ULTIMATE FOOD TOUR in Big Island - 10 Hilo Food Spots: Best HAWAII Local Food Ever (Massive Eats)

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  • @ryansaito5853
    @ryansaito5853 3 місяці тому +15

    Right across the street from the drive thru coffee is Kawamoto Store. One of the best okazuya in the state! Asami’s Kitchen too right next to Two Lady’s 🤙🏽

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Nice Ryan! I'll def check out the Kawamoto Store and Asamis Kitchen next time. Mahalo🤙😋

  • @michellejosefoodandtravel
    @michellejosefoodandtravel 3 місяці тому +8

    Aloha Sean and Nhi! We love visiting Hilo. A little bit more of the old school Hawai’i vibes than Kona side. Loved seeing some of our favorite spots showcased and some other spots we haven’t gotten to yet. Definitely a ton of ono grindz. Mahalo as always for the energy and bringing us along!! Have a great weekend ahead to you both (technically 2.5 with baby girl relaxing in momma’s belly)!! 🤙🏽

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Michelle and Jose! Mahalo for watching and always supporting us! We haven't been to Kona but I assume it can't be as chill as Hilo since it has less attractions but the food here is the best attraction!! Hope you get to try some of these grindz in Hilo and yeah.. Nhis stomach is getting a little bigger and it will be 3 of us👍🤙😁

  • @joycehiga6524
    @joycehiga6524 Місяць тому +6

    Yes Hilo Farmers Market is the best 🤙🏽

  • @gailsiangco5599
    @gailsiangco5599 3 місяці тому +6

    A Must Visit ! Big Island Hawaii ! Wow ! Love that Pineapple Cake ! Amazing Sumo Special ! I Love Mochi ! Give me Mento Bento ! I am missing papaya ! Fresh Fruits !Love Big Island Candies ! Very Saucy Loco Moco ! Wow ! ! 1lb Lau Lau ! Sippin Coffee ! Awesome Vlog you two ! Nhi take care Mama ! Safe travels ! Mahalo for sharing !!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Awwww thanks Gail for watching the entire video!!! We really liked the chill vibes in Hilo and of course the food. I really miss that Pineapple cake👍🤙😋 Hope all is well and thanks for always supporting us local UA-camrs🤙👍

  • @bw5277
    @bw5277 3 місяці тому +9

    Next time get bento from Kawamoto's Okazuya, before hiking Onomea Trail!

    • @lillygirl7238
      @lillygirl7238 3 місяці тому +3

      The best okazuya place💕😎🫶🏻🥷

    • @bw5277
      @bw5277 3 місяці тому +2

      Two Ladies.....giant strawberry mochi so ono!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +2

      Gonna try Kawamotos next time I go Hilo🤙👍😋 and Two Ladies is awesome😋👍🤙

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      🤙👍

  • @XionsHeart
    @XionsHeart 3 місяці тому +7

    Woohoo! New video!!! 🎉
    The food and mochi looks so good.
    Love your guy’s shirts! Getting the “I’m sweet” one!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      You are awesome Xionsheart!! Mahalo for always supporting this channel and supporting by purchasing merchandise. It means a lot to us👍🤙

  • @Blaze-ee8pi
    @Blaze-ee8pi 3 місяці тому +9

    @SeanKaleponi🏝Aloha Sean!❤‍🔥The Best UA-camr for delicious local Hawaiian food!❤‍🔥Love all the food!🏄🏼Sean you're THE BEST!🤙🏼🍍🍹

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Aloha Blaze! We appreciate your support! Just one of the many cool Hawaii UA-camrs👍🤙 Hope all is well bro🤙👍

    • @donnabotelho2195
      @donnabotelho2195 3 місяці тому +1

      Some good grins

    • @Blaze-ee8pi
      @Blaze-ee8pi 3 місяці тому +1

      @@SeanKaleponi❤Mahalo Sean❤👍🏼

  • @kevinGvue
    @kevinGvue 3 місяці тому +2

    Man I was there back in February. I spent most of my time on the Kona side of the island. Kona was beautiful but I couldn’t find good food anywhere. The food wasn’t bad. It just was mid. I feel like Hilo had way better options. Next time I go back I’m spending more time in Hilo.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Kevin! Mahalo for watching. I was told that Kona has more activities and it's more touristy, but Hilo is more local style and has better foods. Hope you come to Hilo next time😋🤙😁

  • @shaunacordero2213
    @shaunacordero2213 3 місяці тому +3

    Liko Lehua in Kaumana and Punalu'u Bakery in Na'alehu are onolicious #brokedamouthkine

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Mahalo Shauna! Def gonna check out Punalu'lu next time😋🤙

  • @HiloBoiz808
    @HiloBoiz808 3 місяці тому +3

    Poke Market Hilo is excellent. Suisan poke is also very good.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Gonna check out those 2 Poke spots next time. Mahalo👍

  • @zennoodle
    @zennoodle 3 місяці тому +4

    Haupia all day every day! That's my childhood right there! Thank you for taking us on a trip to Hilo. Some of us are here on the mainland and miss our ohana very much so. Big mahalos!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 місяці тому

