Zippy's Restaurants

1765 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826

Unyong N. writes: Checked out McCully Zips yesterday for breakfast.  hadn't been there in YEARS...it brought back so many odd memories of 4 am meals after drinking.  ah....the memories.  hubby and i had a quick meal before i headed off to work.  i had the zippy's…

Duck Lee Chinese Express Foods

2919 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96826

sky i. writes: It's my favorite Chinese take out on this island. Their roast duck and roast pork is to die for!

Gulick Deli

1936 S King St
#102
Honolulu, HI 96826

Waynele Y. writes: i was actually quite impressed with gulick.  don't let the word "deli" trick you into thinking this is a sandwhich place.. this is an okazuya, meaning they sell japanese/local foods ala carte (you pay by the piece or order)... as such, it can get…

Panya

1960 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96826

christa w. writes: i got drunk at breakfast drinking espresso martinis here one time at the cute little bar area in the back with my now-ex-boyfriend.
it was made with real espresso tho.

the barista here is a genius. she is constantly coming up with new drinks. she has…

Chiang-Mai Thai Cuisine

2239 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826

Liz T. writes: I lived in Boston, MA for 2.5 years, a haven for Thai food lovers. There were 4 Thai restaurants on the street I lived on, and I happily dumped my college income on 3 of them. Why can't Hawaii be like that?

In my opinion even the best of the Thai…

Flowers by Jr Lou & T

2652 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826

Kristina R. writes: ME:  (calling...ring, ring)  HELLO?  HELLO?

LADY:  Jr Lou & T.  

ME:  I need help!  Flowers!  

LADY:  Oh, ok, what do you need?  

ME:  You don't understand.  My mother's birthday is tomorrow.  I NEED FLOWERS.

LADY:  Oh, ok.  Sooo...

ME:  Listen very…

Hata Restaurant

1742 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826

Jim H. writes: This is a small, very local, neighborhood Japanese restaurant. I have driven past this place a million times and always told myself that if I ever saw an open parking spot I would try it out. By the looks of this place it has been around for a long…

HK's

946 Coolidge St.
Honolulu, HI 96826

Traci H. writes: This is one of the places that I always come home to - I love their fried noodles with BBQ chicken or mochiko chicken plates.  They have a great baked spaghetti and some other good dishes but the fried noodles are "broke da mouth"...

Not much on…

Paradise Nails & Hair

1926 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826

Cynthia A. writes: My favorite place to get a pedicure because it's cheap (under $30), and clean (as far as I can tell).  The workers let you have control of the TV remote and have magazines available to read.

It's on the left side of King Street (one way).  Parking is…

Mekong Thai Restaurant

1726 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826

Kevin A. writes: ALL HAIL THE EVIL JUNGLE PRINCE!

Not some shadowy ruler from the rain forest, but Mekong's plate-licking good Evil Jungle Prince with beef with a velvety coconut curry sauce on a bed of crunchy cabbage.  You may need to order another bowl of rice just…

Audio Directions Ltd

1814 Algaroba St
Honolulu, HI 96826

John L. writes: When Audio Directions Ltd. was on Waialae, it was unlike any audio store I'd ever been to.  The place was piled high with electronics parts, racks, boxes, cables, sheet music, testing equipment, and software.  Stewart Ono (unclestu52 on Audio Asylum)…

Chiko's Tavern

930 McCully St
Honolulu, HI 96826

Jason G. writes: Everyone knows of at least one "hideaway" bar; someplace where you can have a couple of beers in peace without worrying who you'll run into.

Or maybe you want to hang out somewhere off the beaten path where crowds aren't part of the equation.

Either…

Bamboo Japanese Restaurant

2700 S King St Ste D104
Honolulu, HI 96826

Alyssa M. writes: Another authentically Japanese izakaya.
very cozy and usually empty.

