Yum!!! Had so much snacking and pigging out! So excited musubi Cafe is there, really hummed they were out of kimchi musubi which is my favorite! I treated myself my my boyfriend with some snacks and got us the avocado breakfast musubi, salmon wild rice and spicy tuna. Some can be made with brown rice on request. I don't mind the price of the musubis which I almost find is the same at gas stations, I feel they really put care into the ingredients with the musubis, and always taste delicious. And if you are craving something sweet you gotta head over to Brug bakery and grab some Japanese sliced bread, and a chocolate covered croissant. read more

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Thought it posted when I was at Ala Moana but it didn't go! I cant do my reviews via phone. :P trying again I never considered they would turn the old Shirokiya location into a food court area. Actually I can't say I even gave it much thought. Went to Ala Moana for New Year's dinner at Assaggios and when waiting for the group took a stroll upstairs and discovered the Lanai. We walked through and checked it out but most of the places were already closing up early cause New Years. It looked like a nice place so my parents and I decided to try it a couple days later. The first thing that I took notice to was the type of seating here. You can opt for outdoor "patio" seats, bench style picnic tables, high tops, cushy bench tables, etc. I think there are about 6 or 7 types of seating so it was pretty neat to see. We had a circular table with chairs. Then the choices of food! Sobaya- udon and soba with tempura, Ahi and Vegetable- sushi and poke, Mahaloha Burger- um... burgers, HiTea Cafe-tea and smoothies and chinese plate lunch options, Teppanyaki Farmer- looks (and smelled) delicious. A few places are still not open like other people mentioned but I'm excited to come back to try them! My dad, my parent's friend and I got udon at Sobaya. My dad got Tempura Udon and I asked for Tanuki Udon (with the tempura crispys on top). After my brief language barrier miscommunication, I learned that something I wished to have was not do-able. But in any case, I had a plain udon and got to share my dad's veggie tempura (since I cannot eat shrimp it worked out). The tempura was on point; one of the best I think I've had at a quick service place. The batter was light, not too oily, and the choice of vegetables was perfect. I would totally go back just for tempura...except I'm an udon junkie so that won't happen. My mom got sushi from Ahi & Vegetable; they were also very generous with their meals - $13 for 8 pc and soup! They even substituted hamachi for my mom's ikura since no more that day. The portion was quite generous and my mom thoroughly enjoyed it. We also got a few pastries from Brug. I was lucky to catch a fresh batch of goodies! I got cinnamon mochi bread (save for home) and a custard bread which tasted like I remembered in Japan. I really wanted to get everything cause I mean, pan-ya places always have the best goodies. Mom and her friend really liked the an pan (bread roll with red bean paste inside). They got a couple other things but I don't remember what since it was gone while I was getting my udon. I also had almond milk tea with boba from HiTea cafe. It was nice and sweet, the way I like it but I could have used a teensy bit more ice and it was just a teensy too almondy for me. However, they were quite popular so I have a feeling they will do great in this location. I have got to go back so that I can try some other stuff but because I'm a creature of habit, I'm sure I'll be getting my udon again...with the tempura of course! There are very pretty restrooms in the far corner just behind Brug with an ATM in case you need cash...although I'm pretty sure all the places took card. My only sad panda moment was when I learned that both the "recycle" and "trash" slots were just trash...Please recycle! Or change the trash can. That is all. read more

Leave it up to the marketing gods of Ala Moana Center to quickly turn a vacant space into a lucrative, money-making hot spot. This mall is amazing when it comes to progress. ATMOSPHERE: The first level of the former Shirokiya is now an air conditioned food court, currently with 11 stalls located in the mauka (mountain) corner across from Macy's. It's a classier version of the larger Makai Market food court on the street level, with spacious seating and a mix of communal low, high and counter tops, including some covered outdoor seating. Big windows let in lots of natural light and views. Parking lot access is quick, but you have to be lucky to snag such a close stall. EATERIES: Though only four stalls were in operation at the time of my visit, the tenant list included/will include mainly unique local businesses, most with already existing locations on the island. OVERALL: Though some of the eateries looked enticing, I will not eat at a food court when on vacay as I have stringent "travel eating rules", LOL. But, very nice addition to the already profuse dining scene at Hawaii's largest mall. read more

