Honolulu Vibes

Fresh, Flavorful Poke Bowls at Mama Kim’s

Fresh, Flavorful Poke Bowls at Mama Kim’s

Mama Kim’s is a Must Try for Poke Bowl Lovers! Mama Kim’s is a small, family-owned restaurant in Honolulu that specializes in poke bowls and sushi with a Korean flair! The restaurant is named after the owner, Rosa Kim, who has been preparing food and cutting fish for over 20 years and works together with […]

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Teruya’s Japanese Restaurant: A Makiki Gem

Teruya’s Japanese Restaurant: A Makiki Gem

Grab a Quick Lunch and Enjoy a Taste of Okinawa in Honolulu! Teruya’s Japanese Restaurant is a hidden gem in the Makiki neighborhood of Honolulu. It’s been serving up delicious Japanese cuisine since 1987, and it’s a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. The family-owned restaurant is now run by the next generation focused […]

 Erica McMillan

Delicious Wood-Fired Pizza in Honolulu, Hawaii

Delicious Wood-Fired Pizza in Honolulu, Hawaii

Wood-fired pizza has become a huge food trend and delicious options are popping up all over Oahu. If you’re wondering what the hype is about or would just like to learn more this article is for you! This type of pizza is baked in a wood-fired oven. This method of cooking pizza is known for […]

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Bac Nam Serves up North/South Vietnamese Cuisine in Honolulu

Bac Nam Serves up North/South Vietnamese Cuisine in Honolulu

In our search to explore cultural cuisine across Oahu (at an affordable price), we came across Bac Nam. I love it when a hole in the wall restaurant that you pass by everyday, owned by a local family, is open and has room to seat you immediately! Bac Nam is an unassuming Vietnamese restaurant on […]

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Do-ne: Japanese Food With Soul

Do-ne: Japanese Food With Soul

This hole in the wall is hidden right under your noses. Located on busy Kalakaua Ave. in Honolulu, you’ve probably driven past on hundreds of occasions and never taken notice.  The nondescript facade is lost in a wall of mirrored storefronts with little to no signage. The only evidence of its existence from the exterior […]

 Erica McMillan

Hawaii’s Healthiest Hole-in-the-Wall

Hawaii’s Healthiest Hole-in-the-Wall

What is a city without an array of beloved hole-in-the-wall eateries? Hideaways lending unique character at reasonable prices to the food-fare landscape.  As we explore the scene of tiny off-the-beaten-path grinds throughout Oahu I must begin with one of my personal favorites, a vegan establishment in the Kaimuki district of Honolulu called Leahi Health, featuring […]