Guidebook for Honolulu

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Guidebook for Honolulu

Food Scene

Delicious. Spice. Everything nice.
31 locals recommend
Cafe Maharani
2509 S King St
31 locals recommend
Delicious. Spice. Everything nice.
BEST FRIED RICE EVER. Get a side order of mandoo too. And put kalbi on top the rice. So good.
Korean BBQ Corner
818 Iwilei Rd
BEST FRIED RICE EVER. Get a side order of mandoo too. And put kalbi on top the rice. So good.
Everything is good here. Plate lunch. I always get Kalbi over Katsu plate. Tell him I sent you.
J's Bar-B-Q
410 Keawe St
Everything is good here. Plate lunch. I always get Kalbi over Katsu plate. Tell him I sent you.
Walking distance to my apartment and DELICIOUS.
15 locals recommend
Curry House Coco Ichibanya
1960 Kapiolani Blvd
15 locals recommend
Walking distance to my apartment and DELICIOUS.
Lechon. Kewali. End of mouth.
Max's Restaurant, Cuisine of Philippines
801 Dillingham Boulevard
Lechon. Kewali. End of mouth.
This one is better.
13 locals recommend
Phuket Thai
401 Kamakee St
13 locals recommend
This one is better.
Closer.
11 locals recommend
Phuket Thai Restaurant
1960 Kapiolani Blvd
11 locals recommend
Closer.
Tasty.
15 locals recommend
Curry House Coco Ichibanya
1960 Kapiolani Blvd
15 locals recommend
Tasty.
Organic Food
68 locals recommend
Down To Earth Organic & Natural Honolulu
2525 S King St
68 locals recommend
Organic Food
Korean Chicken with all French Fries. Sauce on the side.
Zippy's McCully
1725 S King St
Korean Chicken with all French Fries. Sauce on the side.
Best sashimi/fish. Not a restaurant. Hole in the wall.
Keeaumoku Seafood
1223 Ke’eaumoku St
Best sashimi/fish. Not a restaurant. Hole in the wall.
BEST THAI IN THE WORLD. SO FAR AWAY. :(
25 locals recommend
Sombat's Fresh Thai Cuisine
88 Kanoelehua Avenue
25 locals recommend
BEST THAI IN THE WORLD. SO FAR AWAY. :(
Also good tan tan. Not as good.
Goma Tei Ramen Ala Moana
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
Also good tan tan. Not as good.
Tasty!!
Mama's Spaghetti House
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
Tasty!!
All you can eat special.
Seoul Garden Yakiniku
1679 Kapiolani Blvd
All you can eat special.
It's OK. unique experience, but not my favorite meat.
20 locals recommend
Sura Hawaii
1726 Kapiolani Boulevard
20 locals recommend
It's OK. unique experience, but not my favorite meat.
BEST MEAT. Not cheap. But the best.
Joe Hyung Restaurant
BEST MEAT. Not cheap. But the best.
Nearby & good late night deals.
Sushi King
651 S King St
Nearby & good late night deals.
My favorite sushi place. Not cheap. Best ever.
Kin Chan Sushi Inc
500 Ala Moana Blvd
My favorite sushi place. Not cheap. Best ever.
GREAT Chinese food. Award winning.
17 locals recommend
Little Village Noodle House
1113 Smith St
17 locals recommend
GREAT Chinese food. Award winning.
Pork Lettuce Wrap. DELICIOUS. Everything else is good, but this is the best.
Golden Eagle Chinese Restaurant
2334 S King St
Pork Lettuce Wrap. DELICIOUS. Everything else is good, but this is the best.
Tacos are delicious
42 locals recommend
Serg's Mexican Kitchen
41-865 Kalanianaʻole Hwy
42 locals recommend
Tacos are delicious
Tasty
Dash Gastropub
1018 McCully St
Tasty
Breakfast.
46 locals recommend
