So ono! We saw them at Ka Makani Ali'i during an event and it smelled so good we had to try! My…read more'Ohana tried one of each skewer-lobster ball, teriyaki chicken, garlic pork, and grilled squid. So good!!! Excellent service and we'll have to try their main location sometime!

Tried Oh's Kitchen at the Waikiki Makers Market…read more Decent line but moved fast. BBQ skewers had a nice glaze and flavor--very similar to Filipino-style BBQ, which gave me a little taste of home. Ours weren't that hot since they had been sitting out for a bit, but still tasty. They have two sauces: Hawaiian BBQ and sweet & sour, both solid depending on your mood. The squid was just okay. They also had crispy spring rolls and fresh malasadas--nice options if you want something savory and sweet while walking around. Lowkey wish they had rice (that's just the Asian in me haha), but overall a good, quick bite while exploring the market.

I wasn't expecting to find a good shrimp spot inside a liquor store, but I was pleasantly…read moresurprised. After leaving a doctor's appointment, I had a craving for shrimp and Google Maps led me here and they did not disappoint. This is definitely one of my favorite shrimp plate places. Aloha Shrimp on the North Shore is still my #1 pick, but this spot is easily in my top 5. The service was good, and my food came out in about six minutes. There isn't much ambiance since it's located inside a liquor store with no seating, so it's definitely more of a takeout place.

Flavor is good. Comparable to famous kahuku shrimp. But somewhat on the sweeter side. Like they…read moreadded sugar. Would go again if craving garlic shrimp and don't wanna drive to north shore.

Dave is the Bartender/Manager here. Excellent service! Super friendly quick on the pour, and eager…read moreto please! They just started opening up for lunch time about a month ago - something they haven't done before, and people have been attending! Sheva (Seven) - was my bartender today - very friendly super engaging and always quick to entertain with fun trivia facts! Beer prices are fairly priced, see the pics I posted to see everything. No price gauging on wine AT ALL!! (Other places charge $15 for a chardonnay, and vary the prices of the wine depending on the type; now granted if they going higher end and longer age in a barrel I can understand - but for a bottle cali wine you can get @ Target for the same brand at $15 - ya know there are some mark ups!) Anyhoooo.... Let's talk the food: belly so happy taking leftovers home! Alright so Step 1: Choice of protein: fish, beef, chicken, tofu, vegetables. I asked for half chicken & half vegetable combo (they were EXTREMELY accomodating on that request)!!!!! Step 2: Pick yer sauce! They have 5 main sauces, pic enclosed. I went with the Spicy Teri Garlic! (trust me foodies it fiiiiiire! Step 3/Final Step: Choose da sides (again on the menu pic) I went for the combo - salad, rice, and potato/mac salad! Now for specialty drinks: Their Bloody Harry (a unique Bloody Mary) is completely worth it! Uses a unique homemade infused vodka that hands down you will NOT find anywhere else on island! Glass is rimmed with salt AND peppercorns, again another unique feature to this beverage! There is also a new beverage called Wonka Lada, which looks very much like something you'd see out of Willy Wonka's factory and/or if you really geeking out making comparisons to Monster's Inc! And others have compared it to something out of Warcraft, I can't say anyone is wrong! Smoothy style especially for those needing a nice cold fix! Li ing mui on the rim. Gives all the piña colada vibes with a strong hit of ube! This is one of those that hits you afterward!!!! Great vibe there are tables all around and even a small hot tub/pool area to give more to the atmosphere look! So don't complain if plastic cups are used because hotel has a no glass policy around the pool. This establishment has been here since last November. And don't think yer gonna get bored sitting here! Bar top is really solid hard wood!! There are all sorts of decor that each time you come here it almost a game of find this item! Tribal masks from Africa, Traditional tiki faces, bonsai trees, Hula instruments, saddles, tapa style roofing, beware the lobsters running amuck! Hmmm maybe a promotion needs to be done where what item is new hiding amongst all the decor for a special prize or something? And yes for you folks who are die hard sports fans - there are 2 televisions - everything comes from streaming services - so treat them nicely with yer tips and maybe they can get more power to more of what u wanna see! (hint hint hint) Overall this place is a huuuge 100/10! So bring tyler gang here! Oh in case u asked the bar is inside the Bamboo resort (fun fact this building been here for 100 years!)! And don't worry super close to the bus lines so for those who need an extra lift yer covered! (unless you ubered or lyfted or drove, rode yer own bike/scooter/skateboard or did yer own two feet here! Yes your mouths and eyes are watering to get over here! So easy way to know yer in the right spot is to see the vintage Yellow Woody sitting out front! Just please don't climb in it for photo ops - that would really make everyone sad. Yes Yelpers I "will be back"! Enjoy and help support these local folks running the place!

