Great food court at Ala Moana mall near Macys. This is not your normal food court. It's mostly Asian food, but there are some other options like a bar and a hamburger spot. There's lots of seating and of course there's a musubi café. I do like this food court better than the one in the middle of the mall. read more

Thank goodness for this conveniently located food court. I can remember when Ala Moana only had one centrally located food court and the only other option was a small food court above Shirokiya. So much has changed since then but it makes sense, with the expansion of the mall, to have more food courts available. On top of the convenience, The Lanai has something for all my various cravings while shopping, especially dim sum or musubi. Will return again. read more

The Lanai is a food court and my go to place for fresh baked pastries from Brug Bakery and musubis from Iyasume Musubi Cafe. There is free parking just outside of this food court. The Lanai is located on the Mall level of the Ala Moana Center. You can find The Lanai situated between La Palm D'or and Macy's store. There are many other food vendors here to satisfy your cravings. Mahaloha Burger Musubi Cafe Iyasume Da Spot Honolulu Brug Bakery Kamakura Ramen Maná Sándwiches Ahí and Vegetables HiTea Cafe Seoul Mix 2.0 And more. Seating areas are kept clean and there are many tables and counter seating available to use. Bathrooms are also located in The Lanai. Service here varies according to vendor and the busy lunch and dinner crowd. read more

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I absolutely love this space! It's super comfortable with lots of tables both inside and out... and COLD A/C !!! It's a great place to meet up with friends for coffee, food and conversation. The place has a great welcoming/relaxing vibes. Especially when you see young families enjoying a meal or elderly couples sharing conversation over coffee and pastries. Lastly, as opposed to the Makai food court downstairs where it's super bright, here at Lanai, they keep it somewhat dimly lit which lends for a more relaxed ambiance. A wide array of food options from an artery clogging juicy bacon cheeseburger at Mahaloha Burgers to artery unclogging salmon sashimi at Ahi & Vegetables. In between, there are ramen noodles, pastries and bubble tea. One of my favorite dishes is the Salt and Pepper shrimp with brown rice from the Chinese food vendor Hitea Cafe. A dim sum place is slated to open soon. Can't wait for that! A sports bar Agave and Vine sits tucked in the corner with lots of big screen TVs continuously airing sporting events. My typical lunch routine is to grab an ice americano from the Starbucks next door then settle at a table for lunch. Every so often finding an open table can be challenging. Mostly during peak lunch hours between noon-1pm. See ya around!! read more

This place seems like the food court but just a bit smaller in size BUT BUSY all the same. I'd say this place is a bit better for those who's looking for a hangout spot with TELEVISION. For instance... SPORTS! Lol! Haven't ate yet but I did order from Mahaloha burgers. Looks delicious... we'll see when I take it back to the hotel. I'm looking forward to trying that truffle fries & mushroom burger. I'll let you know on their review how the food was. read more

I really thought I had written a review. Guess not. The lanai is one of two food courts in the Ala Moana Shopping Center. It is located on the mall level right across Macy's on the mountain side of the center. My retirement peeps and I come here once a month to eat and talk story. The food court features Mahaloha Burger, HITea, Musubi Cafe, Teppanyaki Farmer, Kamukura Ramin, Ahi and Vegetables, Mana Sandwich and Brug. This food court has fewer vendors, but the noise level is low enough to have a conversation without yelling. Nice and clean. You always see someone cleaning up. Enjoy. read more

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My family ate at The Lanai 3 times for lunch/brunch. I believe The Lanai opens around 10:30. It's basically a little food court. It isn't a balcony, as the name may suggest. We tried bites from the musubi cafe, the dim sum bar, the Korean kitchen and the Japanese bakery. Every single thing was so good. The kimchi fried rice from the Korean kitchen was spicy and some of the most flavorful I've ever had. The Japanese bakery was utterly amazing, we got mochi donuts, matcha filled buns, and vanilla custard buns that were heavenly. Restrooms are easy to use here, clean and have a large changing table for baby needs. There is even an adorable airy and chic little bar here with drafts and cocktails. The only thing I noticed that might be frustrating here is the seating. There is mostly inside seating but there's maybe 1 or 2 dozen small tables outside too. On one of the mornings we went we were able to find a table to sit at, but on the other days it was very challenging and it was very crowded. read more

