Must-see restaurants in Oʻahu

  • Lemongrass

    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 …

  • Poke Stop

    Waipahu

    Tucked into a sleepy corner of a nondescript strip mall you'll find this storefront offering more than 20 kinds of poke – the sweet onion ahi and furikake…

  • Bangkok Chef

    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…

  • Ko Olina Hawaiian Bar-B-Que

    Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu

    Serves typical plate lunches of mochiko (batter-fried) chicken, BBQ short ribs, teriyaki beef, pork katsu (deep-fried cutlets) and much more. All can be…

  • Moose's Pub & Cafe

    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…

  • Ruffage Natural Foods

    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…

  • Kapolei Marketplace

    Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu

    About a 15-minute drive east of the Ko Olina resort area, this basic strip mall has pan-Asian noodle joints, Hawaiian BBQ places, a pancake house and a…