1. Jinroku - teppanyaki
2427 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815; (808) 926-8955
Best teppanyaki place I've been to in the States. Authentic takoyaki and okonomiyaki. Portions are meant to be shared so it's tough to go alone. They also have a great Japanese sake and shochu mix collection. My fave from Japan is Cassis Oolong.
2. Sushi Sasabune - omakasei sushi
1417 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96814; (808) 947-3800
This is the first omakasei sushi meal where I couldn't finish the meal. I was so full, I had to give up with 2 entrees left. At least I left on a good note, with the lobster! I've been to the one in West Hollywood and I must say that this one is MUCH better with friendlier sushi chefs and fresher seafood. Make sure to sit at the sushi bar and make friends with the chef and those around you.
3. Morio's Sushi - my FAVE sushi restaurant - *a MUST GO!*
2443 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815; (808) 741-5121
I LOVE Morio's Sushi!! This is by far my favorite omakasei sushi place. No only is the chef and owner, Morio as funny as hell, the seafood is fresh and exotic and the price is unbelievable. Most memorable sushi was baby abalone. Omakasei for two came out to only $65!!! This is a BYOB so do remember to get your drinks before going and make reservation as the place is tini!!
4. Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood Co. - shrimp truck
2145 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815; (808) 926-3532
If you like shrimp truck, this is a must go in Waikiki! Not only do you not have to drive around the island to Giovanni's, this place have more than shrimp! I got the shrimp and lobster combo and licked my plate clean. It's located in a parking lot with other food trucks so if your companion does not want to get seafood, there are other food choices (steak and Mexican) for them.
5. Giovanni's Shrimp - shrimp truck
Burroughs Rd & Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731
This is the one place that I try to go to everytime I'm in Hawaii. My fave is still the regular - garlic scampi. You can even get half portions to try other flavors. I tried the spicy and thought the garlic scampi is still my favorite. There are a lot of other copycats but Giovanni's is the original and still my fave. The best thing is you can go check out North Shore beaches and head to Matsumoto or Aoki's for shave ice after.
6. Yakiniku Hiroshi - yakiniku with waygu style meat
339 Royal Hawaiian Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96805; (808) 923-0060
A favorite amongst Japanese celebrities, the place is very popular with Japanese tourists. They offer superb quality beef and pork option that just melts in your mouth. Portions are small with around 8 thin slices of meat each so keep track of what you order as the bill can be quite high.
7. Alan Wong's - high-end Hawaiian fusion
1857 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826; (808) 949-2526
Located on the 3rd floor of an office building, it is by design the hidden gem of Oahu. The elegant entrees changes with the season and everything just melts in your mouth. This is by-far my FAVE place for special occasion and it never disappoints. If you want to go during popular time (such as UH graduation, etc.), make sure to make reservation a month in advance.
8. Aoki's - shave ice
66-117 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96715; (808) 637-7017
Located next to Matsumoto's, Aoki's tend to get overshadowed by its more famous neighbor. In my opinion, the syrup and portion at Aoki's is better and it's nice not to have the long wait. They do need to update their t-shirt designs so fans can proudly advertise the place.
9. Matsumoto's - shave ice
66-087 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712; (808) 637-4827
Matsumoto's is the tourist's fave and I'm not sure how that came about. The place always has a long line. I have to say that the t-shirt options are awesome and I can't leave the place without getting a shirt. My fave is mango and guava with azuki beans - yum!
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