Virgy's Barbecue

1176 Smith St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Hawaiian I. writes: CLOSED !
I really miss this place.
Virgie served large portions of delicious food at cheap prices.

Fook Lam

100 N Beretania Street #110
Honolulu, HI 96817

Jill S. writes: As I went with my two Chinese-speaking military intelligence officers here I was expecting greater things.  It was just solid "meh" for me.  Nothing wowed me and I didn't really think the selection was great.  I'm used to better dim sum with more…

Hanks Cafe Honolulu

1038 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817

Squid S. writes: Hank's cafe employees Dave, the bartender.  He's a real laid back fella.  The venue as a whole has a real laid back feel, and if you're looking for a place that won't jack up the $3.00 beer to $5 (or even $6) at 10:00 PM, then this is your place.…

Superconnected

1613 Nuuanu Ave Ste B10
Honolulu, HI 96817

Miyoko N. writes: I loved this place. Too bad it had to close.  Nice owner and staff.  Albert was a nice and friendly owner.

Pho Bac 1

901 River St
Ste 105
Honolulu, HI 96817

Rob K. writes: When my buddy and I go to Pho Bac, we bring a camera and take pictures of each other making sloppy faces while sucking down pho.

Yeah, I'll be the dude conducting flash photography over lunch. Love me.

I don't think this place can do much wrong, though…

Tokiwa Okazuya

1339 Nuuanu Street
Honolulu, HI 96817

Anita L. writes: The place is a hole in the wall and I mean a hole! That's why no one sits there to eat, but generally does take out. Okazuya is something of an institution in Japanese Hawaiian tradition. I HAD to try it and am glad I did. Only problem is that this…

Mei Sum Chinese Dim Sum Restaurant Inc

65 N Pauahi St
Ste A
Honolulu, HI 96817

Edwina K. writes: 3.5 STARS

Yeah! Decent dimsum! I really enjoyed their food here.  Came here for lunch today.  It was kinda weird not ordering most of our food from the carts.  The wait staff listed what we wanted then brought them out by hand.  Part of the dimsum…

Nam Fong Restaurant

1029 Maunakea St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Liz T. writes: I came here by Mark G.'s recommendation. I really wanted to say he was wrong and this isn't the "best char siu in Honolulu" and my mom's is. But the char siu and roast duck were sooo good--I'd close the styrofoam box and then reopen it a second…

Cafe Oriente

1157 Maunakea St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Norm G. writes: An excellent, fairly inexpensive, clean place for authentic Hong Kong style food.  The chow funn with black bean sauce (chicken or beef) is quite good.  The gai (chicken) jook is tasty.  Their greens, such as ong choi and gai lan with salty fish are…

Kenny's Restaurant

1620 North School Street
Honolulu, HI 96817

Mini m. writes: A local version of Denny's.  Good to go for a quick bite to eat, when you want something other than a drive-thru meal.  I come here on occasion after a workout, still in my workout clothes, to eat their Chinese Chicken Salad.  Big salad, simple -…

Duc's Bistro

1188 Maunakea St
Honolulu, HI 96817

christa w. writes: alright i'll go ahead and say now that i'm HELLA PISSED that this is on yelp.

duc's bistro NOTHING!

forget you ever heard of it.

i'm not one to hide anything from anyone but damn it i have to draw the line here.

duc's bistro NOTHING!!!

[ps: five stars.…

Kuakini Medical Center

347 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Carly J. writes: With Queens as it's main competition, Kuakini holds it's own in terms of great work place for nurses. Kuakini gave me the warmest welcome I have ever received as a travel RN. Everyone is happy and helpful. There are few complaints from the patients…

Maria Bonita

15 N. Hotel Street
Honolulu, HI 96817

Lee R. writes: In my opinion, the best mexican food on the island.  There's not much to choose from in Hawaii when it comes to good mexican food.  Cholo's sucks big time compared to this place.  Before he opened this place, my friends and I used to trek out to…

The Nature Conservancy

923 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817

Anita L. writes: A big kudos for these people who try their damndest to help conserve nature.  You can do your part by donation money or your time to the cause!

