Hi guys 👋 Love you for the shout-out at Agnes in Kailua ! We didn’t get to try many Malasadas , only Lenard’s and Agnes and those croissant bites from Donut King. We enjoyed Agnes more then Lenard’s, we thought Agnes were light and fluffy and melted in our mouth 😋 We are putting Kailua on our things to do again , just didn’t get enough time the first time 🤣 Many, many thanks for the shout-out , Gem and I looked at each other and said WOW 🤙 Cheers Rod and Gem 🫶
Hi Rod and Gem!! A well deserved shout out for sure otherwise we'd be missing out and experiencing FOMO as Agnes was amazing😋!! It's definitely on permanent rotation for us each visit as we ❤️ the crunchy exterior and fluffy interior. 🙌🏼 to the croissant bites from Donut King. Those are absolutely addicting. Kailua is such a beautiful little town full of great eats and great views to match that we're even looking at a view spots to stay there for our fall trip. We'll see. Thank you🙏🏽 and Gem so much for the continued support and keep any additional recommendations for spots coming! Looking forward to eating 🍽️ with you all soon!! Have a great weekend ahead!!🤙🏽
Hi Rodi don’t trust A&F eats when they get invited to a restaurant to try their food of course they are going to say it’s good. Kan sushi was the worst ever the salmon nigeari had a bone in it. If you are in LA or Vegas the AYCE sushi is awesome. My top food in Hawaii is Ton katsu at tomafuji and Ginza Biden,Halanas.and poke also go to Chinatown and get the fruits so sweet and juicy papaya mango and Logan
@@jessenguyen9894 Cool , thanks for tip 🤙 The Tonkatsu is fantastic there and the pineapple is much sweeter then we get here in Australia. I couldn’t eat enough pineapple, we loved it🍍 Did you get to try Ginza Bairin or Tonkatsu Tamafuji restaurants ?
Aloha Michelle & Jose! Everything looked so good! I'd like to try that place in Maui. I do like the different texture at Tex's and all the fillings they offer. It was delicious! I wasn't a fan of Agnes' because it was way too dense for me. But like Jose said, it's all subjective. I do love me some Leonard's once in a blue moon and Kam Bakery! Have a great week ahead and take care! Mahalo for showing these places!
Happy Aloha Friday Misty!! Definitely when in Maui give Sugar Beach Bake Shop a try and go EARLY for the best selection and enjoy the picnic benches just outside. We honestly weren't too sure of Tex's Drive In as there were a few mixed reviews on it, but definitely had to try it ourselves to find out how we felt. A good variety of fillings and a massive size too. This was a fun food tour for us but of course we just scratched the surface of malasada spots. Hope to do another food tour on it in the future. Mahalo nui as always for your support and have a great weekend!!
Aloha, you 2 cuties 🥰. That was a yummy-lishus video! I haven’t had a malasada since I retired 4 years ago. So many different fillings too. I’m definately gonna save myself for the Ube one 😁. Mahalo for the malasada-lishus tour!! Malama pono (take care). 🫶🏻🥰❣️🤙🏼
Aloha urs!! 😘 It definitely was a fun and yummy video to film!! So many great options for malasadas all over the islands. Any place that you visit that has ube 💜go for it!! Mahalo nui loa for your continued support and we hope to have some ono grinds😋 with you soon🥰!! Happy Aloha Friday!!🌺🤙🏽
When you two are back home you can make your own malasada too. Just deep fry some Pillsbury Buttermilk biscuit and roll them in sugar. Pretty close... Enjoy watching you two...
Aloha Wendell! So sorry for the late reply. Funny thing, I (Michelle) had an Auntie that lived in Kauai and when we visited, she actually made this exact recipe. Then when she moved to the 9th island and we were able to visit her more frequently growing up, it became a staple for her to make as she knew we loved them!! Definitely a nice and quick alternative when back in the mainland!! Mahalo nui for your continued support and Happy Aloha Friday to you. Have a great weekend!!