Absolutely DO NOT sit on the chairs at the Alamoana food court in the Lanai, there's a bedbug infestation and at least 2 people have reported they have gotten bit and had to go to the Hospital. Even if they cleaned it 2,3 times i still wouldn't sit on it. read more

The Lanai is a food court located on the second level of Ala Moana Center with entrances from the Mauka and Diamond Head sides. I've patronized a few of the eateries since the five or six years that it has been open. Brug Bakery, Musubi Cafe Iyasume, Seoul 2.0, and Mahaloha Burger - before my conversion to a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet. Today, I made an initial visit to Mana Sandwiches. I am not sure what was situated in their stall beforehand but they are a recent tenant though it may have been Da Spot, which still is open on University Ave. They have a ramen shop, Ramen Nakamura and a few other establishments to include a bar replete with TV monitors. Outdoor seating - it is called The Lanai - is available to complement the fair amount of indoor seating; from counters to tables. Peak hours are very busy, as to be expected. Nice modern decor...air-conditioning...and a fair amount of options which favor Asian or local cuisine. read more

This is one of my favorite food courts. There is a nice variety to choose from. I can come here to get pastries from Brug, or kimbap from Seoul Mix 2.0, or get a delicious bowl of ramen from Kamukura. I can even have a craft cocktail and catch a game at Agave & Vine. I like to try and get here early so that I can find a good parking spot and before it gets crowded especially during Christmas shopping season at Ala Moana. read more

Thank you to The Lanai for just being at a normal part of the mall! Small yet mighty this food court can be victimized for it's size but this newest addition does it's job of giving us a place to relax and take a breath from shopping, hangry moments or just adulting. So much seating both indoors and outdoors it does have a little bit of everything from Mahaloha Burger, Smooties and Chinese food at HiTea Cafe, fresh fish at Ahi & Vegetable, my favorite boneless kale bowl at Teppanyaki Farmer, yummy pastries at Brug, a drink to watch the game at Agave & Vine, or a healthy creating at Da Spot, bento heaven at Musubi Cafe or how about the newbies Kamukura Ramen and Mana Sandwiches. It's so nice to see that every space is finally occupied and the normalcy is back in place no names to be taken and we can seat ourselves. The decor is simple and bright with bathrooms just steps away this is my favorite place and when I broke my ankle the convenient 20 minute parking right outside with automatic doors sure help when you're on crutches. The staff here does a fantastic job keeping in nice and clean I only hope the hours get extended to stay open longer past 7pm so that we can get our cravings selfishly taken care of on my long work days. Thank you! read more

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I like this food court, sometimes better than the makai food court when that one gets a bit overwhelming - crowded, noisy, stuffy and dirty. The Lanai food court has much less to offer, however if you're set to go to one spot then it's great. I tried almost everything here: the burger spot was decent. The Chinese place Hi-Tea served decent boba drinks and had really good Singaporean noodles. The new YYK dim sum was a disappointment. Lukewarm and soggy dim sum. Mana sandwiches is always one of my favorites; get their California avocado! Brug is of course always wonderful with delicious bread and pastries. Ahi and vegetable sometimes have really good toro nigiri. Their udon was pretty good too. Musubi Isayame had cheap musubis after 6 or 7pm. Snatch some if you come to this food court for dinner. That's about it! read more

Nice to see this place after closing time. Normally, it is very packed and loud. Surprised that the entrance doors weren't locked after hours, although uncertain how long it will remain that way. With the entire place air conditioned and not have to fight for tables and chairs, it is a fabulous rest area. read more

