I am currently taking hula lessons here and having a blast! We meet once a week on Sundays and for…read moreonly $15, we get an intensive three hour dance class that includes an hour of basics/warm-up, our dance repertoire, movement clean up and learning a new dance. The teachers are both very passionate about hula and you can really see that they truly enjoy teaching others. They also have free introductory classes on the first Sunday of every month so be sure to check it out!

I have been bellydancing on and off again for more than 10 years and absolutely love the meaning…read moreand beauty of the dance (which is never mentioned in any class). Then 3 years ago I went island hopping in Hawaii, visited a luau and fell even more in love with the hula dance because the meaningful storytelling component was inspiring and beautiful. The dancers were mesmerizing and incredible--fluidly combining ancient and modern dance variations. I have never seen the hula dance like that since. After the luau, I headed to Waikiki market the next day and bought a hula skirt. Been intending to start ever since--but as with everything timing has to be right. I finally made it Today to Halau Na Pua Mai Ka Lani Nuioka--and I am officially in love with hula dance. Tristan and Chris are awesome and welcoming!! I adored that the meaning of the dance movement and Hawaiian words were discussed and proper form was underscored. Both Tristan and Chris were great historians! We will definitely be back.

This place has pretty chill vibes. The whole time I was coming here I thought I was going to get…read morepoke but I ended up getting the chicken katsu and Kailua pork meal as I haven't had chicken katsu in sooo long. They have many menu options ranging from preset poke bowls, to make your own, combo meals, and mini meals. Drinks are about $2.50 a piece, and a wide variety of Hawaiian Sun, casual soda. I was tempted to get the mini meal since I don't eat a lot, but I ultimately caved and decided to get the combo meal since I wanted to try the Kailua pork too. The verdict? The Kailua pork was a little too salty for me, it comes mixed with like cabbage or lettuce, and overall very mushy which I didn't mind. However the Chicken Katsu came with a bbq type sauce and everyone thought the sauce was delicious. My fiance ordered the bbq mix which included the bbq chicken, beef, and short ribs and I thought the beef was so yummy. The portion size was big. All the combos come with either 1-2 scoops of rice and macaroni salad. My meal was pretty perfect for 2 whole meals for me. I ate the katsu with my leftover rice for breakfast the next morning! The food comes in takeout containers which makes it very easy for you to take to go if you don't finish. I might have to come back and try the poke next time...

Excellent service - super helpful in answering questions about allergies. The ambiance is more mom…read more+ pop vibes and very clean. I went there for dinner on a weekday at around 6:30 and by 8pm it was starting to get busy. The food quantity is huge - I had enough to take home and have for two more meals. I ordered the half ribs and half beef - my only con is that it's very sweet, I needed some spice so when I went home I added jalapenos and heated it. They do have siracha tho if you'd like that.

What more can be said about this friendly neighborhood Polyn-Asian restaurant? The food is fair --…read moreroughly on par with your favorite local Chinese takeout spot -- but the food alone isn't really the reason you come here. Walking inside feels like stepping into a themed Disney or Times Square restaurant, just without the inflated prices, and that atmosphere adds a fun calming charm to the experience. You're probably not going to get a "knock your socks off" meal or world-class service and the cocktail menu can feel a little mysterious, filled with drinks you may or may not recognize. Still, no matter what you order, some fruity and alcoholic concoction will appear at your table, and chances are you'll enjoy it even if you're not entirely sure what it is. At the end of the day, it's just a great little spot -- perfect for birthdays, family dinners, kids, or simply a fun night out.

