Waikiki
Although the 1950s-style black-and-white checkered decor looks a bit out of place by the beach, this fast-growing chain’s hand-formed burgers, milkshakes…
Waikiki
Although the 1950s-style black-and-white checkered decor looks a bit out of place by the beach, this fast-growing chain’s hand-formed burgers, milkshakes…
Down to Earth Organic & Natural
Kailua
Part of the Oʻahu-wide chain, this large natural-foods store with a takeout deli and hot-and-cold meal bar has moved into a massive space on Kailua Rd…
Oʻahu
Could it possibly get any better than a Bubbies mochi (Japanese sticky-rice cake) ice cream? There are so many great flavors to try that it will be hard…
Kailua
A 1930s landmark market near the beach that sells picnic supplies, convenience foods, made-to-order sandwiches and market-fresh salads. Good coffee, too…
Oʻahu
Fill your picnic basket with organic produce and locally made specialty foods, hot and cold deli items, takeout sushi and salads, made-to-order hot pizzas…
Kailua
Authentic flat-crusted pizzas. Buy by the slice or by the pie. Close to the beach, it has a fine terrace with tables under umbrellas. Does a huge takeout…
Honolulu
The BBQ ribs plate lunch is huge at this unfussy strip mall Korean kitchen. Fast service and tons of parking. The chicken katsu is a winner.
Kailua
Get here early; locals line up for the freshest papayas, mangos and pink-ginger flowers around.
Kailua
Supersized slices of pizza with thick, chewy crust that the locals rave about. Offers delivery.
Honolulu
A relatively recent addition to the up-and-coming Kakaʻako neighborhood, Arvo has won over hearts and stomachs with its Australian-inspired menu ('arvo'…
Kailua
This is one of the only options to dine near the gorgeous beach, and even then you can hear the surf way more than you can see it. Buzz's has been here…
Honolulu
This shiny late-night diner with lipstick-red booths posts a vegetarian- and vegan-friendly menu of salads, sandwiches, grilled burgers and heaping island…
Honolulu
Always packed, this Vietnamese institution holds fast to its hard-earned reputation for serving top-notch pho (Vietnamese noodle soup). With beef, broth…
Waikiki
Come early to the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort to score a table overhanging Kahaloa & Ulukou Beaches and watch the sun set as slack key guitars play…
Honolulu
Underground at downtown’s only high-rise hotel, this sports bar and grill serves an aloha-shirt-wearing business crowd. Huge salads, sandwiches and…
Honolulu
Let your preconceptions about mall food courts fly out the window at these Asian-fusion-flavored indoor food stalls. Dig into Yummy Korean BBQ, Donburi…
Honolulu
No-frills Sorabol feeds lunching Korean ladies by day and bleary-eyed clubbers before dawn. Detractors often sniff that its reputation is undeserved, but…
Honolulu
At this humble storefront facing the River St Pedestrian Mall, join the queue for the famous manapua (steamed or baked buns) with tantalizing sweet and…
Honolulu
For those on a budget, this 'student dining buffet' is a bonanza at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. On the 1st floor of one of the circular student…
Honolulu
If the neighborhood's superb Asian fare just doesn't appeal, this sociable Irish pub offers excellent NYC-style pizza. The crust is thin and the topping…
Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Honolulu
Locals consider Happy Days to be one of the top casual Chinese restaurants in the city (and possibly the least adorned). The vast menu boats all the…
Oʻahu
It may be slightly indelicately named, but if you're into Hawaiian-style plate lunches then the Oʻahu mini chain Fatboy's ticks all the boxes. The garlic…
Kailua
This Thai-Vietnamese joint will soothe your soul with its earth-toned decor, avocado-colored bar and tropical-flower prints on the wall. The pho …
Honolulu
It feels strangely like you’re eating out in someone’s garage, but who cares when the Thai curries, noodle dishes and savory salads taste exactly like…
Waikiki
This 1980s time-warped bar and dance club rakes in a penny-pinching breakfast crowd with huge omelets, loco moco and fluffy banana muffins. At night, a…
Waikiki
This pint-sized, bare-bones health-food store whips up taro burgers, veggie burritos, deli sandwiches with fresh avocado, and real-fruit smoothies. Gluten…
Tokoname Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Kailua
Pretty good sushi in a non-central location. Daily early-bird and late-night (9pm to 10pm) specials help keep the costs down. Presentation is stylish; the…
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