      Aloha Zennoodle! Hope you're able to visit back home in Hilo! I'm sure your family misses you too! Please enjoy all the good grindz when you come back!:)

  • @justsaying7290
    @justsaying7290 3 місяці тому +4

    That's what I'm talking about. A Hilo Food Tour!! I tried looking up Hilo Food Tours before but could t find anything so this is helpful when I go there next month. Thanks for the vlog and cool to see Keith..I played ball with him in Oahu🤙

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Justsaying!! Awesome this video can help!! And please enjoy Hilo. So much good grindz! And Keith was a big help. Mahalo🤙😁

  • @mitchellkalima8634
    @mitchellkalima8634 3 місяці тому +2

    Hey Sean
    We just arrived in Hilo first thing we got was the 2 sisters mochi that was great.
    For dinner we went to tetsumen ramen across of the Hawaiian style cafe. Ramen broth amazing, my wife had the gyoza plate you have to try this. Top 5 gyoza we ever had large pcs filled with pork 2 large scoops of rice and Mac salad with tuna. This place must try. We going back before we leave lol. Shootzs.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Mitchell! Mahalo for watching and hope you and your wife enjoyed eating at 2 Ladies Mochi. And we'll def try the Tersumen Ramen next time we go. Appreciate the tip. Please tell your wife we said hi👍🤙😁😋

  • @ChopChopsBabyHuey
    @ChopChopsBabyHuey 3 місяці тому +4

    Super enjoyed your vlog on Hilo. Hilo is known for their food and crafts. Okazuyas, Dinners, and more Old-time businesses the next trip to Hilo. Lots of hidden gems in Hilo.
    After watching your video I want to take a long overdue trip to Hilo.
    Thank you for your very entertaining and informative video!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha ChopChops! I'll def take your advice and head to the places you listed! Hope your able to cost Hilo again soon! Mahalo🤙😋

  • @minkc11
    @minkc11 3 місяці тому +2

    Sean. Where is the beef consumed in Hawaii coming from? Is it locally sourced and from the mainland? Also the OG mochi are the ones with adzuki red bean. Good adzuki beans are very fine without any bean skin. The one that they out on Matsu shave ice is low quality Adzuki beans you can see the bean skin. Love the market. But I like the diversity of the Oahu food better😎

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Min C! I couldn't tell you where the beef comes from and the azuki beans was rich in those mochi we had. Oahu has more diversity with food since Hilo is more small but nothing beats Hilos farmers market👍🤙

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Mahalo for always supporting us🤙👍

  • @BrianTamada
    @BrianTamada 3 місяці тому +2

    Cannot believe never go Kawamoto’s !!!!

  • @FoodFiend
    @FoodFiend 3 місяці тому +2

    Aloha Sean and Nhi! What an amazing list of eats on your trip. I love Ken's and wow you guys don't mess around getting the Sumo LOL. Two Ladies is so good with the fresh soft mochi. So cute that you shared it with that sweet lady. The rest I haven't tried because we did not have time, but it all looks so good. I'll put those on my list next time we go. Big Island is my favorite island to visit. 🤙

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Aloha Food Fiend!! Mahalo for watching and Ken's was def my favorite place! Loved the SUMO and everything else! Nhi lived the mochi too and we will def get us more next time we go. Hope you try some of these places the next time you go to Hilo. Watching you eat Taste Tz on YT right now as we speak👍😁🤙😋

  • @sandee4780
    @sandee4780 3 місяці тому +2

    Oh you gotta go Kenichis the next time you go Hilo--ono

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Sandee. I'll go Kenichis next time for sure. Mahalo 🤙😋

  • @AlenKwong
    @AlenKwong 3 місяці тому +2

    Just in time! Heading to Big Island in about a month. It may not be as foodie compared to Oahu or Maui, but we need more UA-camrs to show Big Island can have a food scene. Mahalo 🤙

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Alex! Yes.. The other islands aren't popping like Oahu with food and activities but it sure feels nice to step outside of the box and go other islands. Glad you enjoyed it.👍🤙

  • @BeccaL2016
    @BeccaL2016 Місяць тому +1

    Going to big island tomorrow, will pin down some of your recommendations! :) We will be staying at west side not far from the Kona side, will drive to Hio as well..I am very excited!! 2nd time there, first time was in 2006 LOL More videos cause I hope I can fly to Hawaii more time since now I'm working at home! Any recommendations on a reasonable lodging options if I wanna stay in Hawaii (any island) for a couple of weeks to work remotely? It'll be nice if you can group these vidoes by the name of the island? I'm still trying to get used to the Hawaiian name of the islands..

