The Reality of Downtown Honolulu 🇺🇸 (Hawaii)

[@SephardicHawaiian]

Iolani means Royal or Heavenly Hawk. There was a previous wooden palace on the site, but Iolani Palace was build by King David Laʻamea Kalākaua. The King, his wife Queen Kapiʻolani lived in the palace until the Kingʻs death. His sister, Lydia Kamakaʻeha Liliʻuokalani succeeded him and was overthrown by American business men and plantation owners, on January 17th, 1893, when we lost our sovereignty as an independent nation. The palace is one of the most revered and sacred places to us Native Hawaiians.

[@imanicapri]

I went to Iolani Palace in April… it was so moving as heart breaking. I also went to Bishop museum too. I hope more pp educate themselves on the true history of Hawaii

[@RunningtheRace]

She signed her way willingly.

[@ka0t1c1sm]

@@RunningtheRace If by willingly you mean in a coup d'état she was forced to remain in the palace under armed guard and sign away her role as Queen or the native Hawaiians would face violence at the hands of the militia and the Committee of Safety then sure, willingly I guess.

[@13soulz]

@@RunningtheRace.(-- TYPICAL HAOLE

[@thomasmaughan4798]

"we lost our sovereignty as an independent nation" Well, the alii lost it. Ordinary peasants had very little independence.

[@sniffableandirresistble]

Thank you visiting our beloved Island 🏝 best wishes in your travels ❤️

[@giannishen]

You went to Chinatown and ate Vietnamese food. How cute! That vegetable you didn’t know is winter melon, often used in soups! I didn’t expect that there are graffiti everywhere in Hawaii, and they are all so beautiful and professional! The last part was disturbing, but I'm still glad you showed us around Hawaii, thank you very much! 👍🥰🙏

[@ExtraGuac007]

It also cute how he pronounced lychee.

[@giannishen]

​@@ExtraGuac007 Thank you for bringing it up. In fact, his pronunciation scared me. What he said is the correct pronunciation of lychee/ litchi in Taiwanese, but he obviously spoke in English. How amazing, haha!

[@ExtraGuac007]

@@giannishen I always thought Taiwanese spoke Mandarin. In Mandarin, it's pronounced lee-chee. In Cantonese, it's pronounced ly-chee.

[@giannishen]

@@ExtraGuac007 The correct pronunciation of litchi in Taiwanese is lychee for sure.

[@ExtraGuac007]

@@giannishen Good to know. Google is wrong once again. Google even say the British pronounce it Lie-chee and Americans pronounce it lee-chee. Zane could pass for British. 😀

[@doc_zithu]

Hey Zane, The journey was a blast! Thanks for making it awesome!❤❤❤🎉🇺🇲🇺🇲🙏🕊️

[@TheBserk]

if there's ever a next time, i highly recommend a trip through the north shore country side. plenty more great foods to have and sights to see, often less expensive in the right spots, less crowded, and so much closer to nature.

[@LostinHawaii]

I have been watching your travels, and all of a sudden you are in Honolulu, where I live! Neat to see things through the lens of a visitor. I bet Honolulu and Waikiki are more expensive than the places you are used to!

[@oahuliving2855]

That’s my neighborhood! I love it honestly. Salt Kakaako is a great area, lots of art and craft style places to eat and drink. Hope you had a great time! Aloha

[@beardedtraveleradam]

Hawaii has a terrible problem we facing with mental houseless ppl and drugs, Mainland also sends them here one way tickets... I cant even use the beach across from are neighborhood anymore from homeless encampments... Politicians here failing like Cali.. Cant wait get back to South East Asia Vietnam and Thailand!!!

[@zoneout00]

the real hawaii

[@deenzmartin6695]

it's run by Democrats so this isn't a surprise

[@blackbelt2000]

you get what you vote for.

[@beardedtraveleradam]

Yup sadly everyone votes in same or new corrupt losers

[@Sch2155]

Please go back.

