Palace Saimin Stand

1256 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Hugh H. writes: Another blast from the past. I had to stop this old standby and grab a nice steaming bowl of saimin. Their broth is just dead on the money. Perfect balance of saltiness and savoriness.

Finally my wife understands why I refuse to order saimin on the…

Savers

1505 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817

kitty w. writes: first off, gina, they actually DO buy more than half their clothes from some kidney foundation (i think). i think they just started doing this, i've noticed a mark up in pricing too!
i love savers. been going here for over ten years, when it used to…

Jesse's Bakery Inc

1101 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Tess G. writes: Heard from my son that they have the best Hawaiian guava bread (he just arrived yesterday)!  but alas, he didn't bring home any since Marites bought the last loaf they had.  I haven't tried it yet but I'm going to Hawaii next month and will be sure…

Utage

1286 Kalani Street B102
Honolulu, HI 96817

Darin I. writes: Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I ALMOST gouged my right eye out last night when my face came into contact with a box corner -- and before you laugh your ass off please note that I'm looking TERMINALLY HIP in my new eye patch like the…

Bella Beads

1001 Dillingham Blvd Suite 101
Honolulu, HI 96817

Kristina R. writes: This peculiar little store is hidden away in a non-descript building in Honolulu.  I managed to weed through the Yellow Pages and find it on one of my return trips to the Islands.  

They offer many selections of semi-precious...and their prices are on…

Kamehameha Bowl

520 N School St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Ed S. writes: I'm actually adding this business so that people can find Kapiolani Coffee Shop, the official name of the place that serves the famous Ox Tail Soup inside of "Kam Bowl" (Kamehameha Bowling Alley). Check it out here: http://www.yelp.com/bi...

Kamehameha Bakery Inc

1339 N School St
Honolulu, HI 96817

scrivene r. writes: The selection is not the greatest; nor are the pastries.  However, the prices are very, very good, and Kamehameha Bakery (on School Street near Houghtailing) is open as early as two in the morning, so for those meetings you remember the night before,…

Mexico Restaurant

1247 N School St
Honolulu, HI 96817

Isao K. writes: I feel like this is the best mexican restaurant on oahu.

1st: There salsa, ceviche, and homemade hot sauce were superb. as were the quesadillas when combo'd with the ceviche

2nd: this is not some wuss mexi-wai'i restaurant. they are not afraid to use…

Spot's Inn

1111 Dillingham Blvd Ste E9
Honolulu, HI 96817

Anjelika J. writes: 4 stars for their seafood sandwich and their crinkle fries.  YUM!!!!

This is the usual thing I get because I find that their other plates are a little on the salty side.  They're good, but sorta salty.  If ya like the salt, den you'd prlly like this…

Ruby Tuesday

930 Valkenburgh St
Suite 211
Honolulu, HI 96818

Olivia D. writes: One of the foods I crave most when I am overseas is a big, fat, juicy American burger. So when my boyfriend and I returned home from three weeks in Bangkok recently, his parents picked us up from the airport and took us straight here.

I had never…

Uss Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park

11 Arizona Memorial Dr
Honolulu, HI 96818

Jessica L. writes: The Bowfin is so cool!

The Museum explains the history of submarines and they audio tour helps make it all a little more interesting (the kids tour is great). You then get to go on the sub - which is pristine-ly preserved! The audio tour has old crew…

Young's Ramen Shop

Salt Lake Shopping Center
848 Ala Lilikoi St
Honolulu, HI 96818

Cynthia A. writes: MMMM, I've eaten here 3 times, and each time I ordered ramen.  When the owner saw I spiced up my ramen a lot, he asked if I'd like to try some kim chee (for free!).

Good ramen, good gyoza.  I think the service is a little slow because seems like the…

Loong Hwa Chinese Restaurant

848 Ala Lilikoi Street
Honolulu, HI 96818

DENNIS K. writes: Sorry to inform everyone but Loong Hwa Chinese Restaurant closed due to high lease rent.

