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Vol. 1 · No. 1Est. 2026

E komo mai —

ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists

Four islands · Mom & pop only · Photos required

The Best-Of Desk6 joints

The Definitive Ranking

The Best Malasada
on Oʻahu

Portuguese fried dough rolled in sugar, no hole. Eat it warm.

Leonard's Bakery in Kapahulu is the cathedral of the malasada — the line wraps the building on weekends and the Portuguese fried dough comes out of the fryer every few minutes. Hot is the only way to eat one; anything less is a compromise.

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  1. 1
    Champion Malasada

    Champion Malasada

    Kapahulu · Oʻahu

    4.8local
  2. 2
    Leonard's Bakery

    Leonard's Bakery

    Kapahulu · Oʻahu

    4.8local
  3. 3
    Liliha Bakery

    Liliha Bakery

    Liliha · Oʻahu

    4.6local
  4. 4
    Leonard Jr's Hot Malasadas

    Leonard Jr's Hot Malasadas

    Aiea · Oʻahu

    4.7local
  5. 5
    Leonard's Bakery

    Leonard's Bakery

    Honolulu · Oʻahu

    4.6local
  6. 6
    Liliha Bakery (Waikiki · IMP)

    Liliha Bakery (Waikiki · IMP)

    Honolulu · Oʻahu

    4.2local
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