Hawaii Knows Best

June 11, 2010 :: Posted by - Travel Troll :: Category - Dining, Restaurant

Making sure you are eating good food is more than half the cultural experience in Hawaii.  Without stumbling upon or asking the locals where the best places to eat are, chances are you won’t find them.

Most of  the best places are what some may call “holes-in-the-wall.”  Here are some good places to eat while you are visiting the beautiful islands in Hawaii.  It’ll be our little secret.

Mitsu-Ken

If you are interested in trying some amazing garlic chicken and fried rice, Mitsu- Ken is the place for you.  Located on 1223 N School St in Honolulu, it can be hard to miss.  Just make sure you look for the long line of people leading out to the street.  Mitsu Ken is very reasonable but is only open for breakfast and lunch.  So hurry down to Kalihi and don’t miss out on this one.

Liliha Bakery


Talk about those cream puffs! Hawaii’s favorite bakery just a little further from Mitsu-Ken is known for the best chantilly cream puffs on the island, and quite arguably the best cream puffs in the world!  Located on 515 N. Kuakini Street in Honolulu, Liliha Bakery is worth the visit–trust me.

Helena’s Hawaiian Food

Now if you are looking to try some great authentic Hawaiian food, Helena’s is the place to go.  Located on 1240 N School St in Honolulu, Helena’s is right across the street from Mitsu- Ken!  This place is truly amazing.

Again, I know a lot of these places look like legitimate dives but like I said, these are just some of Oahu’s best places to eat.  I promise it will be worth it!

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