ULTIMATE ALL AROUND OAHU FOOD TOUR - 7 Hawaii's Best Diverse Flavors (And Special Guest Mom) PART 1

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  • @BT19421
    @BT19421 2 роки тому +21

    Just found your channel. I was born and raised in Honolulu, part Hawaiian/Chinese. I've lived on the mainland for a lot of years. Love all the places you go to...miss the local food...and seeing some of the island is a huge bonus. You have a very attractive Mom...I thought she was Japanese, at first...Thanks for visiting all the yummy places and eating the awesome food that can only be found back home.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +4

      Aloha Betty!! Mahalo for watching and awww, My Father was Hawaiian Chinese and I like to always hear about both sides of the family history! Please come back and yes, the food , views, and vibes is all here in Hawaii. Oh, and my Mom would love to hear that. She is Filipino Hawaiian. I appreciate all your kind words! 👍🤙😋

  • @clydekaneshiro5250
    @clydekaneshiro5250 2 роки тому +18

    Your mom is the perfect sidekick. Great choice in having her with you.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Clyde!! Mahalo for watching and my Mom and I have each other's back. Appreciate your kind words!👍🤙

  • @bonuspal
    @bonuspal Рік тому +5

    Mom's is a national treasure she's da right kine of Mom to have around.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому +1

      Mahalo ChurchDad! My Mom will be happy to read this!:)🤙👍

  • @iLoV3HeLLoKiTtY
    @iLoV3HeLLoKiTtY 2 роки тому +28

    I love how your mom corrects your pronunciation! She’s so funny! Hope to see her in more videos!😂😊

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Aloha Diane!!! Yeah I got a funny Mom and she is really into her Filipino food and saying it correctly lol! Mahalo for watching 👍🤙

  • @HawaiianKurt
    @HawaiianKurt Рік тому +2

    My mouth is watering

  • @lisaohara7493
    @lisaohara7493 2 роки тому +15

    Love your mom! She was so funny & entertaining! Looking forward to part 2!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Aloha Lisa!! Awww Mahalo for always supporting our channel! My Mom will be happy to hear that😋🤙👍

    • @lisaohara7493
      @lisaohara7493 2 роки тому

      Do you have recommendation on where to get halo halo in Waikiki?

    • @hawaiiguy1
      @hawaiiguy1 2 роки тому

      @@lisaohara7493 Magnolia Ice Cream, located in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki !

    • @lisaohara7493
      @lisaohara7493 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @jessenguyen9894
    @jessenguyen9894 2 роки тому +2

    When I miss Hawaii I watch your video and it’s like I’m there thank you for being the best Hawaii food blogger evere

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Awwww Mahalo Jesse!! We try our best to bring entertaining and informative videos. Hope you're able to visit Hawaii soon!👍🤙

  • @LaughterandJesus
    @LaughterandJesus 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank u for such a fun , made me smile, introducing new and old school eateries and your mom! You and your wife make a great team! I just came home from work and I was pretty glummy. Watching your videos put me in a good mood. U can’t go wrong with good food, doing what you love, family, friends old and new and laughter. Now, I feel inspired. Love your channel!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  9 місяців тому +1

      Awww Mahalo RisaandJesus for your kind words. This made my day and I'm glad that this channel helped you out after a not so good day at work. I know what cheers me up so it feels amazing we can do the same for others! And we inspire each other! Hope your having a great weekend!!:):)🤙👍😁

  • @FoodFiend
    @FoodFiend 2 роки тому +12

    Aloha Sean and Nhi! My dad would fry the poke if it was a day old. But not my favorite. I like fresh but can see how it's not to waste food. The Kayas butter mochi wow! Your mom is hilarious and cute. You need her in more videos. And yes she's right about calamansi and no to lemon. 🤣 Yummy food at El Mariachi. I've only been to the Aiea one. Alicia's is so good and makes awesome roast pork and char siu. Thanks for this entertaining and funny video! 😊👍🤙

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +2

      Aloha Misty!! Your Dad sounds like a good chef! I thought Fried Poke was such a Unique concept until my friend told me his Uncles would do it too when growing up. Thanks for sharing. And my Mom will be happy to ready your comments! She was quite stern about the calamansi . Lol. Even more conformation coming from you. Im gonna try the Char Siu next time at Alicias. Nhi and I appreciate your support and look forward to your next video🤙👍😋

    • @leahf497
      @leahf497 Рік тому

      Same, the poke was always fried when it was on the edge. Growing up, I don't remember spicy ahi, never tried frying that before.

