Spam musubi is Hawaii's unofficial state snack, and Iyasume on Kūhiō Avenue in Waikiki makes some of the most creative versions in Honolulu. Beyond the classic grilled Spam-on-rice wrapped in nori, they do bacon-egg, unagi, salmon, and shrimp tempura musubi — all made to order so you get them fresh. The spam-egg-eel combo is legendary among locals.
With multiple locations around Waikiki and decent prices ($3-6), it's perfect grab-and-go beach food. Just know the rice-to-filling ratio can be heavy, so ask for less rice if you want more balance. Weekend mornings get busy but the line moves fast.
💡 Insider Tip
Go early morning to avoid weekend lines, and eat your musubi fresh since they're made-to-order. Ask for less rice if you don't want it too heavy — some folks find the 3:1 rice-to-spam ratio overwhelming.
7 AM – 9 PM daily (varies by location)
$3–$6
Depends on location — International Market Place has validation
Morning for freshest selection
