We know the legends—the Shige’s Saimin Stands, Waiāhole Poi Factories and other must-stops for anyone traversing the island. These picks aren’t about them.
In search of food finds far from the city, we crisscrossed O‘ahu in every direction. But it wasn’t only pockets of deliciousness that we found. Along the way, we discovered things we didn’t know we were looking for. Or realized we missed. Townies, urbanites, city folk: Whatever we call ourselves, we think we have it all. We don’t. Here are eight reasons to head out of town.
Eighty Chicken Sandwiches
Kahuku
“Hey, Charleston! Yellow tank top!” Adam Wade is yelling out the window of his food trailer at two stragglers who’ve joined the line. “Do me a favor and come in a little closer. Our neighbors don’t like it when we block traffic.”…