30 September 2025

Paina Lanai Food Court in Royal Hawaiian Center, Honolulu

Previously:

During my recent visit to Waikiki, we also stopped by the Royal Hawaiian Center - a vibrant mix of shopping, culture and of course, food.  If you're looking for a convenient spot to grab a bite, this place doesn't disappoint... well, mostly.

I found some real gems in the food court.  One of my favourites was the Texas toast from Raising Cane's- warm, soft and buttery.  It paired perfectly with the crispy chicken.  Another standout was the galbi from L&L Hawaiian BBQ - simple but done right.  

On the flip side, I had high hopes for the doughnuts from Penny Malasadas as we had amazing doughnuts from Leonard's before, but they fell flat for me.  They only sell them as a package of 3 or 6, but the seller told me that I can't mix flavours.  Of course, I wanted to try all different flavours.  And we can't buy individually too.  With disappointment, I ended up with only a box of mini beignets.  The texture and flavour just didn't hit the mark.  If you wanna try malasada in Hawaii, I don't recommend this place.  Go straight to the best one in town from Leonard's Bakery.  








Texas toast


Beignets with powdered sugar USD 7.95 (around AUD 12.10)



Ph: +1 808 744 2795

Ph: +1 808 909 3098

Ph: +1 808 744 0422

Royal Hawaiian Center
Paina Lanai Food Court
2nd Fl, 2233 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu

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