  • @lohiau
    @lohiau 2 роки тому +2

    Nice to see Hawaiians talking about Hawaii and the trip to the leeward coast was bonus.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Don! Mahalo for your kind words. Yeah, just thought I can put myself in UA-cam since I'm a native. I love the leeward side🤙👍🌈

  • @pauletteobrien5200
    @pauletteobrien5200 2 роки тому +4

    THANK YOU You both this awesome video. I love the roast pork. Sean your mom look young and very pretty. And girl you eat the shrimp like heaven in the sky. Can't wait for the next video. So ono. Love you two for making me feel at home. I miss Hawaii. THANK YOU God Bless

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Paulette! Awww Mahalo for your kind words and my Mom and wife will be happy to read this! And Nhi said that may have been the best Shrimp she's had. Hope your e able to come back and visit Hawaii soon! We appreciate you always supporting us😋🤙👍

  • @gailsiangco5599
    @gailsiangco5599 3 місяці тому +1

    She is too Cute ! Love your Mom !!! So nice you two enjoying filipino foods !!! Mahalo for sharing !!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  3 місяці тому

      Thanks Gail! Always a fun time with my Mom and we appreciate you always supporting us local UA-camrs 👍🤙😁

  • @hawaiian1234
    @hawaiian1234 2 роки тому +5

    Aloha Sean and Nhi!! Another great video and such a unique concept. One part of the island to the next! Loved it and the food looks soo ono. Esp at Elena's and Da Bald Guy! And your Mom is super entertaining! I kept laughing ! Lol. Please keep up the good work! Mahalo!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Crucial Thinker!! Mahalo and yes we thought it would be fun to go around the island. And Elena's and Da Bald Guy was our favs!:) and my Mom appreciates the comments!:) thanks again!:)🤙👍🌈

  • @juvyabad1434
    @juvyabad1434 2 роки тому +5

    Good job nephew!!! Your mom crack me up!! I going tell her "she's a star now" lol

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Juvy!!! Haha Mom is gonna enjoy hearing that I think. I told her that I need to build an audience first before she was introduced and she was like "Why?" . Lol

  • @kennytam864
    @kennytam864 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for another great video. Your mom and wife are great. I am looking forward to part two brother. Mahalo

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Kenny!! Nhi and I always appreciate your support!! Well be working on Part 2 shortly!:) Mahalo to you and your wife!👍🤙

  • @nelekuliatweetsmersberg4279
    @nelekuliatweetsmersberg4279 2 роки тому +4

    Aww so cute your "special guest" 😍 she's too funny! I want some of that crispy lechon n lumpia 😋

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Nele!! Haha my special guest is kind of funny. Lol. The lumpia was really good👍🤙😋

  • @theroadrunnerjarhead4109
    @theroadrunnerjarhead4109 8 місяців тому +1

    Been on the mainland since 82. I get homesick watching your videos. In the 70s I used to go to a restaurant in Waipahu that served Hawaiian and Filipino food. Food there is so ono. Been to rainbow drive in at kapahuhu drive a few times. I miss the oxtail soup a zippoys. I like your videos. They bring back life in Hawaii to me.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  8 місяців тому +1

      Mahalo for watching and oh.. I was born a year later when you left Hawaii and I enjoy hearing all the old school stories. Esp with food and Rainbow Drive Inn still sells iconic vintage shirts. Hope you're able to visit the islands again.

    • @theroadrunnerjarhead4109
      @theroadrunnerjarhead4109 8 місяців тому

      @@SeanKaleponi thank for putting up these videos. I used to go to another Hawaiian restaurant long ago. It was called the people’s cafe or people’s restaurant. It was on nuuanu st. Just before the lunalilo freeway. Longs drugs was behind it. They served real Hawaiian food there. They even had naau, squid luau, opihi, I used to go to McCully market for fresh made lau lau on Saturdays. Broke the mouth. I think I better go home to visit my brothers and go to all the places I used to go before I get too old. Keep the videos coming.

  • @conicuadra01
    @conicuadra01 5 місяців тому +1

    love your mom's vibe hahaha! this february I'll be in Oahu and can't wait to try all your delicious hawaiian food!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  5 місяців тому

      Aloha Coni!! Awww my Mom appreciates it!! Enjoy the ono Oahu food when you're here👍🤙😋

  • @marknauta420
    @marknauta420 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome show!!!!! Jolene’s looks like the best place to be for burgers and fries ..👍

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Mark!! Jolenes had good burgers and fries. I really enjoyed the Boba too👍 Mahalo for watching 🤙

  • @lizdelacruz204
    @lizdelacruz204 Рік тому +1

    Love your channel Sean and Nhi!!! You guys are awesome!! And your Mom is awesome too Sean! She's hilarious! Love that she's proud of her Filipino roots! CANADA in the house!!! Love it!! That's so awesome that you added my friends Joyce, Mark and their family in your video! They're so lucky to have met you!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому +1

      Aloha Liz!! It's always good to hear from you!!:):) and my Mom is very proud of her Filipino Roots. She always fed us Filipino food growing up!:) And the community spread to Canada and the Asian community is awesome and growing there🇨🇦 . And it was nice meeting your friends!! Hope to see you and Gil next time..Take care❤️🤙😋

  • @BecWes7
    @BecWes7 9 місяців тому +1

    All of you are so adorable, beautiful family! You interacting with your mom is so special, sooo cute and funny!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  9 місяців тому

      Aloha BecWes!! Mahalo for your kind words! And yeah.. Mom is funny. I try to take after her🤙😂

  • @jenellwood9441
    @jenellwood9441 Рік тому +2

    I found you recently and have watched so many all ready. I have dived right in. Have loved watching you! Love your personality and the scene with your mom…❤️❤️ Love it

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому +1

      Aloha Jenell!!! Mahalo for watching this channel! And Mom loves to hear she was well received in this video:) we appreciate your kind words and hope you get to eat all the great local foods in Hawaii. 😋🤙👍

