Whether you’ve only visited Hawaii, or have called the islands’ home for years, you have undoubtedly tried these 14 iconic Hawaiian foods. And while we love a good loco moco or poke bowl as much as the next local, there is one food that reigns supreme: the musubi. You can find musubi everywhere — even at your local 7/11 — but not all musubi is created equal, and today we’re talking about the cafe in Hawaii that serves the world’s best musubi.
Welcome to Musubi Cafe Iyasume, a humble little eatery with four locations in Honolulu that serves up some of the best musubi in Hawaii — and perhaps even the world. Ready to dig in?
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Made with premium rice imported from Japan, the musubi and onigiri served at Musubi Cafe Iyasume is made fresh daily and mind-blowingly delicious.
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While you will find the classic Spam musubi at this eatery that is adored by tourists and locals alike, that’s not all you’ll find on the menu.
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From bacon, egg, and avocado to egg, cucumber, and Spam, the flavor creations found at Musubi Cafe Iyasume are mouthwatering little packets of deliciousness.
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You might even notice that the menu features a variety of other dishes, including curry, miso soup, and fried chicken. You won’t regret branching out and trying something new!
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Your musubi can be made to order, or you can grab any number of pre-made combinations if you’re in a hurry.
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Musubi Cafe Iyasume is also affordable! Each piece of musubi ranges in price from $1.88 to 2.68, so unless you order a dozen musubi (which we wouldn’t blame you for), your total will probably be under $20!
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Locals know there is no better snack food in existence. Whether you’re grabbing a few musubi before a morning hike or stopping by for an after-dinner snack, musubi is Hawaii’s most perfect food, and the best is served at Musubi Cafe Iyasume.
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Nestled in a tiny little shop with bright yellow walls and plenty of Japanese-themed decor, you’ll want to stop by their Waikiki Monarch location at least once, though their other locations are undoubtedly charming as well.
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You can find Musubi Cafe Iyasume at the following three locations: Waikiki Monarch: 2427 Kuhio Ave., open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Keeaumoku: 1518-B Makaloa St., open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ala Moana Center: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd #2278, open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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You will also find a Musubi & Bento Iyasume at 334 Seaside Ave, which is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, head to their website or follow them on Facebook.
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