Hawaiian garlic shrimp is a iconic local dish, not technically traditional Hawaiian food, featuring…read moreshell-on shrimp tossed in a pungent garlic-butter sauce, heavily popularized by North Shore, Oahu food trucks since the mid-1970s. With the recent flood happening at the end of March, and our trip being in early April, going to North Shore wasn't advised. While we have some great Hawaiian garlic shrimp spots in Arizona, we had to at least try to get some garlic shrimp while on Oahu. We gave this place a try just because we were already in the building. It wasn't a choice we made prior because honestly, I would have suggested trying a more well-known spot like two miles away, haha! We shared a $14 Shrimp with Original Garlic sauce on it and made it a combo with rice, a scoop of potato mac salad, and regular salad, $14 + $6. Sam's Kitchen was okay. I would have loved to have the shell-on but this place does not offer shell-on shrimp. Still, they make a decent garlic shrimp.

"Andagi Heaven- but there's more!"…read more Their andagi is great. But their bentos and bowls are among the best. We are partial to their veggie bentos, their bitter melon bento offering in particular. There are quite filling and pretty guilt free- but more importantly, it's delicious. But of course, if you crave andagi and it's not Bon dance season, Teruyas has you covered.

Takeout lunch from Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I guess I've never been here before because I thought that Teruya's Andagi just sells andagi (Okinawan donut). However, when I saw Jackie K.'s photos and reviews, I learned that bentos are available, too! The next obstacle for me was the parking. I dislike metered street parking. I had to just figure it out. Another aspect to consider was the hours of operation. Teruya's Andagi is closed on Sundays and Mondays. The remaining five days of the week are open from 10am to 2pm. When I approached the cozy shop, there was a line out the door! That's because customers don't go inside. Everyone stays outside. The workers are inside and there's a table blocking the entrance. On the table are samples of bentos with prices clearly marked. Service was very friendly! I told the cheerful woman that this was my first visit. She explained that this company used to be at Shirokiya! Wow... that was quite a while ago... over 8 years?... at Ala Moana Center! I took 3 bentos to my mom's house and shared with my sister and niece. My sister said her office had ordered from Teruya's in the past! My niece enjoyed the Shrimp Tempura roll. I liked everything... the Veggie Bento was colorful and tasty! The Garlic Chicken Roll Bento and andagi in the Veggie Bento were delicious! The prices were so reasonable! I will return!

Great hotdogs, and it's a great place/views to have one by the lagoon. This is one of the…read morebetter/best food options unless you are willing to walk a long ways. The guy that runs this is very nice, and fun to talk to.

I've lived here for seven years and walked past this hot dog stand countless times. Every time I…read morewalk by the owner Jon smile and say hello, every time. And on one of my last walk in Waikiki, I got on of his hotdogs. John and his staff were incredibly welcoming. He's originally from Philly, and as someone from the East Coast, I immediately felt that warm hospitality. John is so sweet, he even offered me the hot dog on the house... completely unexpected, but a true reflection of John's demeanor. I went with the chicken hot dog "John style" (well that is everything but the sauerkraut). I wasn't hesitate about the mustard because I'm usually not a fan but the staff insisted it was more like Dijon mustard anyways. The hotdog was loaded, flavorful, and way better than I expected for someone who usually keeps it simple with the toppings. The bun broke down a bit from all the toppings, but that was to be expected with all the toppings loaded on there. You can't beat the location, it's right outside the Ilikai by the lagoon though the service alone makes this an easy five stars. I'm really happy this ended up being one of my last food experiences living in Hawaii. I'd be eager to see John and his staff again if I return.

Literally one of the best pizzas I have had on the island-I've eaten pizza all over Italy-and many…read morestates. I love pizza! If you have hesitated getting one don't! Their service is amazing and so friendly. Even have nice ambiance for a food truck with the music and smiles. They come to Saturday market in Waianae mall and can sell out. The dough is perfect and their flavors are so ono-I keep begging them to open over here but please support these two west side boys cause they out here killing it!

