Bubbies Ice Cream

1010 University Ave

Honolulu, HI 96826

(808) 949-8984
www.bubbiesicecream.com

Hours:
Mon-Thu 12 pm - 12 am
Fri-Sat 12 pm - 1 am
Sun 12 pm - 11:30 pm

If you have conservative guest I would take them to the Hawaii Kai location because the names of the ice cream pies have very "interesting" names. The blueberry cheesecake icecream with blueberryness all over it aka maybe the bag broke and the chocolate coffee oreo with an oreo crust aka multiple orgasmness. If you like mochi ice cream this is def the place to try different flavors out aka dont get the regular strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla variety.

my favorites: peanut butter, guava, lilikoi, and choco mint.

the specialty ones vary depending on the week or month, so if you see something that is a specialty try it because it might not be there next time you go

I do suggest if you get guava, lilikoi, sakura, and/or lychee try it before the others because they have a lighter taste and if you eat a chocolate or peanut butter the flavor isnt as strong.

another suggestion is to share. whenever I take a group of friends from the mainland I would order a little bit of this and a little bit of that and cut the mochi ice cream in half. sounds crazy but this way you can try everything and not feel guilty about it later also its easier on the wallet lol

Yama's Fish Market

Yama’s Fish Market $
2332 Young St.
Honolulu, HI808-941-9994
Yamasfishmarket.com


If you are coming from Beretania-turn left onto Isenberg St and first right onto Young st…it’s a small blue place on the right side
If you are coming from King-turn left onto Isenberg St and first left onto Young st…and right into the parking lot

They give a lot of food and it is relatively cheap you can check out the website for their full menu. This place has great bento especially for taking to the beach, on the road, or on the plane. Basically its take-out only so don't expect to eat at the place. I think there is maybe one table outside. 


I love pretty much everything there, but my favorites are their salads and mochiko chicken.

Ailana Shave Ice (Near Ala Moana)

**** As of 8/13/14 Waikiki one is CLOSED and is now a women's clothing store***

This is a relatively new find for me. There are 2 Ailana Shave Ice. One in Waikiki across from the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and the other one is near Ala Moana. I preferred the one in Waikiki the shave ice is more fluffy and the flavors are more intense, if that makes any sense. haha. I usually try to find parking along Ala Wai and just walk, if I know I will doing some shopping at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center I will just park in their parking structure and with validation the first hour is free and each hour is $1 (up to 4 hrs).

I would suggest trying the syrups they make because it is what makes this place move right to the top of my list. If you don't have time to go to the north shore definitely check this place out!

1430 Kona Street  Honolulu, HI 96814 It is on the road between Ala Moana Shopping Center and Kapiolani (808) 955-8881 2250 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI  In the Waikiki Shopping Plaza downstairs in the food court.  (808) 349-9827 It is on the mountain side of Kalakaua between Seaside and Royal Hawaiian Ave

Strawberry milk and li-hing with mochi

Strawberry milk and guava

Uji kintoki (green tea, azuki beans, mochi, and ice cream)

Haupia and Guava

Kissaten Japanese Noodle Shop (Honolulu)

I am not a huge fan of many places in Waikiki for the mere fact that most places are way over priced and aren't "that" good. One of my brothers friends showed me this places and its pretty reasonable for being in Waikiki and its pretty darn good. Most ramen bowls are around $8.95 and you can add on gyoza for $1.50. Pork fried rice was pretty tasty, but I don't think I would get it again. Totally not worth $8.50 (I had a groupon at the time). This place is located in the lower food court level of the Waikiki Shopping Center. The food court area has been under construction, so you have go down the stairs on the Seaside ave side of the building. 

2250 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

(808) 922-3366
http://www.yelp.com/biz/kissaten-ramen-honolulu

Boot’s and Kimo’s Homestyle Kitchen (Kailua)

119 Hekili St
Kailua, HI
808-263-7929
*they moved down the street from this location sitting on the corner of hekili street and hahani street across from don quiote*

small inside and can be very crowded, so don’t suggest taking a large group
If you like either waffles or pancakes I would go they have awesome Macadamia Nut Sauce. We waited almost an hour last time my dad came out because they are that good. You have to try the sauce it is awesome! Its all about the sauce ask anyone who has gone.

If you on the other hand arent a big fan of pancakes I wouldn't go the rest of their menu is on the expensive end for what you are getting and I wasn't a huge fan of their fried rice.