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Місяць тому

      Aloha Beccal.. Mahalo for watching f and enjoy the Big Islamd. I like the foods more on Hilo side🤙👍 lots has changed since 2006, so it might be a whole nother adventure. I don't know if any lodging spots. I usually just got the cheapest ones with the best reviews. I liked Hilo Reeds Hotel. They were awesome👍🤙

  • @lemuelalberto5563
    @lemuelalberto5563 3 місяці тому +4

    Glad your back
    I’ve been waiting so long

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Good to be back Lemuela😁🤙👍

  • @patriciamurashige6879
    @patriciamurashige6879 Місяць тому +1

    Wow first time watching this channel!!! I’m very impressed with the female host!! She can eat!!!😂😂

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Місяць тому

      Aloha Patricia! Awww that female host is my wife😁👍🤙 Well wendo it for the camera and try have a good steady diet through the week. Mahalo for watching 🤙👍

  • @makeupforfun808
    @makeupforfun808 3 місяці тому +2

    Kuhio Grill use to be good but not anymore. Hawaiian Style Cafe has gone downhill with their flavor also. You have to check out our Okazuya in Hilo as it’s the best in the State of Hawaii. Kawamoto’s, Hilo Lunch Shop and Asami’s is where it’s at for the locals.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      I wasn't the biggest fan of Kuhio Grille and still like Hawaiian Style Cafe. I think the focus was more on portions although I loves their pancakes:):) I'll check out the other places next time you mentioned. I appreciate it🤙👍

  • @gtkyl72
    @gtkyl72 3 місяці тому +1

    Go to Hawaiian Style Cafe in Waimea. It's the best! Order the Kalua Pig Hash with eggs and fried rice!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Def gonna try Hawaiian Style Café in Waimea next time. Mahalo for the tip👍🤙

  • @MalcomX-iv3we
    @MalcomX-iv3we 3 місяці тому +1

    Yeah Hawaii is good growing up everything is mostly the same but when I went to the mainland and Australia every is big and advanced like Hilo is stuck and everywhere else is 20 ahead maybe more

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 місяці тому

      Yeah Malcome.. there's some pluses and minuses for places remaining old school but I like it. Hope all is well in Australia🤙👍

  • @justinsenda3516
    @justinsenda3516 3 місяці тому +2

    Hey braddah. I was born in Hilo. Haven't been there ever since I was a baby. It would be good to visit and eat the good food in Hilo. God bless Brotha and Kaselehlie all the way from POHNPEI Micronesia.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Justin!! Oh awesome to hear you're in Micronesia watching. Hope you're able to visit Hilo soon! Take care🤙😁

  • @louiskuamoo
    @louiskuamoo 2 місяці тому +2

    Wow guy, the way you love to eat, was thinking you'd have a potbelly! I live in Hill & know the places shown! Its people like you who expand those places & gain more notoriety for them! 2 ladies kitchen is so famous worldwide, people from Japan come to Hill just to by their mochis! Kudos to & family for posting! Aloha

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 місяці тому

      Aloha Louis!! Mahalo for watching and glad to hear from a Hilo resident!! We like to show the diff foods and support local! Have a good week🤙👍

  • @LeslieBalanon
    @LeslieBalanon 3 місяці тому +1

    Aloha wow delicious food I been there before I miss my hometown but I tried to look places nothing is available for me so I suggest just stay in hawn paradise oahu.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha! There are some good places I love like Ken's and 2 Ladies but Oahu overall jas better good since it's more competitive. Nothing beats Hilo Market though 🤙👍

  • @justinkurokawa5099
    @justinkurokawa5099 3 місяці тому +1

    If you haven't visited before another local place in Hilo you could visit is Kandi's Drive Inn.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Gonna hit up Kandis Drive In next time Justin 🤙😋

  • @chungkingcansuckit6345
    @chungkingcansuckit6345 2 місяці тому +1

    There's better places you could have chose. I will say Tom at Just Cruisin coffee is the nicest guy.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 місяці тому

      I'll try more places next time and take suggestions🤙

  • @BigIslandBear808
    @BigIslandBear808 3 місяці тому +3

    Howzit braddah Ken’s

  • @susanoxley1823
    @susanoxley1823 Місяць тому +1

    You make the food look delicious everywhere you vlog...but can you do a vlog on vegetarian eats?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Місяць тому

      Aloha Susan!! Mahalo and yes.. well def have to do a Vegetarian food tour in the future👍🤙😁

  • @markcerezo8608
    @markcerezo8608 3 місяці тому +1

    @seankaleponi would you ever consider doing guided tours? we would love to be brought around hawaii by you!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Aloha Mark! Not at this time . I enjoy being a virtual guide because I think I would need to have a professional company. But thanks for the kind words. Have a great weekend🤙👍

  • @alanbomb
    @alanbomb 3 місяці тому +3

    Always waiting for your videos.👍

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Mahalo Alan for watching our vids👍🤙😋

  • @tohta54
    @tohta54 3 місяці тому +1

    Great picks..best poke bowl is Poke Market on Waianuenue…get the shiitake salmon…so ono

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Mahalo. Gonna check out the Poke Market the next time I go. Aloha🤙😋😁

  • @hilly971
    @hilly971 3 місяці тому +1

    Next time your in town. Asami's Kitchen? We like the fried chicken

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Hilly! I'll try Asamis Kitchen next time..Mahalo for the tip👍🤙

