Hawaii Restaurants, Stores, Activities ... Review and Recommendations

808E90 · 08-21-2009, 05:25 AM

Wanna know whats new on the islands?

This thread is to help our members (locals or not) find out about the fine things we have to offer on the islands. So if you want
to share or get some information about a restaurant, store, a place, or activity, then write your review or question here ...

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808E90

spyderco10 · 08-21-2009, 04:50 PM

there's some pretty fine mexican cuisine at the local Taco Bell down the street from where i work

mach330 · 08-21-2009, 05:22 PM

which island are you at?

oahu: u gotta go to nakamura ramen. best oxtail ramen ever. i'm still drueiling thinking about it. of course..u gotta get the malasadas @ Leanards.

maui: mama's fish house

kaui: nothing..i was bored out of my mind there. but relaxing.

808E90 · 08-22-2009, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by spyderco10

there's some pretty fine mexican cuisine at the local Taco Bell down the street from where i work

Oh really

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Originally Posted by mach330

which island are you at?

oahu: u gotta go to nakamura ramen. best oxtail ramen ever. i'm still drueiling thinking about it. of course..u gotta get the malasadas @ Leanards.

maui: mama's fish house

kaui: nothing..i was bored out of my mind there. but relaxing.

Never did go to Nakamura's Ramen ... Gotta try it one of these days.

I'll remember to go to Mama's when I'm up in Maui.

Thanks for the tips

spyderco10 · 08-22-2009, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mach330

which island are you at?

oahu: u gotta go to nakamura ramen. best oxtail ramen ever. i'm still drueiling thinking about it. of course..u gotta get the malasadas @ Leanards.

maui: mama's fish house

kaui: nothing..i was bored out of my mind there. but relaxing.

hmm, never heard of this place, and i've only lived here 34 years

808E90 · 08-24-2009, 06:35 AM

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hmm, never heard of this place, and i've only lived here 34 years

I'm not really sure but I think Nakamura's is in Waikiki

808E90 · 09-02-2009, 02:54 AM

Went to Rum Fire at the Sheraton Waikiki ... I must say they really made that place nice. It was really chill and the food was great

808six · 02-22-2010, 07:47 PM

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Went to Rum Fire at the Sheraton Waikiki ... I must say they really made that place nice. It was really chill and the food was great

WHILE THE FOOD WAS DECENT AND THE VIEW WAS GREAT, THE WAITING STAFF SERVICE WAS BAD.took unfinished drinks and plates too early, also i ordered a drink and we went to go smoke when we got back they had seated sopmeone else at our table...didnt get the drink, left because our table was newly occupied with someone else and on top of that was charged for the drink...the waiter was a complete noob. i would go back though, only for happy hour, the place is really nice, and cant beat the view, it tends to be on the touristy vibe but thats expected at waikiki

808E90 · 02-22-2010, 08:08 PM

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WHILE THE FOOD WAS DECENT AND THE VIEW WAS GREAT, THE WAITING STAFF SERVICE WAS BAD.took unfinished drinks and plates too early, also i ordered a drink and we went to go smoke when we got back they had seated sopmeone else at our table...didnt get the drink, left because our table was newly occupied with someone else and on top of that was charged for the drink...the waiter was a complete noob. i would go back though, only for happy hour, the place is really nice, and cant beat the view, it tends to be on the touristy vibe but thats expected at waikiki

Man that sucks!!

808E90 · 02-22-2010, 08:08 PM

Went to Nobu's with the wife ... Great food but $$$

I finally went to Nakamura's in Waikiki ... Didn't think it was all that good

Outlaw 06 · 02-22-2010, 08:26 PM

Alan Wong’s at 1857 South King Street in Honolulu is without a doubt the best restaurant on Oahu (and the state of Hawaii). For my wife and I it was a once or twice a year special treat. The Chef’s tasting menu is well worth a special trip.

808six · 02-24-2010, 03:47 PM

FOR ME ROY'S> ALAN WONGS....ALWAYS BEEN A FAN OF ROYS, FOOD AND and service is always top notch...cant speak for the roys outside of hawaii though, i think those are franchised and may not be as good as the og's her ein hawaii

Outlaw 06 · 02-24-2010, 04:15 PM

The original Roy’s is very good too. My wife and I have dined at the Hawaii Kai, Big Island, and (the now closed) New York City locations. The original restaurant in Hawaii Kai is the best of the three we’ve been to, but it still doesn’t quite compare to Alan Wong’s original restaurant on South King Street…

aus · 04-30-2010, 04:05 AM

Maui favorites:
Sansei is a MUST try. Basically eveything that's in the box on the menu with the addition of the butter fish, onion rings, and maybe the foi gras.

Laihaina Grill- ask for the tasting menu. It's epic.

Plantation House for breakfast/brunch or lunch until 3PM is a great value and amazing views.

Mixed Plates for dinner at sunset is great and inexpensive. It's crowded and hot during lunch.

David Pauls Island Grill is only OK at best.

Shieldze1025 · 05-23-2010, 09:12 PM

The Butterfish at Roy's is the best fish I have ever had.

I was also a big fan of Haleiwa Eats, a Thai restaurant in.. well Haleiwa haha. A nice small place, very local feel.

