Korean restaurant · Kapiolani
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Editors spotlight its lunch sets with stone-pot rice, chige, and eight or more banchan; at dinner, marinated kalbi and classics anchor the menu. Run by a team with ties to Choi’s Garden, it feels warmly local.
Zoo · Diamond Head
Spans 42 acres with lush gardens & over 900 animals including tigers, elephants, giraffes
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Waterfall · Manoa
Lush rainforest trail to 150-foot waterfall, stunning scenery
Hawaiian restaurant · Diamond Head
Iconic plate lunches like loco moco, mahi mahi, and chili dogs
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Vietnamese restaurant · Kaimuki
Modern Vietnamese cooking with global accents, known for pho.
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Hotel · Waikiki
Island-chic hotel w/ retro vibe, poolside bar, live music & boutique
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Ramen restaurant · Ala Moana
Creamy beef broth ramen, tender beef, rich flavor, popular spot
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Seafood restaurant · Iwilei
Fresh seafood, French-Hawaiian fusion, waterfront views, live music
Beachfront oasis with serene ambiance & exceptional service
Organic restaurant · Waikiki
Locavore Hawaiian cuisine in breezy, surfer-themed environs
Vietnamese restaurant · Chinatown
Bustling cafe serving authentic Vietnamese pho noodle soup