The lanai is a nice new food court where the second floor of shirokiya used to be. They have places to eat like teppanyaki farmer, ahi and vegetable and sobaya, with about three other establishments "opening soon". I know my friends and I are excited for Da Dpot to open. It's a great place to go with people who all want to eat different things. It's nice that there is another food court in ala Moana besides the big one downstairs. It adds variety and if you're shopping at Macy's, you don't have to walk all the way to the middle of the mall to get food haha! I liked that there were plenty of tables and chairs to dine at. Most of the seating was communal tables. There is even a nice outside eating area. I didn't think there were enough trash cans. Also, even though I guess they're trying to be eco friendly by having recycle cans, the "recycle" sign is really inconspicuous, so I saw many people unknowingly throwing away trash in the recycling. read more

The lanai has a good assortment of food. Some of the places include Musubi Cafe Iyasume, Da Spot, Brug, Ahi and Vegetable, Sobaya, HiTea Cafe, and Mahaloha Burger. Seoul Mix and Ike's Love and Sandwiches are coming soon. There is plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor. Also, there is a restroom in the back corner. My favorite place to go to is Brug. They have pastries and soup. read more

This food court have varieties of eateries. Ahi & Vegetable, Da Spot, Mahaloha Burger, Brug Bakery, and others. Employees are fast in getting your order ready. Mahaloha Burger has a pager. There are lots of tables indoor and outdoor. I like the colors better than Makai food court has white. Parking by Macy's mall level and 3rd floor. read more

The news of this place has been circulating for awhile since they first announced it. I was expecting a very large venue with some different food choices. The selection is limited at the moment with Mahaloha burger, HiTea, Ahi & vegetable and Zaru Soba the only selections. The seating area is very nice and large but think it will fill up quick and get crowded once the other eateries finally open. Those are Brug bakery, Ike's love and sandwich, Da Spot, Iyasume musubi cafe and Agave & Wine. read more

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So far so good with the lanai. It really filled up fast and brought lots of foot traffic to this end of the mall which was kinda desolate. Only about half of the places are opened. One of the employees told me it was going to be open till 10 pm daily because Agave and Vibe is a bar and will be serving liquor. Hopefully some of the food options will be open late too. But the decor and layout is pretty nice too. It's nice to have some dining options without here so you don't have to navigate across the mall to eat. I have to re-review once everything is open. read more

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I'm visiting from NJ and I enjoyed The Lanai the food and the wonderful service. Our waitress Bri was truly a joy. She was very accommodating and had an amazing personality. She made the eating at the restaurant a real pleasure. The fish and chips was delicious! read more

This is the third food court in Ala Moana (after Makai Marketplace near Centerstage and Shirokiya Village Walk in the Ewa Wing), located in the former mall-level Shirokiya space near Macy's on the Diamond Head end of the mall. It decently increases the number of businesses in the mall where locals can still afford to shop, and does a good job of mixing local restaurants with names new to the island. The opening ceremony on Oct. 27 saw a handful of eateries ready to go, with several more "coming soon." Mahaloha Burger is a top tenant, with exterior signage, promoting its Spam Burger. BRUG bakery is also ready to go. Lānai @ Ala Moana Center (not to be confused with The Lanai in Waikīkī) is already worth checking out, but I'm looking forward to when all ten eateries are up and running. read more

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The Lanai, Ala Moana's newest food court, located in the old Shirokiya space near Macy's might be a lot smaller than the Makai Food court or Shirokiya's Japan Village, but it has the BEST vendor's in my opinion! Many of my favorites including Ahi Vegetable, Teppanyaki Farmer (the former Tae's Teppanyaki), Brug Bakery and soon to open Da Spot, Musubi Iyasume and Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha. As of 1/2018, there are still always tables available, and I love the modern furniture. This has become a fun place for our family to grab a quick bite, as everyone can get something they like. My kids love sitting on the high counter in the soft padded chairs. This is just another added great dining option in Ala Moana! read more

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I really like this place at Ala moana shipping center Next to macys on the 2nd level. And Very clean lots of seating and reasonable prices. More locals come to eat here and talk story. Its not as loud as the shirokya area down on the ground floor and not as overwhelming with too many options. Good mix of foods, tea boba bars. There is a: -soba/udon/curry place -burgers -poke -musubi corner -pastry corner brug Came back here every day read more