  • @jerrygeneralao6371
    @jerrygeneralao6371 2 роки тому +8

    Brahda, your mom is funny! Reminds me of mine. When she was talking about Filipinos liking the color purple 😂
    Good stuff Sean, keep it coming! Love your videos!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Jerry!! Haha we both have funny Moms!:) and my Mom has told me that since my Filipino side had cousins that decorated their home with Purple . Mahalo for watching 🤙👍😂

  • @natnishida5077
    @natnishida5077 2 роки тому +7

    Hope to see your mom in your vids! She’s hilarious!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Nat!! Aww Mahalo for watching and yes, gonna ask Mom to be in more vids🤙 👍

  • @teresah411
    @teresah411 2 роки тому +5

    Happy New Year, Sean & Nhi! This video was super entertaining and informative! Your mom is so funny and beautiful! You should have her on more often!
    Lots of interesting and new spots that I’ve never seen or heard of! Thank you for sharing all of your awesome finds!
    Wishing you both health, happiness and much success! HAPPY 2023!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Teresa! Happy News Years to you too and my Mom is happy to read your comments. I'll ask her to be in future episodes. 👍🤙 Mahalo for all your kind words!:)

  • @scully392z
    @scully392z Рік тому +2

    Your mother is funny. I love her. You guys are great together! I’d like to see more of you and your mom.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      Aloha Scully!!! Awww Mahalo for your kind words. My Mom will.be in future episodes. !:) She'll be happy to read this😋👍🤙

  • @urs-
    @urs- 2 роки тому +4

    All that ono food….ugh….I’m dying. Taking notes!!!
    Great video…thanks Sean 🤙🏼. Your mom is so pretty and funny. Yep. She needs her own channel too. lol.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Awww Mahalo UrsC!! My Mom would love to hear that! I will be my Mom's Videographer if she starts her own channel. Lol. Aloha and we appreciate you always supporting our channel!😋👍🤙😂

  • @jasnmykeats
    @jasnmykeats 2 роки тому +3

    You know it's going to be a good day when a Sean Kaleponi video is uploaded. The vibes and energy turns our frowns upside down. 😊 We've been meaning to try Da Bald Guy because I'm a bald(ing) guy. 🤔 This certifies our need to give it a try next time we're on that side of the island. We love seeing your mom in the videos. She's giving you a run for your spot! 😉 Reminds us a lot of our moms. Very sweet! It was an absolute pleasure seeing you last week. Mahalo for always making us feel welcomed. True Hawaiian and true aloha! See you soon braddah! 🤙🏽

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Jasnmykeeats! Mahalo for always supporting our channel! Glad our channel can bring some Hawaii to Cali and Da Bald Guy is a must jn my opinion when you come back to this side. And yeah, a little worried that my Mom is gonna take over the channel. Lol. Your Mom must be sweet too. It was good seeing you guys and see you soon! 🌈👍🤙

  • @NaNaRocks
    @NaNaRocks 2 роки тому +5

    Great video as always! Can’t wait for part 2 😊

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Allana!! Awww Mahalo for your kind words! We will have a Part 2 and I hope you enjoy it.👍🤙😋

  • @alant.541
    @alant.541 2 роки тому +5

    All of the food looked delicious, especially Alicia's Market. I've never been, but will definitely try on my next vacation. Happy 2023 to you and Nhi...and Mom. 🎉

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Alan! Yes, please try Alicia's Market!! The Roast Pork is soo good! Enjoy the next time your here and Happy New Years to you and your Ohana!🤙😋

  • @DJ-vb9wi
    @DJ-vb9wi 2 роки тому +1

    Love that your mama is in this video. She's beautiful!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha D J!! Mahalo for your kind words!! My Mom would be happy to heat that😋🤙👍

  • @debbieanderson8727
    @debbieanderson8727 2 роки тому +3

    Ohmygosh your Mom is adorable! I can’t wait to try some of these delicious foods! Thank you for working so hard on your foodie reviews!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      Aloha Debbie!! My Mom will be happy to read this and we appreciate you watching this channel and seeing the work we put in. Hope you enjoy all the good foods🤙👍😋

  • @tinkerbellstwin
    @tinkerbellstwin Рік тому +2

    Your face when she was talking on the phone 😂 love your football analogy lol! Your mom is adorable love her sass ❤️ and 11 1/2 lbs I hope you get her good mother’s days gifts lol
    Sean and Nhi keep them coming! I would love to see you to do this similar video in Kauai too 😋

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      Aloha Lori! Actually, the lady was talking story with someone else about family then talked story on the phone, so I was kind of like "Ummm, what is happening here" lol. And my Mom is kind of funny. Yeah, she reminds me how big I was quite often.. and we have 2 Kauai videos on this channel. Hope you enjoy them:)👍🤙😋

    • @tinkerbellstwin
      @tinkerbellstwin Рік тому

      @@SeanKaleponi we watched both Kauai videos already and loved them. .. we keep coming back for more! You guys are great

  • @derekho6750
    @derekho6750 2 роки тому +3

    Happy New Year to you & your Ohana… truly enjoy your vlogs!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Derek! Mahalo for watching and Happy New Years to you and your Ohana too🤙😋👍

  • @Cruisingfoodies
    @Cruisingfoodies 2 роки тому +5

    Lots of great eats Sean and Nhi and Mom! Your mom is adorable btw!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Awww thanks Gina!! My Mom will be happy to hear that. Looking forward to an upcoming video from you on UA-cam👍😋🤙