  • @annettefujii7331
    @annettefujii7331 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow, the guy noticed she had a bigger mochi than he did. A usual observation for guys.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 місяці тому

      Good observation yourself too🤙👍

  • @billandlisa
    @billandlisa 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the foodie tour of Hilo! Every time we've visited, we only went to Big Island Candies, now we have more places to add to the list!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Aloha Bill and Lisa!! Mahalo for watching and would love to see your vlog here if you do on in Hilo. Big Island Candies has some exclusives here but yeah.. the food scene around is pretty good too🤙👍😋

  • @lanceowings9421
    @lanceowings9421 3 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for coming to Hilo…love your content!!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Thanks Lance for the local Hilo support. 👍🤙 Appreciate you

  • @bruddahgabe
    @bruddahgabe 3 місяці тому +1

    Im a Hilo boy and got choke videos of Big Island

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Hilo is in the house🤙👍!!

  • @SeaDazed2023
    @SeaDazed2023 Місяць тому +1

    Des anyone know how far is Kens House of Pancakes from the cruise ship dock in Hilo?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Місяць тому

      Not sure but Ken's is around 1 mile from the Hilo Airport 🤙👍

  • @joycehiga6524
    @joycehiga6524 Місяць тому +1

    Wilson by the bay the best shave ice in Hilo. ❤❤❤ Hi Sean🤙🏽🌈😋😋😋

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Місяць тому

      Aloha Joyce!! Wilson was soo good and price was good too🤙👍

  • @funnybobroblox
    @funnybobroblox 3 місяці тому +5

    Hey Sean! It was awesome to meet you at Lani Kai today! Thanks for your tips on my channel!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +2

      Hey Isaac! It was nice meeting you today and your Mom and Dad at Lanikai. And wishing you the best with your channel!! Mahalo for watching👍🤙

  • @jacklynle5381
    @jacklynle5381 3 місяці тому +2

    We love your video thank Sean and Nhi . Jacklyn and Tony from San Francisco. 👍👍👍❤️

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Aloha Jacklyn and Tony from San Francisco! We appreciate you watching!:)👍🤙

  • @tungho3205
    @tungho3205 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey Sean, how come you only make one video a month? You should make more, love your videos

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Tung! Oh. Just because I work a full time job and Nhi has her own business. But of course we want to go full time UA-cam We will do our best to get there🤙👍

  • @nadinelynch9591
    @nadinelynch9591 3 місяці тому +3

    I've been on a diet 😫. You making me miss home food 😋

    • @SunnyIlha
      @SunnyIlha 3 місяці тому +2

      Gotta do once every 8 days 😁

    • @nadinelynch9591
      @nadinelynch9591 3 місяці тому +3

      @@SunnyIlha YES.....

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +2

      Awwww it's okay to have a cheat day here and there🤙👍 Mahalo for watching😁

    • @nadinelynch9591
      @nadinelynch9591 3 місяці тому +1

      @@SeanKaleponi Yes....

  • @TRFH1
    @TRFH1 3 місяці тому +1

    peanut butter and brownie mochi is the best from 2 ladies!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Peanut Butter and Brownie Mochi are def winners🤙😋

  • @creightonsuzuki5608
    @creightonsuzuki5608 2 місяці тому +1

    next time in hilo check out the hilo llunch room for okazu ya and kai store for dry fish

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 місяці тому

      Will do Creighton! Mahalo👍🤙

  • @davidsaldivar7232
    @davidsaldivar7232 3 місяці тому +1

    Brother you are the first video I ever saw about Hawaii. We started doing research for our first ever trip to Oahu, since then I met a pretty awesome podcaster from Oahu as well who has helped me learn so much about Hawaii and it's culture. I hope one day you two meet and collab on something soon. Please check out Ikaikaloha, Tales from the Taro Patch, if you like I can get you his info

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Mahalo David! I appreciate you watching and I'll check out Ikaikaloha! Aloha and have a great weekend🤙😁

    • @davidsaldivar7232
      @davidsaldivar7232 3 місяці тому

      Yes sir, I always recommend you to people who want to find the best grinds and Ikaikaloha for people wanting to learn more about the history, culture and Hawaiian politics. Mahalo nui loa for personally responding! Makes a fan feel special! 🤙🏽

  • @ugo8015
    @ugo8015 Місяць тому +1

    Ho bruddah....too much kaukau! No wanda errbody opu big like wat a melon!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Місяць тому

      Hahaha I luv da pigeon talk🤙👍

  • @traciedelgado9500
    @traciedelgado9500 3 місяці тому +1

    agreed "two ladies" best mochi on the islands.... fugetsudo best mochi in LA!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Mahalo Tracie for watching! Gonna try Fugetsudo in L.A when we go🤙♥️😋

    • @traciedelgado9500
      @traciedelgado9500 3 місяці тому

      @@SeanKaleponi PLEASE DO and then tell us what u think!! its right on first street in J-town (little tokyo) - 100+ years old - survived the internment camps! its Japanense american history!! pink and white/blueberry w/shiro ahn... so delicious😋

  • @leicostales6356
    @leicostales6356 2 місяці тому +1

    While I’m eating my mochi I brought back with me

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 місяці тому

      Aloha Lei!! I remember you were the first person I asked about going to the Big Island🤙👍

  • @elikapeka5905
    @elikapeka5905 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm enjoying the video and your shirts

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Місяць тому

      Aloha Elika! Mahalo for watching and shirts can be purchased I'm description link if you want🤙👍

  • @makakoa1
    @makakoa1 3 місяці тому +1

    when you come back you need to try bite the eye food truck and get the "korean ahi "

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      I'll try bite the eye good truck next time. Mahalo for the tip🤙👍

  • @djscottydoo
    @djscottydoo 3 місяці тому +1

    Steamed in Ti leaf, wrapped in Luau...