808E90 · 07-01-2010, 02:24 AM

Got to try the new Japanese Restaurant on Piikoi ... Tariyou

Food was just okay
Drinks sucked
There was no parking ... Had to park at Sears

Not worth the trip

Evan_RS · 07-02-2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 808E90

Got to try the new Japanese Restaurant on Piikoi ... Tariyou

Food was just okay
Drinks sucked
There was no parking ... Had to park at Sears

Not worth the trip

zen shu is the best for japanese food, but it cost $$$.

808E90 · 07-02-2010, 01:48 AM

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zen shu is the best for japanese food, but it cost $$$.

Never been to Zen Shu ...

I love Nobu's

spyderco10 · 07-02-2010, 02:45 AM

genki is more my speed

Evan_RS · 07-02-2010, 03:43 AM

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genki is more my speed

The food there are 4/10 rating.

Dereksj2000 · 01-06-2011, 11:10 PM

Vinos...it's in restaurant row, off Nimitz. They use local farmers and serve specialty wine. Its small, but never crowded.

808E90 · 02-17-2011, 02:28 AM

Gaku on King St ... Hands down best Izakaya Restaurant!!

08-21-2009, 05:25 AM	#1
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08-21-2009, 04:50 PM	#2
spyderco10 Colonel 64 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	there's some pretty fine mexican cuisine at the local Taco Bell down the street from where i work __________________ “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
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mach330 You don't know JACK!!! 43 Rep 794 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35i Join Date: May 2005 Location: The OC iTrader: (3)	which island are you at? oahu: u gotta go to nakamura ramen. best oxtail ramen ever. i'm still drueiling thinking about it. of course..u gotta get the malasadas @ Leanards. maui: mama's fish house kaui: nothing..i was bored out of my mind there. but relaxing. __________________ Rated /// M
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808E90 808E90 252 Rep 4,045 Posts Drives: E90 ///M Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aloha State iTrader: (21)	Went to Rum Fire at the Sheraton Waikiki ... I must say they really made that place nice. It was really chill and the food was great
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02-22-2010, 08:08 PM	#10
808E90 808E90 252 Rep 4,045 Posts Drives: E90 ///M Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aloha State iTrader: (21)	Went to Nobu's with the wife ... Great food but $$$ I finally went to Nakamura's in Waikiki ... Didn't think it was all that good Last edited by 808E90; 02-22-2010 at 08:24 PM..
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02-22-2010, 08:26 PM	#11
Outlaw 06 Major 214 Rep 1,071 Posts Drives: M240i (daily driver) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Alan Wong’s at 1857 South King Street in Honolulu is without a doubt the best restaurant on Oahu (and the state of Hawaii). For my wife and I it was a once or twice a year special treat. The Chef’s tasting menu is well worth a special trip. __________________
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808six Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 274 Posts Drives: AW 335 COUPE Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: HAWAII iTrader: (1)	FOR ME ROY'S> ALAN WONGS....ALWAYS BEEN A FAN OF ROYS, FOOD AND and service is always top notch...cant speak for the roys outside of hawaii though, i think those are franchised and may not be as good as the og's her ein hawaii
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02-24-2010, 04:15 PM	#13
Outlaw 06 Major 214 Rep 1,071 Posts Drives: M240i (daily driver) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	The original Roy’s is very good too. My wife and I have dined at the Hawaii Kai, Big Island, and (the now closed) New York City locations. The original restaurant in Hawaii Kai is the best of the three we’ve been to, but it still doesn’t quite compare to Alan Wong’s original restaurant on South King Street… __________________
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aus Major General 906 Rep 9,030 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Maui favorites: Sansei is a MUST try. Basically eveything that's in the box on the menu with the addition of the butter fish, onion rings, and maybe the foi gras. Laihaina Grill- ask for the tasting menu. It's epic. Plantation House for breakfast/brunch or lunch until 3PM is a great value and amazing views. Mixed Plates for dinner at sunset is great and inexpensive. It's crowded and hot during lunch. David Pauls Island Grill is only OK at best. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires." Last edited by aus; 04-30-2010 at 04:13 AM..
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Shieldze1025 Keepin' America Free 76 Rep 1,260 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Haleiwa, HI iTrader: (7)	The Butterfish at Roy's is the best fish I have ever had. I was also a big fan of Haleiwa Eats, a Thai restaurant in.. well Haleiwa haha. A nice small place, very local feel. __________________ F10 535i \| Retired: E60 ///M5 \| E92 335i "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" -Mario Andretti
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spyderco10 Colonel 64 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	genki is more my speed __________________ “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
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808E90 808E90 252 Rep 4,045 Posts Drives: E90 ///M Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aloha State iTrader: (21)	Gaku on King St ... Hands down best Izakaya Restaurant!! __________________ LTMW FTL . Karbonwerks LCI Trunk . Vorsteiner Poly Front Lip . NA Motorsports LUX H8 . RECARO Pole Position Seats . BMW Performance Pedals . BMW Performance Performance Grills . BMW Painted Fender Grills . BBS 19x9.5 19x11 LMs . Michelin PS2 265/295 . H&R Sport Springs . Wheel Mate 45/55MM Stud Kit . BBS Red Lug Nuts . ESS VT1 Supercharger . Akrapovic GT4 Exhaust
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