[@pangkouxiong1244]

This is why I watch Zane. He shows a much more realistic side of these places. He didn't just follow an itinerary and clip out the not so great parts of these places. It does a different but real side and can help people at expectations when visiting. ❤

[@EvaGod-cg5ln]

Plz go Tahoe and Aspen

[@CarolineFernandez-hb3dr]

I live in Kakaako and it's nice to see you do a walkthrough of my neighborhood. The girl eating the guava is done by one of my best friends, so thanks for featuring it. The "my daughter kalia" is someone writing on the piece and not the name of the piece, but I appreciated you showing the work of Tati Suarez. Thanks for this wonderful walkthrough. I can't wait to see your next adventure!

[@modawg1111]

The Palace was the last residence of Hawaiian Royalty, Queen Liliuokalani. The U.S. Government over though her Monarchy & Kingdom. She was tried & imprisoned, on house arrest up in her bedroom. You should learn the stolen history of Hawai’i. Take the tour of the Palace & learn. The Bishop Museum is a must also, to learn the True Hawaii. ✌️🤙

[@rcinbayarea8162]

Regarding pate in banh mi, it's usually in the banh mi with cold cuts (head cheese, steamed pork, sliced ham). If the fillings have a grilled component (in your case it might've been pork belly), the pate is generally omitted. I learned about this pretty quickly, since I also love pate in banh mi. I think it might be because the pate will melt into a sauce if added with heated meat. I also had a meal at the Pig and Lady, it was nice, but very loud and noisy.

[@ric44n]

You are correct. Pate is not usually used in grilled meat banh mi. Mainly in banh mi with cold cuts.

[@dagrindzguy4250]

I am literally walking through downtown Honolulu from my office to the bank watching this 😊

[@pohanahawaii]

🌺🌴 Wow, you did so much walking, miles and miles, 15,000 steps at least! 🖖

[@seannovis]

I periodically watch your videos, so crazy to see you here in Hawaii and go to places I frequent regularly.

[@mr808steelers]

You passed on by Auahi Street. There’s shops and eateries as well as a 16 plex theater. Whole Foods , Merriman’s and more!

[@diane9247]

Brings back such intense memories!

[@alvinantonio8033]

Live Aloha! Mahalo for visiting my home state! 🌺🌺🌺

[@rockgoddess2996]

Hey Zane!! Thanks for the new content. Have a great day and happy Memorial Day!

[@mariadaido6715]

I ate the best pork hash in china town , very nice place to bring my visiting friends and the best of all is the friendly people , beautiful island beautiful people .

[@stevekollen1672]

I used to work in downtown HNL, a couple of blocks from Chinatown. There was a woman in my department who was ethnic Chinese originally from Burma. One day, she suggested that the whole department should go for lunch together at a Chinese restaurant that she liked (the same one I usually went to for lunch) and that we let her order for us. She ordered dishes that weren't on the menu and it was the best Chinese food any of us non-Chinese people had ever had.

[@earlj.d.6285]

Some missed points: - The block with Obake (hand roll sushi of the year, Skull & Crown and Olay Thai. They all have great food & drinks (Olay is BYOB) as well as sharing a cool open-air backyard - Across the street from Obake is top 3 cafes with “Po’Ai by Pino Potions” - Wings Ice Cream has in-house made ice cream with their own unique flavors liked burnt plantain…really good Also, judging Pig & Lady strictly off the banh mi is a disservice to the level of skill chef Andrew has. CIA trained, James Beard recognized and a household name for all foodies on the island

[@ArchivedGeo]

Zane mentioned that his palette was spoiled from his time in Vietnam. It's obvious that bahn mi here on Oahu is DEFINITELY not going to compare as well as from it's birth country. I personally agree with his take on P&TL. It's overpriced Viet food and the service there is mediocre at best. Just because Chef Andrew is decorated highly does not mean he can whip out perfect food every time.

[@earlj.d.6285]

@@ArchivedGeo I agree that accolades aren’t the end-all-be-all but most people are delusional when it comes to eating food in a different place. The same coffee will taste better when you’re in a garden viewing the Eiffel Tower, compared to consuming it in Ohio looking at trees. Blind taste test him on banh mi and he won’t be able to tell one from Vietnam vs any other Viet spot in Chinatown Overpriced, I won’t argue that.