The Lanai at Ala Moana Shopping Center is a gathering place for foodies, shoppers, and occasionally,!the Pokémon Go community. It's a busy and happening place! The Lanai opened its doors on or about October 2017 in the former Shirokiya space. Since then, it's been a wonderful place to have lunch or dinner while shopping at Ala Moana shopping center or a place to hang out. Most weekends nowadays, I would come here both Saturday and Sunday to play Pokémon Go and sometimes during the week after work. It is a popular place to grab lunch at one of the many restaurants here and do your thing. My favorite would be the Mahaloha Burger joint. That place and the Tastetea place seemed to be getting a lot of business, especially with the tourists. I observed this on multiple occasions and it seems that Brug is doing brisk business too. I usually arrive here around 11:30am on the weekends and the food hall/ cafeteria is already packed with hungry shoppers needing food and sustainability before shopping again. I would see the servers at the Vino bar walk around to see if anyone wants alcohol with their meals. The sports bar that's located in the Lana'i has 3 televisions there, perfect for viewing high profile sporting events - especially during NFL and NBA seasons. I enjoy myself here on a random weekend while I'm not traveling. It's nice to have access to restrooms while you dine and relax here. For the most part though, you can dine in both areas of Lana'i, although most people who patronize the bar usually stay at the bar, whereas casual people using the food court usually relax on that side of the area. For myself though, I randomly choose which one would be it for a particular meal / day. Most of the times, I would patronize one of the food vendors. I could and done a good solid 6 hour session here and it would go fairly quickly when you're busy having fun. The Lanai is basically Ala Moana's 2nd food court that's located on the 2nd floor next to Macy's. It's on the Kapiolani Blvd side of the mall, which Is about a 5 min walk to the public bus terminals. Starbucks - Macy's is nearby as well. The food vendors here at the Lanai accept major credit cards, which is always a good thing. As far as parking goes, literally the entire mall is yours for the taking, but you might have to walk further if you park further away from The Lanai. If you are like me, many bus routes start and end at Ala Moana shopping center, so you should be okay with that. Regardless of how you get here, it's a good place to chill and eat. The overall experience here at The Lanai at Ala Moana shopping center is good each time I come here. It's always packed with tourists and locals who love to shop here at the mall and need a bite to eat. If you are in the area or love to shop, this oasis can be the right place for you. It's a sampling of different cuisines in one convenient location and you can't go wrong here. It has the aforementioned bar to hang out in for Saturday college football and Sunday NFL games too. I'd definitely would recommend coming here to get your lunch or dinner plans on. Hop on by, you'd be glad you made it. The ambiance can get sort of not quiet though, since all the chatter from everyone in the room at any given time can be called a dull roar. However you get here, get here and get a feast for your eyes and taste buds at any of these merchants at the Lanai. The place is cleaned and monitored regularly by diligent staff on a daily basis. 2 thumbs up! 4.5 stars for the overall experience. 4.0 stars for the ambiance and selection of merchants. 5.0 stars for the NFL / NCAA football games we can see during the season while dining here. Support local! B read more

Plenty of nice seating. They keep it really clean and neat. What more can you expect from a food court? Good variety of food options, but mainly just OK food. Nothing horrid, but nothing great. read more

Fun little food court next to Macy's in Ala Moana. Good amount of eateries that are all well worth a try. Plenty seats and tables both inside and outside. read more

This place has everything you could possibly ask from dry noodle dishes, udon, to burgers, and sushi. There's so much more that I'm not listing. As a side note they also have an area where you can watch sports and have a cocktail. read more

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What showed in flair showed in flavor! Mainland tourists from major cities tend to have so many different restaurants that tourists can seek for tongue-tingling, mind-blowing foods that it's hard to find food spots that always meet or exceed the expectations. Although it may not be mind-blowing, it was definitely tongue-tingling! With all the different food shops to choose from, it was hard not to try them all. We took samplings from each place and loved it all. It was the first new try in Oahu that we finally enjoyed all the food. Kimbab (seaweed triangles), burrito, smoothie/tea, bakery... Great place to grab a bite to load up the energy for a day of shopping or after a long day of shopping. It's definitely a spot we'd come back to! read more

