Honolulu: Off The Beaten Path Food Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on an eating adventure with us, diving into the heart of Oahu's diverse culinary and cultural history. Our walking food tour spans less than half a mile, guiding you through 6-8 stops featuring a delightful array of 13-16 tastings. Venture beyond the typical tourist paths to uncover the authentic flavors that define Hawaii as the ultimate melting pot of cultures. As you walk through the vibrant streets, our tour not only treats your taste buds but also unveils Oahu's architectural gems and historical landmarks. Immerse yourself in a rich sensory experience, where every step reveals the uniqueness of this island paradise. From bustling fresh fish and meat markets to enticing tropical fruit stalls, explore the mix of ethnic and exotic foods, culminating in modern fusion delights that make our historic Chinatown a one-of-a-kind culinary gem.
Inclusions
What's included
- Chutoro Sashimi (Fatty & fresh local big eye tuna served raw Japanese style)
- Drinks (Local Juice (Lilikoi / Lychee / Guava / Pineapple)) or Bottled Water
- Japanese Octopus (Cooked Japanese madako served in a korean dressing)
- Vietnamese Green Pandan Cake
- Roast Duck - Chinese Style
- Tropical Fresh Fruits (5+ tastings of locally grown exotic fruits)
- Roast Pork Belly with Crispy Skin
- Kauai Wild Caught Deep Water Prawns (Ama Ebi / Boton Shrimp)
- Hawaiian Style Ahi Limu Poke - Raw big eye tuna served cubed, seasoned local style
- Chicken Adobo (Filipino style braised Chicken)
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off - Waikiki / Honolulu Area
- Manapua (freshly baked sweet buns with a savory pork filling)
- Spicy Ahi/Tuna Poke (Fresh & fatty tuna made into a spicy poke)
- Sweet Honey BBQ Pork Belly "Charsiu"
- Turon / Banana Lumpia (Filipino fried banana dessert)
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Check out a 125 year old active Japanese Shinto temple right next to Nuuanu stream.
Local Manapua - Tasty pastries made with sweet bread and savory meat fillings
Turon (Banana Lumpia) - Filipino fried banana dessert
Chicken Adobo - popular Filipino dish marinated and simmered in sauce
Kauai Wild Caught Deep Water Prawns (Ama Ebi / Boton Shrimp)
Fresh Local Fruits - We check out some exotic locally grown fruits (depends on seasons and what looks good while we are there)
Oahu Fish Market - We go to a seafood market and try fresh Japanese style seafood (Depends on availability) Chuturo Sashimi - Raw sliced tuna fatty tuna belly, served Japanese style Tako Poke - Cooked Japanese Tako Madako seasoned in a korean spicy sauce w/ flying fish eggs
Roast Meats - Duck and / or Roast Pork (Depending on Availability)
Vietnamese Pandan Cake
Hawaiian Style Poke - Seasoned raw fish - No introduction needed for Hawaii's most popular food
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 806 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5A Thoughtfully Curated Foodie Experience
Victor, your guide, will deftly take you on a culinary tasting experience with seafood, fruits, and other delicacies you likely have not tried before. If you are at all curious about what happens when cultures blend and creative food styles spring forth, then you will enjoy this tour. So many different kinds of fruit to try, direct from the farm (talk about Farm-to-Table; the shopkeeper is also the farmer!) and fish from the sea. Have you ever tried Chutoro Poke? Unbelievable. Who knew that was a thing? Most poke is made with lesser quality; this, this is the real deal. Victor was weaned on this stuff and really curates an experience. I am almost reluctant to tell everyone about this but I want him to keep running the tour so we can go again. Totally recommend this tour.
5A Thoughtfully Curated Foodie Experience
A fantastic experience in the heart of America’s oldest Chinatown. Victor, your guide, will deftly take you on a culinary tasting experience with seafood, fruits, and other delicacies you likely have not tried before. If you are at all curious about what happens when cultures blend and creative food styles spring forth, then you will enjoy this tour. So many different kinds of fruit to try, direct from the farm (talk about Farm-to-Table; the shopkeeper is also the farmer!) and fish from the sea. Have you ever tried Chutoro Poke? Unbelievable. Who knew that was a thing? Most poke is made with lesser quality; this, this is the real deal. Victor was weaned on this stuff and really curates an experience. I am almost reluctant to tell everyone about this but I want him to keep running the tour so we can go again. Totally recommend this tour.
5Thanks Victor
Had Victor and he took great care of us was very knowledgeable about all food. Also had answers to any questions even the ones not about food.
5One of our favorite parts...
One of our favorite parts of our trip!! My husband and I started our morning off with this tour and had the best time and were absolutely studded by the end! They were very generous with each of the stops they took us to and we got to try all sorts of things we had never encountered before! The tour guide was super helpful and checked in with us throughout the tour and gave us many other great restaurant names/places to go later on our trip. This was my husbands favorite part of our vacation!
5Hidden gem
Outstanding food great experience wonderful way to see and taste the greatness of Chinatown and also get in a light short walk. Great time highly recommended
5One the best tours I’ve ever participated in.
This was an exceptional experience by a team of guides who knew the community, understood the experience being provided and made each of us a participant by engaging each person by name and community from where we came from.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Royal Kitchen
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- Hawaii Free Tours
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note we anticipate standing for most of the tour, seating will be arranged whenever possible.
- SERIOUS FOOD ALLERGIES: Please contact us before booking
How it compares in Oahu
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 18 food tours we list in Oahu.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 18.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Oahu
Oahu pairs Waikiki's famous beach and Honolulu's city life with volcanic craters, rainforest valleys and the legendary surf of its North Shore.
Waikiki's crescent of sand, backed by hotels and the volcanic crater of Diamond Head, is the island's classic image, and the hike to the crater rim gives sweeping views. Downtown Honolulu holds ʻIolani Palace, home of Hawaiʻi's last monarchs, and the memorials at Pearl Harbor, including the USS Arizona Memorial, recall the attack of 1941.
Top-ranked sights in Oahu: Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, Dole Plantation.
Special offers in Oahu
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