Wat Thai of Hawaii…read more.. Every Sunday they have a market along with meditation session at this hidden oasis in the midst of the twisted roadways and rails of Pearl City. This tricky one way road coming from Waipahu is the only way into this village and yes it's basically that with an open market setting selling various produce and food vendors on Sunday this deserted place comes alive. I was lucky enough to find a parking right outside along the highway as I really didn't want to park inside with the assumption that is full it's an easy walk in. Love the foods they have there with spring rolls, friend chicken to braised pork noodles all at such reasonable prices it's like your transported to Thailand though mindfully it is very rustic but a great destination for something different...explore! Thank you!

Hidden Sunday gem! 10 am to 2 pm. Cash only…read more It's off Farrington highway, past the bus station, to your right. You can't miss it. There are a lot of flags along the highway. There's a lot of parking but it gets packed fast. Get there early so you can find a spot. It was hard to get out though cause the roads are so narrow and some cars would be blocking the exit. We had to wait for them to move their cars before we could get out. There's pho, with a condiments station. A lot of thai food. The best part, papaya salad that's made in front of you. Everything is good! I can't wait to go back to try the pho and fried chicken! Everyone seems to be lining up for that.

Tried this place on a whim on a Friday night and really enjoyed it! We were seated right away…read morewithout a reservation. Service was great and fast. The ambiance was nice and cozy. We got the Caesar salad, clam linguine with garlic butter sauce and the chicken anchovy olio. The pasta portions are huge, like enough for 2 people. Overall a great experience and awesome value. It also seems like they are BYOB.

We went to Catania Ristorante Italiano on Sunday for lunch. Celebrating my brother and sisters…read morebirthday. While there are a lot of parking stalls it is quite busy here with the many restaurants to choose from here at the Waimalu Shopping Center. We made a reservation for four at noon. We were the only ones there. No wonder we were lucky to have found parking. Our server was Linda who was very nice and greeted us. We sat down to order our lunch. My brother ordered the spaghetti and meatball while my sister ordered the chicken saltimbocca. It all looks delicious. My wife got the shrimp scampi and I got the clams casino and seafood combo. I didn't see the clams casino offered as a appetizer so I just went ahead and ordered it with pasta. We also got the garlic cheese bread. That's always good. ALL the entrees are loaded. I mean they really gave a lot. Lots of leftovers to take home. My Seafood Combo consisted of fresh and chopped clams, sautéed shrimp, and calamari cooked in garlic butter. The clam casino featured Fresh clams, onions, bacon, garlic, and mushrooms cooked with white wine butter sauce. This meal was meant to be tried and shared. Both of my meals were delicious and lots of leftovers. Really good timing since the restaurant wasn't full and Linda was very attentive and friendly. Give them a try if you like Italian food and lots of it or just enjoy the leftovers. Oh yeah I almost forgot. We also got dessert. I heard about their cheesecake so we ordered both the kahlua cheesecake and the lilikoi cheesecake. Both were yummy.

Ok, look. This is one of the few dedicated bike paths in the Honolulu metro area where you *mostly*…read moredon't have to worry about cars and/or tourists killing you on the roadways. For that alone, it deserves three stars. The problem, however, is what most people have noted. It's not that there are homeless people dotted along the way: there are. It's not that there aren't a couple of sketchy areas: there are. It's not that there is some debris on the trail: there is. The problem to my mind is that the city's solution was simply to create a half baked route and let it be. In terms of urban planning, like much bike infrastructure in Honolulu, there's much to be desired. To make matters worse, there doesn't seem to be regular, consistent upkeep throughout the entire path. So you often have broken glass and other debris along the path. More heinous is that there are places where there is 3" of pole sticking out of the ground from where someone cut the metal barricade that prevents motor vehicles from accessing the route so you now have a piece of metal jutting up from the ground that is poorly marked for any unsuspecting cyclist. And some of the bridges--mostly toward the stadium--look dilapidated (but they're still functional, for now). In other words, much like the homeless population in Honolulu, the city seems to have taken a laizze faire stance toward the upkeep and maintenance of the path. It's clear that whomever had the thing built is either no longer around or not a cyclist because no way would a politician who uses the bike path allow it to deteriorate like that. Ok, now for the good. As I mentioned, it's one of the few dedicated bike paths in the Honolulu metro area. It's about 5-6 miles *one way* if you're lucky. So a good running path but a poor substitute for a bike path. But, after you get past the sketch areas (mostly on the stadium side), you're golden. The asphalt isn't the best maintained in some areas but if you pay attention for debris and people, you can get some decent speed albeit for a short period. As others mentioned, I wouldn't come out here at night or in the early morning. I'd bring a buddy if you can during the day. On my ride, people I passed nodded, waved, or were indifferent to me as a rider. I didn't feel unsafe but I was alert. Protip: i had the hardest time finding the trailhead on the stadium side. If you're coming from Salt Lake Blvd, you have to cross over Kam Hwy so you're riding in the wrong direction. Ride along the Kam Hwy sidewalk for a bit until Kam Hwy crosses under Hwy 201. There's a sidewalk down where you can access the trail. I took some photos. Protip 2: if you need to drive & park, you *may* be able to park at the Best Buy as the trail passes right behind the store. Check the lot first. I'm not paying your towing fee! This would be awesome because the most maintained part of the trail is from Best Buy to the Waipahu portion.

