Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

ellisonz

(27,759 posts)
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 02:44 AM Dec 2011

DU3 Hawai'i People and Friends- Check-In!

This discussion thread is pinned.

Last edited Mon Dec 12, 2011, 03:48 AM - Edit history (2)

I'm back in SoCal now for awhile, but I've lived in Kaimuki and Palolo (Oahu for those that don't leave the Outer Islands) - All are welcome including "Visitors" to the Islands!

Let's see, we've got:



Lau Lau - can't forget that now.



Chicken Katsu - I like mine from Gracies or otherwise drenched in curry



Beef Curry



A Zippy's Chili Hot Dog Bento



And some Leonard's Malasadas - Who's Malasadas? Leonards Malasadas

What'd everyone else bring?

22 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
DU3 Hawai'i People and Friends- Check-In! (Original Post) ellisonz Dec 2011 OP
I consider Kings Malasadas comparable to Leonards ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2011 #1
Those shrimp trucks are mean. ellisonz Dec 2011 #2
The correct place to obtain malasadas KamaAina Dec 2012 #16
But what do you do the other 363 days in the year ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #17
Whenever I'm in the city it's Rainbow Drive In for lunch... PoiBoy Dec 2011 #3
Rainbow's does some mean plates... ellisonz Dec 2011 #4
Not being a local, I haven't shown up with any local goodies... Violet_Crumble Dec 2011 #5
I think that's fairly standard. ellisonz Dec 2011 #6
Those biscuits as a side aren't... Violet_Crumble Dec 2011 #7
Many mainland-based fast-food joints have Hawai'i-specific menu items KamaAina Dec 2012 #18
I get the sushi . mahina Dec 2011 #8
That looks ono. ellisonz Dec 2011 #10
We need some pa'i ai! mahina Dec 2011 #9
I spent two summer sessions at UH-Manoa, and my favorite Island food is Lydia Leftcoast May 2012 #11
Maui Big Swell IPA KamaAina Dec 2012 #12
Brah - that's like 6.8% ABV (yes, I know off the top of my head) ellisonz Dec 2012 #13
Fortunately the college crowd is on break KamaAina Dec 2012 #14
Yeah but 8.2% makes it harder to simply demolish the 6-pack... ellisonz Dec 2012 #15
No pics, but billh58 Apr 2013 #19
Sorry Dudes...Tahina's Treats for Malasada's on Kauai KauaiK Feb 2014 #20
I'll bring the ahi poke and... RealityChik Dec 2016 #21
I don't know why I never did this before... yuiyoshida Apr 2017 #22

ProgressiveProfessor

(22,144 posts)
1. I consider Kings Malasadas comparable to Leonards
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 10:14 AM
Dec 2011

I tend to go for the Zippy Teri beef plate or the garlic shrimp from one of the trucks on the North Shore.

ellisonz

(27,759 posts)
2. Those shrimp trucks are mean.
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 02:25 PM
Dec 2011

I always stop at Romy's when doing the North Shore Circle. Haleiwa restaurants are so-so, but the Kahuku shrimp trucks are amazing.

http://www.hawaiiforvisitors.com/oahu/dining/kahuku-shrimp-trucks.htm

Welcome!

 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
16. The correct place to obtain malasadas
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 02:07 PM
Dec 2012

is at Punahou Carnival.

This was especially true for the years I lived on the next block.

ProgressiveProfessor

(22,144 posts)
17. But what do you do the other 363 days in the year
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 06:02 PM
Dec 2012

Kings IIRC was down near Holiday Mart (that shows my age). Still closer than Kapahulu

PoiBoy

(1,559 posts)
3. Whenever I'm in the city it's Rainbow Drive In for lunch...
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 10:30 PM
Dec 2011

and Byron's on the way back to the airport...

We got a Zippy's on Maui now, so I can get chili spaghetti anytime...











ellisonz

(27,759 posts)
4. Rainbow's does some mean plates...
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 10:48 PM
Dec 2011

I used to get dinner there like one-night a week. Mahi Mahi or Fried Chicken plate. They've expanded the seating area onto the neighboring property. That's Obama's favorite too.

Aloha Poi Boy from Maui!

Grab a Heineken or Primo from the ice chest if you like. I really like Maui Brewings offerings over Kona's. The Hawa'ii Nui Brewing Company is mean too.

