Thanks so much for this video. It was very helpful. And I agree also with Rail travel. It's so much more convenient and faster than driving in congestion when it's point to point travel and no shopping bags ;)
I felt like Ewa had a ton of food options. But I'm Asian and live in a mainland town where there are ZERO good Asian restaurants in the immediate vicinity (nearest options are 45 min drive over windy mountain pass) so I'm easily please lol. I agree I wouldn't drive specifically to go to restaurants there, but for people that want food/malls in their immediate neighborhood it was nice.
@@movingtohawaii Yes. That was the first. Now we grab them and go to beach in Ewa. Bring extra for the uncles out there🤙 ( I'm East side 9th Island native so Ewa feel like home lol)
Da question is: Would Patrick Mahomes live in Ewa Beach? I no tink so. Maybe the 49ers playoff team? Ocean Pointe and Ewa Gen are fine for most people. Make sure you have solar panels on da roof, because HECO will smoke you with high electrical rates.
There are nice restaurants in Ko Olina, which is easier than town. Ka Makana Ali’i has much more than Cheesecake Factory. Not to mention most of the golf courses have decent food. In my mind, Ewa Beach/Kapolei is one area.
It’s not the restaurants with good food it’s the local people selling like poke guy behind 711 or guy behind friendship church those are the gems of Ewa
You missed out big on the con of no good food or nightlife - you didn't even mention the Wai Kai project that was just a couple weeks from opening prior to you launching this video! Kitchen Door is one of the best restaurants in all of Hawaii and now the LookOut is a great spot for casual dining and entertainment 7-nights a week - plus so much to do from Surf and Paddling.
We’re planning a whole video on Wai Kai. I grew up in Ewa though 🤷♂️ surfing almost every day. Kinda windy spot for paddling, but yes it makes it much easier to have an ocean focused life as opposed to say Mililani
I lived in Ewa Beach in 1976 - 1978. Talk about change. I don't know how anyone can afford to live there anymore. I would love to return. I went to Ilima Intermediate and James B. Campbell High during those years. For now, it's UA-cam Videos and Google Maps to walk around and see the changes.
I’m from Maryland, eastern shore of America and moved to Ewa. I have lost 35lbs because the food is all experimental for me. I’ve tried a lot but like very little. Sushi Bay is great- but that Mexican place at the outside mall is unseasoned and tasted disappointing. It’s not authentic 🫤 I admit I am a VERY picky eater but I am a good cook with catering experience and have not *loved anything I’ve ordered from anywhere. I cook at home, eat salads; spicy ahi poke is good but it only was a delicacy in Maryland, not a daily staple. I think about starting a weekend food stand to put people on to other food options like Chipotle food bowls, seasoned meat corn tortilla tacos, and hearty vegetable dishes. I love it here and the weight loss is a plus. Not complaining, just saying!
You should TOTALLY start sharing your food ideas! We need more from people like you. I'm curious, what are those hearty vegetable dishes you're talking about?
@@movingtohawaii Two veggies I have made at home in Hawai’i a lot is cabbage and kale. I stew both Irish and Southern-style and dry roast cabbage like a giant crispy Brussel sprout with a variety of sauce toppings. I was vegetarian but do add things like smoked turkey to stewed or steamed kale and corn beef brisket to stewed cabbage. They make simple, non-fatty, clean dishes that taste good both cold or heated. I also have a smokey glaze made of Tennessee honey whiskey I add to bbq sauce that can go on anything from wings to roasted corn or squash. Mashed potatoes is another specialty. No gravy needed but my gravy is a passed-down recipe from the heart of Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay. I really want to experiment with blue crab here because it’s a staple where I’m from! Thanks for asking.
Omg lol.. my brother lives on the beach here basically, im going for 10 or so days in February 2025, i thought it was pronounced eeeeee- waaahhh.... how to know you have a tourist...lool same in fl
Aloha..Love u guys. I’ve been watching your videos and found it very helpful and informative. Hoping one day I’ll contact u guys when we decide to retire there. Thanks Derek and Male u guys doing a very good job. Mahalo from San Francisco, Ca 94112…
MAHALO YOU GUYS MAKE A GREAT LOCAL COUPLE & KEPT IT REAL FIR US MAINLANDERS. ALOHA 🌴 🌴
I shouldn't even share this but Ono Thai is the hidden gem of ewa :)
Cyra!!! How are you?
Facts. I've ordered green curry chicken more times than I can remember.
Our favorite is their fried chicken. The best!!
Thanks so much for this video. It was very helpful. And I agree also with Rail travel. It's so much more convenient and faster than driving in congestion when it's point to point travel and no shopping bags ;)
You guys make me laugh so much!
I felt like Ewa had a ton of food options. But I'm Asian and live in a mainland town where there are ZERO good Asian restaurants in the immediate vicinity (nearest options are 45 min drive over windy mountain pass) so I'm easily please lol. I agree I wouldn't drive specifically to go to restaurants there, but for people that want food/malls in their immediate neighborhood it was nice.
Hello Derek and Mahe, are you guys planning on making a pros and cons video about living in makaha valley? Thanks
@@808Trader aloha. We haven’t planned on it, but we’re happy to answer. Any questions you have. Give us a call. Sign up on our website.
@@movingtohawaii will do that right now
I drive from Pearl to Ewa for burritos lol. El Ranchero is a rad spot on weekends if you dance and like tacos.