It's OK because now the bike path goes all the way from Aloha Stadium to Ft Weaver road and is…read morenicely paved. The only 2 negatives I have is occassionally there are stray dogs (I got bitten once) and the homeless encampments. To their credit so far I have not heard of the homeless campers causing any trouble.

Bravo Restaurant is our go-to whenever we want to eat pasta! My kids love the mac and cheese and…read morefettuccini Alfredo, and we can't get enough of those yummy garlic rolls! My husband and I usually get the steak and mushroom fettuccini and linguine with clams. The service and atmosphere is always great and we came here recently to celebrate Mother's Day with my husband's family. When it gets busy the wait tends to be quite a while but if you're there with good company the wait should definitely go by quick! They do have a waiting area inside and outside of the restaurant. There is a lot of parking right outside and in the surrounding area by Starbucks.

Hello? Knock knock knock…read moreI have loved your food for 30 years....especially lunch. Do u know how many people were waiting outside at 11am? If you change your hour to dinner only...make it more visible! And update your web pages. I researched...there's 5 other italian restaurants in Aiea. You lost my business. So inconsiderate

Thank you, Jules Y., for inviting me to this Bruno Mars concert... it was way better than I…read moreexpected! At first, I didn't want to go because I'm spoiled by all of the concerts in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Aloha Stadium (35,000 open-air seats), in comparison, seems less organized and more crowded than mainland venues. Jules was always positive about getting tickets - she was so patient and lucky - and had a great plan about parking for free in the residential area. She was smart about eating before the concert because the lines are long and the prices are on the higher side. Jules knew the layout of the stadium and where to sit to avoid the setting sun. The one thing we couldn't avoid was the line for merchandise. Yeah. Unbelievable. After waiting in a single line, people merged into a mass and pushed forward to a limited supply of souvenirs (because this was his final concert of a 200 concert tour). I pointed to the display which was a XXL black t-shirt and got it quickly! Turns out that it's not available online...wow! We inched our way from the merchandise tables to our seats. Ahhh...it was nice to finally sit down after walking a mile to the stadium, standing in line for an hour to get in, waiting in line for the restroom, and standing in the merchandise line for 1.5 hours. Haha! We were in the Orange Level in the L section on Sunday, 11-11-18 - we had a good view of the stage and jumbotrons. The sound wasn't too loud and we could see all of the fireworks! There were two Opening Acts: Common Kings (from Orange County) - popular songs include "One Day", " Lost In Paradise", and "Today's A New Day" - and The Green, a local band most known for the song, "All I Need". Both reggae bands were really good!!! The crowd sang and danced with anticipation! Finally, it was time for The 24K Magic World Tour! Bruno's clear, strong voice held out even though this was his third and final night in Honolulu. Bruno's dancing, guitar playing, and drumming were amazing. What a talented young individual! Seeing him in person made me appreciate him even more! Note: my eyes welled up with tears during the Opening video. He paid tribute to his mom and dad and his high school friends! I enjoyed seeing his childhood pictures - especially of his days of being an Elvis impersonator - and his high school portrait!

