Chinese Food Tour: Hawaii's Best Chinese Food + Manapua Man, Burger in China Town & Lunar New Year
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- Aloha, we're taking you on a Chinese Food Tour in Honolulu. The Chinese culture has a significant impact on Hawaii. Whether it’s the food, celebrating Chinese New Year, or eating in Chinatown. Hawaii blends the Chinese culture with the Aloha Spirit. We also have a Chinese Crack Seed store on almost every street corner on the island, and the Manapua Man is a Hawaiian Icon. What is the Manapua Man? You’ll find out when you join this adventure and stick around for the whole video! 🤙
Timestamps
Intro - 0:00
1. Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant (Ala Moana Center) - 1:22
Mention: Jejubing Dessert Café - 10:02
Mention: Hawaii Festivals (Waikiki) - 10:34
2. Lunar New Year - 11:05
3. The Daley Burger (China Town) - 13:24
4. Manapua Man (Kaneohe) - 17:23
5. Crack Seed Hawaii - 19:46
6. Lagoon Chinese Restaurant (Airport) - 22:53
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Here are all the fantastic food and places from the video (In order of appearance on this food tour:)
1) Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant:
Address: 1450 Ala Moana Center 4th Floor, Honolulu, Hi 96814. Hours: 10:30am to 9pm. Every day. Phone: 808-947-8818 Website: jadedynastyhawaii.com Instagram: @jadedynastyseafoodrestaurant
Pan Fried Chicken - $5.75
BBQ Pork Look Fun - $6.25
Steamed BBQ Pork Buns - $4.15
Curry Chicken Puffs-$4.75
Deep Fried Taro Puffs -$4.50
Steamed Shrimp and Pork Dumplings and Siu Mai - $4.50
Chiu Chow Style Dumplings - $4.50
Shrimp and Chive Buns - $4.85
Baked Taro Buns - $4.26
Mango Pudding- $3.65
2) Jejubing Dessert Café:
Address: 1450 Ala Moana Center Ste 1201, Honolulu, Hi 96814 near the 1st-floor food court. Hours: Every day from 12pm to 8pm and Sunday from 12pm to 7pm. Phone: 808-468-7620. Instagram: @jejubingdessertcafe
3) Lunar New Year:
Address: Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Hi 96815. Celebrated in late January and early February throughout the island. Please see local listings closer to this time. Mini Bruce Lee - Instagram: @wesmattgar Website:www.royalhawaiiancenter.com
4) The Daley Burger:
Address: 1110 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, Hi 96817. Hours: Every day from 11am to 8pm. Except for Sunday- 11am to 6pm. No Phone Number. Website: Thedaleyburger.com Instagram: @thedaleyburger
Dayley Burger is $8.50 and the Double Down Burger is $12.50.
5) Crack Seed Hawaii
Address: 45-955 Kamehameha Hwy# 103, Kaneohe, Hi 96744. Hours: Every day from 10am to 5pm, except Sunday-Closed. No website, phone number, or Instagram.
Chinese Almond Cookies (8 Pack) for $6.30 including tax.
6) Lagoon Chinese Restaurant:
Address: 2628 Waiwai Loop, Honolulu, Hi 96819. Hours: Every day from 9:30am to 7:30pm. Except for Monday-Closed. Phone Number: 808-839-0808. No website or Instagram.
Look Fun In Soup- $9.75 and Mini Chicken Katsu- $7.99.
Aloha, Love Chinese Cuisine. I remember the Manapua Man back in the day up at Liliha Puunui working so hard walking with a wooden stick on his shoulder with 2 silver buckets filled with manapua, rice cake, and half-moon in the 1950’s. The Manapua Man is to be admired walking up Liliha-Puunui with the tin buckets full of dim sum. This is the epic history of the Chinese Manapua Man yelling out Manapua pepeau carrying is buckets on his back held by a wooden stick a
bucket on each end of the stick. Aloha❤
Aloha Pam!!! Awwww I love heating those stories of the Manapua Man!! One day.. I would love to do an episode on the history of the Manapua Man and have people tell their stories!! I've heard that he would have a stick on his shoulder and just wish I could see pics and vids. Mahalo for sharing🤙
Wow. Makes me cry. I remember as a child in the early 70s. My mom would buy manapua, half moon and it was cheap too. I used to think how heavy it was to carry two huge tins on each side balancing with a stick on his back! I also remember he was an older man. and started seeing less of him as I got older, manapua trucks got popular and still exist today.
Memories....Lived in Waikiki couple decades ago. I'd walk or sometimes bus to a a coffee place ear Ala Moana several times a week....Then walk to Chinatown for a late breakfast or early lunch...Delicous. Always!
