Where To Eat

Not all that long ago, in a city far, far away (from Honolulu), there were many people who swore Hilo had the best okazuya in Hawaii.

Nobody does the Hawaiian dessert made from mashed kalo (taro), coconut milk and sugar, better.

You don’t want to miss this hard-to-find chip factory in Hanepēpē.

This little shop is a must-stop for Hilo residents and visitors buying Hawaiʻi Island omiyage.

You definitely don’t want to drive past these.

Unique to Maui, this noodle dish is served all over the island—but Sam Sato’s is arguably the best.

Find traditional and creative baked goods at these off-the-radar bakeries.

These A-to-Z local food faves are the ones you must taste while in the Islands.

This must-stop little Līhuʻe stand has been dishing out some of Hawaiʻi’s favorite noodles for nearly 60 years.

Trust us. You haven’t truly sampled everything Hawaiʻi residents love to eat until you’ve had a Spam musubi.