Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Great Japanese noodle shop with bowls of Udon starting at as cheap as $3! - 4 min on bus line 3 or 9 (Salt Lake), transfer at Kapiolani Bl + Kalakaua Ave, 9 min on the bus line 2 (Waikiki- Diamond Head - KCC), get off at Kuhio Ave + Seaside Ave; or walk for 8 min to McCully St + Ala Wai Bl, 7 min on the bus line 13, get off at Kuhio Ave + Seaside Ave
176 locals recommend
Marukame Udon Waikiki
2310 Kūhiō Ave.Great Japanese noodle shop with bowls of Udon starting at as cheap as $3! - 4 min on bus line 3 or 9 (Salt Lake), transfer at Kapiolani Bl + Kalakaua Ave, 9 min on the bus line 2 (Waikiki- Diamond Head - KCC), get off at Kuhio Ave + Seaside Ave; or walk for 8 min to McCully St + Ala Wai Bl, 7 min on the bus line 13, get off at Kuhio Ave + Seaside Ave
Snow Factory
1960 Kapiolani BlvdSuper soft and fluffy Taiwanese snow ice.
The best local burgers! There are multiple locations around Honolulu.
107 locals recommend
Teddy's Bigger Burgers
134 Kapahulu AveThe best local burgers! There are multiple locations around Honolulu.
From fried rice to pizza, it's a cute Hong Kong style fusion restaurant.- 4 min on the Bus line 9 (Kaimuki- KCC), get off at Kapiolani Bl + Kaimuki Ave
Anytime Cafe
2919 Kapiolani BlvdFrom fried rice to pizza, it's a cute Hong Kong style fusion restaurant.- 4 min on the Bus line 9 (Kaimuki- KCC), get off at Kapiolani Bl + Kaimuki Ave
Aloha Vietnamese Foods
2320 S King StFamily owned small restaurant. The best pho and sandwiches!
The best local-craft-coffee-hang-out spot :) ! - 4 min on the Bus line 4 or A, get off at University Ave + S King St, walk for 2 min
16 locals recommend
Glazers Coffee
2700 South King StreetThe best local-craft-coffee-hang-out spot :) ! - 4 min on the Bus line 4 or A, get off at University Ave + S King St, walk for 2 min
Homemade Japanese musubi & bento shop. Great cheap and healthy snacks!
50 locals recommend
Musubi Cafe IYASUME
2427 Kūhiō AvenueHomemade Japanese musubi & bento shop. Great cheap and healthy snacks!
The bakery where Hawaiian malasadas (Portuguese donut) originally started.
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveThe bakery where Hawaiian malasadas (Portuguese donut) originally started.
Watanabe Bakery
2065 S Beretania StDelicious Japanese style homemade bread!
Great little spot for affordable and fresh poke! Only 2 outdoor tables for sitting.
11 locals recommend
Yama's Fish Market
2332 Young StGreat little spot for affordable and fresh poke! Only 2 outdoor tables for sitting.
Cute little vegan cafe. Delicious sandwiches, rice bowls, cookies, and ice cream!
8 locals recommend
Peace Cafe
2239 S King StCute little vegan cafe. Delicious sandwiches, rice bowls, cookies, and ice cream!
Coffee or Tea?
1960 Kapiolani BlvdHomey and cozy bubble tea cafe.
Our favorite breakfast/ brunch spot- 4 min on the Bus line 4 or A, get off at University Ave + S King St
16 locals recommend
The nook neighborhood bistro
1035 University AveOur favorite breakfast/ brunch spot- 4 min on the Bus line 4 or A, get off at University Ave + S King St
The best Hawaiian food in the area- 6 min on the Bus line 3 (KCC), get off at Date St + Kapahulu Ave, walk for 2 min
49 locals recommend
Ono Hawaiian Foods
726 Kapahulu AveThe best Hawaiian food in the area- 6 min on the Bus line 3 (KCC), get off at Date St + Kapahulu Ave, walk for 2 min
Cafe Maharani
2509 S King StGreat Indian food with an exotic ambience.
AGU Ramen - SLAA
925 Isenberg StThe best ramen around the area.
Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant
1960 Kapiolani BlvdGreat spot for family-style Chinese lunch/ dinner.
Cream Pot
444 Niu StCute little breakfast & brunch spot
Essentials
Great for affordable Japanese grocery, appliances and souvenirs. Open 24 hours. - 5 min on the Bus line 3, 9, or A, get off at Kapiolani Bl + Kaheka St, walk for 2 min
108 locals recommend
Don Quijote
801 Kaheka StGreat for affordable Japanese grocery, appliances and souvenirs. Open 24 hours. - 5 min on the Bus line 3, 9, or A, get off at Kapiolani Bl + Kaheka St, walk for 2 min
Japanese grocery store. Sells homemade riceballs and bento. - 4 min on the Bus line 4 or A, get off at University Ave + S King St
19 locals recommend
Nijiya Market
1009 University AveJapanese grocery store. Sells homemade riceballs and bento. - 4 min on the Bus line 4 or A, get off at University Ave + S King St
Down To Earth Organic & Natural Honolulu
2525 S King StLocal grocery store with organic food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Anna O'Brien's
2440 South Beretania StreetGreat local hangout spot!
Irish Rose Saloon
478 Ena RdLive rock music at night!
Yard House
226 Lewers StHip and trendy bar/ restaurant in the middle of Waikiki.
Parks & Nature
Stunning view of the city and the ocean from the top! Need lots of water and sunscreen. - 19 min on the Bus line 9 (Kaimuki- KCC), get off at Diamond Head Rd + 18th Ave
250 locals recommend
Diamond Head
Stunning view of the city and the ocean from the top! Need lots of water and sunscreen. - 19 min on the Bus line 9 (Kaimuki- KCC), get off at Diamond Head Rd + 18th Ave
Arts & Culture
You can spend a whole day exploring this lovely museum. - 14 min on the Bus line 3 or 9 or A, get off at Alapai St + S King St, walk for 6 min
252 locals recommend
Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StYou can spend a whole day exploring this lovely museum. - 14 min on the Bus line 3 or 9 or A, get off at Alapai St + S King St, walk for 6 min