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Welcome to The Pastele Shop
The Pastele Shop, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, is renowned for its authentic pasteles and traditional plate lunches. Celebrated for its warm, familial service, this quaint eatery impresses diners with its hearty offerings, including the beloved Pastele with Gandule Rice and Ham Hock Bean Soup. Patrons rave about the generous portions and bold flavors, making it a go-to spot for local favorites. Despite limited parking, the quality of the food makes every visit worthwhile. Whether craving a delightful Pastele Supreme or a flavorful Bacalao salad, The Pastele Shop delivers an unforgettable culinary experience that keeps customers returning for more.
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About
The Pastele Shop
Welcome to The Pastele Shop, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Kalihi at 2101 N School St #C, Honolulu, HI. This delightful establishment specializes in pasteles, forming a culinary bridge between traditional Hawaiian flavors and savory Latin American influences. It's no wonder that locals deem it the best spot on the island for these hearty dishes.
As you approach The Pastele Shop, prepare for a bit of a challenge with parking. But once you step inside, the friendly atmosphere and exceptional food will have you feeling right at home. The staff treats every customer like family, making the experience truly special. You're not just another order here; you become part of their vibrant community.
The menu is packed with flavor and filled with options that make your mouth water. The Bacalao Salad stands out, available in small or large sizes, featuring fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and flaked bacalao dressed with tangy oil and vinegar. For a classic side, the Mac Salad and Pastele Stew bring comforting flavors that complement your main dish beautifully. Of course, don't forget to try their famous pork-filled lumpia for a spicy kick, or the banana lumpia, which is a sweet, satisfying way to end your meal.
One cannot visit without indulging in their pork pastele, available in both mild and spicy options. This dish encapsulates deep flavors and generous portion sizes, ensuring that every bite is a hearty pleasure. The pasteles are artisanally crafted, drawing on 30 years of tradition that keep patrons coming back for more.
With rave reviews pouring in from regulars and visitors alike, it’s clear that The Pastele Shop offers more than just food; it provides a dining experience that feels like home. Friendly service, wonderful flavors, and a sense of community makes this a must-visit spot in Honolulu. Whether you're a local or a tourist, make sure to stop by, take a moment to savor the flavors, and leave with a smile, knowing you’ve tasted some of the best pasteles on the island.
For a memorable meal, call ahead to place your order, and let the delicious charm of The Pastele Shop enchant your taste buds.
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ This place never disappoint. Location and parking is a bit difficult, but we'll worth it. Service is great, they treat you like family, talk to you like family member, and the food is to die for. The best Pastele on the whole island, in my opinion. The Pastele Shop is the only place I buy Pastele from, hands down to all their hardworking they put into making the best foods..Highly recommend it.. ”
“ Awesome hole in the wall take out restaurant in Kalihi that specializes in pastele. Limited parking, call in the order and have someone with you to jump out and grab the order since you need a bit of luck to find parking Cheap eats, worth the hassle since these are one of the best pasteles on island5 stars ”
“ The food is amazing! This is the best pastele stew, gandules, and pasteles I’ve ever had. The portions are large. So delicious ”
“ We went there on Tuesday about 1100a. There's a small free parking area and street parking available. This is my go to pastele shop when I'm in kalihi. Always nice people servicing. We got the spicy pasteles and pastele stew. Good eats!!! ”
“ A very cool little restaurant away from Waikiki. The place has been making great pasteles for 30 years. Parking is limited as well as seating inside. It's a short drive from Waikiki and is very much worth it. Super friendly service. Bite squad friendly. Roamingsmith.blog ”
“ A small French style pastry shop. The pastries are exactly how they are supposed to be made. Real butter, quality ingredients and made with care, you can taste it in every bite. This hidden gem is on the second floor on the back side(mountain side) of Ala Moana mall just down from the Asian food court And that's the hack. There's is so seating in Pastele's so order you coffee, tea and snacks (it's hard to pick one thing) then head around the corner to the food court, have a seat and enjoy. The staff was warm and friendly. They allowed me to linger, ask questions and take pictures. As always be pleasant, respectful and help support a local business. If you see an old guy with a beard staring into the window, drooling on himself. Just ignore him, it's probably me. ”
“ Definitely worth a stop, we got the pastele loco moco and another plate and pastele lumpia. All of which were amazing! Parking is a little weird and there's not a ton of room inside but there's a cool mural and the service is quick. Definitely recommend checking it out. ”
“ To go only, there are no seats to sit in the restaurant. The food is very good. The price is reasonable. The cashier is ver friendly. ”