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This is the food court I wish existed downstairs. It's dark, but not in a creep way. It's quite sleek and modern looking. Whereas downstairs had the feeling of a cafeteria from the 1950's. I did manage to find some food here but settled on some fries. They have a nice wine bar and I may return to it. I did give a one star review to one place and a multi-star review to another. The fries that I ate at Mahalo burger was okay. But the seating was fine and every table was clean. The only issue was that they have the bar seating and tables and I have long legs and I'm not used to my legs swinging, so that's weird for me. But, I'd buy some food from somewhere else and bring it in. Shhhh, don't tell. I also went to the bathroom which was nice and clean and that was good. read more

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The Lanai has been a fixture at the Ala Moana Mall since 2018. Known as the neighborhood hot spot, the Lanai draws people in due to its location. The restaurants offer an array of various cuisines. Restaurant kiosques such as Malaloha Burgers, Ike's, Tepanyaki Farmer, Da Spot, HiTea, Brug, and Musubi Cafe set up their homes here. The kiosks provide quick service to the many hungry mall employees, shoppers, and tourists. Or some go to Agave and Vine to watch a sporting event. Located next to Macy's, and other popular stores, the Lanai makes for the perfect place to stop and eat. The dining area provides plenty of seating. Part of the seating area extends to the outside. No need to worry about parking. As always, parking will be free at the mall. After dining here, shoppers can walk around the Ala Moana Mall. Come and enjoy different foods and relax. Bring family, friends, or a date. read more

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We had a mid afternoon snack and tried the Fruit Sandos at Mana Sandwiches in the upper foodcourt on the Lanai in the Ala Moana Mall. Mana Sandwich also featured a Strawberry "daifuku" which was a fresh mochi stuffed with red bean filling and a fresh and juicy strawberry. The mochi was extremely soft and pillowy and susted with confectioners sugar. The strawberry was ripe and bursting with sweet juice. This was a winner! The fruit sandwiches were also very good and inspire us to try making them at home with Japanese milk bread from our local asian grocery. Again, fresh soft bread filled with slightly sweet custard on one side and heavy whipped cream on the other, with the ripest, freshest fruit in between! A suprising, sweet treat! The place is very clean and service was quick. We only tried the har gao (shrimp dumpling) from YYK dimsum and it was suprisingly good for a "mall dimsum". The mall has other asian cusines represented. Too bad we had limited time and were rushing to other meal engagements elsewhere. But we had to try the Sando! I'm remorseful, I did not come back to load up on musubi from Musubi Cafe to bring as snacks on our flight home. The grill at the Tempanyaki Farmer is it's own open-air entertainment. I was mesmerized by the knife-work the cooks applied to steaks on the grill and would make a dinner visit there next time I'm in town! VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN5w1ePwlCQ read more

Tired & hungry from shopping at Macys? Heads up fellow juanderers! The Lanai will save you from fainting! Located at the Diamond Head Wing 2nd level of the mall, surely you'll be pleased to visit this modernistic food court. Grab your lunch/dinner here with plenty of food stalls available inside. From steaks, musubis, milk tea, desserts & up to vegan options. With lots of comfy chairs and tables to dine in. With available bathroom inside, what else are you looking for a mall food court? This is also a hub for the Pokemon Go Community and a meeting place for some friends & lovers too! A pretty busy place where lots of happenings around every single day. For us bandits, The Lanai is a go-to-place if flabby husband drools for a good steak (Tepanyaki Farmer) nearby. Me? Musubi, and shrimp retaled dish is where you find my face. Hahaha. Truly The Lanai will always be part in my life while Oahu life still last. Mahalo & HAPPY JUANDERING fellow yelpers! www.juanderbandit.world read more

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Haven't been to Ala Moana in many years! So, to find Lanai was a treat! Pretty good food at a reasonable price! read more

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The Lanai is located next to Macy's, and it's a great place to grab a bite to eat, and unwind and relax after a strenuous day of shopping and walking. This place is very clean and spacious, and you won't have a difficult time finding a table. There's a good selection of food stalls. It's a lot smaller than the Makai Market Food Court and Shirokiya Japan Village Walk, but the options are decent. There's a Japanese noodle stall, musubi, Chinese, Korean, Burgers and Sandwiches, bakery, sashimi, and a healthy Mediterranean. The plus is you can grab a beer, wine, or cocktail at Agave and Vine and have it anywhere in The Lanai. Overall, a nice, clean, and less hectic place to grab a quick meal and a drink. read more

