Konotori

2626 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96805

Alyssa M. writes: The food and atmosphere is totally authentic!

everything on the menu is on sticks. yakitori style

The menus are pretty much only in Japanese so you may have to ask for recommendations or bring a Japanese speaking friend to order stuff.

I recommend the…

King Street Cafe

1380 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96805

Jane L. writes: A comfort dive bar that's frequented mostly by their happy & friendly regulars.  They have everything, dart boards, karaoke, Tuesday trivia nights, and comfort local foods.  

They're known to have good pupus (appetizers to accompany your drinks).  I…

Yuchun Korean Restaurant

825 Keeaumoku Street, #111
Honolulu, HI 96805

Derrick V. writes: I found this place from a review on egullet when searching for dukbokki.  Here they make it with chewy noodles, cchol myon (my favorite version). No special request needed, that's just how they make it! I read that they cook it at your table, but I…

Chuck's Steak House

Outrigger Waikiki Ho
Honolulu, HI 96815

monica p. writes: this place is not for those with bad eyes..dinner is pretty dark and dim.

it can get very busy at night and they don't take reservations, so make sure your whole party is there.

the menu is on a brown jug, not your ordinary menu. the menu is not that…

Villa Paradiso Northern Italian Cuisine

Royal Hawaiian Shopp
Honolulu, HI 96815

Jeffrikas A. writes: Villa Paradiso supported me throughout college so I owe a lot to this place!  The pastas are great, although pricing is inflated to Waikiki standards.  I still haven't had a mushroom or seafood risotto that compares.  Carbonara is fluffy and not…

Jumbo Shirts

International Market
Honolulu, HI 96813

jennifer b. writes: best place to get vacation clothes in hawaii!

CLOTHES: amazing selection of t-shirts, name brands, popular characters like wwe, dragon ball z, bob marley, bruce lee, funny crass t-shirts that constantly have a crowd of laughing admirers around them.…

Chanel Boutique

Ala Moana Ctr
Honolulu, HI 96813

Fern D. writes: Nice boutique, and surprisingly, helpful SAs. I had a question about my Chanel sunglasses, and the gal was very nice and helped me out. I love their sunglasses! Have yet to get into their purses or anything else, but when/if I do, this would be the…

Thirst Aid Station Inc

Ala Moana Ctr
Honolulu, HI 96814

Crys R. writes: I've only tried one thing here- strawberry milkshake. But I love it and it's enough to keep me coming back for more. Whenever I go shopping at Ala Moana, I try to avoid the first floor because it's too tempting to resist the deliciousness at Thirst…

College Radio 90-3 Fm Ktuh

Hemenway Hall
Honolulu, HI 96813

Mr Blix E. writes: Dammit, I'm going to be the first to review something, I don't care if there IS a KTUH review...it's a one line sentence and I'm certainly going to take credit where I can get it.  ANYWAY...

 Tired of hearing the same song 20 times in an hour?  Tired…

Ktuh College Radio 90-3 Fm

Hemenway Hall Ste
Honolulu, HI 96813

Aaron I. writes: Best radio station in Hawaii!!!!

Loewe

Ala Moana Ctr
Honolulu, HI 96813

Anita L. writes: OMG, this is the first time I've seen this store in the United States and I was SOOOOOOOO happy to find it. I have one of their wallets which was purchased in Hong Kong many years ago. In fact, I've been using it for 7 years now and it's still in…

Cake Creations LLC / Sweet Artistry Confections

210 Iolani Ave
Ste 4
Honolulu, HI 96813

Kymberli C. writes: My wedding coordinator handled all the details with the cake but it turned out to be exactly how I wanted.  I sent a picture of the design I wanted the cake in and showed how I wanted the flowers to cascade down the cake and they made it exactly how…

Beard Papa

Shirokiya 2nd floor
Ala Moana Center
Honolulu, HI 96814

Anita L. writes: I've had so many people tell me how awesome these creampuffs are that I had to judge for myself. We went to Shirokiya department store located at the Ala Moana Center early and headed directly for the Beard Papa's Cream Puff counter. I only wanted…

Beauty Salon for Doggies

1370 Kapiolani Blvd
#104
Honolulu, HI 96814

S Y. writes: Located near Wal-mart on Makaloa St.  Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

If you want someone who cares about pets to groom your darling "fur" child this is the place to go.  Nanako will style your pet with a furstyle that is suited for each client and…

Auntie Pasto's

1099 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Kate V. writes: When I came here a year ago, I loved what I ordered so much that I was probably even more excited about eating the leftovers when I got home. To my shock and dismay, when I opened the styrofoam to-go box at my dining room table the next afternoon, I…

Hakuyosha Hawaii Inc

1290 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Jacqueline S. writes: I've been in hawaii and tried many dry cleaning chains - and this is hands down the best.  Your light colors won't come back, yellowed or darker, your buttons won't be chipped, your problem spots will be removed, and even if you have a loose button…

First Insurance Co of Hawaii Ltd

1100 Ward Ave Ste 555
Honolulu, HI 96814

Squid S. writes: This is an excellent place to work, and to place your insurance.

