I found this truck using Yelp while in Hawaii and OH MY GOODNESS I'm so glad I did ! Leonard's Bakery (Oahu): Known for popularizing this Portuguese donut , offers it in original and custard-filled hot and fresh at their store and food truck locations. Malasadas are a popular Portuguese-style, hole-less donuts that are a must try while in Hawaii, brought by 19th-century plantation workers. They are deep-fried, pillowy dough balls--often coated in granulated sugar, cinnamon, or li hing mui (salty plum) powder--and typically filled with custard, haupia (coconut pudding), or guava. Next time I'm ordering 2 of each because Lordy these were so delicious and worth the wait in line ! read more

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Sooooo good! Leonard's is a must have in Hawaii. The maladas are served hot and slightly crispy on the outside and soft and cakey on the inside. read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Coconut maladada - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Leonard's goes mobile! Oh my gawd, these malasadas are incredible! They are 10x better when they are hot out of the fryer and the filling in the puffs are oozing! We've been to the Leonard's brick & mortar store in Kaimuki, but the long lines there can be discouraging. When I found their malasadamobile in Hawaii Kai near our cousin's house, we made a quick stop before visiting them and was surprised that there were not many people on line. The service was quick and the fried dough was hot in the box. Five minutes later, the box was cracked open and the aroma filled the room. Everybody got to try the plain sugar, cinnamon sugar, custard puff, dobash chocolate puff & haupia puff. My favorites are the custard and haupia. After half of the malasadas were gone, there were piles of granulated sugar in the box and I used the plain malasadas to scoop up the extra sugar for an extra sugar high boost! One downside to the mobile truck is that they don't serve drinks, only malasadas, so you can't get coffee to wash it down like at the store. And it is cashless, so have your credit or debit card ready to tap or swipe. read more

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Absolutely amazing. Stopped here for a pick me up snack. Donuts were so soft and fluffy and made fresh. We got them pretty quick and they were pipping hot. Best stop ever. We started with 4 donuts to try: Orignal, Cinammon, Li Hing, and the Chocolate filling. We inhaled the donuts in the car and came back for more Got the coconut to try, another one of the cinnamon and the Li Hing. They also had the custard filling that we haven't gotten round to yet. Our favorites were the Li Hing and the Cinammon flavor. The chocolate filling was pretty good too. It leaned more towards a dark chocolate flavor, so not too sweet which is great. Obviously we came back for round 2. Might stop by for a third round read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Food Truck - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Don't have a chance to make it to the bakery, so the food truck had to do. It's located in the middle of a random shopping center parking lot. Took us a bit to find it. It didn't live up to the hype for me, unfortunately. I mean, fried dough is always going to be a treat, but I didn't love it. The original was my favorite of the three. Pillowy, good amount of sugar. The stuffed one was a disappointment. The coconut cream inside wasn't my favorite texture. It was more of a custard/pudding and the flavor tasted artificial in a way. Ben at the food truck you're paying a premium for these. I wonder if it's just aimed for tourists doing the loop and stopping at the lookout points. There's a picnic table if you want to take a quick seat to eat them but majority of people took them to go. read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Leonard's malasadas was on my list of items to try while in Hawaii. I had planned on visiting their brick and mortar, but was pleasantly surprised to find their maladasamobile while driving to and from our hotel. We decided to stop by on our last day, right before hiking the the Koko Crater Trail. To our surprise, there was no line. We ordered one of each of the malasadas puffs: custard, dobash (chocolate), and haupia (coconut). They were $2.45 each. The malasadas came out hot and fresh minutes later. We sat on one of the benches briefly to taste them. The dough was light and airy and all three filling flavors were delicious. I especially enjoyed the dobash and custard. Leonard's is definitely worth a stop! read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Chocolate filled - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This food truck is located in the mall center. Since it's a truck, they only offer malasadas here, even though their main location carries a wider variety of pastries. Service can be a bit slow, especially if there's a line. hey're definitely the best malasadas around and absolutely must be eaten fresh! Sometimes the classic (without filling) is just as good as the more popular filled options. A must-try! read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Good malasadas in a non-descript strip mall. Came here after Hanauma Bay. There's plenty of strip mall parking. Grabbed a few malasadas - think I preferred the filled ones over the originals, but feel the filling gives a little bit of moisture to the malasadas. Would come back! read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Stopped by after a Koko Head hike. The malasadas were amazing! They were freshly fried and piping hot. I liked the ones without filling more - both the original and cinnamon were light, airy, and delicious. I thought the fillings (I tried custard & coconut) could've had more flavor. Parking was easy, and there was a very short line at 8:30am. Service was friendly and extremely fast. read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Menu - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Leonard's Bakery Food Truck, located in a parking lot of a shopping center. I ordered a regular malasada with sugar and cinnamon, it was soft and delicious! It hits different fresh out the oil and eaten immediately. Light and airy goodness! read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Original with cinnamon & sugar - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Perfect when they're freshly fried. Went on a rainy day, and there was no line here. If you've never had a malasada before, they're essentially fried doughnuts. Delicious, though a bit doughy to get to the creamy part. They actually travel well (brought some home!) read more