Aloha Michelle and Jose! Mahalo for taking us on a Malasada Food Tour. You shouted out one of our biggest supporters in Rod which was cool🤙😮 Kamehameha Bakery is my favorite when it comes to bang for your buck and I plan to do a day trip to Maui so showing the Sugar Beach Bake Shop was good for me to know. Awesome that your subscriber count is growing fast. That 1K is usually the hardest. Hope to see you two soon🤙👍
Aloha Sean and Nhi! We had a great time on this food tour for sure and so glad we were able to try other spots on the other islands too!! We definitely would have been missing out on Agnes' if it hadn't been for Rod and Gem. Could not agree more with you on Kam Bakery being a bang for your buck and still delicious. Let us know when you get a chance to visit Sugar Beach Bake Shop in Maui. They're owned by Ululani Shave Ice so you already know they've got great grinds!! You know this RUclips algorithm is wild and confusing but it's been a great adventure thus far. Can't wait to see you both on the next one!!
Aloha @E9ONE1!! Malasadas...sooooo ono!! Do you have a favorite spot and a favorite flavor? Let us know. Mahalo for taking a moment to check out our video. Happy Aloha Friday!!
Paalaa Kai Bakery in Waialua... they only sell original and custard... bests Leonard's. Even though baked in early morning (not made to order), they very much retain their texture and taste during the day. Last time I went there was in early January and looked as if the sized came smaller from a few months earlier (just enough to know there is a visual difference), but inexpensively priced. Mahalo Rod for suggesting to Michelle and Jose to go to Agnes... haven't been there since in like 15 years when they had a brick and mortar store instead of the truck. Still watching Hawaii vlogs huh? Enjoy your winter there in Australia ! ..
Aloha Dennis , yep Agnes surprise us , we thought they were light and fluffy, absolutely loved them. We gave a shout to Michele and Jose to add Agnes to their list ! My wife Gemma found these when searching for our Hawaii trip . We combined Agnes with Zippys lunch in Kailua and then to finish the day swimming at Lanikai Beach. We are coming back to Oahu this Oct but this time a bit more relaxed then last time , as our itinerary was jammed pack for 15days. Yep, still following YT , it’s hard not to miss anything ! Cheers Rod 🤙
Aloha Dennis! Sorry for the late reply. We have only had the chance to try the snow puffy pastries at Paalaa Kai Bakery but definitely want to go back for their fried chicken and malasadas. We also heard their other pastries like the long johns were also good. Extremely glad for the recommendation from Rod and Gemma for Agnes as we loved it. We met the former owner Non deMello when we visited and he was kind enough to share the recipe with us. It's definitely a go to for us now as we absolutely love the crunch of the exterior and the soft fluffy interior!! Happy Aloha Friday!!
@@michellejosefoodandtravel Paalaa Kai Convenience Store's fried chicken I feel has declined in quality over the years, So when I make the trek to go to the bakery side, I no longer feel the 'need' to go next door for the fried chicken or spam musubsi, though the hot dog musubi tastes good (because they use redondo's hot dog winners).
Tex on Hawaii island has thee best malasadas hands down...then it's Maui, then it's Oahu. Oahu and Maui have a good variety of malasadas. Ube and custard, lilikoi...yummy goodness.
Hi Mike! We were happy we were able to visit Tex Drive In on Big Island and give them a try. A great variety of filling flavors to choose from. We just wish we had visited earlier in the morning so we could've seen them making them through the huge window into the kitchen. Do you have any other recommendations for malasada spots in Maui besides Sugar Beach Bake Shop in Kihei and T Komodo Bakery in Makawao? Please let us know. Mahalo for taking a moment to watch our video and Happy Aloha Friday to you!!
Kam is a classic spot for all their baked goods. Definitely try Sugar Beach Bake Shop on your next trip to Maui. They're owned by David and his wife of Ululani's Shave Ice which is perfect as you can get shave ice right next door too!! Happy Aloha Friday to you and the ohana!!
