There’s a new salt bread bakery in Honolulu.
Kilo Deli officially opened in the former space of Hawaiʻi Banchan Co. on Kapiʻolani Boulevard. The bakery is currently open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until sold out.
The business specializes in salt breads. Right now, flavors like original, truffle and spicy arabiki are available; salt breads are limited to four per customer.
Salt breads are baked fresh throughout the day, according to baker Edrian Bautista, who says it takes about two hours for a batch to be ready.
“It’s mostly inspired by a Filipino bread called pan de sal, Japanese milk bread, and Korea’s salt bread,” he explains.
When asked about a good salt bread’s qualities, Bautista refers the bread’s crispy bottom and soft, fluffy interior.
“It’s like a milk bread inside,” he says. “It’s not dense at all; it’s still fluffy. Personally, I like to eat it when it’s cooled down.”
Eventually, the business will have a total of eight salt bread flavors, according to Bautista. The menu lists flavors like mentaiko, kimcheese and avocado.
While only the original, truffle and spicy arabiki salt bread flavors were available during our visit, Kilo Deli will also offer other desserts like ube butter mochi ($4), brown butter mochi ($4) and Kouign-Amann ($8).
Customers can look forward to a variety of beverages, ranging from strawberry milk ($6) and strawberry matcha ($9.50) to honey oat lattes ($6).
The salt breads are conducive to takeout, but there's limited customer seating inside the cafe.
Follow the biz on Instagram for updates. There’s limited customer parking in front of the store.
CONTACT
Kilo Deli
1347 Kapiʻolani Blvd. Ste. 103, Honolulu
Instagram: @kilo.deli
Open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until sold out
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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
