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"In Honolulu I liked the haupia at Diamond Head Market & Grill—light, not overly sweet, and refreshingly coconut-forward—which for me represents the island’s simple, ceremonial coconut-pudding tradition." - Arati Menon, Megan Spurrell
Window-serve grill & market with plate lunches, baked goods
3158 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 Get directions
$10–20
Bakery · Chinatown
Coco Puffs, malassadas, rainbow cakes, butter rolls & oxtail soup
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Park · Kaalawai
Panoramic views from former fort on volcanic tuff cone summit
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Hotel · Diamond Head
Beachfront hotel with ocean views, dining, and beach access
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Udon noodle restaurant · Kapahulu
Freshly made udon noodles with tempura and other sides
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Cocktail bar · Downtown
Whiskey & inventive cocktails in a dimly lit, swanky speakeasy bar
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Hawaiian restaurant · Kaimuki
Inventive Hawaiian small plates, cocktails, and farm-to-table brunch
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Seafood market · Iwilei
Fresh seafood market offering premium, boat-to-table catches daily
Pacific Rim restaurant · Ala Moana
Creative Hawaiian fare & cocktails with locally sourced ingredients.
Hotel · Salt Lake
Rooms with desks, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves
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New American restaurant · Chinatown
Elevated Hawaiian & New American menus, imaginative drinks, refined surrounds