[@tiggytoggy1440]

At first, I was worried about this video being a negative video of Hawai'i, but you did a nice job showing things. You were fair in speaking about things. You showed some cool things of the place I live. I was born and raised in Hawai'i. Just so you know, Honolulu is pronounced Honolulu, not Hanalulu. Hawaiian pronunciations need some work though. I would suggest speaking to a local first to get right pronunciations, then say the word. You could do that for all your future videos. I loved going to Portland, Oregon, by the way. I subscribed to your channel. I'll watch others in the future. Nice work.

[@chrispilutik2030]

All these tourist yourubers should learn simple pronunciation ya!. Some other guy was at wahkiki . If you find that let me know. Ha

[@rubbertoad3681]

There is a little indoor food market in Chinatown that has some different stalls serving some different asian plates. Very reasonably priced.

[@aklanpinoy6717]

True! I go there for my Pinoy foods! 🙂

[@aklanpinoy6717]

I was hoping for him to go in and discover it, might have his camera panned out the Pinoy food stalls there, and him vlogging Filipino contents in the Philippines, might ordered Pinoy food. Was waiting .... but to no avail! LOL! Thank you! 🙂

[@Nezuri]

There are 3 universities in Honolulu: University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM), Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) & Chaminade University. You can also count Bringham Young University at Laie. No such thing as Honolulu University.

[@leftovers2go198]

That's a long walk, Chinatown River Street all the way to Waikiki. Amazing

[@CD_OO1]

aww honolulu market definitely brings some memories waking up at 3 to help in chinatown lol it sad that it had run down a bit..thanks for showing, you shouldve stayed in hawaii kai

[@BatuSmoka808]

The Pig and The Lady is good, I always get their Pho and their drinks are bomb too. But my favorite spot to hit up in Chinatown is called Maguro Bros. They have a seared Ahi Belly rice place that is to die for. Its like the Wagyu/Kobe beef of fish, the fat drips into the rice and the fish melts in your mouth. It used to be located inside that open market with all the fruit but they moved down street inside sort of a hawker stall area.

[@Vinegarissweet]

Doner or Dooner? Can't remember but I accidentally discovered it this week and I loved it. I think they moved though. That area didn't look familiar but who knows... I need to get out more and explore.

[@Daisypetal100]

Vietnamese coffee over ice is delicious. You're right; it's very strong.. The Vietnamese sandwich you are eating is making me hungry!

[@SoCaliGuyHB394]

Thanks! Place looks just about the same as I remember it.

[@kemangraya2382]

I used to Live in honolulu In the late 80’s- early 2000’s. It was great. When i came back for a visit what I see now don’t want me to live in hawaii again. Homeless, dirty, loud motorcycles and never ending sirens everyday

[@maidelynocampo67]

How late are they open? Thinking of checking that place in the evening

[@kendallshimabukuro6250]

Maunakea Market is solid. Just wish had more parking that wasn't so expensive. Be careful if you're in Chinatown past dark, it's not the safest place to be during the day, but at night, be careful if you're alone. If you go in a group of at least 3 or more, you should be fine, but it can get sketchy past dark for individuals just taking a stroll.

[@Patatovski]

Zane you have to admit… after Thailand this seems like a cemetery. Hardly any people plenty of open space and blue sky instead of smog. lol 😂

[@mieura5096]

I love Hawaii❤ I went there on my honeymoon trip. Come back to Japan again soon! Sending love from Tokyo.

[@tradersteve3421]

The next US city you should film is Chicago ! Depending on the search, it's rated the best - 3rd best US City to visit. It's best to visit during June - August.

[@JoeFromTomsRiver]

Did you take the Waikiki Trolley Red Line? Seems like you went to every stop on that route.

[@Helios1001]

Looks nice!👏

[@kalaalefaio5108]

I live downtown! Mahalo for mentioning dole! 🤙

[@daveburnham9111]

I went to Hawaii for a dream holiday.Police gave me a $120 jay walk violation ticket for crossing a side street off the main drag in Waikiki. I apologized and explained I was a tourist, it was my second day on holiday and that this wasn't law in any other country I've visited.Police said I had to take it up with the courts. I was also ripped off by a tour which failed to visit all the north shore beaches that they advertised. My advice is don't visit Hawaii ....go to Fiji.

[@mariadaido6715]

@@daveburnham9111 gee that's too bad this police man should have been more understanding but most people in Hawaii are super nice .