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I haven't been here in a while, so I'm going to update my review. Their brick and mortar location in Waikiki always has a line. Going to their malasadamobiles are so much easier. They have one here, Pearlridge and Waikele Outlet Mall. I'm not sure if they have one anywhere else. I got four haupia filled malasadas $2.45 each. They also had custard and dobash fillings. They were already made sitting on a rack under a heat lamp. When you get malasadas they're best eaten fresh out of the fryer. If it has been sitting for a while it doesn't hit the same. It was ok, but it's just so much better fresh. It saves time, as it takes a few minutes for them to fry it up. I'd still rather wait a few minutes to get them fresh. read more

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Ate too much at Hawalea Joe's, but still managed to convince everyone to get some Malasadas since it's our last day before flying back to CA. Warm Malasadas even from a food truck...clean, good service outta this small footprint. read more

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Amazing. Every. Freaking. Time. So much better than any donut you ever had (also because this is not a donut :-) I don't know how they do it, but I'm hooked. Pro tip: don't expect too much of distinct flavor from the custards - there is a little hint of fruit, but mostly just sweet gyuhee goodness! read more

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Food (4/5): Got the chocolate filled pastry and it was solid. Not too sweet and good texture. Service (4/5): No issues and the food came out fast. Ambiance (4/5): Food truck with outdoor tables and chairs nearby. read more

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How convenient to have a Malasada mobile in Hawaii Kai where we were staying! No braving the lines at the OG store that I grew up going to. And the malasadas have more variety than when I was growing up here too- fillings (haupia, cream an chocolate), and plain sugar, cinnamon sugar and Ling hi Mui sugar. We tried one of each. And came back another day for more. read more

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Honestly, I was expecting a bit more given the hype. They were fresh and soft but I thought my Haupia malasada was lacking in flavor a bit. There also wasn't a ton of filling inside so I ended up eating like 80% of it before I got to the coconut cream. The cream was delicious though. I wish there was more of it. The malasada was bigger than I was expecting and for a little more than $2 I thought the price wasn't bad. There was a line but it moved quickly. read more

There's nothing like some hot, fresh malasadas to satisfy your sweet tooth after a meal, swim, hike, or whatever. If it's Leonard's, I'll typically skip out on the OG location in town side jus cuz that ish be toooo packed. I just want my malasadas, I don't need no more pictures hahaha. read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Lihing + cinnamon sugar malasadas - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We spotted the Leonard's food truck in a parking lot while driving and made a quick stop. We were not disappointed! The malasadas came out piping hot. We got both the custard and the coconut cream. Both were great but we preferred the custard. This place absolutely lives up to the hype! read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Leonard's food truck - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Crunchy crispy outside, light fluffy inside. Sugar coated so yum. Im biased for original, but the haupia filled was quite good too. took one bite and it exploded on my hand though. Quick service. read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - malasadas - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This food truck is less busy than the main location so it's easier to try these delicious malasadas. The menu here is more limited but there is plenty of parking and convenient. read more

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Nothing better than a hot Leonard's malasada!!! Don't forget they don't accept cash at the truck - credit cards only. There was no line so I had to stop. The girls were very friendly and so quick! I was in the car enjoying my hot malasada in just a couple of minutes. read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Original malasada - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Must try Leonard's whenever you are in Hawaii! I got half original and half dobash. Both were great and love how they are not dense. My favorite is the haupia or custard filled! read more

