Seafood restaurant · Ala Moana
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Large, locally owned banquet house known for weekend crowds and an extensive menu—snow mountain char siu buns included. Recognized by local polls and community programs; Localicious lists daily dim sum service deep into the afternoon.
Museum · Capitol District
Restored 19th-century missionary homes & workplaces, visitor center
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Japanese delicatessen · Kalihi-palama
Japanese deli serving bento, fried chicken, and garlic chicken
Cocktail bar · Downtown
Whiskey & inventive cocktails in intimate, dimly lit swanky setting
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Hawaiian restaurant · Kakaako
Famous garlic shrimp & rice, plus hot & spicy options
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Sushi restaurant · Ala Moana
Omakase sushi with fresh fish from Japan & Hawaii.
Hawaiian restaurant · Kamehameha Heights
Traditional Hawaiian food like kalua pork, lomi salmon, ribs
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Hotel · Kapahulu
Retro hotel, tropical courtyard pool, swing bar, great food
Chocolate shop · Manoa
Bean-to-bar chocolate crafted with fair-trade beans & unique flavors
Dim sum restaurant · Chinatown
Hawaiian dim sum institution serving fluffy manapua & pork hash
Museum · Kalihi
Hawaiʻi's premier cultural & natural history museum
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