Dining
Explore Hawaii’s vibrant dining scene with our curated guide to local favorites, hidden gems, and military-friendly restaurants near every base. Whether you’re in search of island comfort food, international cuisine, or budget-friendly bites, we help service members and their families eat well and feel at home across the islands.
Asian Cuisine
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Banzai Sushi Bar
➤ 66-246 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
☎ (808) 637-4404Banzai Sushi is a well-known sushi restaurant located in Haleiwa on Oahu’s North Shore. It specializes in fresh, locally sourced sushi and Japanese dishes.
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Chong Qing
➤ 1200 Ala Moana Blvd bldg 4 fl 2, Honolulu, HI 96814
☎ (808) 593-8818Chong Qing Hot Pot offers an all-you-can-eat Chinese hot pot experience. The restaurant features a menu with over 50 specialty meats, seafood, vegetables, tofu, and noodles.
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K Street Food
➤ 138 Uluniu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
☎ (808) 927-6077K-Street Food is a food truck located in Waikiki serving authentic Korean street food. The menu features sizzling plates, rice bowls, kimbap, and spicy tteokbokki.
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Fuji Sushi & Teppanyaki
➤ 98-129 Kaonohi St, Aiea, HI 96701
☎ (808) 486-7777Fuji Sushi & Teppanyaki is a Japanese restaurant located in Aiea. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including fresh sushi, sashimi, specialty rolls, and sizzling teppanyaki.
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Gyotaku
➤ 1824 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826
☎ (808) 949-4584 (honolulu)Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant is a local chain with three locations on Oahu: Honolulu, Niu Valley, and Pearl City. Known for its authentic Japanese cuisine.
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KOROMO Katsu & Curry Bistro
➤ Pearlridge Center Makai, 98-1005, Moanalua Rd #545, Aiea, HI 96701
☎ (808) 468-0009Koromo, located in Pearlridge Center, specializes in authentic Japanese-style katsu and curry.
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Sakura Japanese Restaurant
➤ 94-780 Meheula Pkwy Ste B, Mililani, HI 96789
☎ (808) 625-6688Sakura, located in Mililani, offers a traditional Japanese dining experience with a variety of dishes including sushi, sashimi, hibachi, and bento boxes.
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STIX ASIA
➤ 2250 Kalākaua Ave Lower Level 100, Honolulu, HI 96815
☎ (808) 744-2445Hawaii's premiere asian food hall, located on the lower level of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, offers an immersive culinary journey through Asia with over 15 different dining spots.
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Tanaka of Tokyo
➤ 2250 Kalākaua Ave 3rd Fl, Honolulu, HI 96815
☎ (808) 922-4702 (honolulu/central)Tanaka of Tokyo has three locations in Honolulu. Each location offers traditional Japanese food and a teppanyaki dining experience.
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Waikiki Snack Store
➤ 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
☎ 808-818-3777Waikiki Snack Store is a true hidden gem serving up authentic Chinese comfort food. Known for its freshly made dumplings, hand-pulled noodles, and refreshing shaved ice.
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Genki Sushi
➤ 1450 Ala Moana Blvd #2096, Honolulu, HI 96814
☎ (808) 942-9102Genki Sushi is a popular Japanese sushi chain known for its innovative and efficient dining experience.
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Chowmein Express
➤ 4725 Bougainville Dr, Honolulu, HI 96818
☎ (808) 422-4888Chowmein Express serves fresh wok-tossed noodles with bold flavors and hearty portions. It’s a fast, reliable spot for a satisfying Asian-inspired meal.
Island-style Favorites
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Aloha Shrimp
➤ 53-534 Kamehameha Hwy Hauula, HI 96717
☎ (808)387-7394
✎ alohashrimp@gmail.comLocated on Oahu’s North Shore. Aloha Shrimp is a food truck in Hauula offering shrimp dishes like spicy garlic lemon shrimp and coconut shrimp.
