Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Convenient (Aina Haina Shopping Center). Good Food. Try their mint water.
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La Tour Cafe
1140 Kuala StConvenient (Aina Haina Shopping Center). Good Food. Try their mint water.
Great thin-crust Pizza that you create yourself. Crowded Fri/Sat around dinner time. Go early and weekdays. (Aina Haina Shopping Center)
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Pieology Pizzeria Aina Haina, Honolulu, HI
820 W Hind DrGreat thin-crust Pizza that you create yourself. Crowded Fri/Sat around dinner time. Go early and weekdays. (Aina Haina Shopping Center)
Good Pho (Vietnamese soup) and inexpensive. We love Hale Vietnam in Kaimuki but this location is convenient for us and less expensive.
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Mama Pho
820 W Hind DrGood Pho (Vietnamese soup) and inexpensive. We love Hale Vietnam in Kaimuki but this location is convenient for us and less expensive.
Ramen-Ya
333 Keahole StGreat Ramen and dumplings. Inexpensive.
Great Thai food here. Moderately priced. Pad Thai Noodles and curries are delicious.
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Maile's Thai Bistro
333 Keahole StGreat Thai food here. Moderately priced. Pad Thai Noodles and curries are delicious.
The 3 choice dinner options are good as well as the sushi. Try the green tea shave ice with azuki beans for dessert. We go here because its close to Aina Haina but usually i walk out very satisfied with the food.
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Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant - Niu Valley
5728 Kalanianaʻole HwyThe 3 choice dinner options are good as well as the sushi. Try the green tea shave ice with azuki beans for dessert. We go here because its close to Aina Haina but usually i walk out very satisfied with the food.
Best pho on the island as far as we're concerned and the ambiance is nice.
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Hale Vietnam Restaurant
1140 12th AveBest pho on the island as far as we're concerned and the ambiance is nice.
Yogurtland
2490 Kalakaua AveCool and creamy. Many delicious flavors.
Hand made ice cream. The frozen mochi is good too.
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Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream and Desserts
7192 Kalanianaʻole HwyHand made ice cream. The frozen mochi is good too.
100 Sails Restaurant & Bar
100 Holomoana StOne of the best buffets in Honolulu. (See Yelp)
Great live music on the beach. Awesome seafood and salad bar. Great ambience.
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Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveGreat live music on the beach. Awesome seafood and salad bar. Great ambience.
One of our favorite past times. Love sitting outside with a panoramic view of beach. Food is very good here. Try the Sunday brunch but make reservations. Check out the dolphin cove too!
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Plumeria Beach House
5000 Kahala AveOne of our favorite past times. Love sitting outside with a panoramic view of beach. Food is very good here. Try the Sunday brunch but make reservations. Check out the dolphin cove too!
Food is great here but the wait is usually long.
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California Pizza Kitchen at Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveFood is great here but the wait is usually long.
Great selection of fresh organic whole and prepared foods at their buffet counters. You can order fresh pizza and asian food as well. Good gelato too.
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Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdGreat selection of fresh organic whole and prepared foods at their buffet counters. You can order fresh pizza and asian food as well. Good gelato too.
Delicious food. Try the honey walnut shrimp, peking duck and cake noodles.
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Little Village Noodle House
1113 Smith StDelicious food. Try the honey walnut shrimp, peking duck and cake noodles.
Huge and popular hot pot place with wonderful soup, an assortment of meats (including lamb) and vegetables and a 'do it yourself' condiment bar. Order the watermelon juice by the carafe.
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Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Honolulu 快乐小羊
1200 Ala Moana BlvdHuge and popular hot pot place with wonderful soup, an assortment of meats (including lamb) and vegetables and a 'do it yourself' condiment bar. Order the watermelon juice by the carafe.
Although we havent eaten here yet, one of our guests told us Sweet E's Cafe has one of the best breakfasts on the island. Pancakes, traditional bacon/eggs, epic burrito, enormous breakfast sandwich are listed on the menu for a descent price.
1006 Kapahulu Ave
1006 Kapahulu AvenueAlthough we havent eaten here yet, one of our guests told us Sweet E's Cafe has one of the best breakfasts on the island. Pancakes, traditional bacon/eggs, epic burrito, enormous breakfast sandwich are listed on the menu for a descent price.
DIY bbq Steaks, burger or Fish bbq with great salad bar right on the beach. (They will cook for you by request).
Shorebird Beachside Restaurant
DIY bbq Steaks, burger or Fish bbq with great salad bar right on the beach. (They will cook for you by request).
