Shige's Saimin Stand

Yelp reviewers say that Shige’s Saimin Stand, a small family-owned restaurant in Wahiawa (pop. 17,400), serves the best cheeseburger in the U.S.

While Shige’s Saimin Stand is best known for its house-made saimin noodles, a popular Hawaii dish, the restaurant’s cheeseburger is among one of the eatery's most-ordered menu items, judging by social media posts highlighting it. The restaurant offers three versions of the classic, all priced under $10: a regular cheeseburger made with a juicy beef patty, ketchup, and mayonnaise; the deluxe served with added onions and tomato; or the double burger that comes with an extra beef patty.

Recently I've been going to the North Shore of Oahu quite often, playing tour guide to Mainlanders.

I bypass Wahiawa because it is off the main road to Haleiwa, the usual destination. It's time to visit Wahiawa again.

I'll check out Shige's the next time I'm in the area. Cheeseburgers and saimin are two of my favorite things in life.