Gained weight just watching this video. All of the malasadas looked delicious. I've only had Leonard's, but it was from their food truck. Thanks for the tour. 🤙
Hi Alan! We know we gained weight when we were editing the video!! 😂 One can never go wrong with Leonard’s malasadas whether at their brick and mortar or their mobile malasadas trucks. Pro-tip their brick and mortar carries more varieties so if possible check that location out! Very close to Waikiki. Let us know if you get a chance to try malasadas anywhere else as we’d love to explore more malasada spots!! 😋Thank you for your continued support! 🤙🏽
I know there are a lot of places to get malasadas in Hawaiʻi, but I thought you would feature Pipeline Bakeshop in Kaimuki - Itʻs usually in the Top 5 of places to get malasadas. I personally prefer the original plain malasada at Leonardʻs, but I like the ones at Liliha Bakeryʻs filled with haupia and lilikoʻi cream. Zippyʻs also makes unfilled, made-to-order malasadas, which, as you said, are always best when theyʻre fresh and hot. Champions Bakery used to be known for their malasadas, but they closed a few years ago. Hope others will give any other recommendations they have, too.
Hi Jody! Yes there are so many places that offer malasadas but not enough stomach space or time to try even 1/2 of them. We’ve been to Pipeline for their cake bombs and know they actually ship their malasadas here to the mainland but have not had a chance to try theirs yet. Also haven’t had the chance to try the ones at Liliha bc we’re always obsessed with their poi mochi donuts, cinnamon butter mochi, and coco puffs that we hardly ever get anything else. We also haven’t had the chance to try Zippy’s as every time we go to Zippy’s it’s usually for late night eats. We’re hoping to try theirs in Vegas soon though. If you can think of any other spots definitely let us know!! Mahalo for sharing your go to and the other recommendations!!
@@michellejosefoodandtravel Itʻs funny, I usually only order coco puffs, poi donuts, and malasadas at Liliha Bakery. Iʻve had the cinnamon butter mochi once or twice. I heard the food at Zippyʻs in Vegas is just like in Hawaiʻi (but a still limited menu), and they do serve malasadas, but Iʻd rather have an Apple Napple, dobash or chantilly cake. I donʻt think they have my favorite haupia yet, but thatʻs my favorite cake at Napoleonʻs Bakery. I assume youʻre back on the continent (Texas? CA?) again. How often are you coming to Hawaiʻi this year?
@@JodyY808so sorry for the late reply. Love your go to choices from Liliha Bakery. We've been following the Zippy's Vegas location for updates and they've slowly been adding more items to the menu. We'll see what they have next week. What is your opinion on the Chantilly cake from Zippy's versus Liliha Bakery? Have not tried either but heard both are great. The Apple Napple is so nice and flaky. Have not heard of the haupia yet. Is that seasonal? Yes currently back on the mainland (TX) for now. We're pending several trips back this year but work schedules have been quite chaotic thus far so might be super quick trips versus lengthier stays. We'll just be happy to be back regardless of the duration. Mahalo again for sharing your experiences. Happy Aloha Friday and have a great weekend ahead!
@@michellejosefoodandtravel Just by coincidence, I stopped by the Ala Moana Liliha Bakery at Macyʻs yesterday, and guess what I got? Two poi donuts and a lilikoʻi malasada (the last one)! I thought about a coco puff and a haupia malasada, but I was still shopping and thought it'd be better to keep them refrigerated or eat them right away. I later had one donut with a Starbucks macchiato and took the others home for a late-night snack and breakfast. As for the chantilly cake, I don't think I've ever done a comparison. I like both - maybe Liliha Bakery because it's more of the OG. I also happened to see a video of someone doing a review of Zippy's in Vegas last night and there were lots of haupia cakes. It's not the kind of cake he was used to, so his reaction was sort of mixed, but he ended up liking it. It used to be my mother's favorite cake, so we'd get it for her on her birthday. She didn't like the usual sweet birthday cakes at bakeries. I guess the usual compliment for a dessert (especially Asian) is "It's not too sweet." Hope you get to Vegas or back to Hawai'i to try them out again yourself!