  • @kipo808
    @kipo808 2 роки тому +6

    Awesome video both of you and your special guest was "SPECIAL" for real.... wen your mom wen drop her food that got me buss laughing. Sean you always drop your food and now we know where you wen get that from. Your mom was awesome and hope to see your mom again in your videos. 👍🤙

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +2

      Aloha Kipo808! Awww Mahalo for your kind words and my Mom would be happy to read these comments! And I haven't mastered the art of showing the audience yet the food since I only do it when filming so gonna work on that and my Mom and I will do a cpl practice runs. 😂😋🤙👍

  • @rebeccagilman2020
    @rebeccagilman2020 8 місяців тому +1

    🌺 Onolicious! ALOHA, I love watching your vlogs! Mahalo plenty...for sharing your time with us. The food looks so good! Keep it coming! 🤙❤

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  8 місяців тому +1

      Aloha Rebecca!! Mahalo for your kind words!! More food vids to come❤️🤙😋

  • @JR-bw3tr
    @JR-bw3tr 2 роки тому +4

    Much respect and love, thank you so much Sean I appreciate these 30 plus minute episodes , I wish they were one hour l
    long , But editing is probably excruciating...
    The Ramos Family 🤙🏻... Love and respect from Monterey California area 🌊

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Aloha Ramos Family from Oahu to Momterey Cali. We appreciate you watching the video and maybe one day we'll do a 1 hr one or try come out with back to back 30 min videos. We might have to hire an editor to help but it will be worth it🤙😋👍Have a great week👍😋🤙

  • @carlasadventures-travelbes8168

    We arrived in Hawaii in March 23, 2023 and one of the first places we wanted to hit up with Joe’s grill eXpress! So in March 25 we finally made it and it was worth every effort to get here! The special local moco, was to die for
    But way too much food! You can share your plate with somebody else. And the staff and service were phenomenal. Love it here, and I suggest no matter who you are when you come to Hawaii make sure you stop at Joe’s Grill express.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      What does this have to do with this video? Lol

  • @AshleyandWesley
    @AshleyandWesley Рік тому +1

    Another AMAZING Food Vlog like always 🫶🤙

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      Mahalo Ashley and Wes! Look forward to seeing your Food vlogs👍🤙😋

  • @nelekuliatweetsmersberg4279
    @nelekuliatweetsmersberg4279 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful beaches n magnificent drone shots 👌

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Thanks Nele! FAA ceritfied🤙👍

  • @kitkiats01
    @kitkiats01 Рік тому +3

    I was in Oahu two weeks ago (missing it very much). We got to go around the island and we stopped by Kaya’s kitchen to get the butter mochi. If it wasn’t for this video, I don’t think I would’ve stopped. We also tried Elena’s in Waipahu and it was pretty good too. A lot of the places we tried while in Oahu was based on your videos so mahalo/salamat/thank you for making them and helping us try some of the best foods on the island! I can’t wait to go back! 🤙🏼 💟

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому +1

      Aloha Catherine!! Mahalo and Salamat for watching this channel and for trying our the Butter Mochi and Elena's. Supporting local so I appreciate it. I hope you're able to come back soon and try more foods. 🤙😋💯

    • @karenhaole6264
      @karenhaole6264 3 місяці тому

      Lmm I’m I’m

  • @leicostales6356
    @leicostales6356 2 роки тому +2

    Was waiting for new vid. Mahalo for showing these places…love Jolene’s! And I haven’t been back Elena’s ina while! Now I wanna go.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Lei!! Mahalo for watching the video and we loved the Buegers and Boba from Jolenes and Elena's was the best Filipino food. Enjoy when you go. 😋🤙👍

  • @bradhilsenhoff4621
    @bradhilsenhoff4621 2 роки тому +2

    Hey dude, just found your page and making my way through your video's.. We'll be in Oahu in a few weeks and I've gotten a few good ideas from them.. Thanks dude!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Aloha Brad!! Mahalo for watching and please enjoy your time here in a cpl weeks. So much good food🤙😋👍

  • @mattcamp5733
    @mattcamp5733 2 роки тому +4

    Yo dude! It is Matt from Kaya’s haha love your content. Great meeting you guys!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +2

      Aloha Matt a.ka. Bradley Cooper. Lol! Glad you liked the video! And Nhi says hi!:) we appreciate you being apart of our video👍🤙

    • @RodSwansmad
      @RodSwansmad 2 роки тому +3

      Kaya’s Kitchen should rename Matt’s special dish (gravy edition) the Bradley Cooper ..Lol 😋🤙

    • @mattcamp5733
      @mattcamp5733 2 роки тому +1

      @@SeanKaleponi haha you guys are awesome! Watching all of your stuff now. Appreciate you guys for the interview!

