Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
One of the best Hawaiian food places on the island. The pipikaula short ribs and fried butter fish are a must here! Keep in mind this place is cash only.
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Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School StOne of the best Hawaiian food places on the island. The pipikaula short ribs and fried butter fish are a must here! Keep in mind this place is cash only.
A cheap, local plate lunch spot. If you're on a budget, but looking for generous portions, Rainbow's is definitely for you. I recommend the mix-plate.
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Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina AveA cheap, local plate lunch spot. If you're on a budget, but looking for generous portions, Rainbow's is definitely for you. I recommend the mix-plate.
This popular udon place, located in crowded Waikiki, make their own noodles - a rarity for ramen restaurants in Hawaii. You know this place is good because Japanese tourists flock to eat here.
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Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.This popular udon place, located in crowded Waikiki, make their own noodles - a rarity for ramen restaurants in Hawaii. You know this place is good because Japanese tourists flock to eat here.
Next to Helena's, if you're looking for the local cuisine of the islands, Ono's is the place. The Laulau and kalua pig are delicious. Keep in mind this place is cash only.
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Ono Hawaiian Foods
726 Kapahulu AveNext to Helena's, if you're looking for the local cuisine of the islands, Ono's is the place. The Laulau and kalua pig are delicious. Keep in mind this place is cash only.
North shore is known for its shrimp trucks, and I think Fumi's is one of the best. I highly recommend the spicy garlic shrimp.
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Fumi's Kahuku Shrimp
56-777 Kamehameha HwyNorth shore is known for its shrimp trucks, and I think Fumi's is one of the best. I highly recommend the spicy garlic shrimp.
Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz HwyThe furikake ahi (tuna) here is amazing!
Great pies. Great plate lunches. I recommend the Loco Moco (brown gravy over a hamburger and bed of rice).
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Ted's Bakery
59-024 Kamehameha HwyGreat pies. Great plate lunches. I recommend the Loco Moco (brown gravy over a hamburger and bed of rice).
One of the best restaurants in Hawaii. It's pricey, but the food quality is second to none. It's ideal for anniversaries, birthdays, etc.
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Alan Wong's Honolulu
1857 S King StOne of the best restaurants in Hawaii. It's pricey, but the food quality is second to none. It's ideal for anniversaries, birthdays, etc.
Boot's & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen
The pancakes are delicious!
Kona Brewing Co.
7192 Kalanianole HighwayGood local beer and food in Hawaii Kai.
Shopping
The best poke (raw fish) place on the island. I recommend the poke bowl with spicy ahi. It's less than $10 and you get a free drink. How can you go wrong?
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Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu AveThe best poke (raw fish) place on the island. I recommend the poke bowl with spicy ahi. It's less than $10 and you get a free drink. How can you go wrong?
Leonard's does the best malasada (Portuguese doughnut) on O'ahu. They have different flavors, but the "original" is my absolute favorite.
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Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveLeonard's does the best malasada (Portuguese doughnut) on O'ahu. They have different flavors, but the "original" is my absolute favorite.
The poi doughnut here is to die for. Get there early, however, because they run out of them very quickly.
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Kamehameha Bakery Inc
1284 Kalani StThe poi doughnut here is to die for. Get there early, however, because they run out of them very quickly.
World famous shave ice! You have to have it with ice cream.
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Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha HwyWorld famous shave ice! You have to have it with ice cream.
Another great spot for shave ice. In my opinion, I think this place serves better shave ice than Matsumoto's... and it's in town!
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Waiola Shave Ice
3113 Mokihana StAnother great spot for shave ice. In my opinion, I think this place serves better shave ice than Matsumoto's... and it's in town!
Drinks & Nightlife
Featured on Anthony Bordain's "No Reservations," Side Street Inn is famous for their local-style food and large portions. I recommend the garlic chicken, fried pork chops, and kim-chee fried rice.
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Side Street Inn Kapahulu
614 Kapahulu AveFeatured on Anthony Bordain's "No Reservations," Side Street Inn is famous for their local-style food and large portions. I recommend the garlic chicken, fried pork chops, and kim-chee fried rice.
A cool and hip bar located in town. They have unique and delicious drinks. I recommend the smoking gun and the P&J old-fashion.
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Pint and Jigger
410 S King StA cool and hip bar located in town. They have unique and delicious drinks. I recommend the smoking gun and the P&J old-fashion.
The tater tot nachos are a hot-stopper, but so damn delicious. The service is pretty good, too!
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Home Bar & Grill
1683 Kalakaua AveThe tater tot nachos are a hot-stopper, but so damn delicious. The service is pretty good, too!
The Manifest
32 N Hotel StA cool, hip bar, serving high quality drinks.
Sightseeing
The best snorkel spot on the island. Please note: it's closed on Tuesdays.
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Bahía de Hanauma
7455 Kalanianaʻole HighwayThe best snorkel spot on the island. Please note: it's closed on Tuesdays.
In my opinion, Lanikai is the best beach on the island. The sand is soft, it's good for swimming, and the views are spectacular. Be patient because parking may be difficult.
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Playa de Lanikai
In my opinion, Lanikai is the best beach on the island. The sand is soft, it's good for swimming, and the views are spectacular. Be patient because parking may be difficult.
A must-do if you're on Oahu. Get there early to beat the crowds.
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Pearl Harbor
A must-do if you're on Oahu. Get there early to beat the crowds.
One of the best beaches on Oahu's famous North Shore. In the winter you can go see the giant waves - good for spectating, but not for swimming.
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Playa de Waimea Bay
One of the best beaches on Oahu's famous North Shore. In the winter you can go see the giant waves - good for spectating, but not for swimming.
You've been eating too much? This hike will help. It's a natural stairmaster and you'll burn anywhere from 800-1000 calories during this hike. Plus, the views at the top are spectacular.
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Parque del Distrito de Koko Head
423 Kaumakani StYou've been eating too much? This hike will help. It's a natural stairmaster and you'll burn anywhere from 800-1000 calories during this hike. Plus, the views at the top are spectacular.
A great sunrise hike near famous Lanikai Beach. You're going to have to wake up early to get there, but it's well worth it.
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Sendero de Pillbox
265 Kaelepulu DrA great sunrise hike near famous Lanikai Beach. You're going to have to wake up early to get there, but it's well worth it.
Kind of a touristy hike, but it has great views at the top nonetheless. Please note there is a fee to enter the park.
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Monumento Estatal Diamond Head
Kind of a touristy hike, but it has great views at the top nonetheless. Please note there is a fee to enter the park.
A paved, pretty mild hike with views of the lighthouse, Rabbit Island and the east side of the island.
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Sendero del Faro de Punta de Makapu'u
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse TrailA paved, pretty mild hike with views of the lighthouse, Rabbit Island and the east side of the island.
Everything Else
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThe largest shopping mall in Hawaii.
The only outlet mall on O'ahu. You get some pretty good deals here.
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Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina StThe only outlet mall on O'ahu. You get some pretty good deals here.
Arts & Culture
The nearest movie theaters.
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Consolidated Theatres Ward with TITAN LUXE
1044 Auahi StThe nearest movie theaters.
Essentials
Foodland
2939 Harding AveThe nearest grocery store.
Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei PkwyIf you need to buy things in bulk.
Open Tuesdays: 4p-7p
Open Saturdays: 7:30a-11a
You can find some delicious and healthy food here. You'll also be supporting Hawaii's local farmers.
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KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head RdOpen Tuesdays: 4p-7p
Open Saturdays: 7:30a-11a
You can find some delicious and healthy food here. You'll also be supporting Hawaii's local farmers.
Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdHealthy grocery store nearby.