Even highly regarded Guy Fieri favorites can still suffer reduced hours or close temporarily, or permanently, including these below.
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Even highly regarded Guy Fieri favorites can still suffer reduced hours or close temporarily, or permanently, including these below.
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We were just at Nico’s in late June. It was busy around noon, but the line moves quickly. Plenty of parking, your order comes quickly (you get paged), and the food is always fresh at a reasonable price. My favorite is the grilled ahi salad, and don’t forget about dessert – the cookies are decadent!
We are leaving to Hawaii tomorrow. We are going to visit both Oahu and Maui. We Love watching Guy and plan on trying out some of the restaurants you have listed. We are very excited since it is our first trip to Hawaii.
I was stationed on Oahu for almost 5 years & I loved the Slavonic Steak from the Crouching Lion. I know they are closed now but would love to find Any restaurant on Oahu that serves Slavonic Steak. If anyone has the answer, Pleaser let me know who & where.
What about Rebel Kitchen on the Big Island?
Is the Big Wave food truck better than Giovannis Shrimp truck? I thought Giovannis was an institution on the North shore. I’ve never even heard of Big Wave.
Giovanni’s sets the standard for anyone selling shrimp from a food truck!
I live on Maui so make frequent visits to Thai Mee Up and love the pork ribs, but you forgot Three’s Bar and Grill which has been featured on DDD and it is fabulous!
Next time Guy should try the pork cutlet gravy all over at Mililani Restaurant and the NY steak and mochiko chicken combo at the Liliha Ave. L&L. That L&L is the best.
Elena’s lechon kewali is addictive, for sure, so I agree with Guy.
It would be interesting to learn of the favorites of the Beat of Hawaii writers. We’ve been disappointed with some of Guy Fieri’s past recommendations.
Everything at Nico’s is the best – sandwiches, salads, entrees and dessert! The Alley Restaurant was our big to-go spot during the pandemic and super close to the stadium if you’re hungry after that walk around. Mike’s Huli Chicken must be great because every time we stopped there (afternoons), they have been “sold out!” Big Wave Shrimp is fresh and their homemade sweet chili sauce is awesome. Thanks for the list BOH, now we have have to try the others!
Hi Julianna.
Thanks for the feedback on food options and your many other comments.
Aloha.
Big Island: Island Lava Java, Foster’s Kitchen, Original Thai, Umeke’s are the ones I remember on DDD.
Aloha BOH Bros
Today one of my customers brought by friends of their’s who were visiting from Maui. Needless to say we had a great conversation.
On subject they said recently several restaurants have either closed or plan on closing due to staffing. Many pre-pandemic workers relocated to the mainland found work here. Soaring cost of living on Maui was number one reason for workers not returning to islands.
I’ve been to several restaurants that have been featured on “triple D” and have always been disappointed. The food and service has generally been mediocre at best and the dish created for Guy is never on the menu, it’s always something special done just for him so I dont put too much stock in his recommendations.
Not sure if it was a Guy Fieri pick or not, but Jimbo’s in Honolulu is gone and they had the best noodles and broth. When the homemade brith was done for the day, you ordered something else…Thanks guys for the updates and checking on favorites,
Another spot we liked was either location of Poke’ Stop, one in Mililkani and the other in Waipahu.
Hi Michael.
Thanks. Yes, Jimbo’s was a top pick forever and we both still miss it.
Aloha.
Aloha guys! Don’t forget Kenji Burger in Old Koloa Town (and I THINK their food truck is in Kapaa). Amazing Sushi “Burritos” & burgers too! Nice and outdoors-y. Great staff. Was just there in August so I can confirm they’re still open!
From the north shore food trucks and killer tacos to Honolulu
everywhere we eat is amazing and never disappointing and so much flavor you never go hungry love Oahu. Mahalo
Aloha Guys, Your article did not mention two of our favorites: Hanalei Dolphin and Hanalei Poke
You left out the Big Island ones… Unless that last one is in the other Kailua.
We have been to Da Kitchen when it was at the original location!! Great food👍 We are coming back to Maui next month with friends who’ve never been to Maui. We can’t wait to take them there for a real treat. Thank you for this updated list of restaurants that are still open We can’t wait to give them a try 🌺