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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Honolulu Magazine. Updated August 2026.
Sunset Texas Barbecue · Kakaʻako
Lean and fatty brisket, pork belly, spare ribs and housemade sausages, sold by the pound with a mustard-tangy potato salad.
This Lil Piggy · Kunia
A trailer parked at Kō Hana Rum's distillery, blending local-style smoke meat with Texas brisket technique.