@@michellejosefoodandtravel You probably know about TabiEats, but if you don't and haven't seen this video, I'm going to recommend it to you. Shinichi and Satoshi are my favorite foodie travelers in Japan and Hawai'i because Shinichi moved to Hawai'i with his Japanese mother and sister when he was a child and grew up in Hawai'i until he moved back to Japan as an adult, so he is fully bilingual (orally) and bicultural with both Japanese and Hawai'i tastes and perspectives. Satoshi was born and raised in Japan, so he's an educated native speaker, former "salaryman," with a sweet personality and delightful way of describing food and drink in English, which he has learned and improved since he started their RUclips channel. I like their interesting, sensible and pleasant foodie experiences, usually from a native/local or frequent visitor perspective much more than the mega-famous foodie travelers like Mark Wiens and Mike Chen, who tend to feature huge quantities of meat and spicy food, usually from a non-resident's perspective. TabiEats have collaborated with Amanda & Felix Eats (whom I'm pretty sure you are aware of) in Hawai'i and Japan, and they make a great team because they kind of represent my own perspective. I hope you reach out to Amanda and Felix because they like to collaborate with other RUclipsrs, and I'm sure you could have some fun together and learn a thing or two from them the next time you're back in Hawai'i! Anyway, I hope you like this TabiEats tour of snacks in Hawai'i -- they touch on some of the things in our discussion, plus other favorites from Shinichi's "Local" perspective and Satorshi's visitor's view. At the end, I can only say you have to have grown up in Hawai'i to take us to a crack seed store on a tour of Best Local Snacks and Treats! Something for you to try with some Hawai'i locals next time! ruclips.net/video/alvRsQW2YHw/видео.html
I just got back from Hawaii and miss it already. Everything was so good except for Kan sushi don’t go there not good and take forever to come out with your food we did the AYCE not worth it
Hi jessenguyen , After seeing Amanda and Felix at Kan Sushi , it excited me BUT reading the comments, it looks like the restaurant gave A&F everything without a time limit. Then the comments of people that went there like you were getting negative about what they got and how long it took. Thanks for the tip , Kan Sushi is now crossed off our list when we arrive in Oct later this year. Cheers Rod 🤙
Hi Jesse! So sorry for the late response. We definitely know the feeling of missing Hawai'i. We're start missing it as soon as we're on the plane making our way to the runway! We saw the open sign for Kan Sushi as we drove by one day and were excited when we saw it was AYCE but then when we went to check out the reviews...we didn't add it to our never-ending list of places to try just yet. Seems like they need some time to work out the kinks. Similar to an AYCE sushi spot we tried in our hometown here in Houston. Experienced the same thing and waited quite some time before visiting them again. They've since figured things out so fingers crossed Kan Sushi can too!! Thank you so much for taking a moment to stop by and check out our video...we really appreciate it. Have a great weekend ahead!!
Not currently on our list either Rod but hoping they're able to figure things out over the next several months and can improve as they're in a great location for business.
Hello guys how are you doing. Hawaii have the best fruits the papaya and mango are so sweet and juicy and my favorite is Logan. My top things to eat in Hawaii is ton katsu and halena and poke. The AYCE sushi in LA and Vegas is Awesome
Love malasadas!
We absolutely love them too Kerri!! Let us know your favorite spot and flavor. Thank you so much for stopping in and have a great weekend ahead!!