    • @mattcamp5733
      @mattcamp5733 2 роки тому +1

      @@RodSwansmad haha it is bomb! You need to try it

  • @dkal9229
    @dkal9229 2 роки тому +2

    Love your content. Gotta check out the spots next time I’m home.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha D Cal! Yes, please do check out the amazing food spots the next time your here 🤙😋

  • @nelekuliatweetsmersberg4279
    @nelekuliatweetsmersberg4279 2 роки тому +4

    I'm not really a fan of fish, but when I was younger I remember my dad pan frying the poke when it was just about to turn sour. "da bald guy" 🤙 Craving that kalbi tho!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Nele! Mahalo for sharing the story about your Dad. Sounds like a creative man that cooked some good local grindz. The Kalbi was delicious 😋🤙👍

  • @MokuleiaVibes
    @MokuleiaVibes 2 роки тому +4

    GREAT video!! Love your MOM, she is so cute “no worry, beef curry”😊. Hey is there any place on O’ahu that has guri guri? By the way, stay tuned, Kaimana said they will look into my suggestion of haupia foam sprinkled with li hing mui just like Waioli in Kapa’a! Cant wait for part two! One of these days I am gonna run into you. Don’t forget to try Rudy’s Waialua General Store poke and Tahitian ceviche and pickled mango. Oh wait you are allergic to seafood!! Sheesh! I would get that problem fixed somehow lol. I couldn’t imagine living here and not eating seafood!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Mokileia Vibes!! Mahalo for always supporting this channel! And yeah, my Mom has a personality. Lol and that sounds good with haupia foam. I dont get why no one else hasn't picked up on it. And sounds good to me. The next time I'll go to the Waialua General store and try your suggestion. I don't know much about guri guri and sadly seafood I can't eat but I love sugar and burgers so I'll be just fine. Lol. Hope all is well Christina👍🤙😋

  • @moman6783
    @moman6783 Рік тому +1

    Im so overdue for a vacation! Thank you for sharing, notes taken Aloha 🤙🏻☺️

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      Aloha Mo Man! Hope your able to eat all these local foods on vacation! Mahalo😋👍💯🤙

  • @frk.friborg7138
    @frk.friborg7138 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing video, Sean, Nhi, and mom!!! I really love everything about Hawaii … I love Oahu and this makes we wanna come back 🌴😊

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Mahalo Frk. Friborg! Yes, please come back and visit and we appreciate you always supporting our channel!🤙👍🌈

  • @randyozawa3643
    @randyozawa3643 Рік тому +2

    Don't know how I missed this video before! Mom is hilarious! 🤙

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      Aloha Randy!! Mahalo for watching. My Mom is the ⭐️ of the show on this vlog😁🤙

  • @vladimirarzadon
    @vladimirarzadon Рік тому +2

    Thanks to all of your videos Sean! Without them, we wouldn't know where to start. We will be visiting Oahu in June! We are so stoked 🤙🏽shoots! Following you on insta btw.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому +1

      Aloha Vladimir!! Mahalo for watching and yes, please enjoy your time here in June!! Thanks for following and have a good weekend👍🤙😋

  • @GMan-ht1br
    @GMan-ht1br 2 роки тому +2

    Mahalo for continuing to feature places in Kaneohe!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha G Man! Just trying to represent my home town!🤙👍😋

  • @XionsHeart
    @XionsHeart 2 роки тому +2

    Whenever Nhi is eating shrimp you look so left out 😂 lol sorry for your allergy!
    And your interactions with your mom is so fun!
    Love Filipino food, pancit and lumpia are my favs.
    Can’t wait for part 2!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Kristy!! Mahalo for always supporting our channel! And yeah, I just wish I could eat the seafood so I'll live vicariously through Nhi and and my Mom is a bit funny! Hope you try Elena's when you visit!:)🤙👍😋

  • @rolijoyguting1533
    @rolijoyguting1533 2 роки тому +2

    Wow!!! Thanks Sean for this video. I’m excited to go to this places and try their food😮

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Rolijoy! Mahalo for always supporting our channel! And yes, hope you enjoy all the local foods here!🤙😋👍

  • @Paul-cl6vu
    @Paul-cl6vu 2 роки тому +2

    another great video!!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Paul! Much Mahalo's🤙👍😋

  • @rogerjyee
    @rogerjyee 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Mahalo rogeryee!! We appreciate the tip. Every dollar goes back to the channel. Much respect 👍🤙🌈

  • @MichelleBruce-lo4oc
    @MichelleBruce-lo4oc 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi, awesome live video on food. We enjoyed it. We love your UA-cam channel. My cat Benjamin is always happy when he watches your video on food. Have a great day see you next video 😊 have you ever tried onion 🌰 soup 🍲 with cheese in it? I heard it's good

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 місяці тому

      Aloha Michelle!! Awwww we appreciate you and Benjamin a whole lot🤗♥️😁 and we love Onion soup and all your support. See you in the next video 🤙👍

  • @samchunghoon1819
    @samchunghoon1819 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video . Coming home in March. Going to checkout some of these spots. Mahalo.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому +1

      Aloha Sam! Mahalo for watching and enjoy the local eats in March. Welcome back home👍😋🤙

    • @samchunghoon1819
      @samchunghoon1819 Рік тому

      @@SeanKaleponi just subscribed to your channel. Now gotta watch your other videos. Mahalo braddah.

  • @rodw4057
    @rodw4057 Рік тому +1

    OMG! Rainbow Drive In is next door! How awesome is that?!

