tattooed at Monarch tattoo next door.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha MadJack! I loved Kayas and esp the Butter Mochi. I'll check out Monarch next time I go back in the area👍🤙😋

[@samchunghoon1819]

Awesome video . Coming home in March. Going to checkout some of these spots. Mahalo.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Sam! Mahalo for watching and enjoy the local eats in March. Welcome back home👍😋🤙

[@samchunghoon1819]

@@SeanKaleponi just subscribed to your channel. Now gotta watch your other videos. Mahalo braddah.

[@MokuleiaVibes]

GREAT video!! Love your MOM, she is so cute “no worry, beef curry”😊. Hey is there any place on O’ahu that has guri guri? By the way, stay tuned, Kaimana said they will look into my suggestion of haupia foam sprinkled with li hing mui just like Waioli in Kapa’a! Cant wait for part two! One of these days I am gonna run into you. Don’t forget to try Rudy’s Waialua General Store poke and Tahitian ceviche and pickled mango. Oh wait you are allergic to seafood!! Sheesh! I would get that problem fixed somehow lol. I couldn’t imagine living here and not eating seafood!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Mokileia Vibes!! Mahalo for always supporting this channel! And yeah, my Mom has a personality. Lol and that sounds good with haupia foam. I dont get why no one else hasn't picked up on it. And sounds good to me. The next time I'll go to the Waialua General store and try your suggestion. I don't know much about guri guri and sadly seafood I can't eat but I love sugar and burgers so I'll be just fine. Lol. Hope all is well Christina👍🤙😋

[@yolandavazquez5766]

Matt, the celebrity! 😂 but he did, lovely locks, matt!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Yolanda! Matt is Bradley Cooper. Lol👍🤙

[@ckc1720]

Please more videos with Aunty! ❤ her! She reminds me of my own mom. 🤙🏽

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha ck C!! Always good hearing from you. Mahalo for the kind words. Your Mom must be sweet and funny. Hope all is well. Hmu on IG since you've been commenting and I don't know who you are. Lol🤙👍

[@ckc1720]

@@SeanKaleponi Aloha! Yes, same Hawaiian/local energy from our moms. I will def look for your ig right now! The ‘Ohana and I are your biggest fans! We going home to visit again soon and my 5 yr old said, can we meet him? 🥺😂

[@cuanbarlow2323]

I love the video hoping to check some of those spots out…

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Cuan!! Enjoy the foods when you go. Mahalo👍😋🤙

[@kipo808]

Awesome video both of you and your special guest was "SPECIAL" for real.... wen your mom wen drop her food that got me buss laughing. Sean you always drop your food and now we know where you wen get that from. Your mom was awesome and hope to see your mom again in your videos. 👍🤙

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Kipo808! Awww Mahalo for your kind words and my Mom would be happy to read these comments! And I haven't mastered the art of showing the audience yet the food since I only do it when filming so gonna work on that and my Mom and I will do a cpl practice runs. 😂😋🤙👍

[@carlasadventures-travelbes8168]

We arrived in Hawaii in March 23, 2023 and one of the first places we wanted to hit up with Joe’s grill eXpress! So in March 25 we finally made it and it was worth every effort to get here! The special local moco, was to die for But way too much food! You can share your plate with somebody else. And the staff and service were phenomenal. Love it here, and I suggest no matter who you are when you come to Hawaii make sure you stop at Joe’s Grill express.

[@SeanKaleponi]

What does this have to do with this video? Lol

[@itsnova1245]

I love your videos I love love love your videos. I’m planning on coming to Hawaii in July this year July 14 to the 23rd. I hope I run into you and your beautiful beautiful wife. Aloha.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Nova!!! Mahalo for watching! We appreciate it and enjoy your time here in July!! If you see us, please come by and say hi!:)

[@buggdizzle863]

I’m visiting in march and I’ll be going to a lot of those thanks

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Buggdizzle!! Enjoy all the local foods in March. Mahalo👍🤙

[@bradhilsenhoff4621]