Specials are only written in Japanese. These are the best kinds of spots to get real Japanese food!

some things to try:

unakyuu (unagi cucumber salad type small dish)
saba no shioyaki…

Stylus

2615 S King St
Ste A-301
Honolulu, HI 96826

Rob K. writes: This is a cute little record spot on the third floor of a shopping center near the university.

They got some vinyl, some CDs and a bunch of t-shirts for the nightlife crowd (you got your vintage, you got your ironic slogans, you got your unicorns…

University Flowers

2700 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826

Jane L. writes: I came here looking for some flowers to give to my aunt - which I just found out had a stroke.  I didn't see a whole lot of selection for get well bouquets, so I just picked up some lavendar roses.  

I did like their lei selection - I'm not too…

Cafe Anasia

2227 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96826

Joli M. writes: So far, this has been a good place to watch the Lakers post-season. I sit down in front of the big screen TV and watch Kobe "MVP" Bryant do his thing. Not too many Laker-haters and not too testoterone-fueled, with real nice waitresses who call me…

Angie's Mini Mart

2525 Date St Lbby
Honolulu, HI 96826

Cynthia A. writes: They have stuff stacked almost to the ceiling.  Everything you'd need to pick up on your way home from work is here for the buying.  There's a good selection of ice cream, beer, other bottled drinks (Vitamin Water, etc.), canned food,…

McDonald's Restaurants

2121 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826

arnold g. writes: They have banana pie...and it's FRIED!

That's all you need to know.

Cold Stone Creamery

2166 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96850

T C. writes: So creamy!! So delicious!

If you leave a tip you get to ring the bell and then the entire staff will sing a song.

Leo's Taverna Express

801 Kaheka St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Cynthia A. writes: Located in Don Quijote foodcourt (formerly Daiei, formerly Holiday Mart, etc.), its sign boasts that it's healthy.  Well, I guess compared to KFC across the way it sure is!  My Greek Omelet was yummy, but a little greasy, so not really healthy.  Plus…

24 Hour Fitness

1680 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Cynthia A. writes: Crowded parking lot with too many big trucks and SUVs taking up lots of space.  You take a parking ticket, go inside 24-Hour, pay a dollar to get validated.  There's a $10 fee if you try to leave the parking lot without your ticket.

There are the…

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Anjelika J. writes: Alright, from a kids point of view... WOO HOO!!!!
From a parent's point of view... how many dang stuffed animals do ya need?!

This place... I don't understand it.  I can see a child going there ONCE and having it a fun experience that lasted a…

Elim Two Restaurant

1518 Makaloa St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Olivia D. writes: Five stars for the excellent man doo kook.

Minus one star for the pathetic kim chee assortment (only takuan and won bok).

Minus another star for the time I ordered the man doo kook and it was rancid.

But . . . give it a try only because the menu here is…

Fiore

1450 Ala Moana Blvd
#290
Honolulu, HI 96814

stella c. writes: i wrote the address down on a post-it and stuck it in my wallet for safekeeping before i left for hawaii specifically to try this place as i know it  precedes pinkberry. being the princess that i am, i kindly demanded us to park close by to fiore and…

McDonald's Restaurants

Ala Moana Shopping Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Cynthia A. writes: When I was a teenager they wouldn't hire me here.  Since applying at McDonald's was my last resort, and I know they will hire even mentally challenged people, I became instantly depressed.  They wouldn't hire me because as a student without a car I…

Creative Nails

3045 Monsaratt Ave
Ste 2
Honolulu, HI 96815

Shirley J. writes: I needed so badly a manicure and pedicure after days upon days scuba diving in Kauai and Oahu because as all scuba divers alike know too well that salt water is wickedly evil to your skin and hair!

