11 Unassuming Restaurants To Add To Your Hawaii Dining Bucket List
By Megan Shute|Published October 09, 2016
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
As the most isolated population center on earth and a true melting pot of cultures, the Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the world’s greatest cuisine. But in order to taste some of most mouthwatering food Hawaii has to offer, you must be willing to leave the resort areas and check out local hole in the wall joints. From food trucks and run-down buildings to strip mall restaurants and bowling alley eateries, these 11 unassuming restaurants certainly won’t disappoint – and should be added to your Hawaii dining bucket list immediately.
Located on Oahu’s north shore is Ted’s Bakery, made famous for an impressive selection of pies, cakes, pastries and bread. But that’s not all Ted’s Bakery does – they also serve breakfast, lunch and dinner food. Some of the most popular dishes include garlic shrimp, loco moco, and the fried rice special.
This no-frills counter-service eatery serves up some of the best saimin in Hawaii. Don't forget to order a slice of their mouthwatering lilikoi chiffon pie.
There's little better than family-run restaurants, and this Hilo lunch spot famous for their garlic chicken and purple sweet potato salad is no exception.
This Maui fish market may be known for their fresh, local seafood catches, but also sells prepared dishes and platters for dine-in and takeout, including some mouthwatering poke.
Now, if you’re anything like me, any eatery featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives is worth a shot – and this restaurant, located above a bowling alley, does not disappoint.