This is my second Bruno Mars concert and I'm loving that he's back for another visit!…read more Nadine C. and I stood in line for tee-shirts. We came in from the North End Zone side and the two concert merchandise areas were all the way on the South End Zone side. We stood in line from 5-615 and once we got to the front there was not much left I wanted to choose from except for huge sizes or sweatshirts so Nadine got a 2XL shirt and I sadly put back a couple items I really wasn't interested in keeping. We went to the other line to see if there was a chance at getting something but the line was even longer. We got to our seats and waited just a bit for the concert to start. The opening performance began right at 7pm with Common Kings, a Reggae genre group. The sound is kinda loud (they're playing now as I type) but they sounded great. The stage is placed just before the North End Zone of Aloha Stadium and there are seats covering the entire football field. I'm excited to hear the Bruno Mars concert! Been waiting half a year and now it's time! [My photos are uploaded in mixed up order. I'll fix it later :) ]

Food is still very good here. Place is popular even at lunch on weekdays. Their complimentary fresh…read morebread is divine. So soft inside, nice and crusty outside, served warm with a side of butter. (Would be nice if the butter were not so cold because it smashes the bread.) so yummy! Friend got Shrimp Scampi and added snow peas for $3. They will add any veggie they have at a cost of $3 per veggie added, so it can get expensive to add more. She was happy with her meal and enjoyed it. (After we ordered, she mentioned she thinks she got shrimp with assorted veggies before in a scampi sauce and wondered if it was a special since the only shrimp dish on the menu with assorted veggies wasn't a shrimp scampi.) I got the Veal Scaloppine Piccata. Asked if they could not overcook the veal (which happened to both hubby's and my veal last time). Server said they could cook it medium or medium rare. I asked for medium rare. Now that's not really possible with the veal pounded so thin, but my dish came and the meat was not overcooked, it was nice and tender. It could have been browned a tad more, but that would probably have meant turning the heat up a bit and flash frying/browning the veal so I was satisfied. Tender veal is more important to me than nicely browned and crisped breading. The pasta (linguine) and capers with the lemony sauce was delicious in mine. We both ordered the regular size, which is very pricey but for both of us it meant we got another meal out of it. Paesano also provides dinner with a spoon To twirl your pasta in, which was helpful since it's hard to be sure to get some capers with each bite. I've noticed not all Italian restaurants do this now days. We also ordered sorbet, lychee for her, mango for me and we were both happy. As we were leaving I saw a couple using chopsticks to eat their pasta, and I thought, "Why didn't I think of that? I do that when I order a salad!" Will try it next time. We were able to have a leisurely lunch and catch up without being rushed out of the restaurant, which was nice. They also split the check for us. We were going to just half the bill but it just so happens our meals cost exactly the same so that made it very easy.

My mom wanted to eat here for her 71st birthday. Making reservations was easy and simple. All my…read moreyears in passing this restaurant and I have never been inside. As we walked in, the decor brought me into a different realm. Because they are located in the Waimalu Shopping Center, I didn't expect it to be that nice on the inside. I expected a casual paper napkin type of place. I walked in and immediately felt that "Italian Restaurant" feel Service was amazing here, wine was delicious, dessert and appetizer were delicious too. I only have it 4 starts bc I wasn't a fan of their pasta. Just my personal opinion but I wasn't a fan of their sauce and their pasta. I think I ordered the Veal Scallopine Alla Sorrentino, my boyfriend had the New York steak and shrimp scampi.... He enjoyed his. So it could've been the dish I ordered. I really really really enjoyed Paesano Crab Cakes, tiramisu, and tartufo coffee ice cream..... oh ya and the bottle of Reisling... When I come back, I'll definitely do a different dish

Food is great and very reasonable prices for Italian. Service is always great here too. If there's…read morea long wait it's worth waiting for