Before hiking up to Diamond Head State Park, I…

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center

2201 Kalakaua Ave Ste A500
Honolulu, HI 96815

Matt K. writes: The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center is a beautiful strip along Waikiki Beach. It is still under construction right now so the stores are slowly beginning to populate building. And they sure are pretty much all high end stores! Bring your checkbook,…

International House of Pancakes

2211 Kuhio Ave
in the Ohana Waikiki Maila
Honolulu, HI 96815

tasha s. writes: 4 stars - i the food & what to expect, and the times we were there - twice in one week, they remembered us, and they were super nice to us. maybe b/c i was nice to them? hey it's IHOP - they aren't making alot of money, they aren't living in luxory…

MAC 24/7

2500 Kuhio Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

David D. writes: The register receipt says Mac 24/7, but the sign outside says Mac 24-7.  

http://www.yelp.com/bi...

Seoul Jung Restaurant

130 Liliuokalani Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

A C. writes: This Korean restaurant is located at the 2nd floor of the Waikiki Resort hotel/condos. I think we were one of the four parties in the entire restaurant. A little quiet, very clean and the food was pretty good. The place seemed to cater towards mostly…

Aston Waikiki Sunset

229 Paoakalani Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

JeFF T. writes: 2.5 Stars.

I booked this place thinking that I had seen it as part of my condo-tel browsing last time around.  What I recalled was that the place was nicely renovated with two towers surrounding a lush, tropical pool area.  The room was kind of shaped…

Venus Nite Club

1349 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

kainanny c. writes: Open eyes, take survey of contents on floor. Last night's clothes plus everything else exactly where I dropped it. Purse? good. Camera? good. Cell phone? good. Wallet? Crap. Wallet? Damnit. Maybe it's in the car. Get up. Limp to car. What the hell…

Pho Saigon

655 Keeaumoku St Ste 101
Honolulu, HI 96814

Rob C. writes: Pho was not bad.  Side ingredients fresh.  Was a quick place to stop by and eat while walking to Ala Moana.  I have no taste receptors for MSG, so I can never tell.

Aaron's Atop the Ala Moana

410 Atkinson Dr
Honolulu, HI 96814

kainanny c. writes: in this review, i'm referring to aaron's at night when it is a lounge/club.

we came here to celebrate muggy's birthday. yay, muggy! (don't be fooled by the name, she's completely HOT.) we had a vip table in the back that was aight. it didn't feel…

McDonald's Restaurants

910 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96814

Ashley F. writes: Well, first off, it's a McDonalds. This is not haute cuisine and if you go there expecting that you will be disappointed. It does have all the classic Hawaiian McDonald amenities though that you can't get on the mainland like Saimin, Portugee…

Leather Soul

307 Lewers St
Ste 202
Honolulu, HI 96815

Landon Y. writes: I'm not sure what Alan B. has going on, perhaps a personal vendetta against all high-end purveyors of leather shoes...or just frustrated about walking into a store that did not have the same philosophy as he does...whatever it is, it does not reflect…

W Honolulu Diamond Head

2885 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Brian P. writes: Definitely one of the nicer dance clubs in Honolulu. I got so plastered here... definitely a night to remember... or should i say... definitely a night that i don't remember. All i remember is that my friends and I brought the bay to the the…

Ocean Seafood & Steak

Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki
175 Paoakalani Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Alban N. writes: Restaurant that resides inside the Ocean Resort in Honolulu, HI.

I found that the food here was alright.  We went in for an Early Bird (4PM-7PM)  Special and everything was fairly cheap.  Very tender Prime Rib and the fried shrimp was very well…

Waikiki Resort Hotel

2460 Koa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

luis .. writes: If you just need a bed and cheap place to stay then this place fits the bill perfectly.  There isn't much in the way of luxury here.  My room was just big enough for my bed, suitcase, and the tv.  I think I was the only non-japanese or korean person…

Momoyama Fine Japanese Cuisine

120 Kaiulani Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

wendy h. writes: Located inside the Princess Kaiulani hotel.  The japanese food was excellent.  We went there because we had the Entertainment book coupon (hey why not?).  Free ice cream at the end of the meal.  Restaurant was clean and service was excellent!