Want to eat like a local and save some cash? If you don’t want to end up eating touristy food in Hawaii, you should take a look at this list of local fast food joints in advance. You will eat like the Hawaiians do at some of the best places to eat in Oahu. Here are 4 local eateries you should check out during your vacation in Hawaii:
1. Alan Wong’s Restaurant
A haupia dessert encrusted in chocolate shell and fresh tropical fruit? Yes, please. Welcome to heaven, Alan Wong’s Restaurant, where you can eat amazing local food. You can also try out an Aloha Daiquiri while waiting for your dessert- a local alcoholic beverage – and get buzzed the local way.
2. Candi’s Cafe
Candi’s Cafe is the only place where you can get kimchee fried rice for only 5 dollars. This place is perfect for grabbing breakfast – a sandwich on a muffin with Portuguese sausage. It is located in Kalihi, near the Tamashiro market. A great way to start the day!
3. Helena’s Hawaiian Food
When you combine smoke, sea salt, and a huge pig, your taste buds will go crazy. Helena’s Hawaiian Food makes the best kalua pork. You can also try out a mini dessert of haupia that comes with the meal and you’ll be hooked. You might have to hang out in line for some time, but it’s definitely worth the wait, since this is one of the best places to eat in Honolulu.
4. Ono Seafood
$6.50 for poke bowls? Amazing deal. And it includes a drink. You can choose either a spicy ahi or a Hawaiian style taco – the local experience will thrill you.
The local food is so good, as well as the people that serve it. With this list of best places to eat in Oahu, you’ll be looking forward to your next meal. Yum!