Top pick1$Aiea Manapua & Snacks
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Spartan space selling Hawaiian-inspired Chinese street food such as manapua (savory stuffed pastry).
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Aiea might be best known for Pearlridge and the freeway, but tucked into its strip malls and side streets is some seriously satisfying local food. I pulled together the 13 Hawaiian food spots in the Aiea and Pearl City area worth knowing, combining the area's best-rated restaurants into one curated guide.
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The lineup ranges from old-school to everyday local. Aiea Manapua & Snacks is a no-frills favorite for manapua and Hawaiian-inspired Chinese street food, Kehau's Kitchen in Pearl City dishes out Hawaiian plates like kalua pork from a simple counter, and Ryder's Poke And Shave Ice covers the poke-and-shave-ice combo locals love.
As you browse the list, keep an eye out for the markers: spots our editors have personally been to carry the "Verified visit" marker, and his hand-picked recommendations get the NateEatsHawaii badge.
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It depends on what you're craving. Aiea Manapua & Snacks is a longtime local pick for manapua, Kehau's Kitchen is known for Hawaiian plates like kalua pork, and Ryder's Poke And Shave Ice covers fresh poke. This guide ranks 13 spots in the area so you can compare.
Plate lunch counters are your best bet. Places like L&L Hawaiian Barbecue and Kehau's Kitchen serve generous, wallet-friendly plates, and Aiea Manapua & Snacks is a classic grab-and-go option for cheap local eats.
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