Hi guys 👋 Love you for the shout-out at Agnes in Kailua ! We didn’t get to try many Malasadas , only Lenard’s and Agnes and those croissant bites from Donut King. We enjoyed Agnes more then Lenard’s, we thought Agnes were light and fluffy and melted in our mouth 😋
We are putting Kailua on our things to do again , just didn’t get enough time the first time 🤣
Many, many thanks for the shout-out , Gem and I looked at each other and said WOW 🤙
Cheers Rod and Gem 🫶
Hi Rod and Gem!! A well deserved shout out for sure otherwise we'd be missing out and experiencing FOMO as Agnes was amazing😋!! It's definitely on permanent rotation for us each visit as we ❤️ the crunchy exterior and fluffy interior. 🙌🏼 to the croissant bites from Donut King. Those are absolutely addicting. Kailua is such a beautiful little town full of great eats and great views to match that we're even looking at a view spots to stay there for our fall trip. We'll see. Thank you🙏🏽 and Gem so much for the continued support and keep any additional recommendations for spots coming! Looking forward to eating 🍽️ with you all soon!! Have a great weekend ahead!!🤙🏽
Hi Rodi don’t trust A&F eats when they get invited to a restaurant to try their food of course they are going to say it’s good. Kan sushi was the worst ever the salmon nigeari had a bone in it. If you are in LA or Vegas the AYCE sushi is awesome. My top food in Hawaii is Ton katsu at tomafuji and Ginza Biden,Halanas.and poke also go to Chinatown and get the fruits so sweet and juicy papaya mango and Logan
@@jessenguyen9894 Cool , thanks for tip 🤙
The Tonkatsu is fantastic there and the pineapple is much sweeter then we get here in Australia. I couldn’t eat enough pineapple, we loved it🍍
Did you get to try Ginza Bairin or Tonkatsu Tamafuji restaurants ?
Yes I try all 3 all great especially the high grade pork I forgot the name of that pork
Aloha Michelle & Jose! Everything looked so good! I'd like to try that place in Maui. I do like the different texture at Tex's and all the fillings they offer. It was delicious! I wasn't a fan of Agnes' because it was way too dense for me. But like Jose said, it's all subjective. I do love me some Leonard's once in a blue moon and Kam Bakery! Have a great week ahead and take care! Mahalo for showing these places!
Happy Aloha Friday Misty!! Definitely when in Maui give Sugar Beach Bake Shop a try and go EARLY for the best selection and enjoy the picnic benches just outside. We honestly weren't too sure of Tex's Drive In as there were a few mixed reviews on it, but definitely had to try it ourselves to find out how we felt. A good variety of fillings and a massive size too. This was a fun food tour for us but of course we just scratched the surface of malasada spots. Hope to do another food tour on it in the future. Mahalo nui as always for your support and have a great weekend!!
Aloha, you 2 cuties 🥰. That was a yummy-lishus video! I haven’t had a malasada since I retired 4 years ago. So many different fillings too. I’m definately gonna save myself for the Ube one 😁.
Mahalo for the malasada-lishus tour!! Malama pono (take care). 🫶🏻🥰❣️🤙🏼
Aloha urs!! 😘 It definitely was a fun and yummy video to film!! So many great options for malasadas all over the islands. Any place that you visit that has ube 💜go for it!! Mahalo nui loa for your continued support and we hope to have some ono grinds😋 with you soon🥰!! Happy Aloha Friday!!🌺🤙🏽
When you two are back home you can make your own malasada too. Just deep fry some Pillsbury Buttermilk biscuit and roll them in sugar. Pretty close...
Enjoy watching you two...
Aloha Wendell! So sorry for the late reply. Funny thing, I (Michelle) had an Auntie that lived in Kauai and when we visited, she actually made this exact recipe. Then when she moved to the 9th island and we were able to visit her more frequently growing up, it became a staple for her to make as she knew we loved them!! Definitely a nice and quick alternative when back in the mainland!! Mahalo nui for your continued support and Happy Aloha Friday to you. Have a great weekend!!