Ige's Catering Service Inc

910 Mapunapuna St
Honolulu, HI 96819

Mini m. writes: Think large mess hall, cafeteria, warehouse with long tables.   Weird atmosphere, so-so food, but excellent service.  Our waiter was just a gem and the sweetest guy ever.  I'd compare this place to a extra large hole in the wall type of bar.  Shorts,…

Moanalua Elementary School

1337 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819

this is M E. writes: Ah.......

Moanalua No Ka Oi....:)

I was once a Moanalua Surfrider...are they still the surf riders???

well many years ago...

We always had events going on...

Fun Fairs, Medieval Fairs, Halloween Parade, Silent auction...and so on...

We had Spanish class,…

Polynesian Adventure Tours Inc

1049 Kikowaena Pl
Honolulu, HI 96819

pearl m. writes: If you're visiting Hawaii for the first time, I would recommend taking the Grand Island Circle Tour. It is air-conditioned and the tour guides are very informative. It is a good way to do some sight-seeing without having to do the actual driving and…

Nanding's Bakery

918 Gulick Ave
Honolulu, HI 96819

Mary M. writes: While I was at home, I had the opportunity to try some of their wonderful Spanish rolls...I must say they are really delicious. I also tried their adobo roll, which wasn't all that great cool, but I must say I wouldn't mind trying it warm. I loved…

Kalihi Super Meats

1010 Gulick Ave
Honolulu, HI 96819

Olivia D. writes: This is the place to go when you wake up realizing you are supposed to be bringing the meat for the family beach barbeque and you are already late. They have giant bins of assorted marinated chicken, pork, and beef, and also sell some Filipino foods…

New Hope Christian Fellowship

290 Sand Is Access Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819

Francesca L. writes: It's a huge church, it can be intimidating, but the people are so friendly. The service is great; if you like lots of singing and positivity, this is the place for you. Plus they have so many great ministries, activities, and events. Please try it…

Keith's Cookies

2130 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96819

Joel G. writes: pros...once again, if i'm here then that means i'm in hawaii!  great place to get some hawaiian style cookies.  my dad loves these cookies, they have a special one, shortbread and rice flour macadamia cookies.  just getting to the old hole in the…

Island Manapua Factory

811 Gulick Ave
Honolulu, HI 96819

Cynthia A. writes: This is where a lot of the Manoa location's food comes from.  It's a little hard to find, but if you just find Gulick in Kalihi, go towards the ocean a little ways and it will be on your left.  There's about 4 parking stalls.

Been there a few times.…

TheBus

811 Middle St Ofc
Honolulu, HI 96819

Candice D. writes: Dear Mr.Bus-

Or may I informally call you "The"?  Well, The, thank you for all the years of service you have brought me.  As the best form of mass transit available on O'ahu....er the *only* form of mass transit available on O'ahu, I am forming this…

Jack's Restaurant

820 W Hind Dr
Honolulu, HI 96821

Jo Ann V. writes: When we started coming here a year ago, it was due to a favorable write up about Jack's in the newspaper.  True, the biscuits and honey-butter are great, but what brought us back were the reasonable prices.  NO MORE!  We went there for breakfast on…

Jayson Tanega Photography

1210 Laukahi St
Honolulu, HI 96821

Esther G. writes: Jayson was so sweet and nice,he took time with my family and knew exactly what we wanted! He was so friendly and Professional,he came prepaired and ready answerd all my questions an emails!! It was a great experience.Thank you Jayson! We will be…

Petland

4400 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821

raymond h. writes: pretty good fish selection. i think its better then that warehouse in aiea. i dont know how friendly the staff could be though. i just walk in and walk out with wat i need. eh, its a ok place if not one of the better pet stores on the island.

