A Local's Guide to the Best Food on Oahu, Hawaii

Kate
A Local's Guide to the Best Food on Oahu, Hawaii

Food Scene in Waikiki!

Hear it from a local - the best dining/food you'll find in Waikiki.
The best musubi you'll find on island - with flavors like spam, teriyaki, ume, and salmon.
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Musubi Cafe IYASUME
2427 Kūhiō Avenue
50 yerel halk öneriyor
The best musubi you'll find on island - with flavors like spam, teriyaki, ume, and salmon.
This famous spot always has a long line but it's worth the wait! Their udon is made freshly in front of you and the flavors are impeccable.
176 yerel halk öneriyor
Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.
176 yerel halk öneriyor
This famous spot always has a long line but it's worth the wait! Their udon is made freshly in front of you and the flavors are impeccable.
The best tasting healthy dessert you'll find. It's ice cream made out of bananas. I was skeptical at first, but now go often.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Banan Waikiki Beach Shack
2301 Kalakaua Ave
10 yerel halk öneriyor
The best tasting healthy dessert you'll find. It's ice cream made out of bananas. I was skeptical at first, but now go often.
One of my favorite restaurants on island featuring Japanese fusion food and cocktails. I recommend the uni oyster shooter, grilled king oyster mushroom, spicy tuna crispy rice, wafu steak, and chirashi bowl,.
58 yerel halk öneriyor
Doraku
2233 Kalakaua Ave
58 yerel halk öneriyor
One of my favorite restaurants on island featuring Japanese fusion food and cocktails. I recommend the uni oyster shooter, grilled king oyster mushroom, spicy tuna crispy rice, wafu steak, and chirashi bowl,.
I took my friend here and she loved it so much, she went every single day of her trip.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Kai Coffee Hawaii
2424 Kalakaua Ave
20 yerel halk öneriyor
I took my friend here and she loved it so much, she went every single day of her trip.
One of my favorite coffee shops in the world, loved by locals and tourists. They also have delicious smoothies and acai bowls.
43 yerel halk öneriyor
Island Vintage Coffee
2301 Kalakaua Ave
43 yerel halk öneriyor
One of my favorite coffee shops in the world, loved by locals and tourists. They also have delicious smoothies and acai bowls.
Definitely in my top 3 favorite matcha lattes. And their ice cream? Heavenly, absolutely unmatched.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
MATCHA Stand MAIKO
Kūhiō Avenue
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Definitely in my top 3 favorite matcha lattes. And their ice cream? Heavenly, absolutely unmatched.
With fun flavors like ube and honeydew mochi, both tourists and locals line up for some great ice cream.
Dave's Ice Cream At The Ilikai
1777 Ala Moana Blvd
With fun flavors like ube and honeydew mochi, both tourists and locals line up for some great ice cream.
Famous for their loco moco, mochi donuts, and chantilly cream puffs, this is a MUST-TRY restaurant/bakery!
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Liliha Bakery Waikiki
2330 Kalākaua Avenue
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Famous for their loco moco, mochi donuts, and chantilly cream puffs, this is a MUST-TRY restaurant/bakery!
Authentic pork tonkatsu with curry. One of the most droolworthy dishes. Make sure to get a reservation because spots fill quick.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro
255 Beach Walk
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Authentic pork tonkatsu with curry. One of the most droolworthy dishes. Make sure to get a reservation because spots fill quick.
Locally owned, authentic Cantonese-style Chinese food. Their menu has everything you could possibly crave, and the owner is so kind! He will personally greet guests and make conversation.
House Of Wong Restaurant
477 Kapahulu Ave
Locally owned, authentic Cantonese-style Chinese food. Their menu has everything you could possibly crave, and the owner is so kind! He will personally greet guests and make conversation.
I'm so excited that one of my favorite poke spots has opened up in Waikiki! Not only are their poke bowls loaded and customizable, their restaurant also serves other delicious Asian Hawaiian fusion dishes.
Redfish Waikiki
I'm so excited that one of my favorite poke spots has opened up in Waikiki! Not only are their poke bowls loaded and customizable, their restaurant also serves other delicious Asian Hawaiian fusion dishes.