Aloha Benito! Mahalo for sharing and that sounds like a good morning. Waikiki.. coffee.. then Chinatown. Gonna do that on my day off. 🤙😁
I’m from Kona side of Big Island and we no more Manapua truck. I have never been so jealous of anything in my life ! I would go wild for all that ! You so lucky !
Aloha!! Your lucky to live Kona and I wanna eat all the local foods there!!:)🤙😋. Please come down and try our Manapua trucks😋💯
Mahalo for sharing your food adventures 🍔🍜🥧🌺🤙🌺
Mahalo HawnJoe for watching!!🤙👍😋👋
Aloha Sean! I love how you take your time to include all the things/info you ordered in your description. Which IMO is one of the reason why your Hawaiian food channel is better. As always thank you!
Aloha Danny!! Mahalo for your kind words!! And yes, we do our best to include the prices and descriptions with everything. Mahalo!
You and your wife are one of the top UA-camrs on my list of “would love to meet”. Y’all are just awesome. Great video again. Sean you have such a great attitude and personality. I am on Kaua’i right now visiting ohana and can’t wait to get home and try some of the places!
Aloha Kristina!!! Mahalo for your kind words!! We try our best and glad you appreciate the videos. If you see us, Def say hi and we can talk:) Enjoy Kauai and all the food will still be here when you get back! Mahalo😋👍🤙
Awesome episode! I look forward to your next video. The history of the manapua man; I’m intrigued 🤙🏾
Aloha Thomas! Thanks got always supporting our channel. And I wanna interview ppl that had the Manapua Man before when they would walk around and sell their goods on a stick!:)🤙👍
Just love watching your guys videos while I cook and eat! It’s like I’m hanging out with you two!
Awwww thanks Kristy!! Mahalo for always supporting this channel! And we try to be as personal as possible so we appreciate it. 💯🤙👍
Yum can't wait too see where you go! LOOOVVVEEE Chinese food
Aloha Linda!! Hope you liked the video. I have a Chinatown video too for other Chinese food if you haven't see it. Mahalo🤙👍💯
Great video! Thanks for the recommendation!!
Aloha Kieracoco!! Mahalo for watching!!:):)👍😋🤙
Great review as always👍🏼🤙🏼
Aloha Piperlani! Mahalo💯🤙👍
Aloha Sean, always enjoy watching you and your wife showing all of these awesome places in Hawaii, mahalo for your great videos! (Aloha from Maryland!)
Aloha Paula! My wife and I appreciate your continuous
support!🤙 Mahalo from Hawaii to Maryland!:)
I’m surprise that almost all of the Dim Sum items are less than $5. Love your face when you watch a hi eat seafood😄. Thanks Sean&Nhi for another scrumptious video.😘😘
Aloha Honu67!! And yes, the Dim Sum was reasonable in such a nice dining restaurant at Ala Moana. And I envy Nhi eating all that delicious seafood😋 Mahalo for always supporting our channel!👍🤙💯
Coming there again in January - can't wait to try Ala Moana and Chinatown - the places you showed are amazing! Mahalo!
Aloha Mebugbug! Enjoy your time in January! So much good places at Ala Moana and Chinatown!! Enjoy🤙👍💯😋
Mahalo Sean & Nhi ! Love your Vlogs ! I Love the Onolicious Grinds that you both share !
Aloha Gail!! Mahalo for watching and hope you get to try these onoliciois grinds!!:):)🤙😋
OMG, 😋✨️it sounds amazing and looks amazing
Aloha Martinque!! We have some really good Chinese good here on the island. Mahalo for watching👍😋🤙
I can’t wait to show Wes a manapua man! Thank you for featuring Wes on your UA-cam channel! He is inspired to have his own one day. We are looking forward to eating at your Chinese food recommendations especially JADE Dynasty! Wishing you and Nhi a FUN and safe trip to Kenya from the Garcia Family! Can’t wait to book a training session after your trip.
Aloha Michele! Awww, hope Wes liked it and I was proud to have him in the video! Please let me know what you think of Jade Dynasty when you go. And.. yes I'll be here for a training session after our trip. Mahalo Garcia Ohana!:)💯👍🤙
Wow love dim sum! Thanks for the recommendations! 😋
Aloha Viv!! Def enjoy the Dim Sum here when you can. Mahalo🤙💯😋
Nothing towards you Sean but I took my family to Jade Dynasty on 01.06.23 only to find out they wouldn't allow us in because we didn't make reservations. When I Google them it never said reservations were required. I took my family to The Daley on 01.08.23 only to find out they were closed but I went the next day and OMG! You were not kidding they truly care about the burgers they WERE AMAZING !!!!