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Sorry I had a brain fat. I meant ti leaf🤙😁😋

  • @Lokahi-fo-life
    @Lokahi-fo-life 3 місяці тому +1

    The line at Two Ladies goes way down the street sometimes. Big Island Style definitely one of the best in Hilo. Wilson’s is my go to, as a small child we went to Itsu’s for ice shave, Hilo way of saying shave ice. At Wilson’s her kids actually serve me now, we both got old. I never have been to Kula, however my cousins say it’s next level; however I’m old school I stick to Wilson’s. My mom goes to Kinoole Farmers Market, it’s small, but more local feel than the downtown farmers market. My mom has a standing Saturday order for 7 papayas from a papaya vendor. They actually bring out to my mom’s car since she is old now. When she doesn’t make it on Saturday they worry about her and will call her. Btw, I live mainland, it’s so nice to know people in Hilo are so caring. Big Island Candies, you gotta try the apple pie. It’s like a whole pie of a napples. Cafe 100 is OG, kind of the Rainbow Drive-in of Hilo. Kūhiō is probably my favorite in Hilo, the Korean chicken is my go to. You missed bento shops Kawamoto’s and Hilo Lunch Shop as my two favorites, I go Kawamoto’s 90% of the time. I remember a guy at Hilo Lunch Shop come in and order just rice with dinuguan. I like dinuguan, but I have yet to try theirs. My must eats when I visit is Wilson’s, Kūhiō, Kawamoto’s and I always eat something from KTA, poke for sure. Snacks I always stop at Lani’s, but don’t miss Big Island Delights, both places they are always so nice.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Big Mahalo for all the memories you had here , telling me about it.. and def giving me a list of what I gotta try the next time I'm here in Hilo! I appreciate it Lokahi👍🤙

  • @kipo808
    @kipo808 3 місяці тому +1

    What's up Sean...awesome video of my hometown. Hilo is underrated and people pretty much go Kona side for food and sights. You might be one of the first guys that really wen come down Hilo and show what Hilo got to offer. Got to see some people I know on your video from Ken's who wen ring the bell and the two ladies at Farmers Market. Sorry was raining wen you came down and yes Cafe 100 close on the weekends but never go there for ages. Two ladies in the kitchen is one of my favorite for get some Mochi and my wife and daughters go Kula for some shave ice..next time you go Kula's ask for Kamaina discount at Kula and they going give you $1 off. Just Cruising Coffee you should have tried the Mac nut pesto sandwich. The thing is pretty good.....anyway much Mahalo for stopping by Hilo!! My favorite place for eat in Hilo is Miyos and Kenichi btw you gotta stop dropping your food. Lol

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Kipo808! Yes.. we were aware that there wasn't a Hilo Food Tour on UA-cam and I don't know why. Soo many good spots you guys have and we really enjoyed the relaxing environment. The rain was no big deal but the food at Ken's, Two Ladies, Farmers Market was a big deal!! We def wanna visit Kona too but glad to come to this down to earth city. Gonna try Miyos and Kenichi the next time. Mahalo for wlays supporting this channel🤙👍

  • @lindywinn2447
    @lindywinn2447 9 днів тому +1

    Strawberry mochi looks yummy 😋

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  9 днів тому +1

      Strawberry Mochi was good Lindy👍🤙😋

  • @telawsonartzy6880
    @telawsonartzy6880 3 місяці тому +1

    !!!!!SUMO CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!!!! HILO just take my money and give me your food. Super good sir Super vlog👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Aloha Telawson! Def worth the movie and SUMO size is where it's at😁🤙 Mahalo for watching🤙😁

  • @HawaiianPaipoBoard
    @HawaiianPaipoBoard 2 місяці тому +1

    The smoke meat quesadilla and the best Margaritas at Reuben; missed Rainbow Bread too

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Місяць тому

      Aloha Joshua!! Loved Reuben’s and gonna try the Rainbow Bread next time. Mahalo👍🤙

    • @HawaiianPaipoBoard
      @HawaiianPaipoBoard Місяць тому

      @@SeanKaleponi Low International Foods; right there past Two Ladies Kitchen on the corner

  • @dadabetic
    @dadabetic 3 місяці тому +1

    literally, we just got back from the Big Island... 5x of the places were already on our list, we'll definitely add the other 5x for our next trip!!!
    We also got rainbow bread from Low International, picked our our lychee from Kaye Family Farms, crispy beef jerky from George's Meat Market, and we got some Rainbow Falls Lavosh from KTA (we used to get it from their factory/kitchen but not sure if we can still do that).