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Covid 19 update: The Lanai is now 99% reopened (Ike's Sandwich is still closed). A large seating area is cordoned off with table cleaning and social distancing practiced. It seems safe and comfortable with security present and cooperative customers always. We are very cautious about venturing out in public. We go here at least once a week. I love this food court. 5 Big Stars on the Lanai Food Court! read more

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UPDATE: Since its opening on October 27, 2017, we've been fans of Ala Moana Center's latest dining concept, The Lanai. Located at the Diamond Head Wing, Mall Level 2 which is closest to Macy's, this 450 person food court has stalls for 12 different food vendors. Each stall has its own culinary identity although leaning more toward Japanese palates. As it stands, today, only 10 out of the 12 stalls have opened. We have tried all 10 food stalls but we do have our repeats or favorites. Here's a list of what's open for business as of 7/12/2018: -Agave & Vine -Ahi & Vegetable -BRUG At The Lanai -Da Spot -HiTEA Cafe -Mahaloha Burger -Musubi Café Iyasume -Sobaya -Teppanyaki Farmer -Uncle Clay's House Of Pure Aloha We're still waiting for San Francisco-based Ike's Love & Sandwiches and Seoul Mix 2.0 to open. Until then, we are usually at The Lanai enjoying our lunch or linner (late lunch/early dinner) after working out or strolling about the shopping center. We like the fact that we've never been rushed out while dining here and often times have met with friends just to gab over coffee from nearby Starbucks-Macy. The Lanai has its own restroom facilities and maintains them quite well. But, often times, there have been times where several stalls in the Women's room have been out of order and waiting lines have snaked out to the entrance. Thankfully, housekeeping is generally quick to get the issues resolved. read more

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Obviously as a raised O'ahu girl, I loved the food court downstairs as going there is nostalgic to me. But these days the court has a lot popular food chains you can try anywhere, anytime. Lanai is amazing and something I appreciate when I like try something new. I've been going to Seoul Mix for the kimbap because they're good for on-the-go and I enjoyed their kimchi fries even though it was a REALLY big portion. They have Iyasume Musubi, also a great convenient pick. I tried Brug of course, good pastries. The only thing is that Ala Moana is the biggest outdoor mall in America so of course it's going to be crowded. Loud. I never was not able to find a seat though because people are always getting up to leave. So you gotta be quick! 4 stars because the food is simple and probably not gonna knock your socks off but the places there are reasonably priced, clean, and will fill you up. You're also supporting local :) read more

Chic new food court with an assortment of food offered. I wanted to try new menu items besides the ones at the original food court. Quite a far walk in my opinion. I wouldn't have known about it had it not been for my coworkers who wanted to have lunch out of the office. We all hopped in and parked right out front. The location is at the old Shirokiya, neighboring Macy's and Starbucks. Right around the corner of Sugarfina. For pogo players, I'd say this is another good spot to re-up on Pokeballs and potions because there are 4 pokestops nearby. I could see this being a hot spot for players but then again, scoring seats to actually eat would be a pain. All in all, I recommend it if you want to try out new plates. Though I would recommend they consider making room for a Mexican vendor. Quiero Taco Bell!! read more