Must-Try Spots

Whether in town or at the edge of the island, food is always amazing.
Authentic Japanese soba noodles and sushi. The flavors are on point!
I-naba
1610 South King Street
Authentic Japanese soba noodles and sushi. The flavors are on point!
ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI! This is the GOOD kind too, with delicious hand rolls and nigiri, no frufru.
Kats Sushi
715 South King Street
ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI! This is the GOOD kind too, with delicious hand rolls and nigiri, no frufru.
Not only is the ramen delicious, I'm also obsessed with the spinach salad (perfectly poached egg on top, crispy garlic, and Japanese dressing) and gyoza with minced meat on top.
Manichi Ramen Kona St
1430 Kona St
Not only is the ramen delicious, I'm also obsessed with the spinach salad (perfectly poached egg on top, crispy garlic, and Japanese dressing) and gyoza with minced meat on top.
For my fine dining lovers, you'll really enjoy the gorgeous interior and New American-Asian fusion. Their menu changes seasonally and it's never missed the mark.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Stage Restaurant
1250 Kapiolani Blvd
7 yerel halk öneriyor
For my fine dining lovers, you'll really enjoy the gorgeous interior and New American-Asian fusion. Their menu changes seasonally and it's never missed the mark.
The ultimate fine dining experience in a hole in the wall in Chinatown, with the most intricately plated and well-thought-out dishes. So much attention to detail and creativity, your taste buds will be singing.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Senia
75 N King St
13 yerel halk öneriyor
The ultimate fine dining experience in a hole in the wall in Chinatown, with the most intricately plated and well-thought-out dishes. So much attention to detail and creativity, your taste buds will be singing.
A local mom and pop shop that's Asian owned! Yummy musubis, shoyu-braised eggs, noodles, and local candy. Please support small, local businesses!
Adams Enterprise
906 Pumehana Street
A local mom and pop shop that's Asian owned! Yummy musubis, shoyu-braised eggs, noodles, and local candy. Please support small, local businesses!
A local favorite, this place will have you rethinking what a tuna melt is. You must try their delicious smoothies too!
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies
2904 E Manoa Rd
26 yerel halk öneriyor
A local favorite, this place will have you rethinking what a tuna melt is. You must try their delicious smoothies too!
Best acai bowls on island!
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Banzai Bowls Sunset Beach
59-186 Kamehameha Hwy
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Best acai bowls on island!
Best Thai food here! I love getting some food and watching the sunset on the North Shore.
The elephant Shack
59-186 Kamehameha Highway
Best Thai food here! I love getting some food and watching the sunset on the North Shore.
I like this place better than the hour-long wait for Giovanni's Shrimp Truck since it's much faster, has better flavors, and there are actually parking spots available. Support small :)
Jenny’s Shrimp Truck
I like this place better than the hour-long wait for Giovanni's Shrimp Truck since it's much faster, has better flavors, and there are actually parking spots available. Support small :)
The only bakery on island that'll have a wraparound line at 7 am in the morning. Trust, these sugar-crusted Portuguese malasadas (fried donuts) are THAT good.
230 yerel halk öneriyor
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu Ave
230 yerel halk öneriyor
The only bakery on island that'll have a wraparound line at 7 am in the morning. Trust, these sugar-crusted Portuguese malasadas (fried donuts) are THAT good.

Poke is Life, Poke is Love

MY FAVORITE POKE SPOT ON ISLAND. Nothing beats the wasabi and spicy ahi flavor here, and they have sushi rice with lots of toppings! The fish is cut large and very buttery.
Off the Hook Poke Market
2908 E Manoa Rd
MY FAVORITE POKE SPOT ON ISLAND. Nothing beats the wasabi and spicy ahi flavor here, and they have sushi rice with lots of toppings! The fish is cut large and very buttery.
With multiple locations on the island, locals absolutely love this place, although it's usually kept a secret from tourists. They're known for extremely fresh fish and tons of yummy flavors.
45 yerel halk öneriyor
Fresh Catch Kaimuki
1113 Kapahulu Ave
45 yerel halk öneriyor
With multiple locations on the island, locals absolutely love this place, although it's usually kept a secret from tourists. They're known for extremely fresh fish and tons of yummy flavors.
This mom and pop business consistently has a long line, but their flavors are delicious and fish is fresh.
87 yerel halk öneriyor
Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu Ave
87 yerel halk öneriyor
This mom and pop business consistently has a long line, but their flavors are delicious and fish is fresh.
For super fresh fish that hits every time, this is your spot. They have great sashimi and chirashi bowls as well, for more natural fish flavors.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Maguro Brothers Hawaii
Royal Hawaiian Avenue
12 yerel halk öneriyor
For super fresh fish that hits every time, this is your spot. They have great sashimi and chirashi bowls as well, for more natural fish flavors.