Vol. 1 · No. 1Honolulu, Hawaiʻi · Mauka of KalakauaEst. 2026
E komo mai —
ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists
Four islands · Mom & pop only · Photos required
The Best-Of DeskRanked by locals · not Yelp tourists12 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
- 14.9local
Hamura Saimin
Lihue · Kauaʻi
- 24.8local
Sam Sato's
Wailuku · Maui
- 34.4local
Ken's House of Pancakes
Hilo · Hawaiʻi Island
- 44.4local
Star Noodle
Lahaina · Maui
- 5
4.4localTip Top Cafe
Lihue · Kauaʻi
- 64.8local
Shiro's Saimin Haven & Family Restaurant
Aiea · Oʻahu
- 74.6local
Palace Saimin
Honolulu · Oʻahu
- 84.3local
Shiro's Saimin Haven
Ewa Beach · Oʻahu
- 9
4.2localLike Like Drive Inn, Ltd.
Honolulu · Oʻahu
- 104.2local
Nori'S Saimin & Snacks, Inc.
Hilo · Hawaiʻi Island
- 114.0local
Kako'S Saimin
Lihue · Kauaʻi
- 12
Saimin Sez
Kailua-Kona · Hawaiʻi Island
