"Open for: Lunch and dinner Price range: $$$$ Restaurant Suntory, operated by the Japanese whisky and spirits powerhouse, is one of the best and most elegant all-around Japanese restaurants in Honolulu. It offers three separate experiences and dining rooms: teppanyaki, sushi omakase, and washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine), so you’ll need to specify which type of meal you want when you make your reservation. The washoku menu is the broadest, offering a la carte sashimi, tempura, and small dishes, as well as set menus of kamameshi (iron pot rice) steamed tableside or shabu shabu. And because it’s Suntory, you’ll want to check out the drink menu, too. Know before you go: At $46, the kaiseki-style lunch sets are a great deal, but must be reserved in advance (only 18 are prepared each day)." - Martha Cheng
