Annual Editorial · Volume I · 2026

Paeʻāina 50

Exactly fifty mom-and-pop joints, hand-picked across all four islands. No paid placement. No algorithm. One editor with a working jaw and a long memory.

if you cannot find ‘em on this page, dey not on da list this year

The List
  1. 01
    Tamashiro Market

    Kalihi · poke · ahi · fish

  2. 02
    Hamura Saimin

    Lihue · saimin · noodles · lilikoi chiffon pie

  3. 03
    Leonard's Bakery

    Kapahulu · malasada · pastry

  4. 04
    Rainbow Drive-In

    Kapahulu · plate lunch · loco moco · teri

  5. 05
    Ethel's Grill

    Kalihi · plate lunch · loco moco · ahi

  6. 06
    Matsumoto Shave Ice

    Haleiwa · shave ice

  7. 07
    Leonard's Bakery

    Honolulu · malasada · pastry

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