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Before the hike to Hanauma Bay or Koko Head, it's a great place to visit. Who would not want to grab a snack before their adventure? It will taste amazing when you eat it after your adventure! Pick your favorites and place an order! You can choose from Malasadas ($1.85) of Original, Cinnamon, Li Hing, or Malasadas Puffs ($2.25) of Custard, Dobash, or Haupia. Bad: - An individual donut is not cheap ($1.85 or $2.25). - They only take cards. Good: - The truck is located within the plaza, making it easy to find parking. - Perfect snack to pack. - Friendly staff! Conclusion: I like Malasadas, but they are not always my number one snack to pack. You must try all the flavors at least once. Pair the donut with the coffee, and you are at peace. read more

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After a long, sweaty hike, there's only one thing that can truly restore my energy, hot, fresh malasadas from Leonard's. But my excitement quickly faded when I remembered that Leonard's was out of the way for us - super sad face . As we drove on my husband caught a glimpse of the Leonards malasada truck in the Koko Marina Center parking lot. Omg! We speed over to it, only to find a long line. But in a rare twist of fate, this was actually a win, the line was long enough to keep them open past closing time (score!). I've never had malasadas from this truck before, and I have to say they might actually be better than the Kapahulu location (they seem more fresh). They even have picnic tables to the side to enjoy them right out of the fryer before you head in your way. The guys running the show were so friendly and awesome despite their closing time of 6pm, they kept serving up batch after batch to take care of everyone, sadly we saw them turning people away at around 6:30 pm but gotta applaud their efforts! And the malasadas? Still the same fried, sugary perfection from my childhood... golden brown on the outside, warm, and pillowy goodness on the inside. The original will always be my number one, but the haupia filling? So delicious Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of them. Thank you malasadas gods for making my deep-fried post hike dreams come true. read more

So glad I got to try the famous Leonard's, and didn't have to wait in the insane lines since we went right when the truck opened! My husband and I tried an original custard malasada and a cinnamon sugar one. Both were so warm and delicious. If it wasn't so early in the morning, we would've tried one of each flavor! read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Absolutely as good (if not better) than the excellent reputation it carries. This is a MUST TRY in Honolulu. There are a few food truck locations and what looks like one stand alone one. We tried the one 0.5mi from Hanauma Bay, and it was a perfect post-snorkeling snack! We tried the cinnamon sugar Malasada and the custard-filled (sugar dusted) malasada. They both were delicious, warm, freshly-fried no-hole donuts but WOW the custard-filled... melt in your mouth deliciousness. This one was in a shopping center so parking was ample and free. The food truck is adorable and service was quick. Will be searching out the other locations, which appear to be convenient to some attractions, such as diamond head! read more

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Can you really complain about Leonard's? It is so good when fresh. The malasadas are airy with the perfect amount of sweetness. My favorite is the li hing malasada, which has just the right hint of li hing. I especially love the Malasada Mobile in Hawaii Kai because it rarely has a line. It is a quick and easy dessert stop and always amazing! read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Original 6 piece malasadas - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A perfect post snorkeling snack, if I must say so myself. On our way back from Hanauma Bay, we spotted a Leonard's pop up in the parking lot, and it was a must stop. The pop up had a limited variety of fillings, offering only custard, chocolate, and coconut. I went with the classic custard, and it definitely hit the spot. It was crispy on the outside, super airy on the inside, and filled with delicious custard. read more

We were lucky enough to get to stop at the Leonard's truck and were excited because we always saw a line wrapped around the actual bakery. We got six piping hot original ones which were filled with haupia ( coconut). They were rolled in sugar and piping hot and delicious . We enjoyed them so much. Little sugary, warm gooey pillows of goodness. So happy we were able to try this iconic Hawaiian treat while we're were there. read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Iconic box - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This is a food truck located in a plaza with lots of parking. I got the haupia (coconut) filled malasada. Since it was made to order, it was super crunchy and had a really nice texture. The filling was also a strong coconut flavor like coconut milk or cream. I loved it since I love all things coconut. read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Haupia filled malasada - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We had just hiked Koko Crater and our friend wanted to show us his favorite spot for malasadas - Portuguese styled fried donuts - which are a very popular snack in Hawaii. This spot in particular was located in a shopping center and had the convenience of being a food truck! Easy to order for takeout. There are a few tables to the side to enjoy your treats while they're fresh and hot. There's options to choose either original malasadas with various flavored sugar, and an option to have them with cream filling. Honestly if I got the chance to visit again I'd get the cream filling option, the filling is so light and the donuts are so fluffy! I'm glad I was able to try this popular Hawaiian snack and at Leonard's no less as they're very well known to locals. read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Original sugar (left), cinnamon (middle), Li Hing (right) - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Coconut was my favorite! Loved the chocolate and can't go wrong with the classic custard. Mobile over the main store any day! It's short- no lines fresh and hot and so cheap! Friendly staff easy parking. read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very highly recommended when in Honolulu!!! Malasada is the famous Portuguese hole less deep fried doughnuts. They are coated with sugar , fluffy inside and some are filled with coconut or vanilla custard! This food truck mobile is located inside the Koko Marina Shopping Center parking lot. Donuts are so delightful to eat and am so happy to eat them !! read more

