Start your day with breakfast at Koko Head Café and have the famous Cornflake French Toast. Founder and chef Lee Anne Wong offers an Asian fusion twist on classic Hawaiian dishes. Don't miss the Lilikoʻi Mimosa or the KHC Acai Bowl.
Helena's Hawaiian Food is a small, family-run restaurant in Kalihi serving traditional Hawaiian food. Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern visited and loved the Kalua Pig, Pipikaula Short Ribs, and Laulau. Be prepared to wait during peak hours.
Wake up early and witness the Honolulu Fish Auction at Pier 38. The auction starts at 5:30 AM and auctions off 100,000 pounds of seafood daily. Afterward, go next door to Nico's Pier 38 and have some fresh poke bowls, grilled fish, fish tacos and Mai Tais.
End your trip with malasadas from Leonard's Bakery since 1952. Why not try the Original, Malasada Puffs, or Filled Malasadas with custard, haupia, or dobash? For dinner, head to Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill for their famous Ahi Poke Stack, Kalua Pig Wontons, Mango Crab Salad, and Tiki Cocktails.
For foodies with more time, we recommend exploring more restaurants around the island such as Hau Tree Lanai, The Pig and the Lady, and Ono Seafood. You can also take a Poke Crawl Tour or a Food Tour in Chinatown to experience different cuisines. For less time, cut out the Honolulu Fish Auction or Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill or stay closer to Waikiki area.