Honolulu: Off The Beaten Path Food Tour
Description
Embark on an eating adventure with us, diving into the heart of Oahu's diverse culinary and cultural history. Our walking food tour spans less than half a mile, guiding you through 6-8 stops featuring a delightful array of 13-16 tastings. Venture beyond the typical tourist paths to uncover the authentic flavors that define Hawaii as the ultimate melting pot of cultures. As you walk through the vibrant streets, our tour not only treats your taste buds but also unveils Oahu's architectural gems and historical landmarks. Immerse yourself in a rich sensory experience, where every step reveals the uniqueness of this island paradise. From bustling fresh fish and meat markets to enticing tropical fruit stalls, explore the mix of ethnic and exotic foods, culminating in modern fusion delights that make our historic Chinatown a one-of-a-kind culinary gem.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Check out a 125 year old active Japanese Shinto temple right next to Nuuanu stream.
Local Manapua - Tasty pastries made with sweet bread and savory meat fillings
Turon (Banana Lumpia) - Filipino fried banana dessert
Chicken Adobo - popular Filipino dish marinated and simmered in sauce
Kauai Wild Caught Deep Water Prawns (Ama Ebi / Boton Shrimp)
Fresh Local Fruits - We check out some exotic locally grown fruits (depends on seasons and what looks good while we are there)
Oahu Fish Market - We go to a seafood market and try fresh Japanese style seafood (Depends on availability) Chuturo Sashimi - Raw sliced tuna fatty tuna belly, served Japanese style Tako Poke - Cooked Japanese Tako Madako seasoned in a korean spicy sauce w/ flying fish eggs
Roast Meats - Duck and / or Roast Pork (Depending on Availability)
Vietnamese Pandan Cake
Hawaiian Style Poke - Seasoned raw fish - No introduction needed for Hawaii's most popular food
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that we only pick up within the Honolulu & Waikiki areas! Those staying on the east (Kailua / Kaneohe) or west side like Aulani, Ko'olina, or the Four Seaons will have to meet us at our first stop. If your Waikiki / Honolulu Hotel is NOT listed or NOT showing up, please contact us or customer support as we pick up from ALL Waikiki / Honolulu hotels. Hotel Pick Up / Drop off – Please list Hotel Name or Airbnb when booking otherwise you will need to contact us at least 24 hours prior to your tour start day and time. Pick up from your hotel lobby or AirBNB residence between 9:00-9:30 am (Depending on local traffic conditions). PICK UP DETAILS & CONFIRMATION ***You will be notified via text the day prior (mid to late afternoon) of your tour with a 15 minute pick up window and other pick up details. ***
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note we anticipate standing for most of the tour, seating will be arranged whenever possible.
- SERIOUS FOOD ALLERGIES: Please contact us before booking
Reviews(764)
TJ was an amazing guide! He was knowledgeable, attentive, and took great care of everything. We really appreciated all the local stories and insights he shared along the way. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed plenty of delicious food. Every stop was great, and we left feeling very satisfied. Highly recommend!
The tour was great. TJ did an excellent job as he was attentive and knowledgeable. I will say the food was fresh and very tasty but in order to finish to the end you have to pace yourself.
If you want to get a good idea of what true Hawaiian food is like you need to take this tour! It was worth every penny and the tour guides made sure we had everything we needed during the hot day. Would do it again and again if I could.
T.J. was knowledgeable and the places we went were amazing. All the food was delicious. I am so happy I went on the tour and got to try all of these different cuisines.
A great selection of delicious foods from the local Chinatown. The tour was interesting and the portions were generous. We enjoyed seeing the vendors at the market and got a peek into a section of Honolulu most tourists never see. Our guide TJ was friendly and provided lots of good information.
Victor and TJ were the best. They were very knowledgeable and all of the food spots were truly local! Transportation from our hotel was also included. I would highly recommend this tour.
I think this food tour will be the highlight of my week in Hawaii. All of the food samples were delicious, well prepared, and of the highest quality, and you definitely fill up quickly if you don't pace yourself. Victor and Treje were excellent and informative guides, not to mention super nice and patient with everyone's questions. Best part for me was sampling fresh caught choturo and the steamed uhu, or parrot fish--both out of this world good. Definitely make this part of your Honolulu experience.
We were on a cruise from LA and decided to do this food tour. They picked us up right from the cruise terminal and took us to the meeting point near Chinatown. TJ and Victor were our tour guides. We stopped by quite a few places for delicious food. Make sure you bring your empty stomach because there are a lot of yummy food to try out.
The walking food tour of Chinatown was both fun and educational. TJ our tour guide did a fantastic job! The people that were in our group were all nice and I believe everyone enjoyed all the different food and fruits that we tried. Definitely bring your appetite. Even our 25 year old son who can eat a ton, had to finally tap out! Kudos to TJ again, he’s knowledgeable and very laid back!
Tj was an amazing guide! Had a great balance of history, food knowledge and giving the guests time to get along. Can’t recommend this tour enough, it’s a must! So much food, and able to take home whatever you can't finish. Very local, very good, and the best sashimi you'll ever have!