  • @808hikino
    @808hikino Рік тому +1

    I lovvvveeee your mom! Have her on more.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      Aloha 808Hikino! Yes, Mom will be on in the future!!😋🤙👍

  • @triciaramos439
    @triciaramos439 6 місяців тому +1

    We love your mom! 😍🤩

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  6 місяців тому

      Awww thanks Tricia. My Mom appreciates it👍♥️

  • @tonycarpaccio9550
    @tonycarpaccio9550 2 роки тому +2

    Bro you cannot complain about steak being dry if you order well done!!!:) haha anyway great video as usual keep em up!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Hahaha yeah I know but maybe it was a little drier than normal but all good. I still liked the Ahi and butter Mochi! Mahalo Tony 🤙 👍

  • @helenhernandez2197
    @helenhernandez2197 2 роки тому +1

    You had me at pancit & lumpia! ❤ Tx otw in May & appreciate these tips! Great info!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Helen!! We love pancit and lumping! Enjoy your time here in May and I'm glad this channel helps out. Mahalo🤙👍😋🌈

  • @808hikino
    @808hikino Рік тому +1

    As a local, I also agree with the others. Please continue doing your videos. It inspires me to try the food at the places you review in your videos. Your honest feedback matters.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      Aloha 808Hikino!! Yes, well co time to make videos and I appreciate your kind words!! I'll always be hones with our viewers. Mahalo👍🤙😋

  • @obijuankenobi420
    @obijuankenobi420 2 роки тому +3

    Over 30 minutes ? Let's Goooo !

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Aloha ObiJuan!! Mahalo for always supporting the channel. Hope you liked the video🤙😋

  • @ckc1720
    @ckc1720 2 роки тому +1

    Please more videos with Aunty! ❤ her! She reminds me of my own mom. 🤙🏽

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Aloha ck C!! Always good hearing from you. Mahalo for the kind words. Your Mom must be sweet and funny. Hope all is well. Hmu on IG since you've been commenting and I don't know who you are. Lol🤙👍

    • @ckc1720
      @ckc1720 2 роки тому

      @@SeanKaleponi Aloha! Yes, same Hawaiian/local energy from our moms. I will def look for your ig right now! The ‘Ohana and I are your biggest fans! We going home to visit again soon and my 5 yr old said, can we meet him? 🥺😂

  • @chew2elah
    @chew2elah 2 роки тому +1

    I LOVE Kaya’s every time we visit. Plus when I get tattooed at Monarch tattoo next door.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Aloha MadJack! I loved Kayas and esp the Butter Mochi. I'll check out Monarch next time I go back in the area👍🤙😋

  • @itsnova1245
    @itsnova1245 Рік тому +2

    I love your videos I love love love your videos. I’m planning on coming to Hawaii in July this year July 14 to the 23rd. I hope I run into you and your beautiful beautiful wife. Aloha.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому +1

      Aloha Nova!!! Mahalo for watching! We appreciate it and enjoy your time here in July!! If you see us, please come by and say hi!:)

  • @rizzalynubaldo2682
    @rizzalynubaldo2682 2 роки тому +1

    Love watching your videos. Defiantly have tried everything you’ve suggested so far, and my family and I love them!
    Can you do an açaí tour around the island? 😋

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Rizzalyn!! Mahalo for watching this channel! And Im glad you've tried many of the foods. I might want to do a more I depth tour of Haleiwa Acai Bowls since it's the best😋🤙👍

  • @agee904
    @agee904 2 роки тому +1

    Husband and I are visiting Oahu in a couple weeks. We recently discovered your channel and basically rearranged our itinerary to check out the food places you recommended. :)

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Amanda!! Mahalo for watching our vids and please tell your husband I said 👋! Enjoy all the local foods here in a cpl of weeks👍🤙

    • @agee904
      @agee904 Рік тому

      @@SeanKaleponi Have you checked out the Kaneohe Sandbar? If so how is the water typically like around this time of year? Mahalo!

  • @upumoni521
    @upumoni521 Рік тому +3

    Your mom is a hoot!!! Feature her more!!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому +1

      Aloha Mondude!! Yes, she'll be featured in future episodes for sure!:):)🤙👍

  • @buggdizzle863
    @buggdizzle863 2 роки тому +2

    I’m visiting in march and I’ll be going to a lot of those thanks

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Buggdizzle!! Enjoy all the local foods in March. Mahalo👍🤙

  • @RikigaiHawaii
    @RikigaiHawaii 2 роки тому +1

    Bruhhh what an epic food tour. Appreciate this long form vid n effort in making these in a shorts world. Especially on the north n west sides where few travel too. I would have ordered almost exact stuff you guys did but I stay away from fried poke cuz hard to be not too dry, sauce is the key, but gotta use the old poke somewhere. Also love your truthful opinions on where u think is the best to you.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Rikigai! Appreciate you commenting and hearing it from another Hawaii Food vlogger. And yeah, I wasn't t a fan of the fried Poke although it was not bad but glad I tried. Hope all is well bro. Awesome that your traveling and checking out all the Asian food. Happy New Years bro👍😋🤙🌈

  • @Walts-Travel
    @Walts-Travel 2 роки тому +2

    I met Auntie Beverly in 2021. She told me the story of the store. She's a sweetheart and took a picture with me. The sweetest lady.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Aloha Walt!! Awww thanks for sharing your story with Aunt Beverly. She is very sweet! Glad you went to visit 🤙😋👍

  • @kevinspencereatstheworld4852
    @kevinspencereatstheworld4852 2 роки тому +2

    I LOve your videos, but love ur mom more. Shes got skills bro hahhaha Mahalo and aloha