Ken Fong Restaurant

1030 Smith St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Kevin A. writes: POPO'S KITCHEN

This is home-style Chinese food like grandma used to make it.  Black bean eggplant stuffed with fishcake, chicken and salty fish fried rice, deep fried butterfish, and amazing salt pepper chicken wings. It's definitely worth the trip to…

Hing Mau Inc

1040 Maunakea St
Honolulu, HI 96817

wendy h. writes: Ok, what's so special about this grocery store?  It's in Chinatown and it's the typical chinese grocery -- cramped and stuffed to the gills with chinese food and other junk (not to mention dirty).

Well, they carry one thing that I can't find anywhere…

Pho Huong Lan

100 N. Beretania Street
#129B
Honolulu, HI 96817

Olivia D. writes: I have a new Pho Buddy! Yay!! One of the downsides of having so many guy friends is that, somehow, I cannot get them to eat pho with me 3 times a week. For some reason, it seems that guys either don't like eating the same thing all the time, or they…

Smith's Union Bar

19 N Hotel St
Honolulu, HI 96817

christa w. writes: when you're being accosted by a drooling guy leaning to one side and blinking too fast on your way to Bar 35, duck in here

when the first friday art walk is too crowded, duck in here

when you're over indigo's happy hour but it's too early for next…

Boulevard Saimin

1425 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817

kainanny c. writes: one of my favorite saimin places. EVER!!!!

soooo yummy. tucked into the heart of kalihi, this place has been here forever and it's one of my all-time faves. old school saimin shops are hard to come by especially since this town is being taken over by…

Mercury

1154 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96817

scrivene r. writes: I have almost zero experience drinking in bars, not being much of a drinker and shunning crowds most of the time.  However, as a graduate student at HPU, I've had a few occasions to meet classmates at Mercury, and I've really enjoyed my experiences…

New Dalisay Cafe

1169 Maunakea St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Hawaiian I. writes: Great Filipino food, if you can wake in the door, and cheap too.
This is your typical hole-in-the-wall joint.
Not for the faint of heart. Just go in and enjoy.

Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch & Crab

580 N Nimitz Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96817

Chelsea A. writes: I used to come here a lot growing up, mainly because my cousins all loved this place. Or was it because someone had worked here? I can't remember, but what I do remember was, always getting a major stomachache after anything I ate. It's very greasy…

J Salon

1240 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Edwina K. writes: Thanks to yelp, I found my hairdresser for life!  - owner, stylist Joe himself.  After reading the great reviews on J Salon, I just had to experience it myself.  My appoinment was earlier today and ever since I Ieft the salon, the compliments have…

Queen Emma Summer Palace

2913 Pali Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96817

Kristina R. writes: Perfectly quaint and lovely.  I always visit the Summer Palace when I'm in town, just to take in the Hawaiian history that fills this elegant, perfectly appointed home.

It was built in 1847 and was lived in by Queen Emma and her husband, King…

John's Groceries

2426 Liliha St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Kevin A. writes: MOVE OVER MASTUMOTO'S

Cause John's Store actually has the best shave ice on Oahu.  This hole in the wall in a sleepy residential neighborhood in Nu'uanu serves up fluffy shaved ice, a myriad of flavors and toppings, and beautiful views of single and…

Tai Pan Dim Sum

100 N Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96817

Anita L. writes: I debated a long time whether I should give it 2 or 3 stars as I really believe it deserved 2 and a half. On the recommendation of hubby's colleague we tried this place. On the whole the dim sum was good except the har gaw. The shrimp were…

K C Kitchen

Chinese Cultural Plaza
100 N Beretania St, Ste 173
Honolulu, HI 96817

foodpic G. writes: WOW! You would't think any restaurant exists here. This Taiwanese "kitchen" is right next to the river on River St; on the side of Chinese Cultural Plaza. The door is small and you would never think it is the place for yummy Taiwanese dishes.