Aloha Charles! That's crazy about Jades Dynasty! We went twice and didn't make any reservations but maybe they changed it recently. I'm aware they don't really post much on social media so the communication might not be that good. Sorry and glad you tried the Daleys!! We really enjoyed their Smash Burgers😋🤙👍 I'm glad you did too
Every time we’ve gone, no reservations
The manapua ma used to walk on the street carrying two cans slung on a pole that he carried from area to area.
Thank you. Love your video!
Aloha Suwan. Appreciate you watching. Mahalo👍💯🤙
Looking forward to watch while I have some Popcorn. Those drone shots looking good, along with the food. Great Job Sean.
Aloha Eric. Mahalo for always supporting our channel. More drone and food to come! 🤙👍💯😋
I love how you take the time to specify each place, things you ordered, price and address in your description box. I wish you could do more features on the top or best places to eat loco moço and plate lunches in Honolulu. Thank you for sharing your local insights. Very helpful and informative! Mahalo!
Aloha Eunice!! Mahalo for your kind words! We try our best to be as informative as possible! And we hope to do more videos that include plate lunches in Honolulu. We appreciate your support. Mahalo🤙😊
Your videos are getting better and better. That was fun to watch. The boy looked like he was demonstrating Win Chun
Aloha Kenny! Mahalo for your kind words. We try our best. And yeah, the boy Wes is big into Wing Chun! He trains daily💯👍🤙
Another gem on this channel. We haven’t had dim sum yet since we’ve been on Oahu. Got another 4 weeks left. We know where to go now. Mahalo. 🤙🏾
Aloha Chhin! Aww Mahalo for watching. Great dim sum at Jades. Enjoy your last weeks on the 🏝🤙👍💯
I’m dying to know what you do for a living (outside of UA-cam). Time for a Q&A video Sean!! And I can’t wait for the manapua history video!
Aloha Kristina! Yes we will eventually do a Q and A . Prob at 20K or sooner. I work for Disney and I do filming stuff on the side for money. The Manapua Man is such a part of our childhood🤙👍😋
Cute
Wow... 😋 Yum!
Aloha Koren! Food is so good🤙👍😋
Right on bradda looks incredible
Aloha Tropical Breeze! Mahalo for watching!🤙👍😋
Manapua man! Love that truck. You guys have a great trip! See you when you get back!
Aloha Gina!! Awww Mahalo for always supporting us. Manapua Man is where it's at😋🤙. And yes we'll get together when I come back. Look forward to it👍💯
Always entertaining with awesome content!
Have a great time in Africa!
Aloha Teresa! Mahalo for watching and always supporting our channel. Africa is gonna be amazing🤙👍💯
Another dee-lishus video!!! I’ve walked by Jade Dynasty many times but never stopped in. Now that I’ve seen your video, I will definately stop by next time I’m in the area.
I haven’t been to that CrackSeed store in a while. I love Almond cookies❣️ Maybe I’ll bump into you or Nhi 🤞🏼.
Don’t you just love living in Kaneohe!!! Born and raised here and I truly cannot get enough of the Ko’olaus. but I better not get started…😄😄😂😂. Have a great time on your trip and be safe🤙🏼🤙🏼❣️🤙🏼🤙🏼
Aloha Urs Cruz . Mahalo for always supporting this channel. We appreciate you! And yes, please stop by Jade Dynasty. I always saw the signs but thought it was really expensive but it's not. And I had no clue you were from Kaneohe. I take the Koolau Mountains for granted but I shouldn't. Please try the crackseed store when you can. And yes, leaving for my trip tommorrow. Appreciate you 🤙💯👍and it's okay to get started 😂
great job sean that looks good
Mahalo Sebastian for always supporting us:)👍🤙
I just love your editing 😅 always cracks me up!! 🤙 Also my heart is so warmed seeing the impact that something like the manapua man/woman has on low income communities 🤍 I grew up in a poor family and now I can't wait to find the manapua man when I come back and feel that sense of belonging and comfort!
