Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
The king set has a good combination of signature dishes for a relatively reasonable pricing
27 locals recommend
Maile's Thai Bistro
333 Keahole StThe king set has a good combination of signature dishes for a relatively reasonable pricing
Koa Pancake House
46-126 Kahuhipa StLocal breakfast food.
I like the marina front view and the live music. Their Kohala pizzas is my favorite. Good for people who like to try out different types of beer. Call for their happy hour.
89 locals recommend
Kona Brewing Co.
7192 Kalanianole HighwayI like the marina front view and the live music. Their Kohala pizzas is my favorite. Good for people who like to try out different types of beer. Call for their happy hour.
If you feel like having Chinese food for dinner and do not want to China town, this is the place. They have dim sum for lunch too. A little pricey but not bad for the convenience.
8 locals recommend
Harbor Village Cuisine
7192 Kalanianaʻole HwyIf you feel like having Chinese food for dinner and do not want to China town, this is the place. They have dim sum for lunch too. A little pricey but not bad for the convenience.
It is a fusion food restaurant that is kind of unique. Good for people who likes to explore new taste buds.
96 locals recommend
The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StIt is a fusion food restaurant that is kind of unique. Good for people who likes to explore new taste buds.
The name of the restaurant came from the initials of the two married owners, Michelle and Wade. They locally grown chefs and the restaurant serves Hawaii regional cuisine. It is a pricey restaurant with reasonable $25 three-course weekday lunch menu that is worth a try.
16 locals recommend
MW Restaurant
CommercialThe name of the restaurant came from the initials of the two married owners, Michelle and Wade. They locally grown chefs and the restaurant serves Hawaii regional cuisine. It is a pricey restaurant with reasonable $25 three-course weekday lunch menu that is worth a try.
A hole-in-the-wall Japanese ramen (noodle) shop. They serve Oxtail ramen on Mondays only. My favorites are their tan-tan (spicy) ramen and tomato ramen (if you cannot eat spicy). They also have vegan choice there too.
Junpuu
1010 S King StA hole-in-the-wall Japanese ramen (noodle) shop. They serve Oxtail ramen on Mondays only. My favorites are their tan-tan (spicy) ramen and tomato ramen (if you cannot eat spicy). They also have vegan choice there too.
One of the best local dim sum place for lunch. Some of the people say it is better than the dim sum in New York.
6 locals recommend
Mei Sum Dim Sum
1170 Nuuanu AveOne of the best local dim sum place for lunch. Some of the people say it is better than the dim sum in New York.
What kind of sushi can you get with $17? Sashimi and Miso Salmon Kama combo is one of the many $17 lunch menu and early bird specials ( order between 5:30pm to 6:30pm). The portion are so generous that I usually have to pack a doggie bag.
Sushi King
651 S King StWhat kind of sushi can you get with $17? Sashimi and Miso Salmon Kama combo is one of the many $17 lunch menu and early bird specials ( order between 5:30pm to 6:30pm). The portion are so generous that I usually have to pack a doggie bag.
It is a take out place for local "poke"(raw seasoned fish). A poke bowl of $10 after Diamond Head trail hike will calm your stomach for a good few hours. They close early and so check their hours before you go.
87 locals recommend
Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu AveIt is a take out place for local "poke"(raw seasoned fish). A poke bowl of $10 after Diamond Head trail hike will calm your stomach for a good few hours. They close early and so check their hours before you go.
If you are brave enough too try what a real Hawaiian eats for dinner, try this restaurant. It is located in the up and coming new neighborhood of Kaka'ako close by Ala Moana Shopping Center.
47 locals recommend
Highway Inn Kaka'ako
680 Ala Moana BlvdIf you are brave enough too try what a real Hawaiian eats for dinner, try this restaurant. It is located in the up and coming new neighborhood of Kaka'ako close by Ala Moana Shopping Center.
An authentic Chinese/Japanese hot pot restaurant. Their complimentary shave ice is the best shave ice in town and it is not for sale.
16 locals recommend
Fresh Cafe
831 Queen StAn authentic Chinese/Japanese hot pot restaurant. Their complimentary shave ice is the best shave ice in town and it is not for sale.
An unique fusion food that is an extension of The Lady and The Pig restaurant in Chinatown. The ambiance is cleaner and better than the original store. The food is same fusion type but has its unique style.
19 locals recommend
Piggy Smalls
1200 Ala Moana BlvdAn unique fusion food that is an extension of The Lady and The Pig restaurant in Chinatown. The ambiance is cleaner and better than the original store. The food is same fusion type but has its unique style.
Come and experience why people stand in line to get the garlic shrimp from this particular food truck. There are many shrimp truck but this one is the original one. Yummmmm.
156 locals recommend
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck
66-472 Kamehameha HwyCome and experience why people stand in line to get the garlic shrimp from this particular food truck. There are many shrimp truck but this one is the original one. Yummmmm.
Drinks & Nightlife
It is a restaurant close to the outskirt of Waikiki. But I like their pupu (Hawaiian word for appetizer) better than their main dishes and so I will call it a "bar".
105 locals recommend
Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill
559 Kapahulu AveIt is a restaurant close to the outskirt of Waikiki. But I like their pupu (Hawaiian word for appetizer) better than their main dishes and so I will call it a "bar".
Everything Else
Open only Saturdays from 7:30am to 11:00am. Go there for breakfast trucks and go there early so not everything is sold out.
138 locals recommend
KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head RdOpen only Saturdays from 7:30am to 11:00am. Go there for breakfast trucks and go there early so not everything is sold out.
Sightseeing
A must go place for all tourists and it is close by. If you go before 7:30am, you can save the entrance fee of $7.50 each. I believe they are close every Tuesday.
531 locals recommend
Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayA must go place for all tourists and it is close by. If you go before 7:30am, you can save the entrance fee of $7.50 each. I believe they are close every Tuesday.
Shopping
Once a biggest open air mall in United States. You do not have to buy stuff there but it is a place worth a visit and eat at their Shirokiya Japanese village walk.
829 locals recommend
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdOnce a biggest open air mall in United States. You do not have to buy stuff there but it is a place worth a visit and eat at their Shirokiya Japanese village walk.
Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyBest place to buy some local goodies to bring home.
The busiest Walmart in United States. Full selections of gifts and souvenir at fairly reasonable prices.
159 locals recommend
Walmart
700 Ke’eaumoku StThe busiest Walmart in United States. Full selections of gifts and souvenir at fairly reasonable prices.
Entertainment & Activities
It is a preserved area of Windward Oahu where they filmed Jurassic Park and Lost. Many activities to choose from, but adult kids like their 2 hour ATV movie site tour the best.
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyIt is a preserved area of Windward Oahu where they filmed Jurassic Park and Lost. Many activities to choose from, but adult kids like their 2 hour ATV movie site tour the best.
Stand-up padding and Kayak through the river and watch the sea turtles swim by. $15 rental is money well spent.
Tropical Rush Surf Co
62-620 Kamehameha HwyStand-up padding and Kayak through the river and watch the sea turtles swim by. $15 rental is money well spent.
Study some pineapple history in Hawaii and have some best tasting Dole whip at the same time. The maze is also fun for the family.
179 locals recommend
Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha HwyStudy some pineapple history in Hawaii and have some best tasting Dole whip at the same time. The maze is also fun for the family.
Essentials
Safeway
377 Keahole StLongs Drugs
377 Keahole St