Most of…

Seasons Ice & Eatery Ltd

100 N Beretania St Ste 117
Honolulu, HI 96817

Olivia D. writes: I was sorely disappointed to find no matches when I clicked on the Taiwanese category under restaurants, so this is my contribution. "

Seasons is located stage left of the outdoor stage at the Chinese Cultural Plaza in Chinatown. If you don't speak…

Royal Kona Coffee & Superior Coffee Hawaii

1555 Kalani St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Soh Jai R. writes: I worked here while in school, not in the retail store but as a merchandiser.  

Great place to go relax.  Also, in the coffee shop, the merchandise they sell is much cheaper than you can get in Longs, ABC, Safeway, etc.  For you tourist looking to…

Menehune Mac Candies

707 Waiakamilo Rd
Honolulu, HI 96817

Lyn L. writes: Love to visit Menehune Mac Macadamia Nut Candy Factory.  Fun to visit and sample all the GREAT stuff.  Really nice folks too!  They have lots of interesting flavors...my personal favorite is the 72% dark chocolate...but lots of folks like the…

Richie's Drive Inn

1178 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Rose L. writes: I really like it here! It's a plate lunch dine-in/take-out place WITH a drive-thru!

I always get the BBQ pork plate or the cheeseburger/fries - they're so yummy! My boyfriend just loves the boneless breaded chicken covered in gravy ... it's filling…

Nisshodo Candy Store

1095 Dillingham Blvd
#15
Honolulu, HI 96817

Crissi l. writes: The best chi chi dango ever! The mochi is so soft and sweet with a beautiful coating of  katakuriko. Gotta try it if you're in the area.

Lion Coffee

1555 Kalani St
Honolulu, HI 96817

John O. writes: This is a great place to go for a cup of coffee or just to stock up on coffee.  They sell other varieties of the Kona Coffee.

They also have a coffee bar and a selection of coffee you can test.  If you have the munchies, they have some bakery items to…

Ideta Restaurant

620 Kohou St
Honolulu, HI 96817

The Dude .. writes: One of the oldest and still one of the best (if not THE best) Authentic Japanese restaurants in Hawaii.  I have tried other restaurants claiming to be "authentic" only to be disappointed.  None of them were really authentic...except Ideta's.  They…

Hawaiian Host Chocolates

500 Alakawa St Rm 111
Honolulu, HI 96817

Cheri A. writes: My grandmother's older brother Allen, my great uncle, was a manager here years ago.  He gave me a private tour here once when the place was closed.  They had HUGE chocolate bars that were about the size of a door mat and about 3 inches thick.  Those…

Pro Nails

1620 N School St
Honolulu, HI 96817

christa w. writes: get the guy. he is amazing. even cuts off your toe hair. for $25 it's the BEST pedicure you'll get on oahu. swear to god.

Sumo Ramen

1620 N School Street
Honolulu, HI 96817

Cynthia A. writes: Always friendly, the Sumo Ramen workers at this location are at the ready to seat you or take your take-out order.  There's never a wait.  Call ahead for take-out to get even faster service!  Many a time did I call in an order for wonton ramen, miso…

University of Hawaii Warriors Football

Aloha Stadium
99-500 Salt Lake Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96818

Chelsea A. writes: My boyfriend and I are so FREAKING excited for this season! It sucks that we have such a bad, crappy schedule this year, but I am hoping for two things this year: Colt getting another invitation to NY to receive his Heisman Trophy and a BCS game!

In…

Mokulele Elementary School

250 Aupaka St
Honolulu, HI 96818

Eugene G. writes: Back when i went it won many awards for outstanding school nationwide.... from Doritoes!