Honu Bakery

Box of tasty baked goods

Meringue Pie - It's not a pie, but that is what it said on the receipt. It's crunchy, chewy and slightly sweet.  One of my favorites. 

Inside the Meringue Pie

Sesame Mochi Bun - This is another one of my favorites.  It's so unassuming...crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside.  It's slightly sweet and the black sesame seeds adds a nice toasty flavor. 

Inside the Sesame Mochi Bun

Ham Bun - One of the savory treats.  It has ham, onion and I think a touch of mayonnaise.   This one is really good!  I wish I bought more.  I will just have to go back. 

Taro Donut - This one is like a glazed donut filled with a sweetened taro...the consistency is like chunky mashed sweet potatoes.  I like that this is not overly sweet. 

Inside the Taro Donut

Location: Click here for directions.

Phone: King Street Location: 808.949.1588 

           Kalihi Location - 808.842.1588

Website: http://www.honubakery.com

Parking: Free 

Cost: $1.59 - Meringue Pie

        $1.79 - Sesame Mochi Bun

        $2.50 - Ham Bun 

        $1.99 - Taro Donut 

Hours: Kalihi - M-Sa 7:00am - 8:00pm / Closed on Sunday

           King Street - M-F 7:00am - 8:00pm / Sa 7:00am -

           7:00pm / Closed on Sunday (all hours according to

           Yelp)

Why you should go: I've been there twice (once at each location) and so far I really liked almost everything I had. The first time I went here I bought a few things and ended up buying more of the ones that I liked the most which were the Sesame Mochi Ball and the Meringue Pie.  So far the banana bread is the only thing I wouldn't buy again.  It was dry and tasted unnatural.  

Everything I've had so far is not overly sweet and thats what I love about their pastries.  

They have the cutest cupcakes and cakes too.  They also serve specialty coffees, teas and shave ice. 

Tips and What to expect: Although I have not tried it yet, their Turtle Bread is supposed to be really good and I believe it's their signature baked good.  I'll try it one day.  I haven't tried it yet because it's a lot bigger than all the others and I like variety. 

The Kalihi location is newer, larger, nicer and finding parking is easier here.  Although I live closer to the King St. location, I will drive the extra miles to the Kalihi location because of this. 

This is a great place to stop at before you go to the beach....which is exactly what I did.

**Information as of March 25, 2015