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Vol. 1 · No. 1Est. 2026

E komo mai —

ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists

Four islands · Mom & pop only · Photos required

The Best-Of Desk12 joints

The Definitive Ranking

The Best Saimin
in Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi's noodle soup — clear dashi broth, fish cake, char siu, green onion.

ranked by weighted local score — classics first

By island: Oʻahu 4 · Hawaiʻi Island 3 · Kauaʻi 3

  1. 1
    Hamura Saimin

    Hamura Saimin

    Lihue · Kauaʻi

    4.9local
  2. 2
    Sam Sato's

    Sam Sato's

    Wailuku · Maui

    4.8local
  3. 3
    Ken's House of Pancakes

    Ken's House of Pancakes

    Hilo · Hawaiʻi Island

    4.4local
  4. 4
    Star Noodle

    Star Noodle

    Lahaina · Maui

    4.4local
  5. 5
    Tip Top Cafe

    Tip Top Cafe

    Lihue · Kauaʻi

    4.4local
  6. 6
    Shiro's Saimin Haven & Family Restaurant

    Shiro's Saimin Haven & Family Restaurant

    Aiea · Oʻahu

    4.8local
  7. 7
    Palace Saimin

    Palace Saimin

    Honolulu · Oʻahu

    4.6local
  8. 8
    Shiro's Saimin Haven

    Shiro's Saimin Haven

    Ewa Beach · Oʻahu

    4.3local
  9. 9
    Like Like Drive Inn, Ltd.

    Like Like Drive Inn, Ltd.

    Honolulu · Oʻahu

    4.2local
  10. 10
    Nori'S Saimin & Snacks, Inc.

    Nori'S Saimin & Snacks, Inc.

    Hilo · Hawaiʻi Island

    4.2local
  11. 11
    Kako'S Saimin

    Kako'S Saimin

    Lihue · Kauaʻi

    4.0local
  12. 12

    Saimin Sez

    Kailua-Kona · Hawaiʻi Island

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