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Vol. 1 · No. 1Est. 2026

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Annual Editorial · Volume I · 2026

Paeʻāina 50

Exactly fifty mom-and-pop joints, hand-picked across all four islands. No paid placement. No algorithm. One editor with a working jaw and a long memory.

if you cannot find ‘em on this page, dey not on da list this year

The List
  1. 01
    Tamashiro Market

    Kalihi · poke · ahi · fish

  2. 02
    Mitsu-Ken Okazu-Ya

    Kalihi · plate lunch · musubi · garlic chicken

  3. 03
    Helena's Hawaiian Food

    Kalihi · plate lunch · kalua pork · lau lau

  4. 04
    Cafe 100

    Hilo · loco moco · plate lunch · super loco

  5. 05
    Hamura Saimin

    Lihue · saimin · noodles · lilikoi chiffon pie

  6. 06
    Kahuku Superette

    Kahuku · poke · ahi · fish

  7. 07
    Rainbow Drive-In

    Kapahulu · plate lunch · loco moco · teri

  8. 08
    Champion Malasada

    Kapahulu · malasada

  9. 09
    Romy's Kahuku Prawns & Shrimp

    Kahuku · garlic shrimp · shrimp · prawn

  10. 10
    Leonard's Bakery

    Kapahulu · malasada · pastry

  11. 11
    Side Street Inn

    Kapahulu · plate lunch · pork chop · fried rice

  12. 12
    Sam Sato's

    Wailuku · saimin · manapua · dry mein

  13. 13
    Komoda Store and Bakery

    Makawao · malasada · stick donut · cream puff

  14. 14
    Giovanni's Shrimp Truck

    Kahuku · garlic shrimp · shrimp · scampi

  15. 15
    Ono Hawaiian Foods

    Kapahulu · plate lunch · kalua pork · lau lau

  16. 16
    Ono Seafood

    Kapahulu · poke · ahi · fish

  17. 17
    Tasty Crust

    Wailuku · plate lunch · loco moco · pancake

  18. 18
    Hawaiian Style Cafe

    Waimea · loco moco · plate lunch · kalbi

  19. 19
    Pono Market

    Kapaa · poke · plate lunch · musubi

  20. 20
    Ethel's Grill

    Kalihi · plate lunch · loco moco · ahi

  21. 21
    Waiahole Poi Factory

    Waiahole · kalua pork · lau lau · haupia

  22. 22
    Liliha Bakery

    Liliha · malasada · coco puff · pastry

  23. 23
    Da Poke Shack

    Kailua-Kona · poke · ahi · fish

  24. 24
    Suisan Fish Market

    Hilo · poke · ahi · fish

  25. 25
    Koloa Fish Market

    Koloa · poke · plate lunch · ahi

  26. 26
    Mark's Place

    Lihue · plate lunch · loco moco · chicken

  27. 27
    Punaluʻu Bake Shop

    Naalehu · malasada · sweet bread · pastry

  28. 28
    Ted's Bakery

    Sunset Beach · plate lunch · haupia · chocolate haupia

  29. 29
    Highway Inn

    Kakaako · plate lunch · kalua pork · lau lau

  30. 30
    Aloha Mixed Plate

    Lahaina · plate lunch · kalua pork · loco moco

  31. 31
    Da Kitchen

    Kahului · plate lunch · kalua pork · lau lau

  32. 32
    Ken's House of Pancakes

    Hilo · loco moco · pancake · chicken

  33. 33
    Star Noodle

    Lahaina · saimin · ramen · noodles

  34. 34
    Tamura's Fine Wines & Liquors

    Waianae · poke · ahi · fish

  35. 35
    Tip Top Cafe

    Lihue · loco moco · plate lunch · oxtail

  36. 36
    Tex Drive In

    Honokaa · malasada · plate lunch · filled malasada

  37. 37
  38. 38
    Roberto'S Grill

    Captain Cook · plate lunch

  39. 39
    Kaaloa'S Super Js

    Captain Cook · plate lunch

  40. 40
    Pu'U Hale Shave Ice Stand

    Anahola · shave ice

  41. 41
    Gill'S

    Kapaau · plate lunch

  42. 42
    Shiro's Saimin Haven & Family Restaurant

    Aiea · saimin · plate lunch · noodle soup

  43. 43
    Mama'S Fish House

    Paia · fish · seafood

  44. 44
    Mema Cuisine

    Kapaa · plate lunch

  45. 45
    Higashi'S Inc.

    Kapaa · plate lunch

  46. 46
    Andy's Kahuku Shrimp

    Kahuku · garlic shrimp · shrimp

  47. 47
  48. 48
    Kauai Kombucha

    Kapaa · plate lunch

  49. 49
    Blue Hawaiian Ice Creams

    Kihei · plate lunch

  50. 50
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