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Malasadas are Portuguese-style fried dough balls that have become a beloved staple of Hawaii. Unlike standard doughnuts, malasadas do not have a hole and are made with a yeast-leavened dough enriched with eggs, butter, and sometimes evaporated milk, giving them a richer, brioche-like texture. They are fried until golden brown and immediately tossed in sugar. The defining characteristic is the **'Fluffiness'**—a perfect malasada is light, airy, and slightly chewy on the inside, with a thin, crispy, sugar-coated exterior. The trap is malasadas that are dense, oily, or have been sitting in a display case for too long (they must be eaten hot). Expect to pay $1.50–3.00 per piece.
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Malasadas are Portuguese-style fried dough balls that have become a beloved staple of Hawaii. Unlike standard doughnuts, malasadas do not have a hole and are made with a yeast-leavened dough enriched with eggs, butter, and sometimes evaporated milk, giving them a richer, brioche-like texture. They are fried until golden brown and immediately tossed in sugar. The defining characteristic is the **'Fluffiness'**—a perfect malasada is light, airy, and slightly chewy on the inside, with a thin, crispy, sugar-coated exterior. The trap is malasadas that are dense, oily, or have been sitting in a display case for too long (they must be eaten hot). Expect to pay $1.50–3.00 per piece.
Ranked Malasadas stops in Honolulu
Penny's Waikiki Malasadas
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Donut King Hawaii
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Leonard's Malasadamobile
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Tanioka's Seafoods & Catering
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Go: 09:30 (Line starts early for their famous fried chicken too).
Price: $$
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Fresh Catch
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Highway Inn
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Liliha Bakery
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Verdict: Their dinner service includes a very solid, traditional kalua pig plate. — various locations
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Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
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Kamehameha Bakery
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Zippy's
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Verdict: A reliable, 24/7 source for a consistent and comforting kalua pig and cabbage meal. — various locations
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Don Quijote
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Verdict: A great place to find hot, ready-to-eat laulau from some of the island's best local producers. — various locations
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Marukai Wholesale Mart
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Verdict: Another excellent source for fresh, high-quality laulau in a convenient grocery setting. — various locations
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Nico's Pier 38
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Verdict: Located right next to the fish auction; the freshness here is literally unbeatable. — Kalihi
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Times Supermarkets
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Verdict: Another great grocery store option for surprisingly good, daily-made kalua pig. — various locations
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Polynesian Cultural Center
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Verdict: Offers a massive buffet where the kalua pig is cooked in a traditional imu on-site. — Laie (North Shore)
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