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    Honobono

    4.9 (13 reviews)
    ModerateFood Trucks, Burgers
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Préfixe Menu
    Sophie F.

    My work colleague found this spot. It's a pop up every other Sunday that offers vegan and all plant based meat dishes. The menu offers four items - entree, salad, soup and dessert. They offer mocktail drinks that are delicious - we tried the Suika and Ajisai, I would recommend the Suika with kiwi and watermelon! The ambiance was very nice, it's within a furniture store that has other pop ups including art and jewelry. Himi the chef is so sweet and accommodating. The parking is a little tricky but there's a lot of parking spots around the Kaka'ako area including near the park and the parking structure next to longs

    Brittney O.

    Honobono is my go-to vegan place! Himi-san, the owner of Honobono, is so meticulous in her menu choices and the presentation of her dishes! She goes above and beyond. She usually has two people helping her out and they're just as kind as her! Her menu rotates often and she usually has pop-ups twice a month! I always try to get on the waitlist regardless of knowing what the menu is going to be, lol. That's just shows how much I love Himi-san's cooking! Her pop-up is currently located at fishcake on Kamani Street. There is construction in the area at the moment, but there's usually free street parking on Sundays. Just be aware you might have to look for a bit! Fishcake is a very aesthetic business so the ambiance during Honobono's pop-ups is also very refreshing! The photos I'm posting are from when she made plant-based tacos! My oh my, they were so tasty! Himi-san is a professional artist at making plant-based ingredients taste like meat products! One time, she made spam musubi and my partner and I were convinced she used real spam (she didn't, of course) because it tasted so similar to the real deal! All in all, I highly recommend adding yourself to Honobono's waitlist so you can try their amazing dishes yourself!

    Honobolognese
    Yari W.

    As it translate to English, indeed this pop-up eatery will show you the warmest welcome you could ever have from a Japanese culture here in Hawaii. I am indeed grateful for this experience - all thanks to my wifey. Himi the creator of Honobono is such an artist on her vegan food and pays respect on the tradition from her folks. It was my honor to experience and try the food she made with pure love. I came here without any idea what kind of food I'm gonna dig in. My wife never said anything most especially that it's vegan. She exactly knew that I'm gonna be out for a sec if she told me so. FF... she ordered ahead and we got (2) honobolognese regale, molasses caffe latte and amazake limon cello. All are good. Nothing wasted. The honobolognese was a surprise and I did enjoy led my meal. My personal favorite is the pão de queijo. It so chewy from the inside and has a nice slight crunch from the outside. All good and my belly is bouncing back with happiness. You need to get a spot on a certain day that they're going to pop-up. I suggest to message them on Instagram to inquire & if you ever get a spot you'd be blessed enough as they are full already and wifey said that she's lucky that there's a cancellation happened that's why she got the spot. Glad she did! Cha-ching! I went at Fishcake so hungry but leave the house with a full elated belly. PS; cash only or venmo See yah later...

    Shumai
    Gillian D.

    This plant-based, Japanese inspired popup restaurant is everything I've ever wanted, and I'm not even vegan. The business is run by Himi, who is the sweetest person in the entire world, and not to mention a culinary genius. Her vision of sustainable, local, plant-based eating comes to life a few Sundays each week inside of Fishcake Kaka'ako. I've come here for the past two months, so I got to try two different specials. March was the Honki tan tan noodles, probably my favorite one. It featured Himi's signature meatless "onomeat" which was super flavorful, atop chewy udon noodles with a creamy tan tan broth. The most amazing part was the completely vegan egg yolk which pops just like the real thing. This yolk would feature in April's special too in the form of the Honotama burger. Such a delicious, hearty meal and completely vegan. Aside from the main dishes, all of the sides and extras stand out on their own. I had a mind-blowingly delicious truffled potato salad, a soup that tasted like the essence of Japan, and a super creamy molasses latte that I now order every time I go. I am so in love with this small business! It seems to be growing in popularity, so make sure to follow and make reservations through Instagram when they are announced at the end of every month.

    The mini sampler
    Rene D.

