How far can you stretch a few dollars? At these spots, you can score a satisfying meal without breaking the budget.
NANA AI KATSU
For a filling bite that won’t break the bank, Nana Ai Katsu serves a crispy twist on a local favorite. The premium Spam katsu musubi features a thick slice of Spam coated in crispy panko and fried until golden before being wrapped with rice and nori. The two full-size musubi come with a side of tonkatsu sauce that packs a flavor punch bite. It’s the perfect, easy pick when you’re craving something quick and comforting.
NANA AI KATSU
3585 WAIALAE AVE., KAIMUKI
808-772-0146
NANAAIKATSU.COM
INSTAGRAM: @NANA_AI_KATSU
PHOTO COURTESY NANA AI KATSU
ANDY’S SANDWICHES & SMOOTHIES
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A longtime Manoa favorite, Andy’s Sandwiches & Smoothies is a go-to for a fresh and filling lunch. The neighborhood spot offers a variety of sandwiches. Choose from fresh roasted turkey with avocado, tomato and cheese, or a tuna, tomato and cheese with carrots, lettuce and sprouts. Its hot sandwich offerings include a chicken burger with tomato, carrots, lettuce and sprouts, while you can also get a Manoa Delite stuffed with avocado, mushrooms, tomatoes, melted cheese, carrots, lettuce and sprouts.
ANDY’S SANDWICHES & SMOOTHIES
2904 E. MANOA ROAD, HONOLULU
808-988-6161
ANDYSSANDWICHES.COM
INSTAGRAM: @ANDYSSANDWICHES
PHOTO COURTESY MARISA YAMANE
ONIGIRI ONIBE
For the best bang for your buck, Onigiri Onibe makes it easy to mix and match a few musubi. With individually priced options, you can build your own spread and try multiple flavors instead of settling on just one. Try a spicy mentaiko with salmon ikura, or shrimp tempura and ume hijiki. Go classic or branch out with different fillings for a quick breakfast, lunch or snack on the go.
ONIGIRI ONIBE
921 ALAKEA ST., HONOLULU
INSTAGRAM: ONIGIRI_ONIBE_HAWAII
PHOTO BY CASSIDY APO
MAD PIE
When a whole pizza feels like too much, Mad Pie makes it easy to grab a slice and go. The pizzeria serves up single slices ranging from $5 to $6.50. Choose from classic favorites like a cheese or Pepperoni Playboy, or try one of Mad Pie’s specialty creations like the buffalo chicken ranch or fungo topped with mushroom béchamel, whole milk mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, braised local mushrooms and parsley. It’s an easy way to satisfy that pizza craving while keeping your appetite and wallet happy.
MAD PIE
516 KEAWE ST. UNIT D, HONOLULU
MADPIEPIZZA.COM
INSTAGRAM: @MADPIE_HI
PHOTO BY CASSIDY APO