Wow, so much has changed since the 1st time I stepped into - The Lanai food court at the Ala Moana Shopping Center! I guess when I first came to this food court, it was still pretty new, and not all of the food businesses had opened up yet, therefore it was pretty slim pickin's as far as finding a place to eat inside of this new food court. If you folks don't know about this..........The Lanai food court is located on the 2nd floor, where the old Shirokiya Store use to be, just adjacent to the Macy's store. As I came here for lunch today, only two more businesses have yet to be opened, and they are - 1. Soul Mix (Korean) 2. Ike's Love & Sandwiches Although The Lanai food court is much smaller than the Makai food court located in the center court area of the Ala Moana Shopping Center, I must say this new food court is pretty clean, & very nice looking! You can find the following food vendors here - 1. Mahaloha Burger 2. Ahi & Vegetable 3. Brug Bakery 4. HiTea 5. Da Spot 6. Teppanyaki Farmer 7. Musubi Cafe Iyasume 8. Agave & Vine 9. Sobaya Japanese Noodle House There appears to be a lot of "inside seating" in this food court, as well as a few "covered outdoor seating". Not too bad choices as far as food vendors go..........I'm glad to see this food court getting filled up with people, as the Ala Moana Shopping Center certainly could use another food court, as this shopping center is so popular with locals, as well as tourist. read more

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Contemporary, clean, bright, "new" food court in Ala Moana Shopping Center, next to Macy's on the Mall Level! This is the former location of Shirokiya store. Foodies can enjoy free parking, convenient restroom, and a variety of seating options (high tops, long tables, and small tables). You no longer have to go to Kalihi for Ahi + Vegetable. Da Spot from the University area is here. Teppanyaki Farmer (it used to be Tae's Teppanyaki) from Kaheka Street moved over! Wow! So many great restaurants! Also present are BRUG, HiTea Cafe, Mahaloha Burger, and Sobaya. There were signs for other vendors who will be opening up shop soon. Can't wait to go back and try everything!!! So much good food in one location! Something for everyone! read more

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It was Saturday's.. crowd with lots of people eating and holidays seasons shopping galore! We all went to our podiatrist in the morning I made a grave error in picking up for the one mile Merrie walk! It was Saturday's run! I've never seen so many customers! The hours that has changed it's almost back to normal just for the holidays. I'm late in my post that happened yesterday, Sunday was the Honolulu Marathon a few with the marathon logo to-shirts! I truly want to thank one tall gentleman I think waited for the two people ready to leave. I looked at him are you waiting to seat? He said, looking toward elsewhere. My 94 year old mother-in-law came slowly., the chairs this day shifted so much the chairs normally at the long tables there was only two. Suddenly the gentleman brought a chair for us all to be seated for my MIL! He's truly a blessing! We thank him but he turned around and went his way. Thank you again whomever you were you're Aloha Spirit of kindness! read more

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I'm really liking The Lanai. It's the third food court at Ala Moana Center. The furnishing seems more upscale than Makai Market. I love that they have Ahi & Vegetable and Brug Bakery in there. Only about half of the food stands are open. I can't wait for the rest to open. This is located right across from Macy's and under Lucky Strike. read more

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As of Nov 19th, only 4 of 10 vendors are open for business. So, in terms of a variety, not much as of yet. Too bad since the mad rush for holiday shopping begins this week. Having a food court on the Macy's side of Ala Moana mall is a must! Especially when the old Shirokiya Village was once thriving on this end (now relocated to the Eva side where Nordstrom is) and the only other options are sit down restaurants on the 4th floor, or walking half a mile to the lower level food court in the center (exaggerating just a lil). Once this food court is complete, it will do well! As of today, the vendors that are open are: -Mahaloha Burger (free range beef from Big Island) -HiTea (Stir-fry dishes, juices, and teas) -Ahi & Vegetable (sushi, sashimi, and bentos) -Sobaya (Japanese specializing in buckwheat soba, udon, & ramen) I decided to eat at HiTea. They are located at the entrance near Macy's and serve Chinese food and flavored teas. I ordered 1 side+1 choice (noodles + eggplant tofu) for $7.95 plus a Jasmine Milk Tea for $4.00. The food was just made, so pretty much got first dibs and it hit the spot. Together it was a great combination! Service was friendly and because of their location, they will get a lot of traction. The vendors that are "coming soon" are: -Agave & Vine (craft cocktails) -Da Spot (Mediterranean dishes and fruit smoothies) -Ike's Love & Sandwiches (San Francisco deli) -Musubi Cafe Iyame (musubi and bentos) -Brug Bakery (apparently they were open but now closed) Looking forward to seeing this place grow! read more

