If you are an Aussie or Kiwi visiting Oʻahu, you may be wondering where to find a taste of home among the island’s food scene. We’ve got you covered.
As an Aussie expat living in Honolulu, there are moments when I crave my home-country cuisine. These cravings led me to search high and low for the best Aussie and Kiwi foods on Oʻahu.
Thankfully, I found Oʻahu eateries with Australian and New Zealand connections. These places satiate my homesickness and the curiosity of those eager to taste the flavors of Down Under.
In this post, we share our local recommendations for the best Aussie and Kiwi foods on Oʻahu.
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1. Arvo Café at Surfjack
Feel the Aussie vibes in Waikīkī with their delicious flat whites and toasties.
📍 412 Lewers St, Waikīkī
🕒 Open: Daily for Breakfast & Lunch
The name of this cute cafe, Arvo (Aussie slang for afternoon) gives away it’s origin. One of it’s previous owners hailed from Down Under so they know how to make an excellent flat white and delicious ham, cheese and tomato toasties. Find it at the entry to the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club on Lewers Street in Waikīkī.
INSIDE TIP: The original Arvo Cafe is in Kakaʻako. It offers other Aussie favorites like avocado toast and a halloumi burger.
2. Tucker & Bevvy
Serves up Aussie-style picnic food and snacks, a great option for brekkie.
📍 2586 Kalakaua Ave, Waikīkī
🕒 Open: Daily for Breakfast & Lunch
Tucker & Bevvy is the go-to for dukkah-dusted avo toast, hot pressed paninis and real fruit smoothies. Modeled off Australian beachside cafes, Tucker & Bevvy (Aussie slang for food and beverage) at the Park Shore hotel serves salads, sandwiches, wraps and cold pressed juice. It’s the perfect place to pick up food for a picnic.
INSIDE TIP: There’s another Tucker & Bevvy cafe in Waikīkī, inside the atrium of the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort.
3. Kiwi Style Fish & Chips
Satisfy cravings for fish’n’chips, corner-shop burgers and egg and bacon rolls.
📍 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie
🕒 Open: Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat for Lunch & Dinner
Kiwi Style Fish & Chips originated in Sydney, Australia, but is now found on Oahu’s North Shore. Stop at this food truck at Hukilau Marketplace (outside Polynesian Cultural Center) for a crispy-battered seafood feast with hot chips and chicken salt. They also have potato fritters, also known as potato scallops or potato cakes.
INSIDE TIP: Finish off with a New Zealand style Sweet As Ice Cream, located just around the corner.
4. The Kiwi Korner
The go-to for gourmet meat pies with buttery crusts and rich, savory fillings.
📍 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie
🕒 Open: Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat for Lunch & Dinner
Kiwi Korner serves New Zealand style meat pies that taste just like the ones in Australia. Hit up this food truck at Hukilau Marketplace (outside Polynesian Cultural Center) for tasty homemade pies made with puff pastry and delicious fillings like steak and onion, steak and cheese, mince (ground beef) and cheese and chicken curry.
INSIDE TIP: Save room for their Kiwi desserts including cream puffs and chocolate or strawberry trifle.
In summary, from meat pies to avo toast, discover the top spots on Oʻahu to enjoy Aussie and Kiwi flavors — perfect for expats and foodies alike.
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