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Dadabetic!! Awesome you visited most of these places and still more to see. Gonna refer back to your list the next time we come to Hilo. Mahalo👍🤙😋

  • @ElizabethSeliger-217
    @ElizabethSeliger-217 Місяць тому +1

    Have you done a review on Blane’s Drive Inn in Hilo?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Місяць тому +1

      I haven't but I'll check our Blaines next time👍🤙

  • @JorJarrod-mm7bc
    @JorJarrod-mm7bc 3 місяці тому +3

    Yeah man looking fresh fresh

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Trying to look fresh Jor Jarrod🤙👍😁

  • @RSER808
    @RSER808 3 місяці тому +1

    Aloha, Sean & Nhi...Awesome episode!!! We appreciate you both too and mahalo for showcasing Hilo! Now I have too take a trip to the Big Island and revisit to get my fill of goodies. Never been to Sippin Coffee before but anxious to try. That coffee with a Cafe Loco Moco and I'm in Heaven. MAHALO PLENTY!!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha RSER808! Mahalo for watching! Please enjoy your time in the Big Island and yes.. you're the first person to mention the coffee.. Soo important and Sippin Coffee was my go to every morning! Have a great week🤙♥️

  • @garywong2147
    @garywong2147 3 місяці тому +1

    Cheehoo 🤙. Thank you for showing us the Big Island and its grindz. Da sumo burger...brah is monsta. Get da Kanak attack just looking at it. Da mochi....brah! I've heard wonderful things about how they have THE best mochi. I never went to Da Big Island, I'm considering visiting just fo try da grindz. Yessah 🤙 lessgggooo.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Aloha Gary!! Mahalo for watching and all the SUMO specials were awesome and the Mochi was the best for sure!! Hope you guys are able to come here and visit the Big Islamd and introduce everyone to Dem Nutz!! Best snacks for sure you guys sell👍🤙😋

  • @kristinehaga4765
    @kristinehaga4765 3 місяці тому +1

    Love the video! After baby's born you guys have to go back and try Suisan's poke!! There's also Makani's magic pineapple shack. They have good acai bowls

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Mahalo Kristine for watching! Well def be back next year and I'll try Makanis Magic and Susan's Poke. I appreciate the tips.🤙😋

  • @RedQueensJubileeClub
    @RedQueensJubileeClub 3 місяці тому +3

    Ohhhh the mochi looks delicious!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Moch is def the best I've had RedQueens😋🤙👍

  • @Paulette-u9g
    @Paulette-u9g 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Sean and Nhi for this wonderful video. I never been to the Big Island and it's so beautiful. The portion of the foods is worth the price to me. I loved all that places but my best is the farmers market safe and fresh. I love this video and only in Hawaii you get lots of love and aloha. Over hear in Vegas I hate to say this there is locals from Hawaii open business they force they're aloha they don't have love in they're voice like Hawaii business. No love at all. That's why I miss my home Hawaii. But I'm a retiree and back home is too expensive for me. I so love your videos. Especially this one cause I never been to the Big Island and yes thanks to you two I get to see it. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Mahalo and aloha strong.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Mahalo for watching and yes.. there's bigger portions for sure in Hilo than what I experience in Oahu. Hope you're able to visit. And I'm sorry about that in Vegas. Usually those people don't last or.. they end up realizing it and change their attitude!! Hope all is well in Vegas and Mahalo for watching 🤙

  • @lizdelacruz204
    @lizdelacruz204 3 місяці тому +1

    Amazing video Sean and Nhi!! 🤩👍🏽👏🏽🙌🏽 I'd like to go to Hilo now to check out those places. The oreo mochi looked so good.😋 And incredible views of the monk seals and dolphins.👏🏽 Mahalo for your Hilo video!🤙🏽

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Awww thanks Liz for always noticing the Hawaii wildlife! I know it's a food video but we are in Hawaii and their part of our culture! And yes.. if you wanna chill and relax with some old school Hawaii vibes.. Hilo is where it's at. Mahalo for watching 👍🤙😋

  • @lionmom6142
    @lionmom6142 3 місяці тому +1

    Watching this, I felt like I was right there in Hilo with you guys! Cool you had brought in your friend Keith, and you make friends everywhere you go!! AMAZING food tour in Big Island, now I'm craving these mochis and fresh fruits. Much respect for covering the HILO food scene since no one else does 🤙

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha LionMom!! Please enjoy all the grindz in Hilo when you go. And those mochi were soo good..Nhi really enjoyed the strawberry Mochi!! Mahalo for watching 😁🤙

  • @jonblaze3666
    @jonblaze3666 3 місяці тому +1

    Next time you go Kula shave ice, check out the "Poke in sides' place next door. Got hands down my favorite fish tacos. Usually ahi, and get it tempura style to make it taste even better...