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I stopped by the Lanai food court early morning to grab breakfast/lunch since I was shopping at Macy's. There wasn't much open but the concept pictures look awesome, so I can't wait to see the final product. Musubi Cafe Iyasume is opening soon so that's a plus! I love musubis. There was Ahi and Vegetable that looked really yummy too - I love sashimi. I decided to grab food from Brug since I felt like eating some pastries. This Brug is kind of small but they have a kitchen where you can get waffles made to order and a variety of drinks which I haven't seen before. It was pretty busy but the line was moving fast. I hope more exciting places to eat open up here in the future! I love how Ala Moana is expanding and growing so much, who would have thought hey would have three separate food courts lol. read more

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Newly opened food court in old Shirokiya space mall level only and as of today only 4 eating options available. Others coming soon per signage but looks nothing like the anticipated drawing of what it should look like. I wanted to try the soba place but line was super long. My husband went to the sushi place and he said it was good. I went to Hi Tea which has a Chinese looking take out on the left and milk tea concoctions on the right. No wonder there was no line- food looked great but flavor was lacking. They were generous with the shrimp but it cost $1.50 more per choice and was not signed as other places. The milk tea was average, the cashier had a poker face. Guess for being opened less than 2 weeks it will be a while to get established. Unlike the lower level food court below Neiman or Village Walk although there are less places to choose from, it was nice as it was not crowded and the space between tables was wonderful plus it helped that the tables, chairs and trays were brand new and sparklng white and/ or clean. read more

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For a brand new place, why are half the women's bathrooms "Out of Order" ?? There was a long line as usual for any women's bathroom so they should know that Women's Bathroom is very important!! How come they don't fix it ASAP??? Very sad! read more

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Open till 8 pm, some establishments do close a little earlier than 8 pm. Easy place to find lunch or dinner and have seating.

Anyone that is a die-hard Pokemon Go player knows the gold-mine that is four stops at Ala Moana. As my friends and I are still hooked on the game, we often come to The Lanai for four purposes: 1. Catch Pokemon at 4 stops (which is located right next to the Lanai) 2. The food - it's a food court with a variety of options to choose from. Agave & Vine serve alcohol and have three huge TV screens, so you can watch the sports games from here. They have burgers, smoothies, a bakery, teppanyaki, ahi/sushi, korean, musubis, and noodles. The prices are typical for Ala Moana (so expect to spend an average of about $15 per person if you get an actual meal). If you're craving cold dessert...Uncle Clay's HOPA is right next door. 3. The air conditioning! While I love walking an being outdoors...there are times when I just want to sit down and chill. Plus...its free. And the tables and chairs still look new and pretty. 4. The bathrooms are nice and new and still in good condition. read more

On our recent trip to the Ala Moana Center, we checked out The Lanai food court on the second level near Macy's. The large food court is still on the first level, but The Lanai is bright, modern with nice table and seating for at least 400 people. It was clean and well maintained, not like the typical mall food courts. There were about 12 restaurant options, including Ahi & Vegetable, Mahaloa Burger, Brug and event Ike's Love and Sandwiches, which is from San Francisco. During our visit, we got sashimi bowls from Ahi & Vegetable and bakery items from Japanese bakery, Brug. A very nice food court at Ala Moana for a food stop during your shopping trip. read more

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Such a great little hangout spot. There's lots of chairs and lots of different types of seating. There's over 10 vendors in this location and it can get pretty hectic/busy. Definitely recommend! There's Brug, Da Spot, Mahaloha Burger, Ahi & Vegetable, Iyasume Musubi, Teppanyaki Grill, Sobaya and even a cute little pub-ish area to have a drink or two! read more

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I love how there's a guard at the seating area and asks for your vaxx card before you can sit. I love the roped-off exclusivity right now. No card, no eat, take that to your car or the beach! So many options to choose from! I ordered from HiTea cafe - my favorite - the minute chicken and crispy noodles and my tropical taro coconut milk tea with azuki beans, yummmm! read more

