Rainbow Tea Stop
- Maunakea Marketplace
- 1120 Maunakea St.
- Honolulu, HI 96817
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
They specialize in Hong Kong-style noodle dishes and pastries. It feels like an old-fashioned corner store. Try the custard tarts, coconut tarts and French donuts. The secret’s in the crust: Rainbow uses the same recipe for its shortbread cookies, minus a little butter and sugar. The result is a crispy — not chewy, not soggy — cookie surprise cradling eggy custard or spongy, not-too-sweet coconut macaroon. As for the French donuts, don’t be fooled by their andagi looks. Fresh out of the fryer, these are sugary crisp on the outside, hollow, warm and aromatic inside.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily
- Cuisine:
- Chinese and Desserts
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Restaurant Style:
- Food Court
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
