Came straight from Aulani. Doc suggested Kalo Bombs in Waianae and it was an expensive yet…read moredelightful cold treat on a very hot felt like summer day. Doc chose the $15 Cinnamon Paiai and I took the $9 plain one scoop of kulolo ice cream. Thanks Doc, it was yum! Staci-lei's review suggested taking it to eat at a beach and that's exactly what we did. When I first dated hubs I used to think ooh, I can get kulolo from his parents store on Kauai. Not easy to find or get. Never materialized. It's been one of my 3 favorite flavors almost half a century

Located in Waianae, this place is at the very end/corner of the parking lot. They have a whiteboard…read morethat displays their menu along with the pricing. Pros: -friendly staff! They let us try the kulolo ice cream which was tasty! -free parking lot -accept credit -the size large is big, so you could probably share it unless you are super hungry Cons: -n/a Other: -Some folx were enjoying their order on the side of the building (looked like a bench), but there were no table seating indoors or outdoors that we saw so we ate ours in our vehicle.

The Dubai Cup is so good! Love the katafi! I did try this with bananas and strawberries, but the…read morebananas were mushy. I will stick to the strawberries only, which I've had a few times. Definitely a spot to stop in and try a few things as the store has a variety of seeds and other snacks! There is a few tables to sit down inside, but it is very warm inside. I recommend getting your items and finding a spot outside to enjoy them!

We are currently stationed on the East Coast. The hubster found out that they would ship it to us…read moreand he makes an order regularly. A nice bonus was they included a set of red envelopes for New Years. There's nothing like receiving a lai see for the holiday! When we are home, it's a nice little piece of nostalgia for us. We get really excited seeing the huge glass jars filled with all kinds of goodies. We hope to make more memories with our grand children here.

TLDR: Life is uncertain, eat dessert first. If you are near Waianae, get that dessert from…read more808_Puffs. Always looking to sample local cuisine we happened upon 808_Puffs when we were exploring Waianae. Too early for lunch, we decided to get some puffs to take back to the hotel. They sat untouched in their box for exactly 2.3 miles or 10 minutes. Precisely the amount of time it took to find a place to park where they were promptly devoured. With gusto and sincere pleasure. We bought four with the intent to share. Unfortunately we forgot utensils and it's incredibly hard to split a puff with fingers, so I can't provide firsthand feedback on the Dubai puff or the chocolate bar puff. I can tell you they were gone in a flash and no one offered to give me a bite. The ube puff was delicious and crammed full of ube goodness and that the chantilly puff topped with chocolate was divine and though I didn't mean it, I did offer my husband a bite of both. The storefront is small. There might have been a table or two in the front, but there was a very hyper child up there, so we stayed close to the register waiting for our order. They also have hot food and a selection of poke which looked fresh, but poke's not my thing so... Their prices were reasonable, the store was clean and service was quick at 10 am.

Tried the ahi patty bento, it comes with a bed of furikake rice and you get to choose 1 free side…read more I ordered the potato crab salad. So tasty omg. It also comes with a chili pepper water it says on the menu but it was more of a vinegary dip still so ono. Ahi was soft and flavorful and potato crab salad was potatoing crab salading. I cant wait to try their other foods and desserts!

Guudfellaz is a locally owned food truck which is operated on the westside. It is ran by a young…read morecouple who are friendly and efficient. They serve a variety of Puerto Rican food with a hawaiian twist. I decided to have the steak, shrimp and laulau. It also comes with gandule rice and macaroni salad. The flavors are fire. Steak is a nice medium rare which is to my personal preference and the shrimp is delicious with a creamy unique sauce. The ratio of pork, fat and greens in the luau is so well balanced. As for the gandule rice, it is by far the best I have ever eaten. Every morsel is perfectly flavored. This is a special treat when you want to have a cheat day. This is truly one of the best places to eat on the island. Chef's kiss to Guudfellaz.

Amazing shrimp and steak plates! The flavor and quality are top notch, and you can really tell the…read morefood is made with love. The only downside is they sell out so fast -- that's how you know it's good! Such a cute little food truck with a great vibe. Tip: Make sure to catch them right when they open because once the plates are gone, they're gone. Definitely worth it every time!