M.A.C. 24/7 Restaurant and Bar
2500 Kūhiō Ave.
46 locals recommend
Breakfast.
DELICIOUS. & BAKERY.
Regal Diner
1960 Kapiolani Blvd
DELICIOUS. & BAKERY.
Healthy tasty food
22 locals recommend
Da Spot Health Foods & Juices
2469 S King St
22 locals recommend
Healthy tasty food
Yum. Get the big bonbon dessert.
7 locals recommend
Paesano Ristorante Italiano
2752 Woodlawn Dr
7 locals recommend
Yum. Get the big bonbon dessert.
BEST. UNWRAPPED. SAUSAGE. My god.
10 locals recommend
La Cucina Ristorante Italiano
725 Kapiolani Blvd
10 locals recommend
BEST. UNWRAPPED. SAUSAGE. My god.
BEST FOOD. Fun host. DELICIOUS.
ah-lang Korean Restaurant
725 Kapiolani Blvd
BEST FOOD. Fun host. DELICIOUS.
Say no more.
62 locals recommend
Lucky Belly
50 N Hotel St
62 locals recommend
Say no more.
Cheap Thai!
34 locals recommend
Bangkok Chef
1627 Nuuanu Ave
34 locals recommend
Cheap Thai!
Cheap Thai!
34 locals recommend
Bangkok Chef
1627 Nuuanu Ave
34 locals recommend
Cheap Thai!
Cheap Thai!
34 locals recommend
Bangkok Chef
1627 Nuuanu Ave
34 locals recommend
Cheap Thai!
Yum. Organic.
22 locals recommend
Hale Vietnam Restaurant
1140 12th Ave
22 locals recommend
Yum. Organic.
GREAT PHO!!!
1534 Kapiolani Blvd
1534 Kapiolani Boulevard
GREAT PHO!!!
yum
48 locals recommend
Sweet E's Café
1006 Kapahulu Ave
48 locals recommend
yum
more yum
28 locals recommend
Café Kaila
2919 Kapiolani Blvd
28 locals recommend
more yum
Espresso. Get more shots.
16 locals recommend
Glazers Coffee
2700 South King Street
16 locals recommend
Espresso. Get more shots.
RIBS ARE AMAZING
1637 Kapiolani Blvd
1637 Kapiolani Boulevard
RIBS ARE AMAZING
Tasty
98-130 Pali Momi St
Tasty
Poke samples lol
45 locals recommend
Fresh Catch Kaimuki
1113 Kapahulu Ave
45 locals recommend
Poke samples lol
Best
Kahai Street Kitchen
946 Coolidge St
Best
It's ok
176 locals recommend
Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.
176 locals recommend
It's ok
Udon, ramen, curry. Yum.
Jimbo Restaurant
1936 S King St
Udon, ramen, curry. Yum.
YES
6 locals recommend
Goma Tei Ramen Ward
1200 Ala Moana Blvd
6 locals recommend
YES
RAMEN IS PRETTY NICE. Atmosphere is nicer
6 locals recommend
HOKKAIDO RAMEN SANTOUKA
801 Kaheka St
6 locals recommend
RAMEN IS PRETTY NICE. Atmosphere is nicer
SPICY RAMEN!
17 locals recommend
AGU Ramen - SLAA
925 Isenberg St
17 locals recommend
SPICY RAMEN!
Hidden food place!
8 locals recommend
Alicia's Market
267 Mokauea St
8 locals recommend
Hidden food place!
HAPPY HOUR. GET THE STEAK
7 locals recommend
Vino Italian Tapas & Wine Bar
500 Ala Moana Blvd
7 locals recommend
HAPPY HOUR. GET THE STEAK
indian hands down
The Curry
801 Kaheka St
indian hands down
sooo good
Island Style BBQ Corporation
2011 N King St
sooo good
italian
33 locals recommend
Assaggio Kailua
354 Uluniu St
33 locals recommend
italian
latin food
13 locals recommend
Cactus
767 Kailua Rd
13 locals recommend
latin food
pork belly bowl
96 locals recommend
The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi St
96 locals recommend
pork belly bowl
late night
21 locals recommend
Downbeat Diner and Lounge
42 N Hotel St
21 locals recommend
late night
spicy
7 locals recommend
Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Honolulu 快乐小羊
1200 Ala Moana Blvd
7 locals recommend
spicy
YES
37 locals recommend
