Must-see restaurants in Honolulu

  • Himalayan Kitchen

    Honolulu

    Lots of Nepali and Indian favorites on offer in this popular upstairs place with seating both inside and outside on the balcony. Naan and breads are…

  • Peace Cafe

    Honolulu

    Vegan home cooking is the theme at this mellow kitchen, where daily dishes get handwritten on the chalkboard. Pick an avocado or cilantro hummus sandwich…

  • Butterfly Ice Cream

    Honolulu

    Shave ice is good but sometimes you want the indulgence of rich, creamy ice cream. This cute little shop makes everything on site. The flavor lineup…

  • Mei Sum

    Honolulu

    Where else can you go to satisfy that crazy craving for dim sum in the afternoon or evening (though it may not be as fresh as it is in the morning)? This…

  • Donut King

    Honolulu

    Don't expect $4 doughnuts with toppings such as marzipan acai at this splendid little old-school doughnut bakery. Among the dozens of classic flavors is…

  • Down to Earth Natural Foods

    Honolulu

    Organic and natural foods are the draw at this always-busy grocery store. It has a vegetarian- and vegan-friendly salad bar, a deli for sandwiches, a…

  • Juicy Brew

    Honolulu

    Beautiful home-cooked food is boxed up and ready to go, or you can enjoy it at one of the small tables. Most everything is sourced locally and includes…

  • Nabeya Maido

    Honolulu

    Choose your broth from five different styles at this hot pot storefront, then decide what you want to put into it, including meats, seafood and vegetables…

  • Gina's Barbecue

    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.

  • Arvo Cafe

    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'…

  • Downbeat Diner & Lounge

    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…

  • Pho To-Chau

    Honolulu

    Always packed, this Vietnamese institution holds fast to its hard-earned reputation for serving top-notch pho (Vietnamese noodle soup). With beef, broth…

  • Hukilau

    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…

  • Makai Market

    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…

  • Sorabol

    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…

  • Royal Kitchen

    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…

  • Hale Aloha Café

    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…

  • JJ Dolan's Pizza Pub

    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…

  • 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…

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