Today I ordered some food at Da Spot in the Lanai Food Court. I was by myself and wanted to sit down to eat lunch. After figuring out how to get into the 'eating' area of this location, one of the ladies cleaning the area came up and said something to me that I did not understand due to language barrier. I told her I didn't understand and a gentleman sitting behind me said I needed to sign in. A few minutes later a security guard came by while I was eating and said I needed to sign in. I told him I would sign in when I am done as I had already started eating. I saw no sign nor was there anyone standing at the entrance/ exit of this area asking meto sign anything. I apologized to him. He left. Cleaning lady comes by again and I told her she could have just handed me the same slip/pencil and I would have gladly filled it out instead of getting security involved. I told her she made me feel like a criminal. I have no problem filling out such forms when I am at a restaurant. When I finished my lunch less than 10 minutes later, I went to exit this area and throw my garbage away. It was at that moment that I realized that when I first entered this 'eating' area, that I had come in through the exit (the sign that is on the floor is mostly faded) and why I did not notice I was entering the wrong direction, nor see any signs that stated I needed to fill out paper/sign. Again, all the cleaning lady had to do was bring me the form to complete and I would have (and did so) willingly instead of treating me the way I was treated. Further, the cleaning lady did more than once call one of the security guards fat, which is totally uncalled for. read more

My cousin said "why don't we meet at The Lanai at Ala Moana?" And I said "At the where?" And that seems to be a sentiment shared by many, as the beautiful little food court was spacious and had ample seating and I was able to save a table for 8 with barely any effort. The effort involved comprised walking to the table. And saving it. I had heard tales of this place, faint rumors about a second food court, a fancier food court, yet had never seen it despite having shopped at Macy's just a couple of days ago. I liked it for these reasons: 1) It had food I could eat. Which, being meat/seafood, gluten and dairy-free is unusual. Da Spot for the win. Albeit a somewhat tasteless win. 2) It is small and you can see your table from wherever you are buying food. Unless your table is outside. On the lanai of the lanai. My children are no longer tiny kids who could easily be whisked away by a malicious stranger. Well, the youngest is still pretty tiny with her skinny stick legs, but she would probably poke the stranger's eyes out. Still, it is still nice to be able to keep a protective eyeball on them while purchasing food. 3) It was cleaner than the old food court. Which may have to do with the fact that this one is a baby and the old food court has been around for, like, a thousand years. But still. Cleaner. 4) Easy-peasy parking. 5) Not crowded because no one knows about it, so don't tell anyone. Yes. read more

Thank goodness for the Lanai! They did a great job with the modern design, seating and lighting. I work remotely so having another spot to grab a quick lunch and work on my laptop is so flex! Often when you eat at food court you feel so gross and dirty, but I didn't once feel that way during my visit here. Everything is new and they do a good job of cleaning and picking up trash. They have a nice selection of food concepts which are a mix of locally owned, Japanese and Mainland owned. My husband is over the moon happy that Teppanyaki Farmer has brought back his favorite beloved meat plate lunch meal. Da Spot has just opened and I can't wait to pay them a visit. I am unbelievably psyched for Ike's to open right next to them because their San Francisco sandwiches are off the chain! And Ike is basically a legend... read more

Overall, it's a nice place to sit since there's usually enough seating without feeling rushed to leave. The restaurants are not overly crowded with long lines, which I'm not complaining about. I am a fan since it's clean and near where I usually park on the Macy's side of Ala Moana. I enjoy getting some of that boba and sitting around relaxing after being at the mall for a while. The sushi/poke place is pretty good. Definitely check this place out if you need a snack and a place to just chill. Don't forget Uncle Clay's right next door. read more

Good alternative to the main food court if you prefer less of a crowd and outdoor seating options. Only tried a few vendors and more of the already made tareaway items since I had a toddler with me. The garlic fries from Mahalo Burger were loaded with garlic which was great but the fries were reminiscent of bowling alley fries. The vegetable patty Katsu bento from Musubi Isayume was fine just not hot and crunchy as hoped. From Seoul Mix 2.0, the pork katsu/chicken plate, shrimp tempura kimbap, mandu, and kimchi pancake were fine for quick to go. Don't expect hot and fresh, since the katsu/fried stuff were all cold and soggy. read more

