Guidebook for Honolulu

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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 St
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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.
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 Ave
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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.
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.
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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 Ave
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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.
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 Hwy
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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.
The furikake ahi (tuna) here is amazing!
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Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz Hwy
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The 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 Hwy
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Great 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 St
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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.
The pancakes are delicious!
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Boot's & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen
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The pancakes are delicious!
Good local beer and food in Hawaii Kai.
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Kona Brewing Co.
7192 Kalanianole Highway
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Good 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 Ave
87 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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?
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 Ave
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Leonard'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 St
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The 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 Hwy
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World 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 St
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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!

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 Ave
80 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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.
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 St
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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.
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 Ave
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The tater tot nachos are a hot-stopper, but so damn delicious. The service is pretty good, too!
A cool, hip bar, serving high quality drinks.
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The Manifest
32 N Hotel St
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A 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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Hanauma Bay
7455 Kalanianaʻole Highway
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The 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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Lanikai Beach
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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
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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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Waimea Bay Beach
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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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Koko Head District Park
423 Kaumakani St
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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.
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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Pillbox Hike
265 Kaelepulu Dr
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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.
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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Diamond Head State Monument
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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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Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail
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A paved, pretty mild hike with views of the lighthouse, Rabbit Island and the east side of the island.

Everything Else

The largest shopping mall in Hawaii.
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Sentro ng Ala Moana
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
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The 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 St
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The 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 St
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The nearest movie theaters.

Essentials

The nearest grocery store.
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Foodland
2939 Harding Ave
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The nearest grocery store.
If you need to buy things in bulk.
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Costco Wholesale
4589 Kapolei Pkwy
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If 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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Pamilihan ng mga Magsasaka ng KCC
4303 Diamond Head Rd
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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.
Healthy grocery store nearby.
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Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua Rd
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Healthy grocery store nearby.