From mochi to meatballs, takoyaki and dim sum; balls are ALWAYS a good idea. If it's anything I've…read morelearned in my entire existence of being, it's that round foods are good! And Onomono's balls are NO exception to that rule. Think popular local dishes reinvented for an age where tapas and portable foods are the new 'it girl' in food land. Hubby and I spotted their tent at the Annual Ukulele Picnic. My initial reaction like many others as well, "what's an onomono ball?" That day it was a mixture of brown rice, furikake, spam, onion, garlic, and mushroom - lightly fried to 'melt in your mouth perfection' and served on a colorful bed of crunchy red/green cabbage. The accompanying sauces (cilantro lime cream and yuzu mayo) were just the kicks the balls needed to make my taste buds go wow. They change the flavors up and are continuously experimenting with different combinations. Their onogiri is also an added bonus, with 6 different flavors. Great for taking on the go or devouring on the spot. Follow their IG @onomono.hi to see what local event they'll be at next!

The sauce is the secret to the yumminess of their balls; they have an intense, rich flavor. I'm not…read moreinto fried pupus normally, but these were pretty good.

Always happy when I run into this Agua babe…read more.. This babe makes some bomb drinks!! We've tried so many and at different pop ups and they are consistently ono!! She has so many delicious flavors and they are always presented so beautifully. We also love how she's always so pleasant and gives big smiles with service!! If you ever see her? It's well worth a stop!

Stopped at this vendor at the Ala Moana Makeke they've been having on Saturdays near Target. Note…read moredrinks are at least $13? I didn't ask for pricing nor did I get a receipt but I got two drinks: cookie butter matcha and regular matcha. I wanted mango matcha but they were out and it was only an hour into the market. It doesn't appear that they charge more for alternative milk as we got almond and oat milk as opposed to whole milk. Drink was ok, might've been a little disappointed because I wanted mango but the cookie butter was something different. Worker was nice and service was pretty quick considering how busy it was. They did give buzzers so you can walk around til your drink was ready. I'd give them another chance to try something else as they offer a good variety of drinks.

Tucked away on the first floor in of Shingon Mission, there's this hidden gem. There's ton of…read moresignage to lead you in the right direction from the parking lot. The menu is simple with local classics. Service is quick and friendly. There's three clean tables for dine in. I had a KC waffle dog and chocolate ono ono shake. Nothing beats a warm, fresh waffle dog! My parents opted to load their waffle dogs with the homemade relish (but there's also ketchup and mustard packets available). Delicious, quick, and a bit of nostalgia. We're all looking forward to stopping by again.

We had a few minutes to kill between appointments so stopped by KC at the Mission to grab some…read morelunch. It's located yes, at the hongwanji mission, so I was surprised at how quiet the place is--no music, etc. But there was a nice, simple menu, a few tables to sit & eat, and of course, the very nice staff. I was there for the waffle dogs & ono ono shake. Hubby went for the old school burger & saimin combo. It was all as good as expected. The sign that warned that "the ono ono shakes contain peanut butter. A LOT of peanut butter" cracked me up. Yup, they sure do! It was fun to bump into @Nadine L while we were there. We hadn't seen each other in YEARS, then twice in a week! What are the odds?

Amazing delicious authentic Thai food! Having been to Thailand eating street food, took a Thai…read morecooking course, eaten in SF Thai restaurants, and my closest high school friend is part Thai, I have to admit being a Thai food snob. Keo's Thai Kitchen food truck was so delicious, it's by far one of the best Thai food on the island. I've tried some of the other places like Spices, Phuket, and Bangkok Chef, yuck!!! Those were salty Americanize Thai food and didn't even taste that good, don't know why the hype and it's pricey just for the restaurant environment. My friend and I just finished our gym workout and went to try this. We were hungry and the food was so delicious, I forgot to take pictures! We got to talk to the chef, and he's authentic Thai, been in Hawaii for 4-5 years only. The food truck just opened like 10 days and I love it already. It's walking distance from me and the 24 Hour gym, so it'll be my usual spot. They open 10am-7pm, so I can have late breakfast, lunch, and early dinner!!! Can you tell I love Thai food, mmm.

Lunchwagons galore all over town. But this is the first in-town Thai lunchwagon I've seen. They…read morehave a good selection of chili's and noodles. My favorite is the tried and true pad thai noodles served at all thai restaurants. $7.25 gets you a decent serving that actually competes with the full blown sit down restaurants. Anyway, worth checking out if you have some time to kill for lunch. For the money I'd give it 5 stars !