Vol. 1 · No. 1Honolulu, Hawaiʻi · Mauka of KalakauaEst. 2026
E komo mai —
ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists
Four islands · Mom & pop only · Photos required
The Best-Of DeskHawaiʻi Island · ranked by locals3 joints
The Definitive Ranking
The Best Saimin
on Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiʻi's noodle soup — clear dashi broth, fish cake, char siu, green onion.
The Big Island has a saimin tradition rooted in the plantation camps — Hilo's shops tend toward richer broth and larger portions than Oʻahu, and the local add-ons (wonton, Portuguese sausage) are more common.
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