Absolutely the best ice cream in Hawaii that I know of. Friendly staff and efficientread more

If you're anywhere near Mountain Magic Shaved Ice, stop what you're doing and go. This is hands…read moredown the best shaved ice I've ever had--super soft, perfectly fluffy ice with flavors that actually taste real, not artificial. The must-order is the Ube Cap just like they show on their website. It takes everything to another level--creamy, rich, and slightly nutty on top of the light, refreshing ice. It's the perfect combo and totally worth it. You can tell they really care about quality here. Every bite is insanely good.

A little difficult to find if you are thinking it's somewhere in the middle of the strip mall!!…read more Closest to the street, next door to Subway. Greeted and served promptly. Drinks were delicious & filling. A few claw games, some tables to sit at & a variety of hodgepodge items for purchase.

This place is a new hit in my house!…read more My kids continue to ask for boba from this location almost everyday (sorry guys it's maybe once every other week thing). Service is quick and it's easy to order. Staff is always friendly. This location has so much fun stuff! No need to go to Kapolei for candles or balloons anymore. This is your perfect stop. Under the Lego wall is a row of booths. Don't forget to browse all the isles of goodies. The shakes are delicious and a couple of my kids get extra boba, which is no problem. I can't recall if it's extra but maybe $1.50? We enjoy this location in the Wai'anae mall.

E & H Cafe has been the best at feeding my dimsum and sweets addictions!!!…read more 10/10 Highly recommend! Customer service is great and very accommodating. My go-to place to order my favorite wontons (porkhash), gaugee, and sweet treats! The wontons are absolutely addicting! Their Japanese style Cheesecake is always so fluffy and tastes amazing and can't forget about the banana mochi! When Chinese New Year comes around, they'll always hook you up with the best Gau on the island!

The food is soooooo bomb!!!! I definitely recommend to order! The taste is divine and soooo good!!!read more

Bradah Dan is da MAN! Come to. Gods Country Ma'ili and treat yourself or your gang to the Best…read moreShove ice on the WESTSIDE. They have all kind of different things to add to it. I m old shook I just like it regular with the syrup nuff ladat! Hit da spot, worth the drive to come visit Dan & his gang at Maili Shave Ice! SOME ONO!

This place was just what we needed right after the Pink Pillbox hike! It's so close and the shave…read moreice and ice cream were absolutely delicious. The guy working was the owner's son helping out, and he was so nice and friendly! Great hidden gem.

Stumbled upon this little spot after driving up the leeward coast and decided to stop to by and try…read moresomething different. This place hit the spot! Tried the tofu bahn mi and the veggie pho. The bread was perfect and filled with lots of yummy tofu and veg. The pho satisfied on a hot winter day and service was quick at the place. Full of locals and was glad to stop by and support a Hawaiian business.

From the amazing banh mi's I'm used to eating in Philadelphia, this was very lacking…read more The bread was dense. The char siu was extremely fatty. The banh mi needed a lot more Pâté and Viet mayo.

Delicious homemade Puerto Rican food. Hands-down the best on the island. Not that there are a lot…read moreof Puerto Rican restaurants on the island. But this place is excellent No matter how many you have... My usual is the pernil plate-- tasty pulled pork with your choice of sides. I usually like the yuca or plantains, and gandule rice. Tried the bean stew hanchules today--so good on the rice. Also got to watch them make the pasteles. Stevena the owner said that in Puerto Rico they only make this for special occasions. But here everybody wants it all the time, and she sells out of them. Small parking lot out front and outside seating. But with the heat in Waianae, I would definitely sit inside in the air-conditioning. Definitely one of my go to places on the west side. Always friendly service.

I normally get the Chicken Mofongo however the food hasn't been the same since after Covid so when…read moreI would get it the chicken is always so dry. The rice and plantains are always so amazing tho. I've been wanting to try them out lately so I did a Door dash order and got their Steak Mofongo! It was good. A lot of garlic which I don't mind because I love garlic, a pina colada and Tres Leches. Since I did Door Dash and didn't sit in I'm sure the condensation made my tostones a little soft but they're normally so crunchy. I didn't dine in to get serviced and experience the inside of the restaurant for the ambiance and I know that does mess up food quality since I'm not getting it hot from the kitchen. I will need to dine in next time to get the true quality. Overall I will definitely try out the restaurant and dine inside for a change.