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Oahu Food Tour: Discover Hawaii's Culinary Gems
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798 Ratings
Honolulu
Embark on an immersive Hawaii food tour beyond Oahu’s tourist destinations. Experience diverse cultures and indulge in a delightful array of tastings, uncovering the authentic flavors that define this island paradise.
Embark on an immersive Hawaii food tour beyond Oahu’s tourist destinations. Experience diverse cultures and indulge in a delightful array of tastings, uncovering the authentic flavors that define this island paradise.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii - Visit a 125-year-old active Japanese Shinto temple located right beside Nuuanu stream.
- Downtown Honolulu - Local Manapua - Delicious pastries crafted with sweet bread and savory meat fillings.
- Chinatown - Turon (Banana Lumpia) - A delightful Filipino fried banana dessert.
- Chinatown - Chicken…
- Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii - Visit a 125-year-old active Japanese Shinto temple located right beside Nuuanu stream.
- Downtown Honolulu - Local Manapua - Delicious pastries crafted with sweet bread and savory meat fillings.
- Chinatown - Turon (Banana Lumpia) - A delightful Filipino fried banana dessert.
- Chinatown - Chicken Adobo - A beloved Filipino dish marinated and simmered in a flavorful sauce.
- Downtown - Kauai Wild Caught Deep Water Prawns (Ama Ebi / Boton Shrimp).
- Honolulu - Fresh Local Fruits - Explore some exotic, locally grown fruits (availability depends on the season and quality during the visit).
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Honolulu - Oahu Fish Market - Experience a seafood market and savor fresh Japanese-style seafood (subject to availability).
- Chuturo Sashimi - Raw sliced fatty tuna belly, served in Japanese style.
- Tako Poke - Cooked Japanese Tako Madako seasoned with a Korean spicy sauce and flying fish eggs.
- Chinatown - Roast Meats - Duck and/or Roast Pork (subject to availability).
- Chinatown - Vietnamese Pandan Cake.
- Chinatown - Hawaiian Style Poke - Seasoned raw fish - Hawaii’s most popular dish needs no introduction.
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…
- 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
- Private transportation
- 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 Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join an exciting culinary journey, exploring the rich food and cultural heritage of Oahu. This walking food tour covers less than half a mile, taking you to 6-8 stops with a delightful selection of 13-16 tastings. Step off the beaten path to discover the genuine flavors that make Hawaii a true cultural melting pot.
As you stroll through the lively…
Join an exciting culinary journey, exploring the rich food and cultural heritage of Oahu. This walking food tour covers less than half a mile, taking you to 6-8 stops with a delightful selection of 13-16 tastings. Step off the beaten path to discover the genuine flavors that make Hawaii a true cultural melting pot.
As you stroll through the lively streets, the tour not only satisfies your palate but also showcases Oahu’s architectural treasures and historical sites. Enjoy a rich sensory experience, where each step highlights the distinctiveness of this island paradise. From lively fresh fish and meat markets to tempting tropical fruit stalls, delve into a blend of ethnic and exotic foods, culminating in modern fusion creations that make our historic Chinatown a unique culinary treasure.
- Please note we anticipate standing for most of the tour, seating will be arranged whenever possible.
- SERIOUS FOOD ALLERGIES: Please contact us before booking
Location
201 N Kukui St
North Kukui Street
Royal Kitchen
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(798 Ratings)
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Kcannb
Aug 31, 2026
Amazing Food tour - This was one of the best food tours I've ever taken. We sampled a variety of foods. Come hungry, because the portions are generous.
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Karise_s
Aug 22, 2026
Top Notch Tour - Incredible food tour. Communication, hospitality, and professionalism was exceptional. Very organized. And SO much amazing food! Victor was such a great host. Highly recommend!
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Asia_j
Aug 19, 2026
Downtown China Food Adventure - TJ was our guide for the majority of the walking tour and he was excellent! I really appreciate Victor as well, who co-led our tour and contacted me via text the day prior to confirm. TJ gave an in-depth history of Hawaii and had a wealth of knowledge about food. I went with my family for my dad's 70th birthday and what made it the most fun is that my family are some of the pickiest eaters. TJ did a great job of encouraging them to try some of the food without being pushy. I'm a foodie, so eating the tropical fruits, raw fish, Filipino cuisine, and the duck were SO good. The shuttle ride back to the hotel was relatively quiet as we all had a food coma. TJ continued to show us a palace and one of the oldest churches in Hawaii on the way back to our hotels. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to embark on a food adventure and learn some of Hawaii's history and culture. Also, we had lots of good food leftover so I wouldn't plan to eat before or after :)
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Justind278
Aug 18, 2026
A Great Way to Sample what Chinatown has to offer - This was an excellent tour! We got to sample a variety of foods in Chinatown: fresh fruits, Filipino lumpia, freshly-caught fish, chottoro cuts of tuna sashimi, manapua (steamed pork puns), and more. This tour allowed us to get out of the super-touristy Waikiki part of Honolulu and to see a different neighborhood and sample foods that the locals eat.
Our guides, TJ and Victor, were also excellent. They were funny, personable, and knowledgeable about the neighborhood. They picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel, which made transportation hassle-free. They taught us not only about the foods that we were eating, but also a little bit about the history of Chinatown and the diverse communities that made it what it is today.
And the food? It was delicious! I recommend this tour to anyone who appreciates trying new foods. I also recommend skipping breakfast the morning of your tour: show up hungry! You will receive a lot of food during this tour: we took our leftovers back to our hotel and had them for dinner later on in the day.
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Theandrews98
Aug 17, 2026
Great food tour - TJ was a wonderful guide to our local food tour. We ate delicious local food from small local shops. It was fantastic!
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Irene_h
Aug 17, 2026
10/10 Recommend - It was very fun and TJ was very attentive and fun to talk to. The food was fresh and nothing went to waste.
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Ed_h
Aug 13, 2026
Solid Sampling in Chinatown - Victor and TJ were great. Very knowledgeable about the area and the food. Plenty to sample. The poke was amazing.
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Hawaiiguy12345
Aug 11, 2026
Best Food Tour of Chinatown - Although I live in Honolulu, I do not visit Chinatown area often. So when my sister planned to come to visit me, I thought it would be a great opportunity for her and for myself to experience this food tour. I found it well organized and the amount of food you get to sample was varied, exotic and very delicious. We were stuffed and we had 3 more stops to go. Vic and TJ were our guides and they were awesome. I highly recommend that you try this tour even if you live on Oahu. Lots of new places as Chinatown evolves.
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Mike_z
Aug 28, 2026
A culinary tour of China Town - The tour guide made our trip a lot of fun. We ate a lot of seafood and fruit we had never eaten before. The steamed parrot fish with ginger, garlic and cilantro was amazing. The Chinese roasted duck was also very good.
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Kristiandbrison
Aug 21, 2026
Food Tour - It was great, our guide Victor was fantastic. It was definitely interesting sights & venues, felt a bit like experiencing other country more than Hawaiian cuisines. & the bathroom stop was out of TP, but otherwise good. Too much food
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