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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 Desk4 joints

The Definitive Ranking

The Best Saimin
on Oʻahu

Hawaiʻi's noodle soup — clear dashi broth, fish cake, char siu, green onion.

Saimin is Oʻahu's comfort food — the broth is dashi-based, the noodles are soft wheat, and a char siu slice and a half of fish cake are the floor. Shiro's Saimin Haven and Palace Saimin have been running the same recipe for decades.

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  1. 1
    Shiro's Saimin Haven & Family Restaurant

    Shiro's Saimin Haven & Family Restaurant

    Aiea · Oʻahu

    4.8local
  2. 2
    Palace Saimin

    Palace Saimin

    Honolulu · Oʻahu

    4.6local
  3. 3
    Shiro's Saimin Haven

    Shiro's Saimin Haven

    Ewa Beach · Oʻahu

    4.3local
  4. 4
    Like Like Drive Inn, Ltd.

    Like Like Drive Inn, Ltd.

    Honolulu · Oʻahu

    4.2local
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