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Haha Kevin! Mahalo for your kind words, and getting nervous now my Mom might take over the channel. Lol. 🤙👍😂

  • @honu677
    @honu677 2 роки тому +1

    As usual all the foods look really good at all the places that you visited. One of those meal would feed me for the whole entire day. Mother look happy and healthy with a young attitude. I love that. Thanks Sean&Nhi and Mom Happy New Year😘😘😘

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Happy New Years Honu67 and Mahalo for always supporting us. Oh and we do sometimes eat half and then eat the other half later so one meal can do the job!:) and my Mom will be happy to read this. Mahalo 🤙👍🌈

  • @VideoWithSound
    @VideoWithSound 2 роки тому +1

    ok srsly… these videos ALWAYS radiate good vibes 😍 totally going to some of these places on our next trip 🤤

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha VideowithSound! Mahalo for your kind words! Please enjoy these foods places on your next visit🤙😋👍

  • @cuanbarlow2323
    @cuanbarlow2323 Рік тому +1

    I love the video hoping to check some of those spots out…

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      Aloha Cuan!! Enjoy the foods when you go. Mahalo👍😋🤙

  • @robert8668
    @robert8668 2 роки тому +3

    Sean another great video, seem like you got a new camera. Keep up the great content. 🤙🇨🇦 Are your Hawaiian traveler shirts available anywhere?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Aloha Robert! We decided to film in Higher Resolution and just upgraded our Ram so it can handle it. Mahalo for noticing and we are looking to release the t-shirts in a cpl of months (Hopefully sooner) . I'll let our viewers know asap.🤙👍😋

    • @robert8668
      @robert8668 2 роки тому

      @@SeanKaleponi you have a recommendation for huli huli chicken and banana bread

  • @cristalrice9421
    @cristalrice9421 2 роки тому +1

    Stayed across from Kaya's Store in 2021, Ahi Breakfast plate with fried rice & eggs was mind blowing

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Cristal Rice!! I'm gonna try the Ahi Breakfast Pplate with Fried Rice and eggs the next time I'm there. Mahalo for the suggestion!👍😋🤙

  • @lindagomez3114
    @lindagomez3114 Рік тому +1

    I just went to L&L Hawaiian Barbeque across town here in Aurora Colorado had some Chicken Katsu with Rice and Macaroni Salad very Ono!!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому +1

      Aloha Linda!! It's always good hearing from you! I'm glad you got local hrindz in Coloroda, and they have an L and L there. Hope you're able to visit the islands and eat here too. 🤙👍😋

    • @lindagomez3114
      @lindagomez3114 Рік тому

      @@SeanKaleponi I have lived in Hawaii 2 times and I miss the laid back feeling

  • @bradhilsenhoff4621
    @bradhilsenhoff4621 Рік тому +1

    We hit Da Bald Guys and Kaya’s for Butter Mochi today because of this video.. They were both EXCELLENT! Thank you brother!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      Aloha Brad! Mahalo for watching and glad you got the butter mochi and Da Bald Guys food. Both are soo good. I appreciate you letting me know. Enjoy your vacation here😋👍🤙

  • @spyleen
    @spyleen Рік тому +1

    Hiiii! Your content is great, thanks so much for all you do! My hubs and I are headed to Oahu next week and will be taking some of your recommendations! I have one silly question for you... I can't remember which video it was... but you had a table fan when you were eating outdoors once... you seemed really happy with it. What kind did you get and where did you buy it from?!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      Aloha Spyleen! Mahalo for watching and I hope you and your husband enjoy all the local Oahu eats next week!:) Oh yeah, it's a fly propeller. I got it from Amazon. I have it in a couple videos (including this one for Alicias Market). Also for #7 eats in 10 Kalihi East video. Happy Easter🤙😋

  • @sparkyhasselhoff
    @sparkyhasselhoff Рік тому +1

    We just tried Jolene's at Bay View! They give a lot of food. We had leftovers for the next day. Love the 'Opala Express shirt by the way.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      Aloha Sparkyhasselhoff. Mahalo for watching! I still have to go Jolenes in Kaneohe since I love right there. I'm glad they gave you a lot and thanks about the shirt. Def one of my favs👍😋🤙

  • @la-renkeaulana3523
    @la-renkeaulana3523 2 роки тому +1

    If im ever in hauula.. im at papaoles! And 11 1/2 lbs?!?!? Dang!!! Elena’s does have the good monthly specials.. el mariachi in kapolei is my favorite one.. I think it just tastes better.. awesome content 🤙🏽❤️

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Aloha LA-ren! We are going to Papa Oles for Part 2. And yeah, I was a big boy. Lol. Gonna eat at the El Mariachi in Kapolei and then compare. Mahalo 🤙😋👍

  • @ScottReynolds003
    @ScottReynolds003 Рік тому +4

    Much respect for showing such love to your mother. From one momma's boy to another 🤙🏽

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      Aloha Scott!!! Yes, Mom first and all the love given to our parenfs.😋👍🤙

  • @RealCity-SD
    @RealCity-SD Рік тому +1

    I just came across your page thank you for sharing 🤙🏼 I was wondering what’s your favorite spot for shaved ice we usually go to Matsumoto when we are there…

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому

      Aloha BigLazy! Mahalo for watching and I have a Shave Ice Video from 2 years ago on the channel. I like Shimazu and Waiola. 🤙👍 Hope you get to eat there too😋

  • @WomanTakenBytheWind
    @WomanTakenBytheWind 7 місяців тому +1

    There's different kinds of lumpiang--lumpia Shanghai is the thinner longer kind. But there's actually tons of versions of it named after the fillings, wrappers, and cities!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  7 місяців тому

      Oh that would be so interesting to try all the diff forms of Lumpia🤙😋 Thanks for letting me know.