Umeke Market Natural Foods & Deli

4400 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821

Mike x. writes: This is your one stop shop to buy your hemp clothes mid morning, go on an off  the beaten path hike immediately after (of course with your just recent wholesome trail mix purchase from there in tow), come back in the afternoon for some…

Waioli Tea Room

2950 Manoa Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822

Kristina R. writes: I got drenched in a tepid rain, swatted away a few adventurous mosquitoes, and ate some dainty tea sandwiches  with my mum one winter's day.  

The atmosphere is really something I've never experienced in all my afternoon teas.  We were surrounded by…

Manoa Laundry Discount Cleaning Llc

2752 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822

Cynthia A. writes: Located in Manoa Marketplace (shopping center) next to the Post Office.

If you HAVE to go somewhere to do laundry, this is a safe bet.  It's way better than the ghetto laundry place on Beretania.  We are so pissed at our landlord who has been…

Beard Papa

Koko Marina Center
7192 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96825

Mona N. writes: EF all you people who say Beard Papa is overrated, you just never had the cream puffs from the Hawaii locations. Not only are they CRISPIER but the custard-slash-pudding-sla sh-innards of these suckers are WAY creamier than the ones in Cali AND New…

Bark Avenue

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy
Ste C
Honolulu, HI 96825

S Y. writes: This is the place to go for all your doggie needs...snacks, food, clothes, carriers, leashes, and toys (lots more). The owner is Renee along with the canine shop manager, Asia.  

It is like a candy shop for doggie parents.  I enjoyed looking at all…

Kona Brewing Co.

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96825

Cynthia A. writes: Located in Koko Marina Shopping Center where Akasaka Restaurant used to be, Kona Brewing Co. is a decent place to go for a nice view of the marina (and Costco across the water) and a beer.  I recommend the lilikoi (passion fruit) ale because it's…

Foodland - Hawaii Kai

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96825

Edwina K. writes: I couldn't believe this was a Foodland!  This place is amazing: clean, friendly staff, neat, fully stocked, clean, well-organized, Beard Papa's, clean.

I hate to say this but the Foodlands I've been to are kinda ghetto so this was a pleasant…

SeaBreeze Water Sports

377 Keahole St
Honolulu, HI 96825

Gwyn F. writes: Any sort of water sport activity that you can imagine, they've got it!  I recently went parasailing & had a BLAST!  It was my first time ever & boy did they pop my parasailing cherry :P  [pics will soon be posted]  It's a little pricey, but probably…

Costco - Hawaii Kai

333A Keahole St
Honolulu, HI 96825

Katy D. writes: an amazing ahi poke smorgasbord!!

my heart skipped a beat and my mouth started to drool.

costco is clean (unlike the chinatown fish market, sorry). i had to take a picture it was soooo memorable. i got in trouble but it was worth it:)

the nice gentleman…

Zippy's

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy
Koko Marina Center
Honolulu, HI 96825

Nicole N. writes: If Zippy's was meant to be classy, this would be the classiest Zippy's around. The dinner selection is way better than the one on Kapahulu. And this location is 24hours, so at 3am, my saimin craving can always be satisfied.

Greek Marina

7192 Kalaniana'ole Hwy
E - 126
Honolulu, HI 96825

Anjelika J. writes: I'm giving it four stars... although I'm swaying towards a 3 1/2.  

I wanted to eat Greek food so we decided to try this place.  I read that it was the same owners of the Greek Corner.  

I liked the fact that there's hella more parking than the Greek…

Kozo Sushi

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96825

Smiley W. writes: Couldn't believe I could find a "unreasonable" LOW price with fairly delicious taste Japanese take-out food @my 1st day here in HAWAII, especially when a pack of 6-can diet coke costs me $2.99+ beverage fee and beverage deposit=$3.35 in a local…

Cherry Blossom Festival

Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce
2454 S Beretania St, Ste 205
Honolulu, HI 96826

Keith K. writes: From January to March, it's "Cherry Blossom" season in Honolulu. And we no stay talking about trees.

The Hawai'i Cherry Blossom Festival, organized by the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce (HJJCC), celebrates the Japanese American culture…