Good to know
Good to Know
- Oahu has a strong plate lunch tradition influenced by plantation-era workers; these casual, inexpensive meals remain popular staples.
- Fresh poke is available at fish markets and casual eateries; quality and freshness vary—established markets like Ono Seafood are reliable.
- Spam is a common ingredient in local cuisine due to historical military presence; it appears in musubi, rice bowls, and other dishes.
- Many restaurants in Waikiki cater to tourists; authentic local dining is found in neighborhoods like Chinatown, Kailua, and Central Honolulu.
Supermarkets
Whole Foods Market
- Neighborhood
- Kahala
- Notes
- Organic and specialty foods
Safeway
- Neighborhood
- Multiple locations including Waikiki area
- Notes
- General grocery with local and imported items
Budget
Leonard's Bakery
- Price Range
- $3.50
- Neighborhood
- Downtown Honolulu
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Portuguese malasadas (fried pastries)
Ono Seafood Market
- Price Range
- $12
- Neighborhood
- Chinatown, Honolulu
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Poke bowls and fresh seafood
High End
Orchids at Halekulani
- Price Range
- $80
- Neighborhood
- Waikiki
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Contemporary Pacific Rim
Sushi Sasabune
- Price Range
- $85
- Neighborhood
- Downtown Honolulu
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Omakase sushi
Mid Range
Koko Head Cafe
- Price Range
- $18
- Neighborhood
- Kailua
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Local Hawaiian and contemporary cuisine
MW Restaurant
- Price Range
- $22
- Neighborhood
- Downtown Honolulu
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Hawaii regional cuisine
Delivery Services
DoorDash
- Notes
- Wide restaurant coverage across Oahu
Uber Eats
- Notes
- Popular in Honolulu and surrounding areas
Michelin Restaurants
Orchids at Halekulani
- Stars
- 1
- Cuisine
- Contemporary Pacific Rim
Local Must Try Dishes
Kalua Pork
- Description
- Slow-roasted pork, a staple of Hawaiian plate lunch
Poke
- Description
- Cubed raw fish with soy, sesame, and aromatics
Loco Moco
- Description
- Rice topped with burger patty, gravy, and fried egg
Spam Musubi
- Description
- Grilled Spam and rice wrapped in nori (seaweed)
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Description
- Growing vegan and vegetarian scene in Honolulu and Oahu with dedicated restaurants and plant-based options at many eateries.
By Chloe
- Price Range
- $15
- Neighborhood
- Waikiki
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegan French bistro cuisine
Canoe House
- Price Range
- $24
- Neighborhood
- Waikiki
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Plant-based and vegetarian options
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