6 Delicious Desserts on O’ahu

2018 was a year of many firsts. Having a blog has definitely gotten me out to try new restaurants and buzzed about places. I thought I’d do a post of 6 desserts that I tried for the first time in 2018. These were all places that I thoroughly enjoyed and hope to eat at again this year!

• Waikīkī: 2301 Kalākaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815 (open Mon-Sun 11am-7pm)
• Kailua: 609 Kailua Rd., Kailua, HI 96734 (open Mon-Sun 10am-7pm)
• www.bananbowls.com
• For a healthy option, Banan serves up desserts made of natural ingredients-think fruit, shredded coconut, puffed quinoa, and honey.

• SomiSomi at Ala Moana Center: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 1075, Honolulu, HI 96814
• www.somisomi.com
• open Mon-Sun 11am-5pm
• A popular franchise on the mainland, SomiSomi made its debut in Hawaii in 2018. In the former Dairy Queen location (street level), they have created quite a buzz with their delicious flavors, including milk, matcha, ube, and oreo.

• Kokoro Cafe at Royal Hawaiian Center: 2233 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815
• www.kokorohawaii.com
• 808-388-6522
• open Mon-Sun 11am-7pm
• lnstagramworthy Shaka Booms are equal parts cute and delicious. Choose your soft serve ice cream, filling, and toppings. I definitely need to go back to try their Mochi Pop, Dole Whip Float, or POG Slush.

• HOPA (Uncle Clay’s House of Pure Aloha) at ‘Āina Haina Shopping Center: 820 W. Hind Dr. #116, Honolulu, HI 96821
• www.houseofpurealoha.com
• 808-373-5111
• open Mon-Sun 12pm-6pm
• HOPA is taking the malasada to the next level with these ice cream sandwiches. Perfect treat after a long day of shopping!

malasada

Malafrozada ice cream

cake bomb

• Pipeline Bakeshop and Creamery: 3632 Waialae Ave #102, Honolulu, HI 96816
• www.pipelinebakeshop.com
• 808-738-8200
• open Wed-Thur 8am-6pm and Fri-Sun 9am-7pm, closed Mon. and Tues.
• Check out Pipeline for a variety of light, fluffy malasadas, cake bombs, and house made ice cream.

• MoDo Hawaii: located in Mitsuwa at International Marketplace in Waikiki, 2330 Kalakaua Ave. Ste. 250, Honolulu, HI 96815
• 808-376-5362
• open Mon-Sun 11am-5pm
• The mochi donut craze is in full swing at MoDo. You can get the popular donuts in a variety of flavors.

If you’re interested in more dessert spots on O’ahu, check out this post and this one too!

Erica Apana, Style Preservation

Aloha! Thank you for stopping by. If you’re looking for uncomplicated, pescatarian-friendly food, I’m your girl. I also love surrounding myself with lots and lots of plants…to eat and to grow! When I don’t feel like cooking, I check out one of the many local eateries here on O’ahu. Can’t wait to share all my favorite people, places, and foods with you!

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