  • @renxchee
    @renxchee Рік тому +2

    Braddah sean, you should try lechon king!!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому +1

      Aloha Renxchee! Gonna out the Lechon King on the list. Mahalo🤙😋👍

  • @yolandavazquez5766
    @yolandavazquez5766 Рік тому +1

    Matt, the celebrity! 😂 but he did, lovely locks, matt!!

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому +1

      Aloha Yolanda! Matt is Bradley Cooper. Lol👍🤙

  • @SNGUYEN89
    @SNGUYEN89 2 роки тому +2

    Your mom 😍 and Bradley Cooper 😍😂

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Aloha Sofia!! Haha you're the 1st person to mention Bradlley Cooper. And my Mom appreciates the comments🤙👍

    • @mattcamp5733
      @mattcamp5733 2 роки тому

      🤣

  • @ladyjavandab7181
    @ladyjavandab7181 2 роки тому +1

    Aye, really liked the video. Sean you got me at Butter Mochi? What is it? It looks like the Fifth Avenue bars my friend makes.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Aloha Lady!! Glad you liked the butter mochi. It's concentrated batter with butter mochi and it's crustt filled and jam packed. I would suggest you to try it!:)👍😋🤙

  • @scottabeau
    @scottabeau Рік тому +2

    Hi love your videos! Were going to Oahu in 3 weeks, my wife is Filipino and I am looking for a really good place to go while visiting. What do you recommend?

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  Рік тому +1

      Aloha Scott!!! Mahalo for watching and enjoy your time here on Oahu in 3 weeks. We have a place called City Square Shopping Center a d Chinatown that has great foods and yes, I have a bunch of hikes too on this channel. I hope it helps. 🤙😋

  • @kimberlycook412
    @kimberlycook412 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Sean, you should try countryside cafe in Waianae. They have the best west side omelet and waffles, my families favorite breakfast spot.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Kimberly Cook! Yup, it's a done deal. Gonna check out Countryside Cafe in Waianae. Mahalo for the suggestion👍🤙😋

  • @avengingblowfish9653
    @avengingblowfish9653 2 роки тому +2

    Pan fried poke used to be one of the specialties of Sam Choy’s BLC if you can remember that restaurant. I miss his beef stew omelette…

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Avenging.! I haven't tried the Pan Fried Poke at Sam Choys but everything Sam Choy does is really good. Would love some beef Stew omelette though. Mahalo for watching!

  • @RodSwansmad
    @RodSwansmad 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Sean and Nhi another great foodie island tour 😋 Every bite made my mouth water ! Your mom was great for joining you and giving honest opinion of the food ✅ On another note , I couldn’t help notice Nhi’s t-shirt “Hawaii Five-O film crew”. Is this a regular t-shirt you can buy from a shop or does Nhi actually work on the Hawaii Five-O film set 📽?
    Cheers Rod 🌴🏖🌺🤙

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Aloha Rod!! Mahalo for always supporting our channel and yes, so much good food around the island my Mom will be happy to read these comments!:) and Nhi and I both got these shirts since my StepDad works on the production crew:) Wishing we were on set but we love UA-cam. Hope all is well in Australia!🌈👍🤙

  • @titasmom678
    @titasmom678 2 роки тому +1

    Happy New Year, Sean, Nhi,, and Mom. Love seeing Nhi take huge bites...and welcome Mom to the channel. I can tell she didn't let you slide with anything growing up. Such a Crack Up. Glad she got to expand her Filipino eats out in Waipahu. All the food looked awesome.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Titasmom! Mahalo for always supporting our channel!:) and yeah, my Mom never let anything slide and she was still funny although firm. And yeah, Mom loved the Elena's in Waipahu. I appreciate hearing from you and Happy New Years!:)👍🤙🌈

  • @dawnjennings8656
    @dawnjennings8656 2 роки тому +1

    Sean can you tell us the best place to get fried noodles on Oahu. We went downtown and they had plenty places but can’t remember any of the names. But I know you can show and find them for us. Our next trip back we will hit the places you show us. Much aloha! Keep up the great job! Aloha from the mainland.

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому +1

      Aloha Dawn!! Mahalo for watching this channel! Best Fried noodles? I know Royals Kitchen in Chinatown is very good. Not a noodle expert but I've eaten it there and it taste really good.🤙😋

  • @gigitrinidad921
    @gigitrinidad921 2 роки тому +2

    Lechon is pronounced as “Lay-chon”. Love ur food! We have almost identical cuisines. 🌴🫶🥰👍

    • @SeanKaleponi
      @SeanKaleponi  2 роки тому

      Aloha Gigi!! Lay Chon. Thanks I wanna be able to see it properly:) and I love the cuisines at Elenas🤙👍😋 Mahalo for watching.