Happy Aloha Wednesday, your videos always take me back home when I can't be there, and encourage me to keep pushing forward 🙌🌈🌴
Aloha Maui Onion. You've always supported our channel and we appreciate it. And yes, I'm glad you commented on the Manapua Man for he is a big part of a lot of kids childhoods that grew up in low income areas. Hope you come back to Oahu and get to try the Manapua Man. Would like to take you and your man . Treats on me. Aloha again🤙💯😋👍
@@SeanKaleponi Yes!!! We would absolutely love that!! 💛✨ We can't wait!!! 🤙
Aloha! I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, loved my trip to Honolulu so much last year that I’ve booked to go again, so here I am taking notes before I arrive :)
I found THE BEST chicken salad sandwich in the whole of Waikiki @ Pai’s Deli, right next to Duke’s. Not only is it the best sandwich but it’s also super affordable given everything else around, I literally ate one everyday. Would love to see you try one! Maybe even a video on the best sandwiches around town. Keep up the good work guys love watching and supporting you!
Aloha Robbie!! Mahalo for watching our channel and I'm glad your coming back for a 2nd time!! There's so much to explore!:) And wow, an affordable delicious sandwich in Waikiki? I'll have to check it out, and thanks for your suggestion! All ideas are welcome and I might have to do a sandwich video in the future. Mahalo👍🤙😋
THANK YOU AWESOME ONOLICIOUS AS ALWAYS. YOU TWO ARE THE MOST ADORABLE UTUBER. I LOVE THE VIEW FROM THE MOUNTAIN SO BEAUTIFUL. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THE ONO VIDEO. LOVE YOU BOTH. God Bless
Awwwww Mahalo Paulette. You hVe always been a great supporter of our channel and we appreciate you. I take the Mountain views for granted sometimes and I shouldn't. It is beautiful. 🤙Aloha and God Bless💯
You guys never cease to amaze me of how well you put together a video. Huge Thumbs Up 👍
Keep producing the “Best of Best” reviews of your island 🌴
Mahalo Sean and Nhi 🤙
Aloha Rod, Mahalo for always supporting us. 🤙We appreciate it and comments like this motivate us. We'll try to bring "The Best of the Best". 👍💯
On a personal note , I notice you wear a lot of long sleeve t-shirts. Is there a particular brand you wear ? I might have to get a couple when I’m there next year for my holiday 🌴
@@RodSwansmad Yeah, I always wore long sleeves before because I use to sweat a lot when boxing and didn't want it to get my arm sweat on anyone. Lol. Just a habit for me now. But no particular brands, whatever is given to me or cheap is what I wear. Ca t go wrong with Ross shopping too for long sleeves🤙
Awesome Sean!!! That's quite diff to throw in the Manapua Man and Crack Seed store. Very local and somehow you managed to squeeze in a Burger and still keep an Asian theme! Gonna head to Jade Dynasty for sure. Mahalo!
Awww thanks Crucial Thinker. This video took more thinking than usual. We def wanted to incorporate the Manapua Man and the Crack Seed store. The burger is soo good too. Mahalo!👍💯🤙😋
You gotta highlight Laie Chop Suey, right next to Angels Ice Cream in the Laie Shopping Center.🙌🏽🤟🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Aloha Goat Island ! I like Angel's Ice Cream so I will head there to Laie Chops Suey next time in the area. Mahalo for the suggestion!🤙
Great stuff Sean! Thanks for covering the Jade Dynasty. My friends are the owners of the restaurant. I emcee a lot of events there, along with the yearly Chinese New Year events, and have taken a lot of celebrities there for the KSSK radio interviews back when they were able to have them. My go to for my favorite Chinese food for sure.
Mahalo AL! Cool to know your friends are the owners. The staff is friendly and their prices are friendly too!! I was aware that was a place to hold gatherings and celebrations but didn't know to what extent until you explained it here. Always good hearing from you Al👍🤙
Another great video, thanks Sean.. I really want to try the Lagoon Chinese Restaurant. I want to try the Chicken Katsu. I love Loco Moco, I first tried it at the Rainbow Drive In. I drive my wife crazy because hen we plan our trip to Honolulu all I talk about is the foods I want to try, lol.. Keep up the great work !
