Location: Honolulu
Top Restaurants in Honolulu
Top Things to do in Honolulu
- 1. USS Arizona Memorial
- 2. Pearl Harbor / WW II Valor in the Pacific National Monument
- 3. Diamond Head State Monument
- 4. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
- 5. Waikiki Beach
- 6. Shangri La
- 7. Battleship Missouri Memorial
- 8. Koko Crater Railway Trail
- 9. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
- 10. Saint Augustine by-the-Sea
Where to eat Asian food in Honolulu: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Asian restaurants to try in Honolulu. The mere mention of Hawaii is enough to prompt visions of grass skirts and colorful cocktails with tiny umbrellas. While you will find some kitsch in Honolulu, you’ll also find art museums, bike paths, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Popular Waikiki Beach has soft sands and great surf. For majestic Oahu views scramble to the top of Diamond Head – a 350-acre volcanic crater. Historic structures like Iolani Palace and Ali'iolani Hale are worth a visit on a non-beach day.
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10. Duc's Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By thinktravelCA
Chose this restaurant because we were intrigued by the mixture of French and Vietnamese. It was interesting to find foie gras on the menu, and fun to try fish of the day with either a Vietnamese treatment or a French treatment. Nice service in an intimate space. Martinis were shaken and poured at the table, and were also very good.
9. Morimoto Asia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 272 reviews
Morimoto Asia Waikiki is Iron Chef Morimotoâs Pan-Asian dining experience that showcases dishes inspired by his travels across the Asian continent with an emphasis on China, Korea, Japan and Thailand. The menu is an eclectic take on some of Chef Morimotoâ
Reviewed By 24richardl
Trendy Bar scene with open kitchen. Comfortable seating in all dining rooms. Great and attentive service. Great food! Loved their Sticky Ribs, juicy, tender and delicious; their Sashimi Salad (President Obamaâs favorite) is out of this world. A true great and enjoyable culinary experience. One of the best restaurants I have visited. Ask your waiter for their signature and favorite dishes and you wonât be disappointed. Reservation a definite recommendation.
8. Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 297 reviews
Reviewed By Catherine C
I wanted to try this place after reading reviews, and was glad we did. We've never had tonkatsu before and our server kindly and patiently - but not patronizingly - helped us order and explained how to make the sauce, etc. The food was great, particularly the fried pork itself, which was outstanding. A great experience.
7. The Pig and the Lady
Overall Ratings
4 based on 916 reviews
Reviewed By GuyA473
The best deep fried chicken wings! Banh Mi sandwiches that were bursting with flavor, textures and fillings. Vermicelli noodle dishes that you cannot stop eating. A very interesting wine, beer, saki, and liquor menu. A bright open space that is a complete contradt to the very plain storefront. Absolutely worth the efgort.
6. Alan Wong's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1654 reviews
Consistently voted as one of Hawaii's best restaurants, James Beard award-winning Chef Alan Wong uses the freshest locally grown produce and the bounty of the Pacific Ocean to create local favorites with a contemporary twist. Inspired by the unique ethnic
Reviewed By KatieGF
I have Celiac Disease and require gluten free food. Alan Wong's staff was knowledgable and communicated clearly and confidently with me and the kitchen. There were many gluten free options available and the kitchen was willing to make modifications when possible. We started with the Tomato salad which was incredible and unlike anything I have ever had! Order it! The kitchen was able to make the Ginger Sea Bass gluten free and it was incredible! (my husband loved the short ribs, not GF but looked great!). And almost everything on the dessert menu was GF. Both the Pineapple "Shave Ice" and "The Coconut" were amazing! The quality of food, the presentation, and the service make this place worth every penny! If we ever return to Honolulu, we will eat here again!
5. Marukame Udon Waikiki
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3661 reviews
Reviewed By allisonj436
My son and I made a quick trip to Hawaii to relax before he began school. We arrived in HNL, changed clothes and headed directly for Marukame. It was so hot and humid (89/75% humidity) outside and their Udon is the only hot soup I would ever consider eating in such heat! They make fresh noodles right in front of you, and their broth is like no other! They offer all kinds of individual tempura sticks (I had shrimp) to go with the soup. SOOO Yummy! We even went back for one more bowl but found they had closed for renovations! They're prices are so low ($3.65) regular sized bowl, I would pay triple for their delicious soup and we definitely visit next time I'm in Hawaii!
4. Koko Head Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 457 reviews
Reviewed By John H
Came here for our last meal before leaving Oahu. Small, unassuming place which made it hard to find. I could be wrong, but we didnt see any signs except for a small one on the front door. We got here around 9am on a Monday and the place was beginning to fill up. I got the loco moco, which was tasty but not any different from any other loco moco I've had. The crispy rice on the bottom of the skillet was a nice touch though. The gf and the kid shared the bibimbap, which they enjoyed. We noticed the portions were a bit on the small side. 2 entrees and 1 guava juice for close to 40 dollars. Service was decent, nothing special. There is a parking lot with metered parking.
3. Lucky Belly
Overall Ratings
4 based on 489 reviews
Reviewed By travelnat78
We decided to venture out of the tourist strip to lucky belly for dinner and so glad we did! The food is so good! We ate far too much because we couldnât stop with the flavours. We shared the oxtail dumplings, bao buns the chicken salad and the ramen, between 2 people, far too much! But the lovely waitress did offer to package it up for us to take away. Itâs not an area if like to stroll around in but there are some cool bars across the road as well.
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2. Chef Chai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By msoz45
Excellent meal in a modern contemporary setting with a great menu. While we weren't bowled over by the taste of delightfully presented appetizer sampler, I loved the grilled New Zealand King Salmon with Spicy Pineapple and she loved the Miso Chilean Sea Bass. The honey cream pineapple, berries and sorbetto finished the meal nicely. The atmosphere was friendly and the service very attentive. It was an excellent experience end to our vacation.
1. Poke Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 143 reviews
Poke is one of our most favorite traditional Hawaiian dish, and we have taken this classic dish and put several twists to it. We use ahi, salmon, kajiki, shrimp, octopus, scallop and tofu with different mixtures including seaweed, onions, kale and more to
Reviewed By Ashley R
First time trying Poke and I was a little uneasy since I have a shellfish allergy. Luckily there's no major fallout when I do have shellfish by mistake. Of course I stayed away from the shellfish options and instead opted for the salmon and fresh ahi. It was great. The food was still good after 2 days. The atmosphere is really nice but I took my food to go. I didn't understand what one of the sauces were so I asked an employee, but I don't think they understood what I was saying in English so I got what I thought would taste best. Honolulu has a large Japanese / Asian population. It was very easy to order (if you know what you want). Located in the prime of real estate in Wakiki. Very vibrant area.
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