Violet_Crumble

(36,143 posts)
5. Not being a local, I haven't shown up with any local goodies...
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 04:22 AM
Dec 2011

Oh, wait. Yes I have! I just found the KFC menu for Hawaii and located something we don't have here, so it must be local...



'Homestyle biscuits' as sides?

ellisonz

(27,759 posts)
6. I think that's fairly standard.
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 04:47 AM
Dec 2011

They have KFC in Australia...you poor deprived people; most people in the States take their fried chicken much more seriously than KFC, which seems to be in decline

The local-style fried chicken is much better! The Zippy Chili and Fried Chicken combo is ono!



Violet_Crumble

(36,143 posts)
7. Those biscuits as a side aren't...
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 04:51 AM
Dec 2011

We have coleslaw, potato and gravy, chips, and buns.

Heh, I don't go to KFC. We've got a local lot called Kingsley's and their fried chicken is really yummy

 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
18. Many mainland-based fast-food joints have Hawai'i-specific menu items
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 10:42 PM
Dec 2012

Saimin (Japanese-style noodle soup) at McDonald's.

Chili and rice (50 cents!!) at Wendy's.

And the topper: Spam on a Croissan'wich at Burger King!!

It's almost like when they adapt their menus for foreign countries.

ellisonz

(27,759 posts)
10. That looks ono.
Tue Dec 20, 2011, 08:29 PM
Dec 2011

One time when I was at Hongwanji, a cute little 3rd grade girl tells me - "But Mr. Zachary, I don't speak English, I speak pidgin"

Lydia Leftcoast

(48,219 posts)
11. I spent two summer sessions at UH-Manoa, and my favorite Island food is
Tue May 22, 2012, 04:43 PM
May 2012

kalua pig.

My favorite island is Kauai. So much variety in such little space!

 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
12. Maui Big Swell IPA
Thu Dec 20, 2012, 02:12 PM
Dec 2012


Yes, it's in cans. Dale's Pale Ale from Colorado started this trend. Hikers, fishermen, etc. need good beer, too! (Also cans would be cheaper out here than bottles.)

And yes, there's local beer. This is a welcome new development in the past three-plus years since I've been away!

edit: And yes, I have some in the fridge, in my Honolulu hotel room. I'm here through next Saturday the 29th!

ellisonz

(27,759 posts)
13. Brah - that's like 6.8% ABV (yes, I know off the top of my head)
Thu Dec 20, 2012, 02:15 PM
Dec 2012

Best when drank on the beach on a cool Hawaiian night.

Glad you're having fun! I'm jealous here in SoCal - it was cold as fuck last night. Brrr...

I would say the Varsity on University has the best selection of the local brew (albeit with the college crowd).

 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
14. Fortunately the college crowd is on break
Thu Dec 20, 2012, 11:20 PM
Dec 2012

and you are correct: 6.8% content. Hardly the equal of NorCal's Lagunitas Maximus at a whopping 8.2%, but what the hey!

ellisonz

(27,759 posts)
15. Yeah but 8.2% makes it harder to simply demolish the 6-pack...
Fri Dec 21, 2012, 01:00 AM
Dec 2012

...while on the beach at night, in Kahala, lit up like Cheech and Chong.

billh58

(6,642 posts)
19. No pics, but
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 08:20 PM
Apr 2013

how about some cream puffs from Komoda Bakery in Makawao...

Aloha,
Bill in Makawao

RealityChik

(382 posts)
21. I'll bring the ahi poke and...
Sun Dec 11, 2016, 02:23 AM
Dec 2016

Stop by Delight Bakery for one ono-kine guava chiffon cake for dessert! Oh, and some spam musubi fo' snack!

Aloha from Rain City, aka Seattle I'm an expat from Kaneohe side, but I 'wen school at Sacred Hearts in Kaimuki. Now living in the pure blue state of Washington.

yuiyoshida

(42,893 posts)
22. I don't know why I never did this before...
Sun Apr 23, 2017, 09:04 PM
Apr 2017
I am part Japanese-American and Native Hawaiian. My parents were born in Hawaii and I was born in San Francisco, California. I may still have some relatives in Hawaii but I have never been there and hope to visit some day. I also want to visit Miyasaki Japan as that is also where my family is from. Guess I wanted to just say "Aloha" and Mahalo for your kindness
Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Hawaii»DU3 Hawai'i People and Fr...