A food court style collection of restaurants where 1st floor Shirokiya used to be. Lucky Strike is upstairs. Lots of good options here like HiTea, Brug, and Ahi and Vegetable. The musubi and soba place looked good too but I didn't have a chance to try it. Clean bathrooms and feels new. I'm a fan! read more

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The Lanai is like the baby sister to the larger, older, and more spacious Makai Market Food Court. My friends and I visited on the evening of 2/10/18 (this past Saturday). LOCATION: The Lanai occupies the first floor space of the former Shirokiya Department store. Outdoor and a somewhat generous amount of indoor seating available. The indoor seating is a mix of tables, bar height tables, and long tables/benches that can seat at least 10 people. The lighting is bright and the environment is welcoming. NOTE: The restroom is located in the corner near Ahi and Vegetable. FOOD: As of Saturday, 2/10/18, the businesses that are open were: 1. Mahaloha Burger 2. Hi Tea Cafe 3. Brug Bakery 4. Ahi and Vegetable 5. Sobaya Noodle House 6. Teppanyaki Farmer There were three kids and five adults in our group; we were able to grab/occupy one of the longer bench tables thankfully. The kids wanted hot dogs, burgers, fries, and onion rings from Mahaloha Burger, while most of the adults chose udon from Sobaya (please see my separate review) since it was a chilly Hawaii night. One of the girls opted for a bowl from Ahi and Vegetable (the lone person that night who's food was not hot). Although I enjoyed the good company and my food, I would like to point out some observations: 1. Although The Lanai was not crowded the night we dined, I imagine that as soon as all of the businesses opened in the vacant spaces, the crowds will become more constant. 2. There was a more than generous amount of seating available (especially for a Saturday night), but I'm sure there will be less open seats during peak times when all of the food businesses open in the near/distant future. Yes, I realize these two points are intertwined and even dependent on each other, but again its just my observation. BOTTOM LINE: Taking the environment, the food choices, and the seating into account, I thought it was a very positive and pleasant first time visit. read more

Since The Lanai's opening in October 2017, I've never really had any interest in trying the new food court. I know! How negative of me! My girlfriend was even more curious in seeing these new places that had opened inside this brand new space. She pulls my hand and said "Let's take a peak! Come on!" After entering, I couldn't believe how beautiful and spacious it was. I marveled at the newly designed lights and fixtures from what use to be the old Shirokiya. Although The Lanai is only one floor in the back corner, options are decent, and appealing. After finding out Teppanyaki Farmer, BRUG Bakery and Ahi & Vegetable would be one of the places; I agreed to come back another time to give it a try. The use for space seats plenty with high tops and tables for all size parties. It's a brightly lit food court located on the mountainside of Ala Moana Center (2nd floor), giving a variety of choices for mall shoppers and working individuals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I can honestly say that I enjoyed trying some of the fresh pastries from BRUG. Tae's Teppanyaki is now Teppanyaki Farmer which use to serve those delicious Steak Rolls with garlic chips near the old Don Q. I especially adored the Hamachi Poke Bowl from Ahi & Vegetable. There are still a couple of units under the "Opening soon." sign. I've still yet to try Mahaloha Burger and Soba-Ya on the next future visits. I would highly suggest visiting the Macy's side of Ala Moana, on the Starbucks side should one get tired from shopping and need a break. The Lanai is a quick find and well worth the try. Parking is easy to find in the mall lot and bathrooms are in the food court and clean. read more

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Yum!!! Had so much snacking and pigging out! So excited musubi Cafe is there, really hummed they were out of kimchi musubi which is my favorite! I treated myself my my boyfriend with some snacks and got us the avocado breakfast musubi, salmon wild rice and spicy tuna. Some can be made with brown rice on request. I don't mind the price of the musubis which I almost find is the same at gas stations, I feel they really put care into the ingredients with the musubis, and always taste delicious. And if you are craving something sweet you gotta head over to Brug bakery and grab some Japanese sliced bread, and a chocolate covered croissant. read more

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