I live on Oahu and these are my favorite places to eat & recommend to visitors.
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The Pig & The Lady is a must. Cool vibes, hip Chinatown area and the food is a foodies fantasy! This restaurant has been featured in many food shows.
The Pig and The Lady
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Fete is a cozy hip eatery who's chef won the James Beard Award recently. Everything is so delicious!
Fête
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Guaranteed super yummy Poke found at the grocery store - has to be Foodland! Spicey Ahi and Hawaiian Chili Pepper is my fave.
Poke
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A walk in and pick your goodies type of food market - take your food to the park or beach and have a picnic. Must get is the Blueberry scones - soft and with chunks of cream cheese.
Diamond Head Market & Grill - Home
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Yes tourist line up here - but local know too that these are the best Malasada's on island. If you can find the Leonard Truck in Pearl Ridge or Waikele you will avoid the tourist crowds. My favorite is the Custard filled ones.
Malasadas
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A great pizza! Cool bar vibe but you can also order to go. We love all the pizza's here. Also located in Downtown Honolulu.
J. Dolans
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Looking for authentic Hawaiian Food look no further! This is a great place to get authentic Hawaii food. So ono for reals!
Highway Inn Kaka'ako
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Best after the beach on the East Side! Must get their Sweet Lady of Waihole - warm kulolo and vanilla ice cream hits the spot!
Waiahole Poi Factory
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Looking for something different in Honolulu? This is cute Nepalese & Indian food restaurant. We love the Lamb Vindaloo, Butter Chicken and Mango Lassi's
Himalayan Kitchen
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We love this restaurant for a date night. It's very foodie and delicious. They also have a yummy weekend brunch.
Mud Hen Water
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Craving Dim Sum? This is our go-to spot. Sometimes it's a little chaotic and busy but that make it authentic right? Delicious Dim Sum!
Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant
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Best Poke on the North Shore, in a cute food truck area. Ry's Poke Shack has been featured in many food shows as well. Locals love it too.
Ry's Poke Shack
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Think tapas but for Japanese food. They have amazing sushi but also great cooked dishes. They have yakiniku sticks, inoki bata, hamachi kama, nori nachos just to name a few of our faves.
Tokkuri Tei
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They now have several locations because they are so tasty. A must is the CocosPuffs and Green Tea Puffs. Locals alway buy a box of cocopuffs for parties, work potlucks, etc.
Liliha Bakery
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Best Roast Duck and Roast Pork on island. This is an order at the counter and eat somewhere else - there is no seating or dining here. But bring it to the park and have a picnic.
Roast Duck Kitchen Inc
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Wake up early on Saturday and head down to the KCC Farmers Market lots of great food to be found here.
KCC Farmers’ Market
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The Deck has cool vibes and a amazing view of Diamond Head. Brunch is great includes a DJ on weekends for even cooler vibes. The food is very tasty.
DECK. at Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel | Waikiki / Honolulu | Restaurant / Large Group / Wedding
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Maguro Bro's Poke is outstanding. A favorite of many that there may be a line but totally worth it!
Maguro Brothers Hawaii
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Our secret spot for the most fine shave ice - it's a small hole in the wall located in Aiea ( about 10 mins away from Pearl Harbor). Tourist don't really know about this place - so shhhh! Must try the milk shave ice with pudding and mochi!
Ice Garden
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The best smash burgers on island IMO - so freaking deliscious! My favorite is the Fun Guy which is their mushroom burger.
