Liliha Bakery — Review by RainaisCrazy
Honolulu, United States — Hawaiian Bakery
Liliha Bakery in Honolulu is a renowned bakery famous for their exceptional cocoa puffs and fresh bread selection. The reviewer enjoyed a variety of dishes including their signature loco moco, crispy fried chicken, butter rolls, and unique poi-flavored mochi donuts, all with excellent taste and quality.
What was great: Cocoa puffs in various flavors (Dubai chocolate and matcha), fresh bread selection, butter rolls, loco moco, crispy fried chicken, fish salad with cranberries and strawberries, mochi donuts with poi flavor
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
Liliha Bakery offers an impressive array of pastries and Hawaiian specialties. The reviewer started with their famous cocoa puffs, sampling both the Dubai chocolate and matcha flavored varieties. The matcha cocoa puff stood out with its light, creamy texture that wasn't overly sweet. The bakery's signature butter rolls arrived nice and crispy on the bottom with a buttery interior, and came with a cherry syrup for dipping that added a unique touch.
For main dishes, the reviewer tried the loco moco, a Hawaiian favorite consisting of rice topped with a hamburger patty, sunny side up eggs, and savory gravy. The yolk cascaded beautifully over the dish, creating a creamy element that complemented the slightly savory profile perfectly. The fried chicken demonstrated why Hawaii has a reputation for excellent chicken preparation, featuring incredibly crispy skin and tender meat. A fresh fish salad with cranberries and strawberries provided a refreshing option, with vinegar-dressed greens that kept the dish light and balanced.
A standout item was the poi-flavored mochi donut, a unique Hawaiian twist on the popular treat. The texture was perfectly chewy with a slight bounce characteristic of quality mochi donuts, and the poi flavor was subtle yet distinctive, similar to but not exactly like taro.
The Experience
Located at the Wiki center, this newest Liliha Bakery location features an impressive display of fresh pastries and baked goods that showcase the bakery's expertise. The establishment also includes a small gift shop section, adding to the overall experience beyond just the food.
Value & Pricing
Specific pricing was not mentioned in the review, though the variety and quality of offerings suggest good value for a well-established bakery chain.
Notable Moments
Look at all this bread. Oh my god, it looks so... If you're a bread lover, this is dangerous.
The yolk just running down. Oh my god, I'm so bite. It's like the dish so much cuz it's just like slightly savory.
The Verdict
Liliha Bakery is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Honolulu or local residents seeking authentic Hawaiian bakery items and dishes. This location is particularly good for bread lovers, those wanting to experience traditional Hawaiian cuisine like loco moco, and anyone curious about unique Hawaiian-inspired sweets like poi mochi donuts. The combination of fresh baked goods, quality local dishes, and fried chicken makes it an excellent choice for breakfast, lunch, or pastry purchases.