[@AR-ly7yt]

University of Honolulu?

[@Nezuri]

I had the same thought.

[@benh3427]

I think it is the largest outdoor mall in the U.S. as of now.

[@jarrettenaope7038]

You want Decently Prices Poke Bowls get them from Times or Foodland Supermarkets

[@stevenross6088]

Thailand and Vietnam much cheaper and cleaner and much less crime. Homeless haven’t taken over yet.

[@miketexas4549]

I've lived on Oahu for 20 years, I've been to Honolulu maybe 10 times

[@thankfulheart4266]

Are you also going to Dole Plantation on the way to North Shore checkout Matsumoto Shave Ice.🍧🤙🏼

[@KYJ77-j4i]

옛날에는 하와이 멋졌어요!!! 지금은 한국 지방도시 보는느낌 친근하네요❤😊❤

[@philvie]

Enjoying your video's, new subscriber, is there anyplace you've traveled that you wouldn't recommend visiting?

[@Smithelinda]

Hello

[@geopoliticalnutz7350]

whoa... the last part was scary.

[@noneya7297]

You passed the best Chinese bakery on maunakea Sing Cheong yuan

[@mark96813]

Stop it! You making me homesick! Always went Char Hung Sut till covid, but Sing Cheong get better pork hash

[@noneya7297]

@ That was my favorite to. Char Hung Sut made the best maitaisoo…

[@nv0us]

Egg Fruit has potato texture. Bland sweet.

[@masudashizue777]

I was just right there yesterday where you were. It's dead now but things were different 50 years ago.

[@sumting5279]

Looks like you went on a weekend. Really quiet. I used to work in downtown Honolulu years ago.

[@Miami7]

It's so sad to see what's happened to Hawaii. Hanauma Bay is my favorite place in the world with so many memories, and now you have to make a reservation and pay big bucks to even go there. And they paved the path going down, which looks like destruction to me. I lived there in the late 50s when it became a state and it was an absolute paradise then. After seeing all the videos, I don't think I'll be going back. I loved "the point" on the leeward side and it's sad to see what happened there as well.

[@mariadaido6715]

@@Miami7 yes I too used to love hanauma bay but now everything is about money .

[@NedKnives]

I'm sitting in my shop in Kaneohe watching this

[@doc_zithu]

HAWAII 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲💕💕🙏

[@hienmango]

I’m viet and I don’t go to Pig and the Lady. For great authentic Vietnamese food,eat at Pho Que Huong in China town.

[@calvinsfujii1493]

Downtown Honolulu needs more public restrooms!!

[@Daisypetal100]

Sounds like restaurants are expensive in Hawaii. Give the rude hostess a bad review on Trip Advisor. Lol 😆

[@thomasgriffith2953]

It's "HO" not Ha when pronouncing HO-NO-LU-LU!

[@markdinkel-uh2je]

Shaka

[@ClarkKent-bi7oq]

Welcome to the Haves and the Have Nots.

[@harveyh3696]

I live on Oahu and recently retired from work. Haven't walked around "Down-town" since the last century. Perhaps it's something to do using my new Senior Bus pass! Parking there sucks.

[@ナイス猫-f7z]

I always enjoy watching your videos! I love Hawaii. Mr. Zane, which country do you like the most? I'd like to know your top 3.

[@zanetravel]

Thanks for watching my friend! It's too hard to decide on a top 3 but maybe I'll make a video on it one day haha

[@andyb2040]

lol Portland catching strays with that slander

[@jarrettenaope7038]

It’s Gotten much safer than it used to be But Yes…Cost of Living In Hawaii now is a Crime….HONOLULU…Espicially..YOU WANT NICE and quiet HEAD TO WAIMANALO

[@johnanderson8123]

What Dole did to Hawaii is what happened across the entire world in the 1800s, people took.

[@proudasiangirl576]

Longans are not Thai fruits. They're Chinese. The direct translation means "dragon eyes".

[@Wvbief]

Eventually humanitys only concern will be, to insure that everyone has the monetary means, to create and maintain, their ideal life.

