PEARLRIDGE NOW OPEN | STOP BY TODAY | 98-1005 Moanalua Rd
PEARLRIDGE NOW OPEN | STOP BY TODAY | 98-1005 Moanalua Rd
Established in 2011
The original recipe came from my brother in-law and his father on Kauai, where they hunt and smoke wild pigs using the invasive strawberry guava wood, also known as wai'awi. Cold smoking is a local way to enhance the wild taste of the feral pigs, and tenderize the lean meat as well. I was looking to start a business after teaching high school for ten years and asked if I could use his recipe. He gave me the green light, so I quit teaching and Guava Smoked was born. We started by doing the local Farmers' Markets and large outdoor events for the first two and a half years, renting time at an incubator kitchen for restaurant start-ups, and selling our plate lunches and bowls for people to try. The response was good, so we got our first brick and mortar on November 2013, in the heart of industrial Kalihi. Experimenting with different meats and fish, we now have a menu that covers a wide range of palates and dietary needs, from pork to falafels, and shortribs to butterfish collars, if it's fatty...we'll smoke it!! We opened our second location in Kapahulu a month before the pandemic hit, and are still here today because of the local support when we needed it the most...Mahalo Nui to our lahui \m/. We are currently about a month away from opening a third location in Central Oahu, at Pearlridge Shopping Center.
One of our favorite meals of the trip! We devoured the spicy pork, chicken, and loco Moco bowls, all for under $10 each! I thought the bowl was the perfect size for a light lunch but go with the plate if you're hungry. Really nice staff as well. Highly recommend if you're in the neighborhood!
Anonymous F.
Grabbed a mixed plate at guava smoked after a day at the beach. The location is great and has parking around the corner in the back. Enter on the second floor. Has a nice balcony to eat on. I ordered the ribs and chicken and opened for the fried rice and Mac salad.
Everything was soft and flavorful! We also tried their guava dessert bars and loved them. Definitely a good stop and not crowded!
Christian G.
guava smoked pork, guava smoked butterfish collars, guava smoked kalbi ribs and a crack guava bar to finish it off. all the guava things! the pork was a little tough but everything was smokey and tasty! And that mac salad is rich and creamy! interestingly prob one of my favorite things next to the guava bar.
parking is super limited and tight at this location. if you're in a rush, pick up is your best bet.
Anna R.
If you crave smoke meats, delicious chili, hell anything guava smoked has is awesome!
I eat here maybe 4 times a month. It's reasonably priced, staff is very friendly.
I highly recommend you stop by, grab a plate and enjoy. They even sell frozen for take home. Their chili, if your a fan of chili, is super delicious. Really fast service too. So if no parking just make a block, it will open up.
Aloha!
Alex W.
WOW! Guava Smoked is INCREDIBLE! One of my favorite meals I have ever eaten. I can't say enough amazing things. The auntie that runs the kitchen is the kindest and sweetest lady. Every employee is welcoming and truly brings the spirit of aloha to this restaurant.
Sophie O.
Stop by to any of our three locations today!
PHONE : 808-351-0003 - Kalihi
PHONE : 808-913-2100 – Kapahulu
PHONE : 808-888-0914 – Pearlridge
EMAIL : guavasmoked@yahoo.com
ADDRESS : 1637 Republican St Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
ADDRESS : 567 Kapahulu Ave 96815
ADDRESS : 98-1005 Moanalua Rd, downtown across HIC