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Sure Alamoana already has so many places to eat at but on a Friday at prime lunch hour I was relieved this small food court had so many open tables to sit on, another huge plus: restrooms! The entire food court isn't fully occupied yet, but there's still lots of good food options. Most spots aren't in business yet but have signage up of what's to come i.e. Musubi Cafe Iyasume. Lines were long at Mahaloha Burger and especially Teppanyaki Farmer but everywhere else was kinda empty (Brug, Sobaya, & Ahi Vegetable). Of all the choices available what drew me in for lunch was Brug. I don't recall them serving soup at their old location just a few steps away from where they're at now (which btw is scorching hot in their serve yourself station.. give yourself time for it cool before consuming). Loved the fact that they have little signs to indicate what pastries just came out of the oven too. But I'll stop here since this isn't a review on Brug. Location is on Macy's side 2nd floor across of Starbucks. I really love this spot so much that perhaps I'll never step foot into the original Alamoana food court again (never did like that place to begin with anyway... I was just interested in the variety, but yet always left disappointed in the choices I made there). The Lanai is definitely a great addition to the mall. read more

This is shaping up to be a really great food court!! There are a lot of different size tables so that any size party can sit and eat together. The food choices are quite varied and so far I haven't been disappointed with any choice in here! I like that there are also outside seating choices as well. The ac keeps this area cool, but not overly cold. The picnic style tables are my favorite to sit at when there are more than four of us eating together. The high tops have really comfortable chairs and the counter top is large enough for your tray and whatever food you have ordered. My fave places to order food from are Tae's and Mahaloha. I also have to walk through Brug every time I'm here just to see what they have that day. read more

Pros: convenient location Brug Bakery Good selection of different cuisine Clean Cons: some food vendors aren't so good but location makes up for it read more

A good food court option when you don't want to brave the crowds at the Makai food court! There are limited food options but atmosphere is quite nice and calm. read more

Another food option at Ala Moana Center. If you're a bit tired of Makai Market or Shirokiya food courts, or just don't want to walk from one side of the mall to the other, then this is a nice option for you. Located on the Diamond Head end of the mall in the old Shirokiya location (mall level), you'll find The Lanai. The food court isn't as large as the earlier two above mentioned food courts but there's a few good options here including my favorites, Teppanyaki Farmer and Ahi Vegetable. Other notable options include Sobaya, BRUG Bakery, Mahaloha Burger, and HiTea Cafe. In a few more months, a few other places are going to open including another favorite of my Musubi Cafe Iyasume, Da Spot and everyone's favorite Uncle, Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha. read more

Starting this review with 5 stars because I have discovered that IKE's is opening up soon. If you've never had Ike's you are in for an amazing treat. Ike's is like the sandwich that you dream about making if you're high as a kite (I don't smoke, this is just a reference) and want to eat five things at once but can't decide what you really want so you shove everything into a sandwich and it ends up tasting like you're a world class chef. They stuff mozzarella sticks and jalapeno poppers into your sandwich. Can't wait for them to open up! As for the Lanai - glad that Mahaloha Burger is in here. It helps that I now don't have to drive into Waikiki, pay for parking and fight for a seat at the food court, just to get a burger. They also have a ramen spot and some other places opening up soon. The place is huge and there is ton of seating. I remember when I first went into Yokocho and it was dead and empty like how this place currently is and now Yokocho is one of my favorite places. Hopefully, this place will get better like Yokocho did. read more

Shoe shopping with three kids and a tired/hungry husband is not always fun. Once the priority is done the next step is to feed these humans. So we enter the Lanai. Clean. Fairly empty. Limited but great selections available. For the kids, spam mush I. For mom steak dish. For dad, burger and butterfish bento with miso soup and a drink. I buy a half loaf of bread from Brug and we are out happy and full. There were sanitizer wipes and an open bathroom for everyone to wash up before and after our meals. Great experience during a pandemic and school shoe shopping. Mahalo plenty! read more

I like the air con, far less crowded than the food court, happy hour is understood here AND, it's clean. Great choices of food and drink. More local foods served here. read more

It's nice that there is another food court to replace the one that used to be in this area of the mall. Although, it was busy during the lunch rush, because of its smaller size, it's less frantic than the main food court on the street level. I liked the bento place for its great prices for sushi and sashimi. My friends also enjoyed food from other a couple of the other vendors. read more

Megan did a remarkable, she was always making sure we were taken care of. Give this girl a raise!