Arts & Culture
This place rocks! Aside from the exhibitions, they have a theater, cafe/coffee shop, store and library. Mission: To bring together great art and people to create a more harmonious, adaptable, and enjoyable society in Hawai’i.
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Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StThis place rocks! Aside from the exhibitions, they have a theater, cafe/coffee shop, store and library. Mission: To bring together great art and people to create a more harmonious, adaptable, and enjoyable society in Hawai’i.
Essentials
Much cheaper than Foodland Farms and their steak and shrimp plates are awesome! If you plan on buying a lot of groceries you can save much by driving 10 minutes further. Otherwise Foodland Farms right next door in Aina Haina Shopping Center offers quality food and is close.
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Times Supermarket
3221 Waialae AveMuch cheaper than Foodland Farms and their steak and shrimp plates are awesome! If you plan on buying a lot of groceries you can save much by driving 10 minutes further. Otherwise Foodland Farms right next door in Aina Haina Shopping Center offers quality food and is close.
Entertainment & Activities
It's often crowded but we still love the beaches, beautiful sunsets, lively night life and great restaurants. We recommend to park at the zoo and walk down the promenade. The parking is $1/hour and you can reload via cell phone. If you dont want to immerse yourself, simply drive through with windows open on Friday or Saturday night to experience the sights and sounds of street performers, lively tourists and other fanfare.
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Waikīkī
It's often crowded but we still love the beaches, beautiful sunsets, lively night life and great restaurants. We recommend to park at the zoo and walk down the promenade. The parking is $1/hour and you can reload via cell phone. If you dont want to immerse yourself, simply drive through with windows open on Friday or Saturday night to experience the sights and sounds of street performers, lively tourists and other fanfare.
One of our guests had a wonderful experience with this company. Located in Waianae Boat Harbor on the west side, 'They know how to find dolphins, turtles and whales and treat them with respect while giving you a close up view. They also have a great crew on board including a seasoned island naturalists and an underwater photographer. (877) 257-5579, lisa@dolphinexcursions.com, http://www.dolphinexcursions.com
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Dolphin Excursions Hawaii
85-491 Farrington Hwy One of our guests had a wonderful experience with this company. Located in Waianae Boat Harbor on the west side, 'They know how to find dolphins, turtles and whales and treat them with respect while giving you a close up view. They also have a great crew on board including a seasoned island naturalists and an underwater photographer. (877) 257-5579, lisa@dolphinexcursions.com, http://www.dolphinexcursions.com
Shopping
The biggest and the best mall in Hawaii. Spacious and airy there are 100s of shops and many that offer high end luxury items. Lots of fine dining places as well including Longhi's, Morton's, Tanaka of Tokyo and Assagio's. A large food court can be found in the center. The anchor stores include Nordstrom's, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus and Macy's.
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Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThe biggest and the best mall in Hawaii. Spacious and airy there are 100s of shops and many that offer high end luxury items. Lots of fine dining places as well including Longhi's, Morton's, Tanaka of Tokyo and Assagio's. A large food court can be found in the center. The anchor stores include Nordstrom's, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus and Macy's.
Smaller mall with a special ambiance. Whole Foods is here as well as Macy's and an 8 plex movie theater. Restaurants include California Pizza Kitchen, Chiles, The Counter, Pearls Korean, Panda Express, Goma Tei Ramen and Sushi.
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Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae AveSmaller mall with a special ambiance. Whole Foods is here as well as Macy's and an 8 plex movie theater. Restaurants include California Pizza Kitchen, Chiles, The Counter, Pearls Korean, Panda Express, Goma Tei Ramen and Sushi.
Parks & Nature
Awesome snorkling and beautiful cove. If you want to see fish this is the place!
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Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayAwesome snorkling and beautiful cove. If you want to see fish this is the place!
A drive to the North Shore is a must in winter especially if you want to see giant waves.
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Northshore Oahu Hawaii
A drive to the North Shore is a must in winter especially if you want to see giant waves.
Sightseeing
One of the best surfing spots for experienced surfers because of its 'tubular' quality. As a spectator you can get fairly close to the action to take great pictures. Try to park at Ehukai Beach Park or vicinity.
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Banzai Pipeline
59-355 Ke Nui RdOne of the best surfing spots for experienced surfers because of its 'tubular' quality. As a spectator you can get fairly close to the action to take great pictures. Try to park at Ehukai Beach Park or vicinity.