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Mahalo Jon for the tip! Definitely will try those fish tacos tempura style. Aloha 🤙😋👍

  • @lawrencedaos3481
    @lawrencedaos3481 Місяць тому +1

    SHAUN YOU DEFINITELY HAVE TO MAKE DA FOOD LOOK MORE DELICIOUS WHEN YOU OR YOUR WIFE EATS IT . SAY NO MORE .

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Місяць тому

      Show me how it's done Lawrence un your YT video👍🤙😋

    • @lawrencedaos3481
      @lawrencedaos3481 Місяць тому +1

      @@SeanKaleponi JUST PIG OUT NO MERCY ON EATING MAKE IT LOOK ONO , SERIOUSLY FOCUS AND POUND DA FOOD . SAY NO MORE .

  • @risah4765
    @risah4765 3 місяці тому +1

    Please do a review on Kona (or west side of BI), ill be visiting in july .

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Risah! We plan to do a Kona one next year. Hope this helps out if you do decide to come to Hilo🤙😋

    • @risah4765
      @risah4765 3 місяці тому

      @@SeanKaleponi sounds good. Thank you for the videos!

  • @mariacatherman3416
    @mariacatherman3416 3 місяці тому +1

    You have enticed me to go to Hilo. Can’t wait to try these places! Especially interested in the Big Island Cookie factory. Mahalo 🌺

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Aloha Maria!! I'm glad this video can inspire you to come to Hilo! We had a great time and so many good places. Definitely more respect after seeing how the Big Island Candies are made👍🤙🤙

  • @jessenguyen9894
    @jessenguyen9894 3 місяці тому +1

    I just finished watching this video and it’s always a banger. How is the pregnancy coming along? Cant wait for the next video

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Jesse!! Mahalo for watching and always supporting our channel! Pregnancy is good..baby is getting bigger and we are blessed with all the support we recieve.. Mahalo🤙😁

  • @titasmom678
    @titasmom678 3 місяці тому +1

    Great episode in Hilo. Shout outs for your mom! My brother lives in Hilo, so I had him watch and complained to him how come he didn't bring back some of the treats you tried! He said he didn't know about a lot of them. He has lived there for almost 50 years! No excuses now when he comes to visit us on Oahu. Hope Nhi is doing well. I noticed this was filmed a while ago, so I hope she is feeling good.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha TitasMom!! Hahaha I would say the same thing to my siblings if they lived there for 50 years.👍🤙😁 But I'm sure there's some areas I may not know about in Kaneohe soo.. I'll give a little grace.😂 and yes.. filmed 3 months ago and Nhi is doing wel. Thanks for caring😁🤙👍

  • @peter_bazinet
    @peter_bazinet 3 місяці тому +1

    Every time you two take a bite of something, I can almost taste it!!!! Recently got back from Maui. I was taken to Mama's Fish House. WOW.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Peter!! Always good hearing from you!! Oh soo lucky.. I wanna go to Maui and check out their grindz!! Glad you enjoyed Mama's Fish House:):)

  • @TRFH1
    @TRFH1 3 місяці тому +1

    mokasaurus at hawaiian style cafe..

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Gonna try it next time🤙😋

  • @elizabethdc165
    @elizabethdc165 3 місяці тому +1

    Next visit you HAVE to hit up Big Island Bakehouse/The Keaau Deli. Their baked goods are next level! 🤤

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Mahalo Elizabeth! I'll check out the Keaau Deli next time🤙😋

  • @terryaki3505
    @terryaki3505 3 місяці тому +1

    OMG if we get to go back to Hawaii, we are going to the Big Island! Can't wait - thanks so much for this valuable tour!! :) :)

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Terryaki!! Mahalo for always supporting and yes.. hope you're able to eat some of the Big Island grindz!! Have a great weekend 🤙😁😋

  • @9thwardmj
    @9thwardmj 3 місяці тому +1

    Would like to see a volcano tour. 🌋

  • @mellum5839
    @mellum5839 3 місяці тому +1

    You didn't go to Kawamoto Store.

  • @lindagomez3114
    @lindagomez3114 3 місяці тому +1

    Aloha Sean & Nhi ! 🤙 The food looks amazing and so yummy 😋😋😋🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤. Thank you for another outstanding trip. 👍👍👍

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Awww Mahalo Linda for watching and always supporting our channel!👍🤙 Food was great🤙😋

  • @Puna_G
    @Puna_G 3 місяці тому +1

    🤙 Yessah!!! Great video showcasing some Hilo places! Make one return trip hit up even more local eateries!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Aloha Puna! I def have to make a return trip for sure to Hilo. Mahalo👍🤙

  • @JR-bw3tr
    @JR-bw3tr 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for doing the big island local food spots , the dynamic dual back at it again or should I say the traveling Trio ,
    much love support and respect

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Aloha to the Ramos Ohana!! Always good hearing from you guys and yupp.. we can say a Trio and we'll introduce our little girl next year😁👍

  • @Joe-nj3bb
    @Joe-nj3bb 3 місяці тому +1

    I would have added Tex Drive In for some malasadas. 😋
    I'm looking forward to the west coast tour.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Aloha Joe! Gonna check out Tex Drive next time. We'll def be back to do a Kona Food Tour😋🤙👍 Mahalo for watching 😁