Livestock Tavern
49 N Hotel St
37 locals recommend
YES
Breakfast
85 locals recommend
Koko Head Cafe
1120 12th Ave
85 locals recommend
Breakfast
Japanese. Conveniently nearby!
12 locals recommend
Irifune Restaurant
850 Mililani Street
12 locals recommend
Japanese. Conveniently nearby!
fancy
16 locals recommend
MW Restaurant
Commercial
16 locals recommend
fancy
Chipotle style. Guuuud
2633 S King St
2633 South King Street
Chipotle style. Guuuud
Cheap, fast, steak.
Blazin Steaks
1010 University Ave
Cheap, fast, steak.
BREAKFAST! Yum! There's a line.
16 locals recommend
The nook neighborhood bistro
1035 University Ave
16 locals recommend
BREAKFAST! Yum! There's a line.
yup
A Place to Eat
1035 University Ave
yup
great sushi for half the price it should be. casual.
KuruKuru Sushi - Pearl Kai Shopping Center
98-199 Kamehameha Hwy
great sushi for half the price it should be. casual.
ramen
Ramen Ya Pearl City
1170 Kuala St
ramen
Via Gelato. Next to Pho
1140 12th Ave
1140 12th Avenue
Via Gelato. Next to Pho
pho
Super Pho Waialae
3538 Waialae Ave
pho
burgers
107 locals recommend
Teddy's Bigger Burgers
134 Kapahulu Ave
107 locals recommend
burgers
yes
26 locals recommend
Domino's Pizza
54-316 Kamehameha Hwy
26 locals recommend
yes
oh my dad
10 locals recommend
Cafe Taj Mahal
3036 Waialae Ave
10 locals recommend
oh my dad
It's OK. Not the best greek. Close though!
The Fat Greek
3040 Waialae Ave
It's OK. Not the best greek. Close though!
HAL SPECIAL. HANDS DOWN. And fries. Expect a line. This place rules. I've been going here since i was young. It's been in business as long as my parents have been alive.
12 locals recommend
W & M Bar B-Q Burger
3104 Waialae Ave
12 locals recommend
HAL SPECIAL. HANDS DOWN. And fries. Expect a line. This place rules. I've been going here since i was young. It's been in business as long as my parents have been alive.
I'm not even joking. Thursday. Steak day. Get the steak sandwich. You will die. Their wings are great.
15 locals recommend
Times Supermarket - Beretania
1290 S Beretania St
15 locals recommend
I'm not even joking. Thursday. Steak day. Get the steak sandwich. You will die. Their wings are great.
Open late. Beer. Wings. Not bad.
Wingstop
1210 Dillingham Blvd
Open late. Beer. Wings. Not bad.
Best spicy bbq pork ever. Good sides.
Ono Korean BBQ
1210 Dillingham Blvd
Best spicy bbq pork ever. Good sides.
SUPER GOOD RAMEN. I think this is my new favorite!!!
Menya le Nood
560 Pensacola St
SUPER GOOD RAMEN. I think this is my new favorite!!!
Those pancakes are like cakes
9 locals recommend
Egghead Cafe
1210 Dillingham Blvd
9 locals recommend
Those pancakes are like cakes
The other Serg location (the main one)
42 locals recommend
Serg's Mexican Kitchen
41-865 Kalanianaʻole Hwy
42 locals recommend
The other Serg location (the main one)
This is a moderately expensive restaurant. The flavors on some of the dishes are amazing. Get the set course menu. $250 is the highest price. There's also $185 and $100 I think. Not bad at all.
37 locals recommend
Nobu Honolulu
1118 Ala Moana Blvd
37 locals recommend
This is a moderately expensive restaurant. The flavors on some of the dishes are amazing. Get the set course menu. $250 is the highest price. There's also $185 and $100 I think. Not bad at all.

