Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
This hole in the wall is a good spot for a local-style breakfast or lunch. Portions are big and prices are great. I personally like it better than more popular places like Rainbows Drive Inn
Joe's Grill Express
3131 N Nimitz HwyThis hole in the wall is a good spot for a local-style breakfast or lunch. Portions are big and prices are great. I personally like it better than more popular places like Rainbows Drive Inn
A popular breakfast spot. Pancakes obviously being their specialty, I recommend getting red velvet pancakes if you've never had them, or vinha d'alhos (stewed pork) if you're craving something savory.
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Koa Pancake House
46-126 Kahuhipa StA popular breakfast spot. Pancakes obviously being their specialty, I recommend getting red velvet pancakes if you've never had them, or vinha d'alhos (stewed pork) if you're craving something savory.
My favorite shrimp truck. I like it better than Giovanni's because they have more flavor/sauce options on top of cleaning and shelling their shrimp. Definitely try their spicy garlic shrimp!
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Fumi's Kahuku Shrimp
56-777 Kamehameha HwyMy favorite shrimp truck. I like it better than Giovanni's because they have more flavor/sauce options on top of cleaning and shelling their shrimp. Definitely try their spicy garlic shrimp!
Chinese hot pot meets "kaiten sushi" style. Here you pick your broth, and then pick out your hot pot contents by plates similar to conveyor belt sushi places. They also give free shave ice for dessert
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Fresh Cafe
831 Queen StChinese hot pot meets "kaiten sushi" style. Here you pick your broth, and then pick out your hot pot contents by plates similar to conveyor belt sushi places. They also give free shave ice for dessert
The closest Chinese food if you don't have a car and are really craving Chinese food. If you're willing to make the trek, there are better places in Chinatown.
Salt Lake Chinese Restaurant
848 Ala Lilikoi StThe closest Chinese food if you don't have a car and are really craving Chinese food. If you're willing to make the trek, there are better places in Chinatown.
My favorite place to get Manapua (otherwise known as buns/bao). They have different fillings such as kalua pig, curry chicken, and sweet ones too. They have pork hash (siu mai) and other dim sum also.
Royal Kitchen
100 N Beretania StMy favorite place to get Manapua (otherwise known as buns/bao). They have different fillings such as kalua pig, curry chicken, and sweet ones too. They have pork hash (siu mai) and other dim sum also.
This place has a large food court with lots of options to choose from. There's Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Greek, Japanese, and Filipino food, to name a few. There is also a bakery and some sweets.
Moanalua 99
1151 Mapunapuna StThis place has a large food court with lots of options to choose from. There's Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Greek, Japanese, and Filipino food, to name a few. There is also a bakery and some sweets.
The closest Vietnamese food. If you're looking for Pho, their's is decent and consistent. They also have other food such as Thai or stir-fry available if not everyone in your group wants pho.
Ba-Le Sandwich & Thai Cuisine
3131 N Nimitz HwyThe closest Vietnamese food. If you're looking for Pho, their's is decent and consistent. They also have other food such as Thai or stir-fry available if not everyone in your group wants pho.
Unique deep-dish style pizza with fun toppings. The wait is long but if you call your order in ahead of time it is totally worth it. Their garlic cheese balls are a must if you go.
Big Kahuna's Pizza
550 Paiea StUnique deep-dish style pizza with fun toppings. The wait is long but if you call your order in ahead of time it is totally worth it. Their garlic cheese balls are a must if you go.
This place has a LOT of different poke options as well as beer, wine, and liquor. My friends and I like to stop here to load up on snacks and drinks before heading to the beach.
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Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors
3496 Waialae AveThis place has a LOT of different poke options as well as beer, wine, and liquor. My friends and I like to stop here to load up on snacks and drinks before heading to the beach.
This place is known for their donuts. They have fun flavors such as maple bacon, mud pies, coconut, etc.
Regal Foods
3040 Ualena StreetThis place is known for their donuts. They have fun flavors such as maple bacon, mud pies, coconut, etc.
Delicious Hawaiian food and my absolute favorite. Definitely get the pipikaula!
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Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School StDelicious Hawaiian food and my absolute favorite. Definitely get the pipikaula!
Their ramen is one of my favorites on the island. I love to put extra garlic in. If you're looking to try something different, get their Kotteri ramen, a super thick and rich broth that's like gravy.
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Tenkaippin Hawaii
617 Kapahulu AveTheir ramen is one of my favorites on the island. I love to put extra garlic in. If you're looking to try something different, get their Kotteri ramen, a super thick and rich broth that's like gravy.
There's another location by Ward that just opened. A little pricey but they have a really good broth and a good selection. They also have super spicy ramen and cheese ramen!
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AGU Ramen - SLAA
925 Isenberg StThere's another location by Ward that just opened. A little pricey but they have a really good broth and a good selection. They also have super spicy ramen and cheese ramen!
My favorite place to get shave ice! It's also a favorite stop of Obama and has been featured on Hawaii 5-0. I like to get mochi balls, ice cream, and condensed milk with my shave ice.
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Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana StMy favorite place to get shave ice! It's also a favorite stop of Obama and has been featured on Hawaii 5-0. I like to get mochi balls, ice cream, and condensed milk with my shave ice.
Shopping
If you need to pick up something you've forgotten or what not, this is the most convenient "one-stop" location. It also has groceries and some fresh produce.
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Target
4380 Lawehana StIf you need to pick up something you've forgotten or what not, this is the most convenient "one-stop" location. It also has groceries and some fresh produce.
Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina Stwho doesn't love shopping? :)
The swap meet is a fun spot to find souvenirs, try locally made products, or just explore and find unexpected trinkets. There is a lot of things you can find here, including food and clothing.
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I-Aloha Stadium
99-500 Salt Lake BlvdThe swap meet is a fun spot to find souvenirs, try locally made products, or just explore and find unexpected trinkets. There is a lot of things you can find here, including food and clothing.
a great spot to find locally made items, produce grown in hawaii, and really good food if you're hungry.
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Isitolo sabaFama be-KCC
4303 Diamond Head Rda great spot to find locally made items, produce grown in hawaii, and really good food if you're hungry.
This is the closest pharmacy. They also have groceries, home supplies, and if you've forgotten any items they typically have the basics.
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Longs Drugs
848 Ala Lilikoi StThis is the closest pharmacy. They also have groceries, home supplies, and if you've forgotten any items they typically have the basics.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store. It's stocked with the basics and their poke is surprisingly good and cheaper than many places.
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Safeway
98-1277 Kaʻahumanu StThis is the closest grocery store. It's stocked with the basics and their poke is surprisingly good and cheaper than many places.
Sightseeing
A scenic spot with a nice view. This is the spot in Forgetting Sarah Marshall where they jump off into the water.
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Laie Point State Wayside Park
Hawaii 83A scenic spot with a nice view. This is the spot in Forgetting Sarah Marshall where they jump off into the water.
Everything Else
If you're looking for some outdoor adventures, they have horseback and ATV tours of the ranch, where many movies have been filmed. If you're lucky you might see sets of movies that aren't out yet.
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Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyIf you're looking for some outdoor adventures, they have horseback and ATV tours of the ranch, where many movies have been filmed. If you're lucky you might see sets of movies that aren't out yet.
Ko'olina is a great man-made beach for small children. It's a bit of a drive out but the weather is almost always sunny and clear and the wave breakers protect little ones getting used to the water.
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Ko Olina Lagoon 4
Ko'olina is a great man-made beach for small children. It's a bit of a drive out but the weather is almost always sunny and clear and the wave breakers protect little ones getting used to the water.