Welcome to The Lani, your new place to finding good food, other than your normal mall food court. A more modern/contemporary eatery, The Lani offers various of vendors such as Brug, Mahalo Burger, Ahi & Vegetable, and Da Spot, just to name a few. Located on the second floor - mall level - right across from the Starbucks Macy's, The Lani offers outdoor seating or inside with A/C, bringing that updated contemporary flare, with good foods that'll surely make you want to visit here again and again. It's definitely the more trendier spots for a place to eat, and introducing the culture of the Ewa Wing, into the Diamond Head Wing of the mall. Consider this the new "meet up" spot, besides the normal Starbucks. read more

First time trying this food court on the far side of the mall. More reminiscent of The Street in Waikiki then the other 2 food courts here at Ala Moana Shopping Center. There are not too many choices of restaraunts but the two we tried were good; HiTea Cafe and Mahaloha Burger. They do have a bar here which is a plus in my eyes. We didn't try the bar today but will definitely try it in the future. They have a restroom in the corner if you need to pit stop while you are shopping! read more

The Lanai - Food Court Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The newest food court in the Ala Moana mall. Located across from Macy's on the 2'nd floor where the original Shirokiya location used to be. What is different between The lanai and the Makai food court is that The Lanai is composed of mostly local eateries. Local businesses such as Musubi Cafe (my favorite) and Mahaloha Burger. There is also another Brug bakery location at The Lanai as well. The seating is more intimate and a lot of people go there to study or work. If you sit outside near Starbucks in Macy's, you can catch the wi-fi. There are also restrooms inside. I can't say anything about the men's room, but the women's room is kept clean and tidy. I like the vibe that The Lanai gives off. Also, I can't wait for Uncle Clay's to open! read more

This is probably the worst place ever. If you're looking for an expensive cheap eats... than this is the place for you. Worst foods with no ambience. Just loud and unsatisfactory read more

OMG!!! Such a beautiful food court. We came on a weekday about lunch time, their were a of available tables, even though the foodcourt is smallee than Makai foodcourt. I love how its like a high end fancy look. I especially like the fact that they made a second food court neart macys side. Sometimes we dont want to walk through the whole mall, just mainly shop at Macys, so it was convenient for the lanai to be there. I haven't been to the Makai Foodcourt in awile, but the last time we went, honestly, the Lanai has better eating options (healthy/ clean)variety of foods. I think this foodcourt will help you in your craving options since their is a variety of food styles. I also notice its not your typical american foods, so Im excited to try other venues. Kids dont like to eat much, so it is sooo smart of them to have a little area of musubis! read more

New food court in the mall with a more modern atmosphere. Nice place if you are already on the Macy's Wing and your hungry. However, the choice of food is limited. Probably because the second floor with open air seating is not open yet. Disappointed with my Mahalo burger because the meat was dry, the bun could have been grilled, the filling inside was too thick it was difficult to eat. The customer service is so-so. Sobaya, was very expensive for what you pay for. My udon was $11 + tax for a syraform bowl with $1 package of udon and a large piece of tofu. I would value the bowl to be priced at $7-9. The decoration & design of the place was nice. read more

Lot's of different kinds food to choose from. Still a food court but I like it better than the one at Center Court. The mahi-mahi burger at Mahaloha Burger is really good. So is the tempura at Sobaya--although a little pricey. It's where we go when we can't decide where to go because the selection is good and so is the food. read more

This is the mall's newest food court area in the old Shirokia used to occupy at Macy's end of the mall. So far they've opened all spaces but one that said opening soon. It has 8 food stalls to choose from. Mostly healthy locally sourced foods. Plenty of tables inside and out. Comfortably air conditioned inside and out side is complete in shade. All restaurants serve delicious, creative, good volumed cuisine at a reasonable price. For a quick bite to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this will be to go place for me. read more