Shige's Saimin Stand

On our way back from spending the morning at Kaena Point (Mokuleia side), we stopped at Shige's Saimin Stand in Wahiawa for lunch. Since it was regular workday, there were a lot of open tables and parking (we've driven by here previously on the weekends and have seen a lot of people waiting outside for a table).

One son ordered the udon (he requested it plain - no meat or green onions). The other son ordered a hamburger (he requested it plain). I ordered the fried saimin. I believe the udon noodles are made in-house, just like their saimin noodles. There's nothing better than eating noodles that are made in-house by the restaurant! The fried saimin was delicious and the portion was generous. The hamburger patty is also homemade and the son thoroughly enjoyed his burger.

Take-out is also available (see Gem's review here).

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SHIGE'S SAIMIN STAND
70 KUKUI STREET
808-621-3621

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Pua Cake Studio

I love all the new small businesses opening up in Wahiawa.  One such business is Pua Cake Studio.  We had been invited to try them out (read Nadia's review here), and @melissa808 would always rave about them, so I was super excited to finally stop in.

I got chocolate, peanut butter, strawberry, and liliko`i cupcakes.  They were moist and yummy!

I also got cookies - Toffee, Chocolate Chip, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip.

My fave was the Toffee!

Definitely check out Pua Cake Studio for some sweet treats while in Wahiawa!

Pua Cake Studio

71 S. Kamehameha Hwy Suite C

Wahiawa, HI

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Wahiawa Cafe

Wahiawa Cafe recently opened up in the former space of Forty Niner Restaurant.

Tater Tots

Keiki Special

Mini Garlic Chicken

Fried Rice Bowl with Scrambled Egg

Curry Loco Moco

I had the Fried Rice, which was very tasty. My kids loved it too - they kept asking me to share with them!

The Garlic Chicken is a popular item, and my son really liked it.

The Keiki Special was just $4.50 for 3 silver dollar pancakes, 1 egg, and choice of meat.

All of the prices were pretty reasonable, and the food was ready very quickly.

Customers place their order at the counter, find a seat, and food is brought out in Styrofoam containers with plastic utensils. There is no real table service like its predecessor, although the staff will bring you water and ask if you need any refills.

The service was excellent. The staff is so friendly and helpful!

Right now Wahiawa Cafe serves just breakfast and lunch, but if things go well, they may soon open up for dinner!

Wahiawa Cafe
167 S Kamehameha Hwy
Wahiawa, HI 96786
808-621-0049

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