We hit Da Bald Guys and Kaya’s for Butter Mochi today because of this video.. They were both EXCELLENT! Thank you brother!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Brad! Mahalo for watching and glad you got the butter mochi and Da Bald Guys food. Both are soo good. I appreciate you letting me know. Enjoy your vacation here😋👍🤙

[@tonycarpaccio9550]

Bro you cannot complain about steak being dry if you order well done!!!:) haha anyway great video as usual keep em up!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Hahaha yeah I know but maybe it was a little drier than normal but all good. I still liked the Ahi and butter Mochi! Mahalo Tony 🤙 👍

[@agee904]

Husband and I are visiting Oahu in a couple weeks. We recently discovered your channel and basically rearranged our itinerary to check out the food places you recommended. :)

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Amanda!! Mahalo for watching our vids and please tell your husband I said 👋! Enjoy all the local foods here in a cpl of weeks👍🤙

[@agee904]

@@SeanKaleponi Have you checked out the Kaneohe Sandbar? If so how is the water typically like around this time of year? Mahalo!

[@bethhall7766]

I love your mama 😂❤

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Beth!! Mama says thank you!!❤️🤙👍

[@la-renkeaulana3523]

If im ever in hauula.. im at papaoles! And 11 1/2 lbs?!?!? Dang!!! Elena’s does have the good monthly specials.. el mariachi in kapolei is my favorite one.. I think it just tastes better.. awesome content 🤙🏽❤️

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha LA-ren! We are going to Papa Oles for Part 2. And yeah, I was a big boy. Lol. Gonna eat at the El Mariachi in Kapolei and then compare. Mahalo 🤙😋👍

[@susana301301]

Onolicious!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo Susana! Onolicious indeed!🤙👍😋

[@cristalrice9421]

Stayed across from Kaya's Store in 2021, Ahi Breakfast plate with fried rice & eggs was mind blowing

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Cristal Rice!! I'm gonna try the Ahi Breakfast Pplate with Fried Rice and eggs the next time I'm there. Mahalo for the suggestion!👍😋🤙

[@rogerjyee]

Thanks!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Mahalo rogeryee!! We appreciate the tip. Every dollar goes back to the channel. Much respect 👍🤙🌈

[@SunnyIlha]

Eh,! Mommies!! C'ma, les go kaukau!! 😁!!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Sunny Island!! Yes, everyone should bring their Mom too!:) Mahalo for watching!:)👍🤙😋

[@sammatsusaka823]

(8:19) I bought the Butter Mochi. told the lady in BLUE that I saw a KZbin guy and said you guys had the BEST BUTTER MOCHI. She was smiling and telling me all about you guys. The girl was filming the Hawaiian Looking guy. Told her the guy with short hair. Yeah, Yeah that's the one. She says people come in and say that this is the store the Hawaiian Traveler was on.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Sam! I'm glad you were able to eat the Butter Mochi. It's the best!:) hand down in my opinion! And I'm happy to help bring a little more traffic to her store. Their family history for the Kaya Store is amazing and I look forward to meeting the staff again. I appreciate you telling me this. Hope you have a great weekend Sam🤙👍

[@sammatsusaka823]

@@SeanKaleponi My sister friend owns Baldwin Shave Ice (Waimalu Shopping Center)

[@kevinspencereatstheworld4852]

I LOve your videos, but love ur mom more. Shes got skills bro hahhaha Mahalo and aloha

[@SeanKaleponi]

Haha Kevin! Mahalo for your kind words, and getting nervous now my Mom might take over the channel. Lol. 🤙👍😂

[@jolyonsutherland1348]

Your mom needs her own KZbin channel. She's such a vibe. haha

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Joylon! Haha thanks! I agree. Gonna talk my Mom into it..lol🤙👍😂

[@sparkyhasselhoff]

We just tried Jolene's at Bay View! They give a lot of food. We had leftovers for the next day. Love the 'Opala Express shirt by the way.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Sparkyhasselhoff. Mahalo for watching! I still have to go Jolenes in Kaneohe since I love right there. I'm glad they gave you a lot and thanks about the shirt. Def one of my favs👍😋🤙

[@BR0S4LiF3808]

Braddah sean, you should try lechon king!!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Renxchee! Gonna out the Lechon King on the list. Mahalo🤙😋👍