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Paradise Cove Luau
➤ 92-1089 Aliinui Dr, Kapolei, HI 96707
☎ (808) 842-5911Paradise Cove Luau offers a traditional Hawaiian dining experience in a beachfront setting in Kapolei. The evening includes cultural demonstrations, live music, hula, and a fire knife show..
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Rainbow Drive-In
➤ 1339 N School St, Honolulu, HI 96817
☎ (808) 784-1163Rainbow Drive-In serves classic Hawaiian plate lunches at its Kapahulu, Kalihi, and Pearlridge locations.
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Teddy's Bigger Burgers
➤ 134 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
☎ (808) 926-3444 (waikiki)Teddy’s is a popular Hawaii-based burger chain with multiple locations across Oʻahu.
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Ululani Hawaiian Shave Ice
➤ 300 Hukilike St. #2-I, Kahului, HI 96732
☎ (808) 877-3700Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice is a beloved Hawaiian chain renowned for its finely shaved ice. They have two locations on Oʻahu: Kapahulu (Honolulu) and Pearl City.
American Restaurants
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Big City Diner
➤ 108 Hekili St #101, Kailua, HI 96734
☎ (808) 263-8880Big City Diner is a local restaurant chain in Hawaii known for its American comfort food with a local twist.
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Dixie Grill BBQ & Crab Shack
➤ 99-016 Kamehameha Hwy, Aiea, HI 96701
☎ (808) 485-2722Dixie Grill is a Southern-style BBQ and seafood restaurant in Aiea. The menu features smoked meats like brisket, pulled pork, and ribs, along with seafood options such as fried catfish and crab legs.
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Koko at Kalia
➤ 2055 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
Hale Koa Hotel
☎ (808) 955-0555Koko at Kalia is an oceanfront breakfast buffet at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki. Seating is first-come, first-served, and the buffet is available to registered guests and eligible patrons.
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Bibas Courtyard Grill
➤ 2055 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
Hale Koa Hotel
☎ (808) 955-9635Bibas Courtyard Grill is a signature restaurant at the Hale Koa Hotel. The restaurant is open to registered guests of the hotel, eligible patrons, and accompanying sponsored guests.
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Ruby Tuesday
➤ Moanalua Center, 930 Valkenburgh St Suite 211, Honolulu, HI 96818
☎ (808) 422-8585 (honolulu)Ruby Tuesday Hawaii operates several locations across Oʻahu and Maui, offering American-style dining with some island-inspired dishes.
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TEX 808 Barbeque
➤ 377 Keahole St. Hawaii Kai
☎ 808-207-8198 (Hawaii Kai)TEX 808 BBQ + Brews is a Texas-style barbecue restaurant with three locations on Oʻahu: Moanalua, Waikīkī, and Hawaiʻi Kai.
Breweries & Distilleries
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Ko‘olau Distillery
➤ 905 Kapaa Quarry Pl Building 50 Unit 5014, Kailua, HI 96734
☎ (808) 261-0685The distillery is a veteran-owned craft spirits producer located in Kailua. Tours are available by reservation, and the distillery also offers a retail shop where visitors can purchase their spirits.
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Kona Brewing Company
➤ 7192 Kalanianaʻole Hwy Bldg I, Honolulu, HI 96825
☎ (808) 396-5662Kona Brewing Company at Koko Marina Center in Hawaii Kai is a waterfront pub offering a relaxed atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating.
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Kō Hana Rum
➤ 92-1770 Kunia Rd #227, Kunia Camp, HI 96759
☎ (808) 649-0830Kō Hana Rum Distillery produces handcrafted Agricole rum made from heirloom Hawaiian sugarcane grown on-site. The distillery also offers guided tours and tastings.
Other Food Options
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Alejandro’s
➤ 2831 Kalihi St Unit E, Honolulu, HI 96819
☎ (808) 777-0038 (kalihi)➤ 850 Kamehameha Hwy #135, Pearl City, HI 96782
☎ (808) 888-8855 (pearl city)Alejandro’s Mexican Food serves primarily Mexican cuisine, with some Salvadoran influences. There are two locations on Oahu: the original spot in Kalihi, and a second in Pearl City.