Shopping

Hot Pot & Dessert unlike any other! World ranked on Yelp.
16 locals recommend
Fresh Cafe
831 Queen St
16 locals recommend
Hot Pot & Dessert unlike any other! World ranked on Yelp.
Really unique ice cream experience.
7 locals recommend
Frostcity
2570 S Beretania St
7 locals recommend
Really unique ice cream experience.
Ice Cream & Mochi Ice Cream & Cake
13 locals recommend
Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts
1010 University Avenue
13 locals recommend
Ice Cream & Mochi Ice Cream & Cake
Shave Ice is delicious
58 locals recommend
Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana St
58 locals recommend
Shave Ice is delicious
Best malasadas. Eat em fresh.
Champion Malasadas
1926 S Beretania St
Best malasadas. Eat em fresh.
Because it's the best
58 locals recommend
Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana St
58 locals recommend
Because it's the best

Everything Else

BEST SASHIMI & PRICE. ALCOHOL GALORE. BUY KYUNG A COORS LIGHT
8 locals recommend
Kyung's Seafood Inc
1269 South King Street
8 locals recommend
BEST SASHIMI & PRICE. ALCOHOL GALORE. BUY KYUNG A COORS LIGHT
2nd best malasadas!
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu Ave
230 locals recommend
2nd best malasadas!
Love the tan tan.
Goma Ichi Ramen
631 Ke’eaumoku St
Love the tan tan.
BEST RAMEN. LIMITED SUPPLY. OPEN UNTIL SUPPLY GONE.
Kyoto Ramen Yotteko-Ya
1960 Kapiolani Blvd
BEST RAMEN. LIMITED SUPPLY. OPEN UNTIL SUPPLY GONE.
Cream puffs
116 locals recommend
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini St
116 locals recommend
Cream puffs
CREAM PUFFS!!!
Beard Papa
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
CREAM PUFFS!!!
Beach.
Pray for Sex
Beach.
BEACH!!! Summer only. No winter.
389 locals recommend
Waimea Bay Beach
389 locals recommend
BEACH!!! Summer only. No winter.
Beautiful view!
40 locals recommend
Koko Head District Park
423 Kaumakani St
40 locals recommend
Beautiful view!
Fun beach
133 locals recommend
Sandy Beach
133 locals recommend
Fun beach
Great for snorkeling
36 locals recommend
Waimānalo Beach Park
41-741 Kalanianaʻole Hwy
36 locals recommend
Great for snorkeling
Open late. Dancing. Dress code.
10 locals recommend
M Nightclub
500 Ala Moana Blvd
10 locals recommend
Open late. Dancing. Dress code.
Afterhours party. 12-4am Dress code. Be Asian or have money.
7 locals recommend
Ginza Nightclub
1230 Kona St
7 locals recommend
Afterhours party. 12-4am Dress code. Be Asian or have money.
Fun bar! Karaoke!
Pandora Cafe Karaoke/Bar & Grill
1526 Makaloa St
Fun bar! Karaoke!

Drinks & Nightlife

BILLION BEERS!
12 locals recommend
REAL gastropub / Bent Tail Brewing Company
506 Keawe St
12 locals recommend
BILLION BEERS!
Best drinks ever. The best bartender is the owner. Christian. He's the most well dressed one.
28 locals recommend
Bevy
675 Auahi St
28 locals recommend
Best drinks ever. The best bartender is the owner. Christian. He's the most well dressed one.
Food is good here. Great.
19 locals recommend
Home Bar & Grill
1683 Kalakaua Ave
19 locals recommend
Food is good here. Great.
cheap and strong lol
19 locals recommend
Home Bar & Grill
1683 Kalakaua Ave
19 locals recommend
cheap and strong lol
historical
6 locals recommend
Mr Ojisan Restaurant
1785 South King Street
6 locals recommend
historical
Yes
6 locals recommend
3660 On the Rise
3660 Waialae Ave
6 locals recommend
Yes
duh
48 locals recommend
BREW'd craft pub
3441 Waialae Ave
48 locals recommend
duh