    Tucked behind Supercuts is an adorable little furniture shop, called Fishcake, which houses Honobono thrice a month. The creator of Honobono (Translating to the relaxed feeling you have when eating her delicious food) creates vegan (and often time gluten free) meals This month, she made a delicious mushroom-onomeat (her own secret recipe) bolognese with vegan cheese and parsley. If you gave this pasta to a meat eater, no way could they tell it was plant based! The sauce was full of umami and the garlicy oil covered the noodles beautifully. Along with the pasta dish came (vegan of course) garlic focaccia, which was warm and fluffy. To end the meal was the owner's sampler, consisting of Brazilian style cheese bread (pão de queijo), an ikura-quinoa sushi, and tiramisu. The owner was sweet enough to provide my young son an extra tiramisu since he was enjoying it so much!! The pão de queijo reminded me of the mochi bread balls you'd find at Brug and were soft, warm, and cheesy. The ikura-quinoa was refreshing after the pasta and had the delicious popping taste that real ikura would have! The star of the meal, the tiramisu, was creamy and rich with coffee flavor. The cookie bottom was stellar and worked deliciously with the "mascarpone" filling. All in all the meal was delicious and the owner was so gracious and kind, you can tell how much time and effort she places into every dish and how much every customer means to her. If you want to make a reservation at Honobono, make sure you check out her Instagram @honobonohawaii to get a seat for next month! If you aren't able to, I noticed people popping in to receive take out orders, however you may need to plan this in advance. Cash and venmo only, and be sure you tip! Delicious food and such a warm atmosphere.

    Honotama burger. SO GOOD. 10/10 recommend. ($15)
    Denton S.

    The BEST vegan food youll ever have. Cute ambiance in fishcake. Ive always found streetparking nearby. Amazing service. Good vibes. This is probably the 4th of 5th time i was blessed enough to snag a reservation at honobono. This time was probably the best since there was such a variety in the wahoo (wafu) bento! For $22, id call it an absolute steal! My favorites were the honomeatball and the vege maki. But everything in the bento was seasoned beautifully. The sauces were all perfectly balanced and viscous so that the food was all SO flavorful. And i love the little touches such as the sakura shaped daikon on the rice. The bento itself looks small but it is PACKED. To the drinks: she really puts so much effort to every part of the meal. The drinks never disappoint. We tried one of each. The hono matcha latte was so amazing with the brown sugar syrup. SO GOOD. But my fav was the sakura sparkle- so refreshing!! At $7 these drinks were the same price as starbucks, so no complaints at all! Onto the service, Himi-chan is such a lovely person and is so generous and kind. She really embodies the saying "good vibes". She is also so very appreciative of all her customers. You can taste so much love in the food and drink. This place was and always will be a must-try. You wont be disappointed if youre lucky enough to snag a reservation. Oh- theres also a waitlist you can join. Just reach out to her ig @honobonohawaii

    JoAnne V.

    Never fails! It's my mission to try everything she creates! Newest was her Halloween Bento! It did not disappoint! During spooky season a collab was featured.

    Vegan noodles!

    The owner's original menu is lovely, including selected ingredients, time-consuming prep, a modern, clean place, and presentation. 100% vegan and filled my stomach. The smiles and hospitality of all the staff were also good. I look forward to eating a different menu each time.

    Honobolognese, salad, tiramisu.

    Best vegan food ever! Himi is the sweetest and always so kind. Her food is yummy and fresh. I wish I could eat it more often.

    Takoyaki, teriyaki hamburger, beet soup cold, fried eggplant with hummus on a Ritz cracker.

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    W & M Bar-B-Q Burger - Hal's Special & fries

    W & M Bar-B-Q Burger

    4.0(747 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    I don't remember W&M burger being THIS good. The reason I decided to revisit was because I saw…read moretheir guava cheesecake post on Instagram and lowkey just wanted to come for the dessert...but ended up ordering all kinds of other things. I don't know who needs to hear this but In-N-Out is just not that good lol. W&M does it super simple yet so good. I got a cheeseburger with mayo and my bf got the HAL special. Both were 10/10. Fries were also golden brown and super crispy--didn't even need sauce or ketchup. We also picked up a couple guava cheesecakes and pumpkin crunch, which didn't disappoint. We came on a Saturday and there were a few people in front of us, but the food came out super fast. We also witnessed the new mural being painted across their wall, which is a work of art in itself. Sorry, didn't get too many good photos because I ate before my camera did (and didn't even get a picture of my dessert).