Aloha John!! The Lagoon Chinese Resturant is really good! Local style too. And haha I'm sure your wife is gonna know exactly what you've been talking about for a while when she tries all the great Hawaiian food😋. Mahalo for watching🤙
Looks yummy 👍
We love Chinese food!!:):)
Smiles on our faces today as we saw you guys dropped a new video. We definitely gotta hit up Jade next time. Do you ever go Kinwah on Kaneohe side across from Foodland? Family and I went there a lot as a kid. Speaking of childhood, manapua man off Kahuhipa was my jam for the noodles, manapua, and rice cakes. The aloha spirit and energy shown in your videos make me feel right at home braddah! Another great one! Talk soon! Myke, Jasmine, and the keikis. 🤙🏽
Aloha Myke, Jasmine, and the Keikies!!:) Yes Jades is a great place. It's advertised everywhere at Ala Moana. I just assumed it was expensive but it wasn't. And I use to order out at Kinwah all the time. The Chinese Chicken Salad with Gau Gee was my jam!:) And speaking of the Manapua Man, I forgot about the noodles. How could I forget. I'm sure we had the same Manapua Man since I live close by on Kahuhipa street. Had to bring the local concept too with them. Hope all is well and yes, talk soon. Mahalo🤙👍💯😋
Kaneohe has my heart. My papa and tutu lived there until recently. Would love to get back
Aloha HenHouse!! Mahalo for watching. Best wishes to your Papa and Tutu! Please come back and visit Kaneohe. I'm a Kaneohe boy at heart and still live here.🤙👍
Love crackseed!
You and I both Diane 😋🤙
Aloha Sean from Monterey California, where it's always cool 🌊 , thanks again for sharing , been waiting for an episode, ano ba Pare.... 🤙🏻 Much respect from the Ramos Family....
Aloha Ramos Ohana. Greetings all the way ti Montery California. Please tell your family I said thank you for watching. Much appreciated 🤙💯👍
ALOHA SEAN AND TO YOUR LOVELY WIFE. WE HERE IN SEATTLE JUST LUV YOUR FOOD ADVENTURE. YOU BOTH REALLY MAKES A GOOD TEAM. YOUR FOOD SELECTION TAKES ME BACK TO THE GOOD TIME IN HAWAII. MUCH MAHALO TO YOU FOR SHARING THE SPIRIT OF ALOHA.
Aloha Richard!! Mahalo from Hawaii to Seattle. I appreciate you supporting our channel and we try our best to bring good food and Aloha vibes. Hope you get to visit Hawaii soon! 💯👍😋🤙
We went to The Daley back in August. It was Amazing!
Aloha Candace!! I'm glad you guys enjoyed the burgers at the Daley! Soo good🤙👍😋
@@SeanKaleponi Oh my goodness, thank you for your videos! I’m making a list of all the food places I want to try on my next visit to Oahu.
You need to try Legends Seafood Restaurant in Chinatown Cultural Plaza, it’s been our go to place for dim sum and house noodles for years. Especially the look fun, ha gao, siu mai, taro balls, just about anything (even chicken feet)! Love the fact that they still go table to table and show you what they have.
Aloha Keaukai! Mahalo for the suggestion! I was actually thinking about doing a Chinatown Part 2 and this would be a great suggestion since I don't know of much places inside the Cultural Plaza. Legend Seafoods Resturant it is! Thank you!
Food looks onolicious!
It's soo good Lisa. 😋 Aloha🤙💯👍
Ooooh I like Jade Dynasty! But never went for dim sum. Your dishes looked great! Awesome crack seed store I never knew about in Kaneohe. I love almond cookies and also the tea cookies that were next to it. And Lagoon Chinese rocks. You need to try their roast pork and char siu combo plate instead. Have fun on your trip to Kenya! My neighbor just went on a safari there! Mahalo for this fun video Sean! 🤙
Aloha Misty! Oh what did you get at Jade Dynasty? I really like everything about that place. I will go again for a 3rd time soon:) and the Almond and Tea cookies is what I get for my co workers They like it better compared to other places they've tried. And gonna try the roast pork and char siu now. I just had 2 other ppl tell me the same thing. And I'm sure your neighbor had a blast in Kenya. It's been on my list for years. Mahalo for always supporting us. 🤙
@@SeanKaleponi I had my son's 2nd birthday dinner there. I remember liking the stir fry green beans, deep fried oysters with garlic, salt and pepper shrimp, and their Chinese fried chicken. 😊
Nest time try the roast pork and charsiu plate and other Chinese. Dishes…excellent!
Aloha Gwendolyn! Sounds like a plan! I'll go a 3rd time and try the charsiu and roast pork.! Mahalo🤙💯😋
Going to Oahu since 2003 n love your videos. Didn’t see any of these since I was that crazy tourist who only stayed in Waikiki…
Aloha Mae!! All good, you can come back to Hawaii and visit. And Waikiki is a lot of fun, but yes so much to explore. Mahalo🤙👍💯
@@SeanKaleponi going in November, made a list already… can’t wait
My BFF and I arrive February 2023. We plan on staying in Kaneohe at the Marine base. Would love to buy you a cup of coffee!!!
