If you’re a fellow Aussie spending time on Oʻahu, you might be curious to know if and where you can eat Australian-inspired foods on the island.
Local culture reigns supreme in Hawaiʻi (obviously), but as an Aussie expat living in Honolulu, there have been moments when I’ve craved my home-country cuisine. I’ve searched high and low to uncover the best Australian food on Oʻahu.
Thankfully, there are Oʻahu eateries with an Australian connection, a treasure trove of establishments that promise to satiate the homesickness of Aussies and the curiosity of those eager to delve into the flavors of the Land Down Under.
This post shares our go-to list for an Australian food fix on Oʻahu.
1. Arvo Cafe
Address: SALT, 324 Coral St, Kakaʻako
Distance from Waikīkī: 3.9mi (6.3km)
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Follow: @a_r_v_o
The cute name of this cafe gives away it’s origin. Arvo, slang for afternoon in Australia, is a gorgeous Aussie-inspired coffee shop (some of the owners hail from Down Under). It’s a cool spot to grab a damn good flat white coffee, tuck into a Nutella or loaded avocado toast or devour a halloumi burger.
INSIDE TIP: Get your camera ready – most meals come adorned in pretty edible flowers.
2. Kiwi Style Fish & Chips
Address: 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie
Distance from Waikīkī: 36.2mi (58.2km)
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A food truck that originated in Sydney (Australia), now found on Oahu’s North Shore. Stop at Kiwi Style Fish & Chips at Hukilau Marketplace, outside of the Polynesian Cultural Center, for a crispy-battered seafood feed with hot chips and chicken salt! They also have potato scallops, sometimes called potato fritters or potato cakes.
INSIDE TIP: Finish off with a Sweet As New Zealand ice cream, located just around the corner.
3. Tucker & Bevvy
Address: 449 Kapahulu Ave, Waikīkī
Distance from Waikīkī: Within Waikīkī
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Follow: @tuckerandbevvy
The go-to for dukkah-dusted avocado toast, hot pressed paninis and real fruit smoothies. Just like Australian beachside cafes, Tucker & Bevvy serves plenty of salads, sandwiches, wraps and cold pressed juice. This is the perfect food to pick up and take on a beach or park picnic.
INSIDE TIP: Fresh and healthy food catering options are also available.
4. Mam’s Meat Pies
Address: Ala Moana Medical Building, 1441 Kapiolani Blvd Suite #301, Ala Moana
Distance from Waikīkī: 2.4mi (3.7km)
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Follow: @mamsmeatpies
One of the few places on the island specializing in meat pies. The co-owners of Mam’s Meat Pies were raised in New Zealand and Hawaiʻi. When they craved meat pies and couldn’t find them on Oʻahu they attempted to makes some, and the rest is history. Their flaky buttery meat pies and sausage rolls are baked fresh and hit a home run every time. The only downside… they didn’t have tomato sauce!
INSIDE TIP: If you’re shopping at Ala Moana Center, Mam’s is accessible! Find Genki Sushi, the Medical Building is directly across the parking lot and their shop is outside on the ground level.
In summary, you can find several Australian food gems scattered across Oʻahu. If you try our recommendations for the best Australian food on Oʻahu, we’d love to hear about it! Please leave a reply in the comments section below.
VISITOR FAQs
You can buy Vegemite in Hawaiʻi at India Market in Honolulu, Oʻahu.
Bills Hawaiʻi, a restaurant by Aussie Chef Bill Granger, opened in Waikīkī in 2014. Sadly, it did not survive the COVID-19 pandemic and closed permanently in late 2020. Westman Cafe + Lounge moved into its former Beach Walk location.
The following airlines fly direct from Australia to Hawaiʻi – Hawaiian Airlines (Hawaiʻi’s state carrier) between Sydney and Honolulu, Qantas (Australia’s national carrier) between Sydney and Honolulu, and Jetstar between Sydney or Melbourne and Honolulu.
