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
Hawaiʻi Island · 3 spots
Best Saimin
on Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaii's answer to ramen — soft wheat noodles in a clear dashi broth with fish cake, spam, and char siu.
These are the 3 saimin spots on Hawaiʻi Island locals actually rate, from old-school Hilo to the Kona coast. No chains, no resort strips, no tourist Yelp lists — ranked by residents with verified island IP.
Saimin Picks
Ken's House of Pancakes
◆Hilo· Big Is.
loco mocopancakechicken
Nori'S Saimin & Snacks, Inc.
◆Hilo· Big Is.
saiminnoodles
saiminphoto coming
Saimin Sez
◆Kailua-Kona· Big Is.
saiminnoodles
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