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Mana Bu’s bills itself as “Hawai‘i’s musubi headquarters,” and with dozens of options handmade fresh every Monday through Saturday morning, it’s easy to see why. Each musubi is packed with flavor, with high-quality rice (white, brown, 10 -grain or mo-
chi) balanced by generous portions of the featured filling. The musubi are made without MSG or preservatives, and a list of the ingredients and their origins are displayed beside each variety of musubi in the shop. If you want something besides musubi, Mana Bu’s also offers veggie okazu ($1.40) and a variety of healthy desserts ($1.80 -2.70, made with organic
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sugar). These low prices mean that it’s possible to pick up a couple musubi and dessert – a filling, healthy lunch – for under $5. Just be sure to arrive early for the best selection; popular varieties sell out quickly (often by midmorning), and the store closes as soon as it runs out. Here are a few suggestions to get you started that go beyond the ubiquitous Spam:
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S A L MO N A N D S E S A M E $1. 4 0 The name of this musubi says it all. Light salmon is packed in white rice that is neither too dry nor too mushy and lightly sprinkled with sesame seeds.
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Instead of being fi lled with a meat or fish, this musubi is packed with crunchy nuts and veggies (including corn and carrots) throughout.
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T U N A M AYO $1. 4 0 The tuna mayo musubi is simple comfort food: a tuna salad sandwich, but served in white rice and nori instead of bread. Its mild flavor makes it a good choice for musubi newbies who aren’t confident enough to try stronger flavors yet.
Mana Bu’s coffee gelatin is nothing like overly sweet boxed gelatin. Its slightly bitter fl avor can be sweetened by pouring cream over the top, just like your morning coffee. PHOTOS BY KARLEANNE MATTHEWS / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I
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KOM B U $1. 4 0 Kombu is a kind of kelp that is often used for umami (savory) fl avor in Japanese cuisine. Mana Bu’s kombu musubi is made with white rice and fl avored with sesame seeds. The kombu fl avor may seem overwhelming if you haven’t had it before, but it’s worth trying.
HAWAI IAN COF F E E GE L AT I N $1.40
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Mana Bu’s Location: 1618 S. King St. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m., or until sold out. Contact: 808-358-0287