Aloha Michelle and Jose! Mahalo for taking us on a Malasada Food Tour. You shouted out one of our biggest supporters in Rod which was cool🤙😮 Kamehameha Bakery is my favorite when it comes to bang for your buck and I plan to do a day trip to Maui so showing the Sugar Beach Bake Shop was good for me to know. Awesome that your subscriber count is growing fast. That 1K is usually the hardest. Hope to see you two soon🤙👍
Aloha Sean and Nhi! We had a great time on this food tour for sure and so glad we were able to try other spots on the other islands too!! We definitely would have been missing out on Agnes' if it hadn't been for Rod and Gem. Could not agree more with you on Kam Bakery being a bang for your buck and still delicious. Let us know when you get a chance to visit Sugar Beach Bake Shop in Maui. They're owned by Ululani Shave Ice so you already know they've got great grinds!! You know this RUclips algorithm is wild and confusing but it's been a great adventure thus far. Can't wait to see you both on the next one!!
ALoha~! OOOOOooooHHHHHHhhh MALASADS!!!
Aloha @E9ONE1!! Malasadas...sooooo ono!! Do you have a favorite spot and a favorite flavor? Let us know. Mahalo for taking a moment to check out our video. Happy Aloha Friday!!
Paalaa Kai Bakery in Waialua... they only sell original and custard... bests Leonard's. Even though baked in early morning (not made to order), they very much retain their texture and taste during the day. Last time I went there was in early January and looked as if the sized came smaller from a few months earlier (just enough to know there is a visual difference), but inexpensively priced.
Mahalo Rod for suggesting to Michelle and Jose to go to Agnes... haven't been there since in like 15 years when they had a brick and mortar store instead of the truck. Still watching Hawaii vlogs huh? Enjoy your winter there in Australia ! ..
Aloha Dennis , yep Agnes surprise us , we thought they were light and fluffy, absolutely loved them. We gave a shout to Michele and Jose to add Agnes to their list ! My wife Gemma found these when searching for our Hawaii trip . We combined Agnes with Zippys lunch in Kailua and then to finish the day swimming at Lanikai Beach.
We are coming back to Oahu this Oct but this time a bit more relaxed then last time , as our itinerary was jammed pack for 15days.
Yep, still following YT , it’s hard not to miss anything !
Cheers Rod 🤙
Aloha Dennis! Sorry for the late reply. We have only had the chance to try the snow puffy pastries at Paalaa Kai Bakery but definitely want to go back for their fried chicken and malasadas. We also heard their other pastries like the long johns were also good.
Extremely glad for the recommendation from Rod and Gemma for Agnes as we loved it. We met the former owner Non deMello when we visited and he was kind enough to share the recipe with us. It's definitely a go to for us now as we absolutely love the crunch of the exterior and the soft fluffy interior!! Happy Aloha Friday!!
@@michellejosefoodandtravel Paalaa Kai Convenience Store's fried chicken I feel has declined in quality over the years, So when I make the trek to go to the bakery side, I no longer feel the 'need' to go next door for the fried chicken or spam musubsi, though the hot dog musubi tastes good (because they use redondo's hot dog winners).
Tex on Hawaii island has thee best malasadas hands down...then it's Maui, then it's Oahu. Oahu and Maui have a good variety of malasadas. Ube and custard, lilikoi...yummy goodness.
Hi Mike! We were happy we were able to visit Tex Drive In on Big Island and give them a try. A great variety of filling flavors to choose from. We just wish we had visited earlier in the morning so we could've seen them making them through the huge window into the kitchen. Do you have any other recommendations for malasada spots in Maui besides Sugar Beach Bake Shop in Kihei and T Komodo Bakery in Makawao? Please let us know. Mahalo for taking a moment to watch our video and Happy Aloha Friday to you!!
Kam bakery is great! I haven't tried the Maui spot but definitely will add it to the list
Kam is a classic spot for all their baked goods. Definitely try Sugar Beach Bake Shop on your next trip to Maui. They're owned by David and his wife of Ululani's Shave Ice which is perfect as you can get shave ice right next door too!! Happy Aloha Friday to you and the ohana!!