[@spyleen]

Hiiii! Your content is great, thanks so much for all you do! My hubs and I are headed to Oahu next week and will be taking some of your recommendations! I have one silly question for you... I can't remember which video it was... but you had a table fan when you were eating outdoors once... you seemed really happy with it. What kind did you get and where did you buy it from?!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Spyleen! Mahalo for watching and I hope you and your husband enjoy all the local Oahu eats next week!:) Oh yeah, it's a fly propeller. I got it from Amazon. I have it in a couple videos (including this one for Alicias Market). Also for #7 eats in 10 Kalihi East video. Happy Easter🤙😋

[@robert8668]

Sean another great video, seem like you got a new camera. Keep up the great content. 🤙🇨🇦 Are your Hawaiian traveler shirts available anywhere?

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Robert! We decided to film in Higher Resolution and just upgraded our Ram so it can handle it. Mahalo for noticing and we are looking to release the t-shirts in a cpl of months (Hopefully sooner) . I'll let our viewers know asap.🤙👍😋

[@robert8668]

@@SeanKaleponi you have a recommendation for huli huli chicken and banana bread

[@RodSwansmad]

Hi Sean and Nhi another great foodie island tour 😋 Every bite made my mouth water ! Your mom was great for joining you and giving honest opinion of the food ✅ On another note , I couldn’t help notice Nhi’s t-shirt “Hawaii Five-O film crew”. Is this a regular t-shirt you can buy from a shop or does Nhi actually work on the Hawaii Five-O film set 📽? Cheers Rod 🌴🏖🌺🤙

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Rod!! Mahalo for always supporting our channel and yes, so much good food around the island my Mom will be happy to read these comments!:) and Nhi and I both got these shirts since my StepDad works on the production crew:) Wishing we were on set but we love KZbin. Hope all is well in Australia!🌈👍🤙

[@WomanTakenBytheWind]

There's different kinds of lumpiang--lumpia Shanghai is the thinner longer kind. But there's actually tons of versions of it named after the fillings, wrappers, and cities!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Oh that would be so interesting to try all the diff forms of Lumpia🤙😋 Thanks for letting me know.

[@nelekuliatweetsmersberg4279]

Damn that roast pork 🤤🤤🤤 "Alicia's" 👍

[@SeanKaleponi]

Best Roast Pork Ever!!😋🤙

[@RealCity-SD]

I just came across your page thank you for sharing 🤙🏼 I was wondering what’s your favorite spot for shaved ice we usually go to Matsumoto when we are there…

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha BigLazy! Mahalo for watching and I have a Shave Ice Video from 2 years ago on the channel. I like Shimazu and Waiola. 🤙👍 Hope you get to eat there too😋

[@lindagomez3114]

I just went to L&L Hawaiian Barbeque across town here in Aurora Colorado had some Chicken Katsu with Rice and Macaroni Salad very Ono!!!

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Linda!! It's always good hearing from you! I'm glad you got local hrindz in Coloroda, and they have an L and L there. Hope you're able to visit the islands and eat here too. 🤙👍😋

[@lindagomez3114]

@@SeanKaleponi I have lived in Hawaii 2 times and I miss the laid back feeling

[@ladyjavandab7181]

Aye, really liked the video. Sean you got me at Butter Mochi? What is it? It looks like the Fifth Avenue bars my friend makes.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Lady!! Glad you liked the butter mochi. It's concentrated batter with butter mochi and it's crustt filled and jam packed. I would suggest you to try it!:)👍😋🤙

[@avengingblowfish9653]

Pan fried poke used to be one of the specialties of Sam Choy’s BLC if you can remember that restaurant. I miss his beef stew omelette…

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Avenging.! I haven't tried the Pan Fried Poke at Sam Choys but everything Sam Choy does is really good. Would love some beef Stew omelette though. Mahalo for watching!

[@kimberlycook412]

Hi Sean, you should try countryside cafe in Waianae. They have the best west side omelet and waffles, my families favorite breakfast spot.

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Kimberly Cook! Yup, it's a done deal. Gonna check out Countryside Cafe in Waianae. Mahalo for the suggestion👍🤙😋