Vol. I · No. 29Honolulu, Hawaiʻi · Mauka of KalākauaMonday, July 13, 2026
E komo mai —
ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists
Four islands · Mom & pop only · Photos required
The Best-Of DeskOʻahu · ranked by locals6 joints
The Definitive Ranking
The Best Malasada
on Oʻahu
Portuguese fried dough rolled in sugar, no hole. Eat it warm.
Leonard's Bakery in Kapahulu is the cathedral of the malasada — the line wraps the building on weekends and the Portuguese fried dough comes out of the fryer every few minutes. Hot is the only way to eat one; anything less is a compromise.
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4.8localLeonard's Bakery
Kapahulu · Oʻahu
- 24.8local
Champion Malasada
Kapahulu · Oʻahu
- 3
4.6localLiliha Bakery
Liliha · Oʻahu
- 44.7local
Leonard Jr's Hot Malasadas
Aiea · Oʻahu
- 5
4.6localLeonard's Bakery
Honolulu · Oʻahu
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4.2localLiliha Bakery (Waikiki · IMP)
Honolulu · Oʻahu