[@gilchristhaas9865]

Dude. The Pig and Lady is a fine dining restaurant - the “fine dining nouveau” version of Vietnamese (though they have plenty of non-Vietnamese dishes). Go to any other of the gazillion “regular” Vietnamese eateries on Oahu, and you’ll find Vietnamese sandwiches for about ten bucks. No Name Sandwich in Kaimuki is regarded by many as the best for sandwiches.

[@soupbums]

Welcome to corrupt Hawaii

[@l.u.rehuher3714]

You fr Mississippi Can you spell your State with one 👁

[@main2333]

USA is a Corporation! Run by criminals! Including Big Pharma and Banks

[@Miami7]

@@l.u.rehuher3714huh?

[@Hasanaljadid]

What?

[@soupbums]

@@l.u.rehuher3714 pronounce Hawaii in Hawaiian any yes there's 2👀

[@h8tingit]

keeping it real... nice

[@HawaiiTourism]

Nothing is Perfect! Sometimes you gotta pay for it more! 😂

[@Halesounds]

What was so shocking ? 😑

[@gregh7457]

probably the prices since he arrived from thailand. hawaii x 4

[@bw5277]

Waikiki/Honolulu safest place in the world! Ask Mayor and Hanneman they will tell you!!

[@mbz25]

I heard the meth crisis in Honolulu is really bad, how bad did you notice it?

[@The808Mixmaster]

I live here and it's the top drug here....so many homeless everywhere.

[@kynettie]

I was told about 10% of the population used ice. That's 100,000 people it's crazy. In prison 80-90% of the people serving time is drug related.

[@yennguyen-uj3ri]

@@kynettiecrazy in paradise 🤪 🤪

[@ScottReynolds003]

So downtown is alright.its decent if you live in the area but if youre staying in Waikiki its obviously no comparison.

[@ninacook9162]

Next time ride the pink bus all day, long $ five dollars

[@TheChadTI]

LOVE Chinatown. 🤙

[@Glendatheagoodwitch]

It’s definitely more urban. 😊

[@thomasmaughan4798]

"I will be staying in Y Kiki" says the automatic caption. I've been to Y Kiki also; not much reason to go there when so many less overbuilt places exist.

[@ElieRosie]

Well done!

[@kaewbuatoom5300]

I live in to the next door of restaurant but I never been inside

[@markbigelow2608]

Pretty barren. I worked downtown and it's usually bustling but not crowded. It's odd to not see homeless tents lining the streets.

[@kylezmcgee455]

They started enforcing the sit/lay ban over the last 6 months to year or so

[@gomogo2000]

It's odd that it's odd not to see them...and disturbing.

[@psilvas]

Dude, it’s HONOlulu not Hanalulu.

[@amyrrrr9765]

Hawaii hasn't been what I expected at all. Sad to see the state of housing there, but thank you for keeping those clips that highlighted the issues. I hope things change for the people there that need it.

[@mililanikaamilo7482]

Downtown Honolulu got the best food, but nothing else

[@Angela-uo4ur]

Never heard of University of Honolulu...Wea dat?

[@kirklarson1316]

That "buisness-district" vibe dissappears RATHER quickly!

[@randomphantom6499]

If you are looking for hard drugs and crazy people, Honolulu is the spot. If additionally you want shitty food that is also overpriced, hit up Wakiki.

[@k7j6]

No surprise Hawaii is becoming corrupt! They are a boring vacation getaway with or without corruption. Same goes with Oregon where I live!

[@nv0us]

No Cherimoya or Atemoya? Best fruits on this planet

[@Kalewa1314]

i guarantee those pineapples are from Dole plantation lol

[@angelmorales6012]

Looks super clean and buildings are mid size.

[@TroyKahalehoe-x1x]

University of Honolulu,what college is that ?¿???,get UH

[@PEACEKEEPER-mm3js]

Welcome to Thailand 🇹🇭 🙏

[@mephistoginger212]

what?

[@deenzmartin6695]

hahahahahaha

[@EvelinHolmes]

Hawaii for the rich and famous .would like to visit but getting there from Calgary is a night mare.

[@pkodani72]

Try walking at night around 11 LOL

[@scon1425]

Where is everyone…

[@Islandfist]

13:11 🤨

[@rachelkillcare5203]

No food is as good outside Vietnam!