  • @flipgirl77
    @flipgirl77 3 місяці тому +1

    I'll be in Oahu in August, after watching this video, I want to take a day trip to Big Island now!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Flipgirl!! Def enjoy Oahu in August. Hope you get to go to the Big Island too and try these eats🤙👍😋

  • @tinkerbellstwin
    @tinkerbellstwin 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video..some awesome food choices! Now I’m hungry. Sooo many great options. Love to see you visit new islands too. Omg the whole world loves your mom ❤

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Lori!! Mahalo for watching and always supporting our channel! And yeah.. it was good to explore other islands and see what they had too and we loved it in Hilo🤙😋. Oh and yeah.. I'm glad to hear people tell me about my Mom.. even outside of Oahu🤙👍♥️

  • @TheNzmana
    @TheNzmana 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Sean and Nhi for this video ❤ I miss Hilo so much.
    Da restaurants in this video are in my bucket list 😂

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Mahalo TheNzmana for watching!! Hope you're able to go go back Hilo soon and try these places🤙😁😋

  • @garyahsing418
    @garyahsing418 2 місяці тому +1

    Kenichi restaurant is another good one and also 1 plus 1

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Місяць тому +1

      Aloha Gary! Gonna check out Keinichi and 1 Plus 1 next time👍🤙

    • @garyahsing418
      @garyahsing418 Місяць тому

      @@SeanKaleponi enjoy

  • @honu677
    @honu677 3 місяці тому +1

    This video made us want to visit the Big Island more. Thanks Sean&Nhi for showcasing this beautiful island and all its delicious foods.😘😘

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Honu67!! Always good hearing from you! Hope you're able to visit the Big Island soon and try these local eats😋🤙

  • @OTHDogDad
    @OTHDogDad 3 місяці тому +1

    Woohoo-Hilo! Love all those spots. But don’t spread the word about the Hilo farmer’s market-shhhh!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      So sorry.. it was 5th on the video if people make it that far. I love the Farmers Market.👍🤙 Mahalo for watching

  • @Adam_K_W
    @Adam_K_W 3 місяці тому +1

    Woo Hoo so GREAT to see you both! It’s always a great pleasure to watch your videos and now My Wife is also a big fan! All the best from both of us!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому +1

      Aloha Adam!! Mahalo for always supporting us and please tell your wife we said hi! Have a great weekend🤙👍

  • @WesGarciaHI
    @WesGarciaHI 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome eats! I'm going to Hilo in August! We'll definitely check out the places you mentioned.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Wes!! Enjoy your time in Hilo soon! Look forward to training with you🤙🥊

  • @Adam_K_W
    @Adam_K_W 3 місяці тому +1

    Woo Hoo so GREAT to see you both! It’s always a great pleasure to watch your videos and now My Wife is also a big fan! All the best from both of us! Aloha!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Mahalo Adam for watching and always supporting our channel!! Please tell your wife we said hi!! Have a great weekend😁👍🤙

  • @thewongtylerr
    @thewongtylerr 3 місяці тому +1

    You gotta try Fujiya Hawai’i mochi on Oahu!!! Two ladies is a must on Hilo tho🤤😋

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Will def try Fujiya Hawaii Mochi since I'm back on Oahu. Mahalo🤙

  • @annchee1329
    @annchee1329 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi Sean,
    Glad you and Nhi is show-casing the amazing eateries in the Big East side! I have been to most of them …

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Aloha Ann Chee!! Always good hearing from you!! Glad youve been to these places. It was new to us and food was great👍🤙

  • @rayfujimori9833
    @rayfujimori9833 3 місяці тому +1

    Next time you're in Hilo try Don's Grill, Koji's Bento, Hilo Seaside, Coconut Grill, eta. Some say Cafe 100 or Lincoln Grill now known as Koji's were the inventors of the Loco Moco. All the other islands never knew what that was. Visited Diner's in the seventies and ordered one and they look at you like you were high on something. Lol high on food from the Big Islands.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Hahah Ray I def have to go to Diners with all the suggestions told to me. And I'll try all the Grill places as well:):) Mahalo for the recs👍🤙

    • @rayfujimori9833
      @rayfujimori9833 3 місяці тому

      @@SeanKaleponi Thought Diner's close. Across from the now closed Likelike Dive Inn. Now a Walmart. LOL.

  • @patriciasmith9950
    @patriciasmith9950 Місяць тому +1

    My daughter lives in Hilo. We have eaten at all of these places. I Love it there. Aloha from Indiana

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Місяць тому

      Aloha Patricia from Indiana. Your daughter lives in the best place for food and such chill vibes. Mahalo🤙👍

  • @hrsmrt9292
    @hrsmrt9292 Місяць тому +1

    Sumo Grinder Burger & Fries and Pork Katsu Kuhio grill was a banger food

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Місяць тому +1

      Mahalo! I'll check out the Burger and Pork Katsu next time👍🤙😋