Whether you're a local to Oahu resident or someone stopping by the island for a vacation, getting 'ono (delicious) food is a way to engage in the local culture as well as support local business! With this in mind, we wanted to highlight Yelp's Top 10 Black-owned Restaurants on Oahu for you to try!
Rick's Jerk is a Jamaican food truck in Honolulu, HI, committed to changing the way people eat Jamaican food. Dedicating themselves to authentic cuisine with high quality ingredients, they work to create a great experience.
Aiming to bring New Orleans to their guests, they specialize in serving delicious soul food. With their location in the heart of downtown Honolulu, there are endless possibilities of where to go and what to do after a comforting meal.
“The food was delicious. That comfort soul food feel. Per my in laws...like being in Louisiana.... I am definitely going back with or without the Louisiana natives.” -Jade N.
A soulful, seafood food truck that serves up hot meals on the weekend. Cooking up southern seafood is their specialty, and customers seem to love it!
“Cyndy's Bottom Line: Soul food made from the heart! ... The menu offers a great selection of items for breakfast, dinner, sides and desserts. I will definitely return for the catfish and peach cobbler! High recommend.” -Cyndy K.
Their goal is to create a bright and enthusiastic ohana environment for everyone to experience. They strive daily to provide our guests with fresh, natural ingredients that not only taste good but also make customers feel good!
“The coffee ceremony is one of the most recognizable parts of Ethiopian culture. Coffee is offered when visiting friends, during festivities, or as a daily staple of life. If coffee is politely declined then most likely tea (shai) will be served.”
With 20 years of business, Local Joe provides a quaint atmosphere for some coffee and a little downtime during a busy day.
With both food trucks and a dine-in location, Hughley’s Southern cuisine serves up southern comfort food including a wide variety of greens and delicious fried delicacies.
An extension of Hughley’s southern cuisine, they’ve expanded their services to provide more meals to more hungry customers.
Serving up barbeque embedded with southern soul, this food leaves customers wanting more. Open from 6AM to 6:30PM every weekday, they aim to deliver delicious meals with excellent service.
A Family owned and operated business led by a husband and wife team. Wanting to bring their culture and food to O’ahu, Tasty Kreyol is the first and only Haitian food truck on the island, bringing the rich and delightful flavors of the Caribbean country of Haiti to Hitra.
We hope you love trying out these local spots! We sure will on our end! Comment below which foods you're most looking forward to trying!
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