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We tried an original malasada and a chocolate malasada puff. They were freshly fried and perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, so much better than what we tried at a different bakery! read more

Hawaii's original malasada bakery [Honolulu HI] The Leonard's mobile trucks are a nice option when we couldn't make it to their bakery on Kapahulu Ave. We stopped by the Koko Marina Shopping Center for their delicious hot and fresh malasadas and got one each of the Original, Cinnamon and Li Hing malasadas. There was a line at 9:00a but it went fairly quickly -whew- right after I got in line a whole tour bus parked and lots of tourists got behind me. That same Saturday morning also there happened to be a flash flood warning that alerted our phones. It was raining off and on but, luckily, we were still able to get our malasadas LoL! Yummy pastry dough w/ golden brown crust. Inside is fluffy and light... the Li Hing flavor was new to me (sweet and sour sugar). The truck is located in a shopping center in East Oahu, near Hanauma Bay and Sandy Beach. If you can't get to this one look for their other mobile trucks also at these locations: Waikele Shopping Center, Pearlridge Shopping Center and Windward Mall. Review #3581 read more

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If you're going to Hawaii and watch any travel vlogger, you probably heard of Leonard's Malasadas and debated if they are worth standing in line for. You're in luck. You can try with virtually no line by finding one their food trucks. Just Google map it. The malasada, a small, deep fried dough confection, has become integrated into the broad spectrum of "local food." The Portuguese sweet treat was first brought to Hawaii by Portuguese laborers from the Azores and Madeira Islands who came to work in the sugar plantations. Leonard's Bakery has been delighting locals and tourists alike with their delicious Portuguese-style donuts since 1952. The malasadas themselves are, sugar intensive, sweet perfection--crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. If that's not your deal, you can probably skip, but they are worth trying if you've never had one. If you've thought, you know what would make a donut better, more calories, then this is for you. Whether you prefer the classic sugar-coated version or the stuffed Malasada Puffs filled with flavors like guava, coconut, chocolate, and more, there's something for everyone. We usually stick with the original. The staff at Leonard's Malasadas food truck are friendly and accommodating, always ready to help you choose the perfect treat. Plus, the food truck is often parked at convenient locations like shopping centers, making it easy to grab a box of these delectable pastries on the go. In short, Leonard's Malasadas food truck are a great alternative to the store. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a long-time local, you won't be disappointed by the warm, freshly-made malasadas that will leave you craving more. read more

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One of my Uber drivers recommended going to Leonard's to try the malasada, so here I am in front of this food truck. We ordered three different flavors to try out. The Haupia (Coconut) ($2.25) and the Cinnamon Sugar ($1.85) were really good. The Li Hing (Sweet & Spicy) ($1.85) we would have passed on. For sure a great dessert option. Lower rating due to the service itself. The guy we ordered from was more interested in being on his cell phone than taking our order. Was not friendly and the overall interaction he was rude. read more

as popular and hyped as leonard's is, their malasadas did not disappoint and were such a light, creamy treat (we may have gone overboard). we got one of each flavor and all were sooo delicious -- no complaints. there was no line when we arrived at the truck and was such a quick and delicious sweet treat for our day! read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Visited Leonard's Bakery after a hike and it definitely hit the sweet tooth. We ordered a 6 piece box for Malasada Puffs. We ordered 2 of each of Custard, Dobas, and Haupia. In order, my favorite was the Haupia following with the Custard and Dobas. Husband's favorite was the Custard. Be liked the others equally. None of them overly sweet, which was perfect and the filling was throughout the inside of the puff. It wasnt a quick squeeze and done. Overall, I definitely recommend for malasadas! read more