We went here based on the "Life on Oahu" YouTube channel declaring it the best pizza on the island!…read more Sour dough crust was great, and as of now, I join the blog, as it's the best I have had on the island as well! In addition to the food truck, there is a regular restaurant with a wider selection not far away, which is on my list for the next north shore day trip!

It appears that this little pop-up has found a real brick and mortar home at Wicked Hi Cafe up in…read moreWaialua. See their Yelp page here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/wicked-hi-cafe-waialua Pizza still amazing, but now with regular hours and no wondering where they are going to pop up that day.

Teixeira's Pasteles can be found at the Kailua Farmers Market held every Thursday evenings @ the…read moreparking near Longs. They are usually on the mountain side of the parking lot. You'll recognize them by their bright red sign. Teixeira pasteles are the best I've found so far.....probably because it reminds me of the pasteles my neighbors used to make. The lady who sold them to me said it was her grandmother's recipe. If it wasn't for the black olives I'd swear it was my neighbor's recipe (my neighbor used green olives). For those of you who have never tasted a pastele this is the epitomy of comfort food. They are sold as combo with Spanish rice, or separately 2/$5.00. I usually buy them separately...they re-heat well. They've also begun selling smoked meat, and you can buy it by the bag or as a small plate: 1 scoop rice, smoked meat (and I think mac salad?) I haven't tried it yet, but if it's anything like their pasteles it should be delicious! Yelp 365 Challenge: #7/365

My fiance and I have been going here since Youpo started! Service is quick and attentive. This…read moreplace is casual, order at the counter and seat yourself. They have online ordering as well. I recommend this place to everyone. Flavors are always amazing! My favorite is the curry pork and shrimp, but all different noodle bowls are just as good along with their sides.

These noodles are heavenly. They are the perfect texture--thick, flat, chewy, and soaked with…read moreflavor. My favorite is the Cumin lamb, but the duck one is also awesome. Too bad this is the last day: I'd happily visit Hawaii again just to get some of these awesome noodles.

Self care... Taking…read morethe time for myself is something that I do strive and try to do and when it was time for my Gemini bestie who's quite the introvert decided to take her to an Art + Flea event at the Capitol Modern in Downtown which is where I stumbled upon La'a Kea Wellness Bar which has the elixir for all your needs. All these herbal treatments do sound quite intimidating but they sure know how to make it into a yummy and refreshing sip as my needs though there are so many thought would be inflammation which is Youth Serum...hmmm! It includes Curam elixir with various citrus and is topped with a beautiful floral garnish seriously gave me the giggles and let me tell you just looking at this stunning drink with cute flowers on the cup itself already has my mood settling down and as I gave a sip instantly fell in love as it was just a lovely energy boost I guess you can say it tasted very nice and light and was very easy to drink. The staff there are nice and friendly as we discussed the many drinks they have and did suggest this Youth Serum and was so happy to have found them which you can at the Kailua Lokahi Market that goes on every Sunday and you know that I'll be there for sure. Cheers to a happy and healthy self! Thank you!

From the owner: La'a Kea is a wellness bar offering handcrafted herbal drinks made with adaptogens, medicinal…read moremushrooms, and functional botanicals. Our menu includes everything from glow boosting tonics, cycle supporting elixirs as well as energizing and calming drinks tailored for any event. Each blend is intentionally crafted to nourish the nervous system, support skin health, and elevate everyday rituals. Rooted in ancient herbal wisdom and aligned with modern wellness, our drinks bring harmony, beauty, and vibrancy to weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations of all sizes. We prioritize locally grown seasonal fruits, small batch ingredients from farms on the east side of Oahu and herbs from Anima Mundi and Olanani Apothecary.

G's Greek Food is found at the Kailua Farmer's Market held in the parking lot by Longs Drugs…read more You'll recognize them by their green signs. The only thing that I can review of their food is the beef gyro. It was the first thing I tried and I'm hooked! It's that good! They use Cattle Company beef with a tzatziki sauce that makes the gyro. They are generous with the beef. It's served with a small side of salad greens with balsalmic(?) dressing....all for $10.00. On their regular menu they also serve: Greek marinated chicken pita sandwich w/tzattziki and salad greens for $9.00. Hummus and toasted ptia for $8.00. Greek Salad for $7.00 They also usually have specials including a lamb gyro for $12.00, and a marinated fish dish. They do catering, and also go to the Mililani Market (and sometimes the KCC Market) where they do breakfast under the name G's Breakfast...and they tell me they make the best eggs benedict! Gotta get up early one of these days and drive to Mililani though what's wrong with eggs benedict for dinner?! Yelp 365 Challenge: #10/365

Took a chance and picked up 2 of G's lamb gyro plates last night at the Blaisdell Farmer's Market…read more-- big mistake. Worst gyros we have ever had. Bread was thick and hard, lamb was tough, and the salad dressing was not good either. Overpriced and disappointing. Leo's Taverna's gyros are so much better.

