This new spot in Kalihi's all about the brilliant purple yam. Ube Before Anything Else, aka Ubae Hawaii, is in the City Square Shopping Center on Dillingham Boulevard.

Ubae Hawaii

1284 Kalani St.

439-3224

Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ubaehawaii.com