Honolulu Eats
6 Places
Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro
Tonkatsu restaurant
Delicious. Oh and you get unlimited cabbage, miso soup, and curry sauce.
Maguro Brothers Hawaii Waikiki
Japanese restaurant
The newest Maguro Brothers location has my dad in a chokehold. His pro tip: order the maguro and chutoro donburis for takeout and enjoy them from your hotel balcony overlooking the ocean. Honestly one of the best Waikiki experiences.
Tanaka of Tokyo Central
Japanese restaurant
Tanaka = nostalgic perfection. Onion volcano? Check. Best hibachi ever? Check. Honolulu essential? Absolutely. 🌋
The Pig and The Lady
Vietnamese restaurant
If you haven’t been to Pig and the Lady in Kaimuki, you’re missing out. Modern Vietnamese with creative twists-think vegan chestnut mushroom pâté, incredible Dungeness crab bucatini, and their own spin on classic pho (pho 75). Ingredients are locally sourced and the menu changes regularly.
Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo
Sushi restaurant
If you’re craving sushi in Waikiki, Katsumidori is where it’s at. Freshest fish, delicious everything, and you don’t spend a fortune. Just remember to snag a reservation first.
