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"Chefs Shin Kim and Sean Ikeda blended their names to create “Shikeda,” a Japanese patisserie that sells out of its sweets and bentos by 3 p.m. each day. Get there at 11 a.m. sharp for the best selection of miso pork belly and unagi lunch boxes packed with ume-dusted rice and pickled seaweed. Or skip straight to the dessert case, which resembles a Bergdorf Goodman jewelry counter. The Totoro-shaped choux au craquelin (cookie-top puffs) are almost too adorable to devour, the Pavlova are delicate ballerina skirts made of meringue, and the airy roulades come in flavors like banana, matcha, Kula lavender, and holiday specials such as candy cane and cocoa. The chefs can’t quit experimenting, which is both wonderful and excruciating for fans who want to return to their favorite pastries.Best for: A picnic with views as pretty as your pastries. For the best setting, head up the road to the picnic benches at Kepaniwai Park." - Shannon Wianecki