Whether you call May 5 Children’s Day or Boys’ Day, there are many ways to celebrate the keiki in your life. Check out the following limited-time options:
Choco leʻa
Where: 2909 Lowrey Ave., Honolulu
What: For Children’s Day, the dessert shop will feature chocolate covered animal crackers ($7.49) and goodie bags ($9.99) with a dark chocolate covered Oreo, dark chocolate tokens and chocolate covered animal crackers.
When: Pre-orders are accepted for pick-up on May 1, 2 and 5 to 9
Contact: Visit chocolea.com/
Fujiya Hawaiʻi
Where: 930 Hauʻoli St., Honolulu
What: Boys’ Day specials include:
- Eight-piece mochi and manju set ($22): Cupped chi chi dango (regular, haupia and melon); red bean manju, cookies and cream mochi, chocolate brownie mochi and honey mango passionfruit with white bean mochi
- Three-piece mochi pack ($10.50): Cookies and cream mochi, chocolate brownie mochi and honey mango passionfruit with white bean mochi
- Three-piece chi chi dango ($3.75): Regular, haupia and melon flavors
When: Pick-up 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 4; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5
Contact: Visit fujiyahawaii.com/
Hawaiian Pie Co.
Where: 508 Waiakamilo Road, Honolulu
What: This Boys’ Day manju ($6 for two pieces) features a shortbread cookie-like outer shell and fillings of red bean paste or red bean paste mixed with peanut butter.
When: Available only May 1 and 2
Contact: Visit hawaiianpieco.com/
Hokulani Bake Shop
Where: 500 Ala Moana Blvd. No. 4b, Honolulu
What: The shop’s Boys’ Day koi fish-shaped cookies ($5 each) will come in red and blue colors.
When: Available in-store
Contact: Call 808-536-2253
Kulu Kulu Cake
Where: Eaton Square, 438 Hobron Lane Ste. 102, Honolulu
What: Specialty Boys’ Day treats include the Boys’ Day strawberry shortcake ($46.50 for a 6-inch cake) and Boys’ Day bear puff ($6.25 each).
Pre-orders are accepted in-store or online.
When: May 3 to 5
Contact: Visit kulukulucake.com/
La Palme D’Or
Where: Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu
What: Specialty Boys’ Day desserts include Koi fish-shaped icing cookies ($8 each), Samurai chocolate mousse ($13), Koi fish-shaped chocolate roll cake ($38) and Koi fish-shaped strawberry shortcake ($52-$86, depending on size).
When: Pre-orders are currently accepted
Contact: lapalmedorhawaii.com/
Olive Branch Hawaiʻi
Where: Online
What: The Boys’ Day-themed Kodomo sweet box ($15) includes three chocolate-dipped pretzels, Oreos, and Rice Krispies, along with assorted nostalgic local snacks.
When: Pre-orders accepted until May 3
Contact: Visit olivebranchhawaii.com/
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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
