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    Ohana Hui Cafe

    4.6 (126 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Earl Grey
    Traci T.

    Matcha lovers unite! This is THE place for all of us matcha lovers to call home. Hence the name of this business - Ohana Hui Cafe (in Hawaiian, hui means to join, unite or gather). With the wonderful customer service that they provide, you will feel like family when you visit. Don't expect to find an air conditioned cafe for you to spend the afternoon, though. Located on the corner of Queen St and Cooke St, you'll find a cute little house serving up matcha in a variety of ways for you to pick up and go. Take note...Ohana Hui opens at 10 am every day. I visited on a Wednesday at around 11:15 am and this place was slamming! I think this is a daily occurrence. There is limited street parking nearby, so the best option is to visit with a friend who can drop you off to pick up the goods for the both of you, while your friend waits in the car somewhere nearby. On my first visit to a new business, I like to ask the employees what they recommend. The first employee recommended the Einspanner, as it's very popular. I did mention that I am a huge matcha lover and didn't want the matcha flavor to be demolished by other unnecessary sugary extras that many places tend to do. Troy (another employee listening nearby) recommended that I go with either the Earl Grey or the Haupia with oat milk instead if I wanted a stronger matcha flavor. I decided on the Earl Grey because I am a fan of that as well. Troy was super sweet to offer to make me a Haupia if the Earl Grey didn't satisfy my tastebuds. The wait for my drink was maybe 15 minutes, but it was worth it! You may want to consider bringing an umbrella while you wait, as there's no shade for you to hide from the sun. The Earl Grey drink was spot on. I commended Troy on his terrific recommendation, but do want to go back some day to try the Haupia drink. Don't forget....they are completely digital for payments. Don't bring cash.

    Ha T.

    I love Ohana Hui! I always recommend it for any of my friends who are visiting and want matcha! I've tried most of the menu already, einspanner is my #1 fav and my fav einspanner all around. We've tried their earl grey, my bfs fav, then the calamansi glow, strawberry, ube, and horchata. The line gets long on the weekends but they workers move pretty fast! Parking kinda sucks since it's a small lot and is shared with anytime fitness. The workers are always super kind!

    Matchata Matcha
    Michelle D.

    Been wanting to try a new matcha spot for awhile and came across this place. Parking is rough - could do street parking but I didn't have the patience to wait for one to open up. Instead, I parked at h mart and walked over. Was it worth the walk? Absolutely. It was really hott but the drink was a nice reward. I already knew what I wanted because I never had it before anywhere else - machata matcha. I was craving for something cold and sweet...this was a winner.

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    Ashley F.

    Ohana Hui Cafe is a matcha drinks cart located right outside of Anytime Fitness on Queens St. I've heard and seen their matcha lattes on IG; and despite being nearby, I never tried their drinks till now. I had to try their matcha einspanner and was definitely not disappointed. A solid 5/5; the hearty dollop of einspanner sweet cream with ceremonial Uji matcha was a rich desserty drink. Can't wait to try their banana matcha next! Highly recommend for anyone wanting to try high quality matcha latte in town.

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    Nadine C.

    Refreshing beverage in Kaka'ako, Honolulu, Hawai'i... I was driving around the Kaka'ako area and saw a line for this Food Truck. I remembered that Ohana Hui Cafe had great reviews. The obstacle was parking. I kind of made my own space in the free shared parking lot where the truck is situated. Service was very friendly and efficient. I wanted to ask the young gal about her Maryknoll School shirt, but I didn't want to take time away from other customers. I'll go back and ask... LOL! I ordered a Strawberry Matcha (delicious and beautiful) and took a photo along the sidewalk where other customers commented on the photo layout... haha! Cony and Brown are famous! Anyway, go check out this small local business. They're serving up some good things!

    Menu 8/3/26
    Jenna L.

    FANTASTIC IF you can have dairy!!!!! High quality matcha lattes for ~$9-$10. All of their fun flavors come from their cold foam! So if you cannot have dairy, stick with the Pau Hana (regular matcha latte). If you can indulge, their earl grey and calamansi matchas were so creamy and still plenty green after mixing in the cold foam! Unfortunately they were out of some flavors and the parking situation is a bit sticky (shared parking with Anytime Fitness or street parking). Overall good flavors!

    einspanner, haupia and banana matcha
    Samantha L.