Have you been to the OG in Wahiawa?
@@movingtohawaii Yes. That was the first. Now we grab them and go to beach in Ewa. Bring extra for the uncles out there🤙
( I'm East side 9th Island native so Ewa feel like home lol)
Da question is: Would Patrick Mahomes live in Ewa Beach? I no tink so. Maybe the 49ers playoff team? Ocean Pointe and Ewa Gen are fine for most people. Make sure you have solar panels on da roof, because HECO will smoke you with high electrical rates.
I am going there on a travel assignment.
There are nice restaurants in Ko Olina, which is easier than town. Ka Makana Ali’i has much more than Cheesecake Factory. Not to mention most of the golf courses have decent food. In my mind, Ewa Beach/Kapolei is one area.
You bring up a good point about the golf course restaurants! Mahalo 😬
When I come home from Oregon, I go to Elems Korean BbQ meat jun plate 😂 I don’t even know if it’s still there I haven’t been home in 7 years 😩
It’s not the restaurants with good food it’s the local people selling like poke guy behind 711 or guy behind friendship church those are the gems of Ewa
Yesssah!!
Do a Pro and Cons of Mililani..!!
Shot it for you today.
You missed out big on the con of no good food or nightlife - you didn't even mention the Wai Kai project that was just a couple weeks from opening prior to you launching this video! Kitchen Door is one of the best restaurants in all of Hawaii and now the LookOut is a great spot for casual dining and entertainment 7-nights a week - plus so much to do from Surf and Paddling.
We’re planning a whole video on Wai Kai. I grew up in Ewa though 🤷♂️ surfing almost every day. Kinda windy spot for paddling, but yes it makes it much easier to have an ocean focused life as opposed to say Mililani
Can you make a video on all the BEST local food places ? Even if it's a food truck. Maybe a Hawaii food 101 course. Lol 🤙😎
We’ve thought about another channel just about Hawaii places, things to do, food, businesses, local hot topics, politics etc.
I lived in Ewa Beach in 1976 - 1978. Talk about change. I don't know how anyone can afford to live there anymore. I would love to return. I went to Ilima Intermediate and James B. Campbell High during those years. For now, it's UA-cam Videos and Google Maps to walk around and see the changes.
There are pros and cons to everything?
I’m from Maryland, eastern shore of America and moved to Ewa. I have lost 35lbs because the food is all experimental for me. I’ve tried a lot but like very little. Sushi Bay is great- but that Mexican place at the outside mall is unseasoned and tasted disappointing. It’s not authentic 🫤 I admit I am a VERY picky eater but I am a good cook with catering experience and have not *loved anything I’ve ordered from anywhere. I cook at home, eat salads; spicy ahi poke is good but it only was a delicacy in Maryland, not a daily staple. I think about starting a weekend food stand to put people on to other food options like Chipotle food bowls, seasoned meat corn tortilla tacos, and hearty vegetable dishes. I love it here and the weight loss is a plus. Not complaining, just saying!
You should TOTALLY start sharing your food ideas! We need more from people like you. I'm curious, what are those hearty vegetable dishes you're talking about?
@@movingtohawaii Two veggies I have made at home in Hawai’i a lot is cabbage and kale. I stew both Irish and Southern-style and dry roast cabbage like a giant crispy Brussel sprout with a variety of sauce toppings. I was vegetarian but do add things like smoked turkey to stewed or steamed kale and corn beef brisket to stewed cabbage. They make simple, non-fatty, clean dishes that taste good both cold or heated. I also have a smokey glaze made of Tennessee honey whiskey I add to bbq sauce that can go on anything from wings to roasted corn or squash. Mashed potatoes is another specialty. No gravy needed but my gravy is a passed-down recipe from the heart of Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay. I really want to experiment with blue crab here because it’s a staple where I’m from! Thanks for asking.
Yessah
Omg lol.. my brother lives on the beach here basically, im going for 10 or so days in February 2025, i thought it was pronounced eeeeee- waaahhh.... how to know you have a tourist...lool same in fl
"The can of worms that is THE RAIL!" That's good. Panos warned you back in 09....but nooooo!
The saying in Ewa Beach is, “ If it’s raining 🌧️ in Ewa Beach, the entire island is raining…”😂😆
Ono Thai in Ewa Beach! 🤫
The rail is estimated to be completed 2031.
Hawaii in general needs good Mexican food. Haven’t found one yet that compares to anything on the mainland.
Taqueria el Ranchero isn’t bad. If you’re from San Diego though I know nothing will ever compare if it’s north of Lā Jolla haha
Hawaii real estate is good. Buy it, keep it! Ewa is away from everything and it is hottest crap!
Forgot to mention the tainted soil from the sugarcane fields in 70’s and 80,s
You forget the crime in Ewa is getting out of hand.
Jacobs Spurs
As a monke I live in taco hell
Ewa is the oakland of oahu 😂
Probably more Gilroy or Livermore.
Pro: my skyrocketing equity CHEEEE
Does this pair sound superficial preaching to their minions?
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@@movingtohawaii Well, Thank You.
@@dng6121 keep ‘em coming
Aloha..Love u guys. I’ve been watching your videos and found it very helpful and informative. Hoping one day I’ll contact u guys when we decide to retire there. Thanks Derek and Male u guys doing a very good job. Mahalo from San Francisco, Ca 94112…