Our Recommendations
Waiola Shave Ice
A must! Amazing selection of shave ice flavors!
Milky Way Hawaii Ice (food truck)
Our favorite shave ice! They have both a food truck and a store location. Check out their Instagram to see when their truck is open!
Liliha Bakery
Ching loves their poi donuts!
Leonard's Bakery
Best malasadas!
Coffee or Tea?
da Cove Health Bar and Cafe
Great place for an acai bowl
Haleʻiwa Bowls
Favorite acai bowl on the North Shore!
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
There are multiple locations! Kamehameha Highway Haleiwa Kamehameha Highway Kahuku Keawe St (Upstairs of H-Mart)
Off the Hook Poke Market
Be prepared for long lines, but the cold ginger ahi is delicious!
Ono Seafood
Great poke! The parking is a bit tough.
Zippy's
There are multiple locations throughout the island!
Rainbow Drive-In
Jess' order: Loco moco Ching's order: Mix plate (BBQ Beef, Boneless Chicken and Mahi Mahi)
Curry House Coco Ichibanya
Fun fact: When Ching first came to visit Hawaii, we ended up eating here twice during his short trip because he loved the chicken katsu curry so much.
Teddy's Bigger Burgers
Japanese B.B.Q. Yoshi
Yummy yakiniku! Don't forget to make reservations!
Yanagi Sushi
Great Japanese food!
Sorabol Korean Restaurant
Great Korean food! Check out the Koi fish pond throughout the restaurant!
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays! Requires reservations! Take note of the entry and parking fees!
Diamond Head Crater Trailhead
Take note of the entry and parking fees! Walking is also an option if you want to bypass the parking fee.
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Na Ala Hele: Manoa Falls Trail
Koko Head Trail
If you decide to go on this hike, let Ching know because Jess refuses to go with him.
Magic Island/ Ala Moana Beach Park
A nice location for a picnic in the park at sunset!
Lanikai Beach
Ching's favorite beach! Parking can be a challenge, but make sure that you park legally!
Waimanalo Beach
Ala Moana Center
Largest open-air shopping center in the world!
Iolani Palace
The only royal palace in the US!