Located on the University St side, right next to the Asian Market. There is parking in a private…read morelot parking within Puck's Alley. As you enter, the staff warmly welcomes you and very helpful with explaining their menu selection. Have been here several times and so far, everything I've ordered, I've enjoyed. Off to the side, they have a semi private dining area (not sure if they allow you to reserve the area if you have a larger group of people) . This restaurant gives a "diner" vibe, I like it

Popped in on a Sunday to grab a quick bite. Parking in pucks…read morealley (which i think under 1 hr is free). Its located next to nijiya market. Walk in and order at the register. The lady who took our order was friendly :) Got waters (self pour) and sat at an empty table Got the following Avocado toast - good and had lots of topping Philly cheese egg rolls - wish the sauce was more spicy but they were decent. Eat them while they're still hot Bento w/ salt pepper chicken and kalbi - the kalbi was super good! The chicken was good but could've used more salt pepper taste. Will be back if I wanted a quick bite that doesn't break the bank.

Ginza Bairin is consistently amazing. I typically get the specialty Kurobuta pork loin katsu set,…read morewhich they only have daily limited quantities of. It's delicious and the fry is perfect but it can be pretty rich/fatty. It does come with a side of Japanese spicy mustard, which goes great and helps cut some of the richness. If you order a set, they give unlimited salad, miso soup, and rice as well. This time, we also got the Hamburg steak set, which was surprisingly so delicious. It was juicy, super moist, and very flavorful. I'm usually not a fan of this dish, but it was delicious here! The servers are efficient and quick to offer refills of the sides and water. The space isn't very big, some tables and some counter seating, so if you're going with more than 2 people, a reservation is highly recommended. Whenever we're in Hawaii, we'll be back.

7 of us ladies came here for 6pm dinner. The restaurant was really busy. We were expecting to grind…read moreour sesame seeds before we got our meals but we got it after they brought our meals. We had to ask for extra miso soup and cabbage. Most of us ordered the oyster set. The oysters were excellent.

We enjoyed the Loco Moco plate that had excellent tasty gravy and a macaroni on the side . Tasty…read moreand satisfying nothing fancy but good. We also ordered the fish, spam and beef dish that had rice and herbs . Yummy and satisfying nothing fancy. Overall this place has the local comfort food that Hawaii is known for serving. It is a fast food place with that outdoor dinning experience but not fancy in decor or presentation. Still I will definitely put this on my list for spots to eat in Honolulu.

Really want to like it as it's our first stop for the trip, but the Mix Plate with Gravy we got…read morejust didn't suit my liking. It came with 2 scoops of rice, your choice of mac salad or coleslaw, BBQ beef, boneless chicken and fried mahi mahi. The decent one on the plate was prolly the beef but the chicken and fish were bit bland. The gravy sauce also seemed lumpy. The portion was filling but I might not be a fan of the taste. The outdoor dining space also had weird smell occasionally. Appreciate the servers though who were all attentive and moving super quickly.

We wanted to stop by Waikiki Market to grab a few things for a beach day, and ended up being way…read moremore impressed than expected. We picked up a half-pound of Hawaiian-style spicy poke, which was super fresh with a nice kick of heat, and it paired perfectly with the furikake wonton chips we already had. Honestly such a great snack combo. We also grabbed a sushi tempura roll and were surprised by how good it was since we saved it for the next day for an early morning snorkel sesh: it was fresh, crispy, and filled with big chunks of shrimp, easily better than what some sit-down restaurants serve. The crispy Japanese sweet potato drizzled with a bit of honey was incredibly comforting and homey, and a nice balance of sweet and savory. We also tried the chicken katsu, which had a light, crisp breading and came with fluffy white rice topped with furikake. The side potato salad was refreshing with nice, chunky pieces of potato and not overly heavy. Perfect spot to grab quality food quickly before heading out to do other day-long activities. Everything was fresh, well-prepared, and way above typical "market food." Would absolutely stop by again on future trips.

