Moʻiliʻili’s Little Corner Cafe, the new Honolulu Kitchen offshoot that opened earlier this year, has turned deep-fried mini manapua into one of its star grab-and-go items. The bite-sized buns come stuffed with both savory and sweet fillings, from char siu and kalua pork to a vivid purple ube cream cheese. They share counter space with dim sum snacks, smoothies, and an açaí bowl, making the shop an easy stop for breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a late-night snack.
According to Aloha State Daily, the cafe's food writer snapped a photo of a deep-fried ube manapua and pointed out that the mini buns are available both steamed and fried. That report listed the fried mini manapua at $2.25 each and highlighted the ube cream-cheese option as a customer favorite. The piece also directs readers to the cafe's Instagram, @littlecornercafehi, where customers have been sharing shots of the colorful filling.
What To Order And Prices
The cafe's online ordering page shows a long list of manapua flavors, including char siu, kalua pork, barbecue chicken, and curry chicken, generally priced at about $2.55 apiece. Specialty fillings like durian and egg-yolk varieties sit at higher price points. Dim sum standbys such as pork hash and shrimp dumplings run around $1.85 each, and a 24-ounce açaí bowl clocks in at roughly $16.50. For the full menu and up-to-date prices, check the restaurant's ordering page on its website.
From Waipahu To Moʻiliʻili
Little Corner Cafe is a spin-off of Honolulu Kitchen, the Waipahu spot long linked with fried manapua. The flagship's site even promotes itself as a local home of the fried bun. Bringing that specialty into Moʻiliʻili puts a familiar island snack within walking distance for neighborhood residents and students. The Moʻiliʻili shop carries over the same mix of steamed and fried choices that helped make the original a go-to.
Local Buzz And Practical Notes
Delivery and review platforms suggest the new outpost is catching on quickly. The shop currently sports a strong rating on Uber Eats, and customers have been posting photos of fried manapua and smoothies to local listings. Aloha State Daily also notes that parking in front of the cafe is limited, so delivery or a short walk may be the smoother move during busy hours.
Hours And How To Find It
Honolulu Kitchen Little Corner Cafe lists its hours on its online ordering page as Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., and closed on Tuesdays. The ordering page also includes details on pickup and delivery if you would rather have your fried manapua show up at your door.