Aloha Montana!! Awesome you plan on coming here in 2023. Coffee sounds good to me. Mahalo🤙😋
@@SeanKaleponi I'll be in touch!😎🤙
Sean, on target again. My wife was just asking if I found any Crack seed stores on Oahu... Hahaha!!! I should've known. Thanks again! Have a great time in Kenya! See you when you get back, make lots of Kenya videos...
Aloha Charles! Mahalo for always supporting this channel and my IG. And oh, we got Crack Seed stores all over the island!! Everywhere. Your wife will be happy. And yes, gonna make some Kenya videos. Appreciate you💯🤙👍
When your back you got to go and try Itchy Butt, the chicken looks amazing!
Aloha Liam. I've eaten at Itchy Butt and there chicken is good. Mark Weins reviewed there too! Mahalo😋🤙💯👍
Yeesss da manapua man! With 9 siblings we were broke folk n $2 got me a musubi chips candy n drink! Cheeehooo for da "manaman" 🤙
Aloha Nele!! Aww love hearing those stories about families and siblings growing up to the Manapua Man. 2 dollars only? Good times😋👍🤙
Video ideas. Was wondering for you can do a best plate lunch and/or best seafood places in Oahu? Mahalo
Aloha Danny, yes, will eventually get to doing a best plate lunches and I'm allergic to seafood so that one might not cpme out. Lol. Mahalo for watching🤙👍
Next video what’s the best hotel to go. Cheapest and expensive. Thank you. Keep up the good work
Mahalo Javi for watching!! Since I live here, I don't really go to hotels so I'll leave that for the tourist bloggers. But thanks🤙👍
I’ve only done take out with Jade dynasty I should try and eat in. It looks so good fresh 🥹
Aloha Richelle, the environment inside Jade Dynasty is nice. Good vibes!🤙😋
Hi Sean...new subscriber and love your content. We are heading to Oahu in summer and need your opinion on dim sum. Jade Dynasty or Fook Lam. You make food look so tasty! LOL
Aloha Alan!! Mahalo for watching and subscribing! You can't go wrong with either Fook Lam or Jade Dynasty but for me, I would choose Jade just because of the easy and free parking at the Mall and the variety they have. Enjoy the local eats here in Summer🤙😋👍
@@SeanKaleponi Mahalo Brudda. Point taken and, maybe we'll just try dem both. 😁 Thanks again for the intel.
We'll be going back to Oahu before the year is over, hopefully we'll see you or run into you.
Aloha GI Guns, yes if you do see me, please say hi!:) Enjoy your trip when you do come here🤙💯
If you like duck egg yolk and mochi rice, the jung (rice pouch) at Royal Kitchen is yummy.
Aloha None None. Nice, my Mom's fav place is the Royal Kitchen. Mahalo🤙💯😋
My daughter wants to go to Ala Moana for the featured chinese restaurant n dessert place after watching your vid 😆
Aloha Nele!! Your daughter is gonna love it there. Glad she watched the video. Hope you guys go to the Kade Dynasty soon and please tell her I said hi.🤙💯👍😋
lagoon drive is the bomb! when working at KAISER Moanalua you already know Sean we all order from there every lunch time! hahaha Chinese Crispy roast pork with cake noodles with gravy all ova ... kanack attack aftah
Aloha Mulligan. Lagoon drive is great!! And who is this from Kaiser? Gonna try your Kanack attack meal there next time. Mahalo🤙
like that you mention the cost of all the different items you try or mention. Most reviewers don't. It makes a big difference on deciding whether to try some place.
Mahalo Bubba!! Yeah, I try to put the cost so your not guessing how much it is. Jade prices are fair and food is good! Aloha 🤙👍
Aloha Sean - got to try Asian Mix on Beretania St (next to Safeway). their roast duck is probably the best in town!
Aloha Francis! Mahalo for the suggestion. Asian Mix will be on the list. 👍🤙😋
I think I ate at Lagoon Chinese Restaurant about 20 years ago, and it was great!! And Katsu is always a favorite, but damn! Don't skimp on the sauce! Get the real stuff! 😉 P.S. - Make sure to bless the rains down in Africa.
Aloha Epicurean! Oh nice. Didn't know how long Lagoon Chinese has been around so good to know they've been in business for a long time. I'll get some real sauce or maybe eat with you sometime 🤙 and thanks, we'll make an Africa video too🤙💯👍
@@SeanKaleponi I hope you're planning on doing a photo safari in Africa. Would love to see some video of the animals.
Awesome video bro. Got any other recommendations in China town?
Aloha The LightSpacer! Yes, we have a Chinatown Food Tour video on this channel. Please watch that one. Mahalo🤙💯
There’s a manapua van I liked in Nanakuli, I used to always get the hot fried noodles, fried chicken and won ton.