@@michellejosefoodandtravel that is perfect. I love their si
Gained weight just watching this video. All of the malasadas looked delicious. I've only had Leonard's, but it was from their food truck. Thanks for the tour. 🤙
Hi Alan! We know we gained weight when we were editing the video!! 😂 One can never go wrong with Leonard’s malasadas whether at their brick and mortar or their mobile malasadas trucks. Pro-tip their brick and mortar carries more varieties so if possible check that location out! Very close to Waikiki. Let us know if you get a chance to try malasadas anywhere else as we’d love to explore more malasada spots!! 😋Thank you for your continued support! 🤙🏽
Mahalo for sharing! You pronounced Honoka'a perfectly.
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Aloha Braddah Bruce!! Mahalo nui as always for stopping in!!
Mahalo for always making me hungry...lol 😂😅@@michellejosefoodandtravel
@BraddahBruce sorry but hope you can get your hands on some malasadas soon!! 😋
I know there are a lot of places to get malasadas in Hawaiʻi, but I thought you would feature Pipeline Bakeshop in Kaimuki - Itʻs usually in the Top 5 of places to get malasadas. I personally prefer the original plain malasada at Leonardʻs, but I like the ones at Liliha Bakeryʻs filled with haupia and lilikoʻi cream. Zippyʻs also makes unfilled, made-to-order malasadas, which, as you said, are always best when theyʻre fresh and hot. Champions Bakery used to be known for their malasadas, but they closed a few years ago. Hope others will give any other recommendations they have, too.
Hi Jody! Yes there are so many places that offer malasadas but not enough stomach space or time to try even 1/2 of them. We’ve been to Pipeline for their cake bombs and know they actually ship their malasadas here to the mainland but have not had a chance to try theirs yet. Also haven’t had the chance to try the ones at Liliha bc we’re always obsessed with their poi mochi donuts, cinnamon butter mochi, and coco puffs that we hardly ever get anything else. We also haven’t had the chance to try Zippy’s as every time we go to Zippy’s it’s usually for late night eats. We’re hoping to try theirs in Vegas soon though. If you can think of any other spots definitely let us know!! Mahalo for sharing your go to and the other recommendations!!
@@michellejosefoodandtravel Itʻs funny, I usually only order coco puffs, poi donuts, and malasadas at Liliha Bakery. Iʻve had the cinnamon butter mochi once or twice. I heard the food at Zippyʻs in Vegas is just like in Hawaiʻi (but a still limited menu), and they do serve malasadas, but Iʻd rather have an Apple Napple, dobash or chantilly cake. I donʻt think they have my favorite haupia yet, but thatʻs my favorite cake at Napoleonʻs Bakery. I assume youʻre back on the continent (Texas? CA?) again. How often are you coming to Hawaiʻi this year?
@@JodyY808so sorry for the late reply. Love your go to choices from Liliha Bakery. We've been following the Zippy's Vegas location for updates and they've slowly been adding more items to the menu. We'll see what they have next week. What is your opinion on the Chantilly cake from Zippy's versus Liliha Bakery? Have not tried either but heard both are great. The Apple Napple is so nice and flaky. Have not heard of the haupia yet. Is that seasonal? Yes currently back on the mainland (TX) for now. We're pending several trips back this year but work schedules have been quite chaotic thus far so might be super quick trips versus lengthier stays. We'll just be happy to be back regardless of the duration. Mahalo again for sharing your experiences. Happy Aloha Friday and have a great weekend ahead!