Buk Buk kitchen is so delicious. I almost want to eat it every day. Their meats are well marinated…read moreand sautéed then put on the grill to make a perfect meal.!!! The rice is perfectly steamed. The vegetables are perfect. This place is amazingly scrumptious and delicious. I will always return.

4:57 pm 4:58 pm…read more 4:59 pm 5:00 pm It's been a long day at work. Does it end for a parent? No! Help with homework. Bathe the kids. Break up fights. Do some chores. Cut down tattling. On top of that I still have to cook dinner. This stand is my huge help to get through the week. A break, a relief, a breather when I feel like I'm drowning in everyday responsibilities. It's also an encouragement to keep going because of the workers whom are sisters, husband and wife, mother and daughter, grandchildren all working hard together. Giving great service with a smile on their face and making it through the everyday daily grind together. Type of Food: Buk Buk kitchen serves different Filipino dishes that my mom enjoys but I always come for the tasty, tender, marinated to perfection bar-b-q grilled chicken. A few times they offered Hawaiian dishes and other local dishes. Here and there I mix it a bit and get a combo with the thinly sliced beef. I get the family size which perfectly feeds my boys and I. Yeah, my husband has to fend for himself. It comes with 4 generous scoops of rice, salad, and four cut up pieces of chicken for $12. Locaton: Buk Buk kitchen is associated with Mahiku farmers market. They travel to different areas. Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/search/str/buk%20buk%20kitchen/keywords_top This is the link for Mahiku Farmers Market http://mahikufarmersmarket.com/ Support local, support a hard working family, and take a break from the hustle and bustle.

I've been eyeing up this hashbrown for the last few weeks at the Kailua Town Sunday farmers market,…read moreand finally pulled the trigger today. This has ruined brunch for me now - i'm not going to want to eat anything else. So so good.

What an amazing find!! While waiting for the farmers market to open, a lady told me that she came…read morehere just for the Lilikoi Cheesecake, Espresso Cheesecake and Macadamia Milk; she highly advised I try them. Needless to say, I tried the Lilikoi Cheesecake and "The Golden Lion Milk" which consisted of macadamia nut milk, ginger, turmeric, local honey and lions mane mushrooms. OMG! I was blown away by the flavors. The Lilikoi Cheesecake was creamy, rich, and tasted like Lilikoi; it didn't have an artificial flavor. The Golden Lion Milk was absolutely delicious! It was perfectly sweetened, but not too sweet. The ginger and turmeric were present, but not overpowering. I will definitely come back to buy more macadamia nut milks and try the other cheesecakes and food items. Before I forget, they also make their own Kombucha drinks and their special non-alcoholic beer for today is Guava.

I heard about this coffee shop on Tepoe's TikTok page and since I was visiting Oahu I had to go…read morethere! This was a drive up shop and the service was fast, friendly and the coffee was amazing! It was definitely worth the trip and if ever I'm in Hawai'i again I'll certainly go back! My drink: Macadamia Nut, White Chocolate Iced Latte Add Macnut cold foam 1 shot of espresso

Quick drive thru express for delicious coffee. They had specials/ regulars on the menu that were…read morevery satisfactory. Got two drinks for $17 which is kinda steep, but I don't go there every day, and it's supporting local so that's okay. Definitely worth it to try if you've never had coffee from them before. They also have other options like matcha and energy refreshers.

Super yummy poutine at the Lokahi Kailua market! Ordered the kalua poutine and it was so good!read more

Came here when it was less crowded the seating area is big wide open with chairs, tables, and a…read moregreen luscious outdoor view. There were only a few vendors like maybe 4 trucks at the time we got a plate from a vendor called "Wasabi Express by Tiger" the white woman who most likely also works with the main chef randomly approached us recommends it for my partner and I says it's going to taste great it's made fresh daily,, said why not we came for a trip but honestly it was mid and this is why I don't listen to people but realistically I should've just dogged it in my opinion; understand it's Hawaii we are in a touristy spot, but too overpriced for something that tastes like yoshinoya meat and rice that tastes just like fried rice from a regular Chinese takeout

Went here with friends! The food selection and trucks they have is alright! I thought it would be…read morebigger and lots of trucks like OC night market in LA but i cant complain, the food is amazing! And love the drink i got from the truck strawberry pineapple flavor from tropics truck