Mahalo Jason for your Manapua Man stories!:) Fried noodles is a winnah there. Always got Won Ton and Fried Chicken too with the Almond cookies and lumpia!:)💯👍😋
@@SeanKaleponi That was lunch when I worked in the area, Ewa Beach has a couple of good ones too.
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Lagoon had ono oyster chicken and cake noodles...but it's been years since eating there.
Aloha Ronald, nice, I'll have to check it out the Ouster chicken and cake noodles the next time I'm there:)
Is there still a manapua truck? That's awesome!
Aloha Lynn! Yes, still Manapua Trucks all throughout Oahu👍🤙😋
You guys ever tried Himalayan Kitchen in Ala Moana SC? Was first introduced to them when they were in Shirokiya but that was 4-5 years back. Been meaning to check them out, see if their food quality has changed much
Aloha Harry! I haven't tried the Himalayan Kitchen but I heard good things about them. I'll def check it out the next time around. Thanks for your suggestion. 👍🤙
I miss Hawaii Chinese foods. . .
Aloha Steven! Hope you can visit Hawaii soon and eat these foods. Mahalo🤙👍💯
Bratha Sean! We just got back from a week in Oahu, watched a ton of your videos and hit up a bunch of your spots! Went to Jade Dynasty (they were sold out of Taro Buns…nooooo!), but went to JeJuBing for Taro Bingsu (super good!!), Kamehameha Bakery (Taro Malasadas for the flight home) and our favorite spot was Poke on Da Run (got the combo Poke Nachos + Fried Ahi and Pastele Combo Plate…broke da mouth!!) We told the owner and staff we came because of you and showed them your video, they were happy and laughed at your expression when you tried the poke nachos!!
And one spot to check out if you haven’t already is Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu in Waikiki (get the Mixed Katsu Set…ridiculously good!!)
Suggestion: You should tell these owners who you are when you film, and tell your viewers to tell these owners you sent them…it’s a great service you provide to these restaurants and they should know you’re bringing them business!!
Thank you for introducing us to new spots! 🙏🏻 Keep up the great work brah! 🤙🏼🏄🏻♂️ 😋
- J + C (from the SF Bay Area)
Aloha Jean, Mahalo for watching this channel. And those Taro Buns are exclusive to that Jade Dynasty. Maybe next time. Glad you checked out some of my recommendations and that you told the owner about me. I'm not sure if some of them do know if they heard about me. I'll check out Ginza too:) Also, I don't tell the owners who I am. Sometimes I get invited, but I don't expect anything. They benefit from me, I benefit from them since great food can lead up to more watch time. I'm also not in a position to rely only on UA-cam since I have 2 other jobs. So I'm glad I can do this without the pressure of teaming up with other places with an expectation. Hope that makes sense. Mahalo for your kind words🤙👍💯
@@SeanKaleponi yep yep! I understand brother! Well maybe just mention to viewers, at the close of your videos, “come visit (fill in the blank) restaurant and tell them Sean the Hawaiian Traveler sent you!” You deserve the name/brand recognition bro!
You’re gonna enjoy Ginza…it’s cooked perfectly every time!! Yes, I’m going back (hopefully next year on vacation) for those Taro Buns (and I want to try the beef lau lau at Poke on the Run as well!)
I miss Hawaii already lol! 🤙🏼
Awesome videos. They make me so hungry! I'm still on the lookout for good wor gau gee min on Oahu. I wish the last place you showed in your video had tasty broth, too. Does anyone know of a Chinese restaurant on Oahu that makes ono wor gau gee min?
Aloha LA!! Oh, I really like the Gau Gee at the Kin Wah Chop Suey in Kaneohe. Please tell me if you like it or not!:) my favorite🤙😋👍
@@SeanKaleponi okay, I'll try it there. Mahalo🌺
@HawaiianTraveler | Sean Kaleponi you're right. The wor gau gee min was ono. Very good broth. Mahalo!
Aloha Sean Great vids. U do good work. Jus curious, you got married there & you are going on vacation back there. What is the draw for your visits there so far from home?
Aloha Local Boy!! Mahalo for your kind words! And I like to travel far and see what the world has to offer. Also, I know that when kids come, it's hard to do those kind of adventures so I like to do them while I can. 🤙👍✈️🌎
Taro and manapua are not traditional Chinese dishes but I would agree it is integrated in hawaii local culture. The integration is my favorite part about hawaii where you can experience all different cultural influences including Chinese.