This market is located on the second floor, I walk up the stairs and I find this cute, organized,…read moreand well-stocked store with plenty of snacks to eat. I had a mini routine in Waikiki where I'd walk here and eat poke for breakfast. Why not?! I'm in Waikiki! There's cut fruit, poke, canned beans, drinks, wine, cheese, coffee, chocolates, a lot of things you can expect from a small grocery store. There are apartments above Waikiki Market so there's things you'll find to whip up a meal or grab a quick bite to eat. I did the latter. The workers here are super nice. One guided me to check out and another helped me find something I was looking for. Definitely check this place out!

OMG! This was a dining experience! So, the restaurant was closing so my friend said we should eat…read morethere! I didn't know that the servings were group sized!! I found so many things that looked great on the menu, to include fried gizzards, boneless Kal Bi ribs, fully loaded fried rice, Mac salad and other stuff I can't recall! So the TWO of us ordered way too much! We tried to eat as much as we could and ended up taking the rest home! Everything we ordered was delicious, so we knew we were going to eat good leftovers! The restaurant was a great place to go with a group to eat and watch sports! Our Waitress (I have to remember to get names) was a track star, she was running to and from several tables of groups to deliver food! I will go again if they reopen!

If you're visiting Hawaii with a big group, 100% recommend taking them here…read more We initially were a party of 16, and showed up without a reservation at 6pm on a Saturday. The staff was super nice about it and was able to accommodate us, with only a small request that we be out by 8pm since there was another big party with a reservation coming in. Absolutely reasonable. They sat us right away at three large tables, which gave us plenty of space for food and didn't force us to sit super close together. Menus, waters, plates, napkins, and forks were all brought out immediately, and our waiter was quick to take our order. We started with the prix fixe menu for 8-10 guests and were going to add other items à la carte, but a handful of our group accidentally went to the other Side Street location (make sure your group is all on the same page), so what we ordered ended up being more than enough. We left stuffed and with 5 boxes of food still. Edamame was nice and steamy, and large enough to easily pop the beans out with your mouth. Wish there was a bit more salt though. The farmer's salad had everything going on from citrusy to salty to crispy. Avocado had a little bit of oxidation but the capers, dressing and potato curls provided plenty of reasons to overlook it. The fried rice came in a hefty portion, with sizable pieces of bacon and sausage. The chicken I didn't realize was boneless based on the shape of the deep fry, but it was nice to freely bite into it without worrying about hitting anything with my teeth. Probably a bit too much on fried bits but still good. Pork chops had a better meat to crisp ratio in my opinion, as well as juiciness. They even came with ketchup on the side, which I love as a pairing but don't see much of at restaurants. My favorite meat item was definitely the sizzling boneless kalbi. The presentation on the sizzling plate with a side of kimchi was spectacular, and the meat was full of flavor. We also ordered yakisoba, which wasn't part of the prix fixe. Tasted good but nothing past standard expectations. We let the waiter know we had a 30th birthday at the table, and they brought a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream with a candle, and did a decent job getting the whole room to participate in the singing. It could also be the type of crowd this place attracts, since it seemed that everyone was so friendly and approachable. Thanks to the quick and consistent service, we were out in a little over an hour with no complaints.

Heavenly little restaurant with delicious healthy food and a friendly local vibe…read more Stopped in unintentionally at happy hour. The restaurant was busy but not crowded. Indoor and outdoor seating was available. We chose to sit inside and relaxed among the beach decor and pop music. The menu was limited due to happy hour but several wonderful options were available. We opted for a Strawberry Matcha Latte, the Organic Carrot salad, the Garlic Shrimp and a Mixed Berry Acai Bowl. Our food arrived in a timely manner, was well portioned, artistically plated and absolutely flavorfully scrumptious. The favorite was the carrot salad. It was lite, tangy, fresh and well textured. It was also surprisingly filling. Service was outstanding. Our server, Bruce T. , was highly attentive, personable and helpful. Pricing was reasonable. We would definitely return.

