acai bowl (Photo by Luis Samayoa)
When I’m vacationing on Okinawa, I love grabbing acai bowls for a late breakfast or early lunch. My usual spot is in Chatan, but I heard about Hawaiian Bowls and wanted to give it a try.
Hawaiian Bowls is a food truck near Camp Shields owned by a U.S. Navy veteran. The owner, Brandon, said he and his wife moved from Maui to Okinawa and wanted to share the flavors of Hawaii with the locals and military community nearby.
(Photo by Luis Samayoa)
Their menu, which has plenty more than just smoothie bowls, including poke, smoothies and teriyaki chicken, is definitely a sample of Hawaii’s delicious offerings.
Since I was on a mission to try an acai bowl, I made sure to order one. From all the toppings, I customized my bowl with banana, kiwi, strawberries, and chia seeds. There were more, but I decided to stick with the basics.
(Photo by Luis Samayoa)
(Photo by Luis Samayoa)
(Photo by Luis Samayoa)
(Photo by Luis Samayoa)
Once I took my first bite, it became impossible to stop and I destroyed it in one sitting. The acai paste was flavorful, and every topping enhanced the taste even more.
The wait time was short, and they personally delivered the acai bowl to you. It’s always exciting to discover new places in Okinawa since it’s a small island.
Hawaiian Bowls is conveniently located near Camp Shields and Kadena Air Base’s Gate 3. Since it’s open 3 days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., I would recommend leaving a bit before lunch-hour rush.
Though I had trouble finding their location with the Maps application on my iPhone, Google Maps seemed to work. They accept credit cards as well, so it is convenient if you’re low on yen.
The acai bowl made it clear that I may have a new favorite spot on Okinawa and their other offerings guarantee that I’ll be back next time I’m in town.
Google Maps address: Hawaiian Bowls, 4-Chome 48-15 Chibana, Okinawa, 904-2143
Hours: Mon., Wed. and Fri., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Parking: There is a small, dirt lot next to the food truck. For lowered cars it might be difficult.