    Haven't been here for quite a while so was excited to eat their burger and fries. I ordered the…read moreRoyal Hamburger and fries for myself and 2 Plain Hamburgers with Lettuce and fries for my husband. We were disappointed because the burgers didn't have that bbq taste we're used to and it also wasn't hot...it was room temperature so we didn't enjoy it. Another thing we didn't care for was the fries. It was hot but hard and salty. Didn't seem like the same fries they used to have. First time experiencing this from here. Just wondering...was there a change in ownership? Not sure if I'll be craving for their burger and fries for a while. So sad...

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    EARL Kakaako - chicken rockafeller

    EARL Kakaako

    4.3(685 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown
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    I ordered the Earl's Cheesesteak and it was absolutely delicious. Hands down one of the better…read morecheesesteaks I've had on island. The flavors were on point, perfectly balanced, and seriously satisfying. Even with a solid crowd when I came in, they moved at a great pace and had my order out pretty quickly, which I definitely appreciated. The shop itself is clean, well kept, and welcoming. You can tell they take pride in their establishment. Now here's my one (very passionate) request: as a sandwich spot, I would LOVE to see a true NYC bodega style chopped cheese added to the menu. Ever since my trip to New York City, I've been reminiscing about those chopped cheese sandwiches nonstop. There's just something different about them. It honestly surprises me that on the island we can find cheesesteaks everywhere, but not a single place offering a legit chopped cheese! If you guys ever decide to add a proper chopped cheese to the lineup, I promise I'd be a weekly regular without hesitation. I know I'm not the only one who would appreciate it! Until then, I'll definitely be back for another Earl's Cheesesteak. Solid food, clean atmosphere, and great service. Keep it up, and please consider bringing a chopped cheese to the island!

    Really tasty and hearty sandwiches that were packed with a lot of filling. I got the turkey club…read morewhich was really good and I love the amount of lettuce they add for a crunch. The chipotle chicken was also really good a bit on the heavier side but a lot of chicken included. I did think the sandwich was going to be bigger for the price of almost $20 a sandwich. Won't be an everyday thing but definitely a nice treat.

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    Goodfella Burger

    Goodfella Burger

    4.4(5 reviews)
    0.3 miKaka'ako

    Hot and new on Instagram! Their ig is @goodfellahawaii and only open Monday through Friday from…read more11-4 and in the middle of the night on Friday and Saturday from 11p to 3am. There is a private lot that you can park in, so parking is free and not an issue. However, looking for this place might be. It's literally just a black door with a white window and red light above it that's located next to the stairs and on the first floor. Just roll up to the door/ window where you can find their menu. It's a pretty small menu but what is offered is out of this world! I don't know where else you would get a double patty smash burger for only $9! Just push the button and a guy will open The window to help you. Once you place your order bell close it again and you'll just have to wait for it to be prepared. He'll open it up again when your food is ready and that is when you pay for your goods. It gave me mafia vibes here and it felt so secretive lol. Kind of like a speakeasy but for burgers? Lol I'm sure the effects would be moreso in the middle of the night with a little red light on the door. I picked up the og burger + onion rings. Their fry sauce was sweet chili oil + Mayo and fried to perfection. But - I think for just $2 more I should have got the other burger instead. Lol. The burger was huge and so juicy. I will totally come back again cause it was that good!

    I honestly couldn't fathom rating this place poorly because the people working here are just the…read moresweetest, so I'll just take off 1 star. The place is very hard to locate, due to the lack of good signage, but it's in the shopping center right next to the Lobster King. Parking is very difficult too, so maybe have another person with you who can order and wait for the food. I'm not going to lie, the wait time for the food is extremely long for just burgers and fries--took more than 30 minutes--but please keep in mind this is a small business. I think there were only 2 or 3 people working, an auntie, uncle, and a younger guy who I believe was cooking. The food looked so beautiful but everything was too salty and the patties were way too charred, which I'm hoping was a one off thing. I did DM them on social media shortly after picking up our order and they said it was an off day. They offered for me to come back one day so they can make things right, but I don't know if I'll have the time to swing by anytime soon. I truly hope this business does well, they are the sweetest people I've met in the last few months, and I wish them nothing but the best. I hope others have a better experience than I did. I mean look at how beautiful their burgers are!

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