I've been eating at Heavenly Island Lifestyle about 10 times a year since 2018. I have eaten there…read moreso often because of what they were: a place with a beautiful inner spirit that celebrated Hawaii grown, and organic foods "whenever possible". 4 or five years ago they took a step down in menu diversity and freshness but I've continued to go, the folks there are nice. And it still retained much of what it was. Today I took my wife there and the menu is a shell of what it used to be. There was no steak option anymore. And the server (who is sweet) just let us sit for far too long between seating, order, delivery and check. And while the food is still good it is not superlative like it used to be but the prices are high, even by Honolulu standards. The lack of line out front tells the story: an outstanding restaurant has succumbed to the lowering standards that are evident in our whole society.

Definitely a must go to for breakfast! We ordered the Loco Moco and shroom grits. Everything was…read moredelicious and the service was great!

I had the chance to dine at Scratch Kitchen in Kapolei back in 2024 for a special Mother's Day…read morelunch with my youngest daughter. I'd never been to their other locations, so this was my first experience -- and honestly, it left an impression. That spot in Kapolei has seen a few restaurants come and go over the years. Before Scratch Kitchen, there was Sugar Cane, and if I reach far enough back, I'm pretty sure a Mexican restaurant lived there too. It's one of those spaces where you hope the next place finally sticks. But the food at Scratch Kitchen? Absolutely delicious. The kind of meal where the pictures alone make your mouth water. If "smell‑a‑vision" or "lick‑your‑screen" technology existed, everyone would understand exactly what I mean. Every dish was full of flavor, beautifully done, and perfect for a Mother's Day treat. Which is why I can't help but wonder what happened -- like so many restaurants before them in that same location. With food that good, you'd hope they'd be the ones to break the cycle. All in all, I'm grateful I got to enjoy that meal with my daughter. It was memorable, delicious, and one of those small moments you hold onto. Marie

My job shares the courtyard with Kono's Waikiki, so we go there often. Not only is the food always…read moregood, but the service is amazing too. Serena and Maria are absolutely AMAZING! They are so welcoming when you walk up to order, they handle your food with care, and they know we're working, so they'll even walk our food over to us when it's ready. These girls truly go above and beyond and embody the Aloha spirit. It's rare to find service this genuine and thoughtful these days. If you're ever in Waikiki and looking for a good bite to eat, make sure you stop by Kono's Waikiki. You won't be disappointed!

Came for dole whip and it was delicious for under 10.00…read more I never tried their food only come for the dole Whip. They have benches now that you can sit

Walking into sunshine on the walls and a welcoming staff made me happy!…read more Coming from Colorado, my goal is to eat fish for as many meals as possible while visiting Hawai'i. I ordered the spicy poke bowl and it did not disappoint! Fresh and fabulous it was a celebration of the ocean in my mouth! My husband couldn't resist the pineapple fried rice and who could blame him when you eat at a place called sunshine and pineapple?!! It's a happy groove with yellow walls and a quiet space inside with staff who talks to you and offers suggestions. Like I had my first Croffle ( croissant and waffle) and I would def order it again. Thanks for a great meal!

Great breakfast with lots of options. Smoothies and croffles were uniquely delicious!read more

Great food! Customer service on point.Hawaiian fusion. Fried rice,pork chops, fried chicken is a…read moremust!!!!

Side Street Inn near Ala Moana can get really loud, but honestly, once the food hits the table, you…read morewon't even want to talk. There's convenient paid parking across the street, which makes getting there easy. They were fully booked for the night, but we were able to grab seats at the bar. The live music was good. Everything is served family-style. This location doesn't do half size portions like their other locations, but it was fine with us because it just meant more leftovers to take home. My boyfriend ordered a Big Swell beer, and I had the Watermelon Punch cocktail with a li hing mui rim. It was refreshing and really good. We ordered the Works Fried Rice and their signature Garlic Chicken. Both were AH-MAZING. The fried rice was packed with flavor, and even the kimchee was delicious. The garlic chicken was perfectly crispy and in their delicious sauce. 10/10 recommend. Great food, generous portions, and a nice family atmosphere.