Years ago, we would drop off our eldest grandson at Ricado's Italian Restaurant at Pearl Kai…read moreShopping Center in Aiea to meet up with his friends. And once, we saw my hubby's cousin having dinner with friends there. Little did we know that it was a popular place for those living westside. Ricado's has been opened since 1993, serving delicious pastas and Italian cuisine. It offers: * Appetizer. Calamari, cheeses, shrimp piccata, salami, veggies, garlic bread. * Salad. House, Italian, Caesar, chicken, antipasto. * Soup. Minestrone. * Pasta. Bolognese, linguine, penne, carbonara, ravioli, tortellini, lasagna, fettuccine, chicken, eggplant. * Poultry. Chicken piccata, parmagiana, marsala, saltimbocca. * Veal. Marsala, piccata, saltimbocca, New York steak.= * Seafood. Shrimp, calamari, fish. * Dessert. Gelato, sorbet, cheesecake, tiramisu, mud pie. As we live in East Honolulu, let's see what we've been missing out. On a recent dinner visit, we ordered the following: * Shrimp Sorrentino. House specialty of mushrooms, eggplant, mozzarella cheese, marsala-wine butter sauce served over linguine. A very filling meal with a delicious generous portion of breaded eggplant and large shrimps over cheesy linguine and toppings! A new favorite for me! * Lasagna. Meat with ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce. Creamy and cheesy lasagna that meits in your mouth in delicious generous portions! Hubby's choice, and he loved it! Complimentary hot baked bread with generous slices of butter was served. The bread was crispy on the outside and fluffy soft on the inside. A serving dish of fresh Parmesean cheese was provided to allow use of the Parmesean cheese as toppings and as much as we wanted! Staff was friendly and attentive, refilling water glasses, taking timely orders, assuring that requests are taken care of, and that boxes are provided for leftovers. They all had smiles and were willing to please. They allowed you to take your time in ordering. And once you're done, they will thank you for coming as they appreciate your patronage. Hours of operation are Tues to Thurs 5:00p to 8:00p, Fri to Sun 4:30p to 9:00p, Mon closed. Long gone are those lunches, as only dinner is served. We elected to have an early dinner on a Sunday instead of fighting traffic on a weekday. No reservations were necessary for an early Sunday dinner, as we noticed large family dinners had special occasion celebrations, and that we were early enough before the dining rooms got crowded. The dining rooms appear outdated, but the lights are dimmed to create a date-night ambiance. With delicious pasta, large portions, good value, a pleasant ambiance, and excellent customer service, the dining experience is one to remember! We would definitely return for our favorites or try the different menu offerings. Sure wish there was a Ricardo's in East Honolulu. Support local!

This is a nice little community in the Waikele area. It's close to Waikele Outlet Mall and easy to…read moreget to off the freeway. When you enter, you'll notice that there is a recreation center on the right. There are guest stalls located right in front of the recreation center along with some guest stalls in the sectioned off parking areas. The only downside of the parking is that it's not garaged parking and there is no shade. Your car will get HOT! For the amount of residents here, I feel that there is a lack of guest stalls. I came here for a party and many of the guests had to double park or park down the street. Still, it's a nice place to host a party and the breeze really helped with the weather. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to come here.

The food is some of the best italian I've had on the island! Don't let the location or look of the…read moreplace deter you. It's worth the drive. It's extremely popular with the neighborhood locals. Unless you are going to get there before 5:30, I suggest calling ahead to get a reservation. We went on a Monday night. They opened at 5:00 and every table was full by 5:45.

I've been a supporter of Palazoo for over 15years. I've recommended this Restaurant for multiple…read moreoccasions as well as simple dinners when we're tired of cooking. So it really does pain me to have to steer clear from now on. The last 3 visits have almost over taken every positive visit I've had prior. While we appreciated the willingness that they accommodate us with reservations (party of 5-8) the irritation sets in that we are normally always there for a average of 2 hours with it being barely busy and they rather prioritize takeout orders. Although I had advised my Mom we should maybe find a different eatery on Mother's Day, she was absolutely certain about dining here. I will include the obvious that it's a special day.. it will be chaotic.. blah blah blah. They were simple unprepared. They also were fully staffed. In fact, that was the most FOH staff i've ever seen them have at once. No Bread for 20 mins.. you guys just opened, we were at the first sitting, how do you not have bread?.. we even made it more easy!! no Appetizers, just entrees! we had a party of 8 and 6 dishes bc the kids were sharing, We sat there for 1h 30m until we got to eat. Practically every table around us got served and left before us. Couldn't even expedite the kids spaghetti. terrible. When the bread was ready, all the smaller tables were served first, but not the party with a 5 year old and 7 year old audibly saying they were starving. Cherry on top.. what really sealed the deal to never be back, was we decided to pack up our food and leave bc we were just over everything. They had the audacity to drop the bill, my brother ask for a bag and the Server literally reopened the bill to add on the bag haahah. y'all keep the $0.15 Not a lost at this point. Go anywhere else. Plus, my lasagna and my Husbands Seafood pasta was swimming in liquid. Grimey