My wife and I were feeling nostalgic on an impromptu casual date night and we decided to grab a…read morepu-pu platter from Lee's. Geez - gotta be at least 25 years since we dined there. Chaotic upon entering! We got there a bit before 9:30pm (we checked to ensure they'd still be open - yes 11:00pm) and the manager said - if you know what you want, hurry up! Kitchen is closed! LOL - Wah?! Anyway, we got our pu-pu platter and shared a fried rice and sweet n sour chicken. The platter was fun; the food just OK. It was karaoke night and we were happy that a lot of the patrons this evening were a young and mixed crowd - meaning this place might still live on for another generation. Hey - why not? Cool Polynesian-themed (albeit VERY dated) decor and mai-tai's that'll knock you on your butt if you have two or more! I do hope Mgt decides to spend a few bucks on this place though -- the carpeting is pretty gross and the chairs look like they're from grandma's basement. Old! Anyway - fun blast-from-the-past night for just the two of us. Cheers!

Spent my Mother's Day just how I liked outside. Sun, wine and food trucks right up my alley. Yes it…read morewas very crowded but hey the event was outside. I enjoyed me a lobster roll, truffle fries and Sangria. Lines were long but thank god L'Acqario food truck was right next to the wine tasting trailer. I ordered my food then hopped on the wine line so probably between the two lines I stood for 25 mins while my son was stuck getting wings for about an hour. I also got to see a surprise proposal so congrats to the lovely couple.

What a fantastic Fall Festival at Laurita Winery…read morecelebrating the beginning of fall! Enjoyed the wine tasting! With the Laurita souvenir wine glass. My favorite wines: Peanut Butter Chocolate Therapy & Chocolate Therapy!!! Great variety of food trucks! Live music! & dancing! Fire pits. We got to see the beautiful property on the vineyard wagon tour! Pumpkin and flower picking! Linda our tour guide was AWESOME! Thank you Purchased tickets on line. Extra $10 for the pumpkin & flower picking! Plenty of parking. Highly recommend!

I've been going to this Fins since it opened. I remember having my mom drop me off, driving there…read moreto meet up with my friends once I got my license, and now I go as an adult. It's a great local spot with delicious food at good prices. If you're looking for fast service that still has quality meals, this is a good place to go. When you order, there are specials at the counter to check out. The most popular dish (that I've noticed over the years) is the Hawaii 5-0 with either grilled or crispy chicken. When I went the other day, everyone in my family decided to try something new--the Sushi Tuna Wrap. Wait time was 20 minutes and there are TVs around to kill time as you wait. You can also self-serve your own fountain drinks at this time. We were nervous that there wouldn't be much tuna but were pleasantly surprised when each wrap had a good ratio of tuna to other ingredients. Each wrap was also consistent--one didn't look better or have more or less tuna than the other. Every meal comes with chips and salsa which always add a nice touch. As stated, Fins is a great local spot for a quick bite and I will definitely continue going back.

I ordered take out on-site and waited inside the restaurant. We order here often, we tip take out,…read moreI know not everyone tips take out. The name for every order was called. A few orders go by, I finally ask and my order was ready the whole time, 30 minutes. It's really frustrating because it makes me think it's because of my skin tone. Maybe it was a mistake but that's the only thing different. Maybe I'm more emotional because I'm pregnant but trying to figure out why every order was called but mine. Our dinner is now cold. I just don't understand.

I can't believe I never left a review for one of my favorite spots. I been coming here since before…read morecovid (2019) and its always been a cozy at home vibe when your here. The bartenders are always sweet new or old and its always just fun tiki vibes. Friday Saturday, I know for sure they check ID via security, any other day the bartender can card you if you look underage or janky. No food served here but you are allowed to bring in your own food. Next door is Wing Bar (great wings if i do say so myself) The drinks are resonably priced $8-$14. Summertime check out the bakcyard and cool down with a signature frozen zombie, you wont be disappointed.

Not bad! Was visiting some friends in the city and we decided to pop into this bar. I really liked…read morethe decor and lighting inside. I got the Mai tai and it was tasty! I really liked that this bar had affordable cocktails but they are on the sweeter side of course! If you're going to this bar before the hotter months and you're wearing a short sleeve shirt, watch out for the pipes because I got burned a few times!