Mahalo Misha! Yes, Def integrated into Hawaiian culture. I like the traditional Chinese places too so I'm able to know what's old and new school! And yes, Hawaii is heavily influenced by Chinese, Asian culture. Mahalo for your input🤙👍
Manapua has its roots in China where they are known as char siu bao. Char siu bao is a Cantonese dish of steamed buns that are filled with a mixture savory pork and various sauces.
Kau kau time😩😩😩😩🤙🏾🌺
Aloha KY, all day Kau Kau in Hawaii😋💯🤙
@@SeanKaleponi allll day 😄🤙🏾
Love your vids of Hawaii! Just an FYI: those are Lions, not dragons! 😉
Aloha Jeri! Mahalo for watching!:) and yes, I'm so used to associating Dragons with China and Lions with Africa:)
3 packs vn instant and ur up all night, have to call in to work because did not sleep
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is there parking at the Daley? I remember using my G'ma's food stamps with the manapua man.
Aloha Raider! There's street parking with meters and you can park in a cpl buildings near by. And thanks for sharing your story with the Manapua Man!:) 💯👍😋🤙
Love your content! Btw a good friend of mine is from Waimea, HI and he also has shellfish allergies. I wonder if it's pretty common among locals on the island 🤔 ... something to do with vaccinations? (Just my curious speculation)
Aloha Jeff! Mahalo for watching!:) oh I'm not sure what it has to do with when it comes to allergies, I'm the only one out of my Mom and Dad's side to have them. But so much other delicious foods to eat here:)
where do you park for the Daley? looks so ono
Aloha Jiro! There's building parking near by. Hard to explain but lots of parking in Chinatown. And the Daley is good😋👍
My dentist told me about the Lagoon Restaurant close by.
Aloha Marianne!!! You're dentist gave you a good suggestion 🤙😋
I feel buddy. I'm allergic to shellfish too😢
Oh no, you and I both Margaret :( But there was other great food to fill our stomachs.😋🤙💯
Making me hungreh
Aloha Steven. Hope you get to eat these good grindz😋🤙💯👍
TIL ho fun is called look fun in Hawaii.
Mahalo Millie for the lesson. TIL Ho equals Look Fun😋🤙
Is Pah Ke Chinese Restaurant in Kaneohe any good
I don't know and I should eat there and let you know since I walk by Pah Ke at least a couple times a week.👍
Sean, does manapua man have a schedule?
Aloha Steven! I don't believe the Manapua man had a schedule but he comes around morning and afternoon once a day. Not sure the times👍
Where can you buy “Da North Shore” hoodies in Hawaii??
Aloha Moe! North Shore and the Swap Meet!:)
Hey Bradduh! Thank you for replying. My family and I are coming to Oahu next week. Any suggestions where we can get custom Hawaiian bracelets/necklaces made that’s not too expensive? Appreciate the info!
It’s a lion dance, Sean. Not dragon lol 😂
I've been to both China and Africa! I think I know the difference:)🤙👍
Manapua truck 🚚
Love the emoji of the Manapua truck🤙
Brah every place u visit dey goin raise all da prices afta lol
Aloha Kevin! Haha I know right. But gas prices keep going up so it affects their food prices too. 👍💯
Bring back Patti's
Aloha D! Alot of ppl feel the same way about Pattis🤙
What about the Little Village Noodle House? What's wrong with you?
What's wrong with me is that I don't think it's been recommended to me or I never saw anyone do a vlog on the Little Village Noodle before this video🤙
Please check out Telsa kusina Chamoru food truck food from Guam i am Hawaiian but live in Guam there food truck sell out every day. Youll love it.
Mahalo Mike for the suggestion! Gonna check out the Telsa Food Truck. Appreciate it. Aloha🤙😋👍
Saw the "CRACK SEED LADY TODAY" maybe for you, she added the extra fee's for video recording her. ; )
I told her "I saw you on UA-cam" The guy Sean Kaleponi. "Yeah the guy bring planty of camera's into the store" I got charged $6 + tax
Hahaha.. nah all good. It's only 30 cents more than before. Still a deal and I blame the gas prices which force companies to raise their prices. Glad you went to the Crack Seed store. That lady is there every single day. I don't think she ever takes a day off
Made sure to watch this on a full stomach but it's not helping 🤤
Aloha TN! Haha the food is that good that's why. Lol. Mahalo🤙👍💯
Sean did u go castle high school?
Aloha Esther! I did go to Castle:) Did you?
Yes I thought that was you I remembered you always jogging lol Mr Sean you got a new supporter🤙🙏
Katsu sauce ketchup and soy sauce
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