From casual eats to fine dining and hidden gems, this updated list has it all! Come eat, explore, and experience all the best restaurants (and food spots) in Honolulu. Welcome to Honolulu! Whether you're a first time guest to our islands, a frequent visitor, or a local, I hope this guide comes in handy. There …
J-Shop is a small Japanese market in Honolulu. They carry select pantry staples and lots of fancy meat, seafood, fruits. Find everything from wagyu to uni at this market. Many people love coming here for affordable takeout bentos and made to order chirashi bowls. J-Shop In many recipe posts on this blog, I note that …
From teppanyaki dinners to sashimi and sukiyaki, fresh made tofu and gorgeous Shunsaizen lunch sets, Suntory offers high quality Japanese food in Waikiki. This restaurant has been around for 35 years and is loved by both locals and visitors. Restaurant Suntory Hooray for Suntory! I love this restaurant and eat here often. It's a great …
We love desserts in Hawaii! From mochi to malasadas and shave ice, these are all the best desserts to enjoy while in Hawaii. Make sure to try it all ^_^ Mochi Local mochi is a must eat item when you are in Hawaii! From old school mochi shops to the new and modern styles of …
Kahuku Farms is a must stop on your drive to the North Shore. This is a beautiful farm and excellent cafe with onolicious food...most of it grown fresh on the farm! Get the acai bowls, butter mochi with lilikoi butter, smoothies, and grilled haupia banana bread. Kahuku Farms Welcome to Kahuku Farms! This is a …
Wicked HI Cafe is a popular cafe on Oahu's North Shore. They are known for the Honey Slush dessert and sourdough waffles and pizza! It's an ideal post-beach cafe to meet up with friends and enjoy lunch, sweets, and coffee. Wicked HI Cafe There are two things you should know about Wicked HI Cafe: Get …
Fujiya is a local Hawaii mochi shop popular for chichi dango and fresh fruit mochi. Here's what to order, plus insider tips! Fujiya Hawaii Welcome to Fujiya! Fujiya is a Honolulu mochi shop open since 1953. They're one of those "old school" shops that make Hawaii so special. They make all the mochi fresh in-house. …
Higoto is a tiny takeout bento shop in Honolulu. They are most popular for beautifully layered "cup sushi" and a fun assortment of musubi. Higoto Japanese Eatery Higoto is a bento and musubi shop in Kaimuki. It's a tiny grab-and-go place offering delicious food like salmon and ikura cup sushi, miso butterfish, and chicken katsu …
A popular west Oahu dessert spot featuring fresh paiai made from kalo (taro) and homemade ice cream in flavors like ube, haupia, and kulolo! Kalo Bombs Kalo Bombs is a must visit if you have a sweet tooth and a love for ice cream and fresh kalo (taro). This tiny take out shop is famous …
Fukuya is one of Hawaii's most popular okazuyas (old school delicatessens offering local and Japanese dishes). Here's everything you need to know before visiting. Fukuya Deli Fukuya is one of those beloved old school Hawaii gems (like Char Hung Sut, the Crack Seed Store, and Nisshodo Mochiya). They've been open since 1939! Fukuya is an …
Okazuyas are old school delicatessens offering local Japanese dishes. They are a key part of Hawaii food culture. Point and choose, your meal is packed to-go. What Is An Okazuya? An okazuya is a local-style Japanese delicatessen. The work okazuya comes from: Okazu - the Japanese word for side dish Ya - the Japanese word …
**Xian Taste has closed as of May 2021. The owner said he might sell his recipes to another local restaurateur. Fingers crossed! We'll update here if so.** Xian Taste is takeout spot in Honolulu famous for Rou Jia Mo (aka Chinese burgers with beef, pork, or lamb) and traditional Chinese street food snacks. Xi’an Taste …