@@michellejosefoodandtravel Just by coincidence, I stopped by the Ala Moana Liliha Bakery at Macyʻs yesterday, and guess what I got? Two poi donuts and a lilikoʻi malasada (the last one)! I thought about a coco puff and a haupia malasada, but I was still shopping and thought it'd be better to keep them refrigerated or eat them right away. I later had one donut with a Starbucks macchiato and took the others home for a late-night snack and breakfast. As for the chantilly cake, I don't think I've ever done a comparison. I like both - maybe Liliha Bakery because it's more of the OG. I also happened to see a video of someone doing a review of Zippy's in Vegas last night and there were lots of haupia cakes. It's not the kind of cake he was used to, so his reaction was sort of mixed, but he ended up liking it. It used to be my mother's favorite cake, so we'd get it for her on her birthday. She didn't like the usual sweet birthday cakes at bakeries. I guess the usual compliment for a dessert (especially Asian) is "It's not too sweet." Hope you get to Vegas or back to Hawai'i to try them out again yourself!
@@michellejosefoodandtravel You probably know about TabiEats, but if you don't and haven't seen this video, I'm going to recommend it to you. Shinichi and Satoshi are my favorite foodie travelers in Japan and Hawai'i because Shinichi moved to Hawai'i with his Japanese mother and sister when he was a child and grew up in Hawai'i until he moved back to Japan as an adult, so he is fully bilingual (orally) and bicultural with both Japanese and Hawai'i tastes and perspectives. Satoshi was born and raised in Japan, so he's an educated native speaker, former "salaryman," with a sweet personality and delightful way of describing food and drink in English, which he has learned and improved since he started their RUclips channel. I like their interesting, sensible and pleasant foodie experiences, usually from a native/local or frequent visitor perspective much more than the mega-famous foodie travelers like Mark Wiens and Mike Chen, who tend to feature huge quantities of meat and spicy food, usually from a non-resident's perspective. TabiEats have collaborated with Amanda & Felix Eats (whom I'm pretty sure you are aware of) in Hawai'i and Japan, and they make a great team because they kind of represent my own perspective. I hope you reach out to Amanda and Felix because they like to collaborate with other RUclipsrs, and I'm sure you could have some fun together and learn a thing or two from them the next time you're back in Hawai'i! Anyway, I hope you like this TabiEats tour of snacks in Hawai'i -- they touch on some of the things in our discussion, plus other favorites from Shinichi's "Local" perspective and Satorshi's visitor's view. At the end, I can only say you have to have grown up in Hawai'i to take us to a crack seed store on a tour of Best Local Snacks and Treats! Something for you to try with some Hawai'i locals next time! ruclips.net/video/alvRsQW2YHw/видео.html
I just got back from Hawaii and miss it already. Everything was so good except for Kan sushi don’t go there not good and take forever to come out with your food we did the AYCE not worth it
Hi jessenguyen , After seeing Amanda and Felix at Kan Sushi , it excited me BUT reading the comments, it looks like the restaurant gave A&F everything without a time limit. Then the comments of people that went there like you were getting negative about what they got and how long it took. Thanks for the tip , Kan Sushi is now crossed off our list when we arrive in Oct later this year.
Cheers Rod 🤙
Hi Jesse! So sorry for the late response. We definitely know the feeling of missing Hawai'i. We're start missing it as soon as we're on the plane making our way to the runway! We saw the open sign for Kan Sushi as we drove by one day and were excited when we saw it was AYCE but then when we went to check out the reviews...we didn't add it to our never-ending list of places to try just yet. Seems like they need some time to work out the kinks. Similar to an AYCE sushi spot we tried in our hometown here in Houston. Experienced the same thing and waited quite some time before visiting them again. They've since figured things out so fingers crossed Kan Sushi can too!! Thank you so much for taking a moment to stop by and check out our video...we really appreciate it. Have a great weekend ahead!!
Not currently on our list either Rod but hoping they're able to figure things out over the next several months and can improve as they're in a great location for business.
Hello guys how are you doing. Hawaii have the best fruits the papaya and mango are so sweet and juicy and my favorite is Logan. My top things to eat in Hawaii is ton katsu and halena and poke. The AYCE sushi in LA and Vegas is Awesome