    This is my favorite spot when I'm craving a sweeter matcha. If you like your matcha to taste more like a dessert than a super earthy tea, you'll probably love it here. My favorites are the Einspanner Matcha and the Banana Matcha. The Einspanner has an amazing sweet cream foam that pairs so well with the matcha. Just make sure to give it a really good stir because a lot of the matcha is on the side of the cup. The Banana Matcha was also sooo good. It tasted like real banana instead of artificial banana flavor, and the sweetness was just right. I also appreciate that they don't pack the cup with a ton of ice, so you actually get more drink. Parking can be a pain, but the service is quick, so you're usually in and out pretty fast.

    Earl Grey
    Winnie L.

    Undeniably, Ohana Hui is probably the most popular matcha spot in Honolulu at the moment. There is always a line. It's a food truck, so this is strictly grab-and-go, and you'll likely be waiting under the hot sun with no shade. Over the span of two weeks, I've gotten Ohana Hui four times. I've tried the Einspanner, Nana, Strawberry, and Earl Grey. Their matcha has a strong, earthy flavor, and the cream top is THICK. I also love that each drink comes with a cute cup sleeve! One thing I wasn't too sure about is the amount of cream top to drink ratio. There's a lot of it and it's almost half the drink! While I personally would prefer a little less cream and more matcha, all of the drinks I've tried have been enjoyable. My favorite has to be the Strawberry. Definitely worth trying if you're a matcha lover, but be prepared to wait in line and be sure to wear sunscreen!

    Yali L.

    Parking is shared with Anytime Fitness, and they have designated stalls, but it's verrry small. If you can, I'd recommend getting dropped off or finding nearby street parking instead. I stopped by on a Saturday late morning and only waited about 5 minutes in line. They were super efficient taking orders and my drinks were ready just a couple of minutes later. I ordered the Einspanner Matcha and the Ube Matcha, and both were seriously delicious. I'd rank them way up there compared to other matcha spots I've tried. The matcha had a nice umami that was well balanced with the cream and other flavors, so nothing tasted overly sweet or watered down. I actually think a lot of matcha places are overpriced and the matcha taste is underwhelming masked by all the milk and cream, but this one is worth it. The cup size is generous, and more importantly, the matcha actually has depth and tastes high quality. Highly recommend if you're a matcha lover!!

    Kylie S.

    Came here after seeing all the hype on socials! It's a lil truck next to anytime fitness kakaako. It's good, there might be a line but they're super quick to have your order ready. Parking is more the problem than the line. We tried the einspanner and earl grey matcha. Both were good, everything seems to be a little on the sweeter side. Not sure if you can customize the sweetness level. Didn't ask them but I think a regular matcha option would be a good addition to the menu. I'd like to try the other flavors but maybe when I can enjoy it as a sweet treat and not as my morning caffeine.

    Haupia and Banana Matcha
    Tracey J.

    Finally made it to Ohana Hui Cafe after seeing it all over my Instagram feed, and it completely lived up to the hype! It's such a colorful, eye-catching little stop that you can't miss it. I ordered the haupia matcha, and you can instantly tell they use high-quality matcha--super smooth, rich, and well-balanced. Even with a steady stream of customers, the staff was extremely friendly and the service was shockingly fast. The only small downside is that the waiting area gets pretty hot in the sun without much shade, but the amazing drinks and warm hospitality make it more than worth it. Can't wait to come back!

    Nana
    Amy L.

    Went during lunch hour but was able to find street parking. There was a short line when I arrived but got my drink within 15 mins. Nana $9, matcha with banana foam. The banana had a tartness to it that worked so well with the matcha. Not grassy tasting nor too sweet.

    Dan A.

    Ohana Hui Cafe is one of the trendier matcha pop-up / trailer cafes of late. They serve iced matchas, so the menu is limited but a small menu is often a good sign - cafes can't be all things to all customers, or else compromises are made. The matcha is very good. I tried their Einspanner - which is similar to an iced Viennese Coffee...or Wiener Melange. The O-O Bae ( Ube ) Matcha Latte is also quite good. It has an Oreo crumble added atop the Ube cold foam. Both on the sweet side, which I don't mind. Lines are long but the service is fast...so I avoided an unitended suntan on both occasions. Also, the line has at least 80% Asian customers - so, you know the matcha bevvies are good. I'm 100% Japanese ( 98 % from the Southern Islands & 2 % from the Northern ( mainland ) Islands) ...so I can say it. Blame Ancestry.com for my ancestral breakdown...their database in Asia is probably not as accurate as it is in Europe or North America. Apparently, there are demarcated stalls shared with Anytime Fitness that you can park at...not sure which ones. Plenty of metered stalls and unmarked parking...good luck with either option. Now open daily from 1000a till 400p on the corner of Queen Street and Cooke St.

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    “A solid 5/5; the hearty dollop of einspanner sweet cream with ceremonial Uji matcha was a rich desserty drink.”

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