FOOD ADVENTURE in KANEOHE! || [Windward, Oahu, Hawaii] Local Favorite Hidden Gems!

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FOOD ADVENTURE in KANEOHE! || [Windward, Oahu, Hawaii] Local Favorite Hidden Gems!

[edwinwong]

RIP Deans. Loved them. They will be missed...

[donspirz]

Ok you folks got me watching again since your video was in Kaneohe (my home town) so it caught my interest. I was watching all of your videos about your new condo and the work you put in it, for me, that’s more of my types of videos (DIY) but this video caught my attention. I love watching Lucy since we have a miniature Dachshund too!

I was wondering where you folks was going to get a good desert that day in Kaneohe? I do know, Kaneohe is limited on the desert places so I kinda knew already this was going to be a feat to conquer LOL. Best bet, go to Kailua or drive back into town. As you found out, Windward Mall is limited in eateries, just their small food court which is very limited in selections and a few places scattered round in the Mall. Maybe when Target opens up in the near future where SEARS was located as they are renovating now, maybe the Mall will pick up in business as it’s slow over there and was so even before the pandemic. Here in Kaneohe we live so close to town and have access to 3 tunnels; people usually drive into town on weekends, holidays and shop and since it’s only a 20 minute drive we grind in town or other places in Central Oahu for something different. During the week they just pick up the common fast food from the big burger places, pizza, chicken places, L&L, Zippy's and other fast food plate lunch places for a fast dinner at home after work when we don't feel like cooking.

What I like to do is go to Kin Wah Chop Suey by Luluku Road and Kam Hwy and order a simple Special Plate A or a Special Plate B (with fried rice), get a drink at the Aloha Mini Mart next to Kim Wah and then drive up Luluku Road to Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Gardens, lots of tables and areas to have a nice lunch with a beautiful view, I should know, was my playing grounds since 1966 (before the park). Great place to take your family, date and just to unwind with a simple mixed plate from Kim Wah, watching nature. They do have plenty bathrooms and parking, just a beautiful place to have a lunch and easy to get there from Kim Wah.

FYI, Deans used to be another Zippy's back in the day when Kaneohe had two Zippy's. It was a walk-in, had a simple eat in area and a drive-thru, I guess after so many years, they left that location and kept their main location across Windward Mall. I never went to KJ’s but my son works across that parking Lot in Windward City Shopping Center, so I really need to check out their chicken. I did hit that Subscribe button and liked this video since it hit me right at my home town. Hope Lucy is doing well on that side.

Next time check out Masa & Joyce okazuya next to Kim Wah. They have everything under the sun, Breakfast, Hawaiian food, Sushi, Musubi, Okazu, plate lunches, bentos, bowls, tempura and much more! They open early and usually sell out by 2:00pm when they close for the day. Usually the truck drivers are there early in the morning to get their lunches, that’s why they are usually sold out on most of their food before the 2:00pm closing time.

[urs-]

I miss Dean’s so much. They closed in 2022. Sadest day. I loved their food.

[ayamenaka]

KJ’s has the best chicken on Oahu period! Not to mention the first to come out with mochiko over 20 years ago. Their signature spaghetti or shoestring salad has been passed from generation and no comparison to other eateries that try to replicate it. Eventually perfecting an array of chicken dishes and providing generous portions to our community is what KJ’s is all about! Thank you KJ’s !🤙

[jordanlouie_]

KJ’s is my personal favorite chicken plate lunch spot on the entire island. Yessahhh.

[ericinouye]

I'm still playing catch-up. Wow! Love you visits to the Windward side! Mahalo! The food looks sooo good!

[manangjen]

Awesome video as always! Can't wait to try some of the local grinds you featured on your videos next week!

[Cat-qzhj]

My hometown ❤️ next time you guys stop by you should check out Adela’s country eatery for the best homemade pasta and kbay bros for some delicious poke. They both opened up quite recently but such hidden gems!

[chinese]

I have watched pretty much all your videos, even the livestreams 😂. I was born and raised in Hawaii but live on the mainland now, and it’s been great seeing what places I should check out whenever I visit.

[krishkash]

When you took bite of fry chicken me and wife looked at Amandas face was priceless 👌

[Nate-pzpv]

Love your vids! You gotta try K-bay bros fish and ice. Their inari bombs are awesome. Spicy tuna or crab are excellent. Deans drive in has a special ahi belly with the ginger sauce you had is excellent. They also serve pulehu rack of lamb, I don’t know any other drive in that sells that. I thought of that from your Hy’s steak house video. I don’t know if you have been to Byron II in Ala moana shopping center where Assagio’s is now but they were the best. They did everything that Hy’s does plus more tableside service and way more affordable. That’s just my opinion because I was a waiter at both restaurants. Keep up the great videos!

[hishaka]

I miss the slush floats from Andy’s drive in in Kailua back in the day. I miss the drive to Kaneohe, made me homesick. 🌈🌧 seeing the mountains

[minc]

Oh and Amanda’s facial expression on the slush…. I will try. I promise.

[sweet]

Lol! Love the close caption for furikake "Fruity Coffee"

[honu]

All the foods look delicious, especially the KJ’s Chicken. Yay!!! More good places on my list. Thanks Amanda&Felix, you both are awesome.😘😘

[AussieAngeS]

The local places serve the best foods! Wow all the food snd it’s presentation there in Hawaii always looks fabulous, the fried chicken looked delicious and spaghetti Mac is different. Great visto guys love your content ☺️

[minc]

This is one of the best ones you made. I will try them as well. I can go fancy restaurants making great food. But in this one, you covered hidden ones. I want to support small businesses when I am in Oahu Hope you had a good trip in WA!

[mauionion]

Love love LOVE seeing the Koʻolau's behind you 😍😍😍 and that original fried chicken looks absolutely incredible! 🤙 Thanks for branching out all over the island! Can't wait for the next video!

[leilaniluke]

Love Deans!!! Everything is delicious, gourmet cuisine that's affordable. I just wish they would be open more days.😋

[alant.]

KJ's fried chicken and Dean's beefsteak are going on my must-eat list. Both looked really delicious. Great review.