McDonald's Restaurants

1055 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Keane L. writes: I used to come here early in the morning with my parents for breakfast, thus it holds a special place in my heart.

Sushi Izakaya Gaku

1329 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Nana K. writes: I just found out that my favorite sushi man Manabu san opened his own izakaya.  I went to check it out and had a great time.  Manabu san is still the same and his spicy tuna is as good as ever!!!  I can eat his inside out spicy tuna roll with Avocado…

Florist Grand

1020 Auahi St
Honolulu, HI 96814

GIRLIEGIRL G. writes: Florist Grand does amazing flowers for every occassion.  If you have an event, or you pissed off your girlfriend go HERE.  Flowers can be special ordered and the roses are amazing.  It is not cheap though, so start saving!

Ryan's Grill At Ward Centre

1200 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Jill S. writes: This should be only a 3.5 star review but I'm rounding up to 4 stars just for the outstanding service provided by our server.
When your grandma-in-law has just had quadruple bypass surgery and come out of it successfully you may feel drained but with…

Kua 'Aina

Ward Village Shops
1116 Auahi St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Kristina R. writes: I hate fast food.  But this place is too good to pass up.  I eat here everytime I visit Honolulu.  The mahi-mahi burger with that big ol' grilled green chilli pepper is yummmm.  It used to be much, much better, though.  I think their popularity is…

Red Pineapple

Ward Center
1200 Ala Moana Boulevard 4-11
Honolulu, HI 96814

Sheryl S. writes: I discovered this lovely store from a friend's recommendation.  After my first visit, it is one of my favorite stores to buy gifts for friends.   All the stuff in the store are really special &/or exclusive to this store on the island.  The majority…

Asahi Grill

515 Ward Ave
Honolulu, HI 96814

Lyn L. writes: Asahi Grill is the Japanese restaurant for Kapiolani Coffee Shop and is it ever good!  You will find excellent Japanese food along with the local favorites and the signature Kapiolani Coffee Shop Oxtail Soup...Moderately priced, it's a great place…

Dave & Busters

1030 Auahi St
Honolulu, HI 96814

kainanny c. writes: Dear DnB,

I'm afraid that I have to send you a bill for the dilapidation of several items in my wardrobe. I find you legally culpable for the demise of these items due to your extremely low happy hour prices, pour-happy bartenders, and quick as a…

Ichi-Ryu Noodles House

1103 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Cynthia A. writes: Cheap, good ramen "hole in the wall" that's not in a wall hole (see my pic).  I like this place because they have Korean, Chinese, and Japanese elements to their food.

Order the 4 piece gyoza for about $2!  Kim chee is a must.  I try to resist getting…

Compadres Bar & Grill

1200 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

kainanny c. writes: i *heart* taco tuesday! i always try to get here as early as possible so i can nab those cheap margaritas and a table before the place gets stuffed full of my fellow cheapasses who don't want to pay more than a dollar for a taco.

DOLLAR TACOS!…

E & O Trading Company Honolulu

1200 Ala Moana Boulevard
Ward Center Building 4
Honolulu, HI 96814

Brenda Kaye W. writes: Big bold globe-shaped red lights hang from the ceiling, next to paper parasols.  I didn't find the decor distasteful, but I didn't find it that aesthetically pleasing, either--maybe just a little too over the top for my tastes, and maybe I've seen…

Sweet Nothings

1218 Waimanu St
#102
Honolulu, HI 96814

foodlover G. writes: I recently discovered this bakery after joining the gym right next to it. Their cakes and pastries don't contain sugar, so you don't have a guilty feeling eating all the yummy cakes!

I just read an older article of the owner that he started this…

Hawaiian Island Creations

1450 Ala Moana Blvd # 1042
Honolulu, HI 96805

Jessica C. writes: Yes they have great stuff - we brought back a Kailua Tee for my bro.

My favorite thing about HIC? The slippas they made. Mix-n-match, I don't recommend mix-matching straps though - that's just fug.

Why they get 3 instead of 5 stars? They flippin' run…

Greater and Less than sign!

in between m and / right below k, l and semi-colon
Honolulu, HI 96806

jacqui w. writes: I gotta admit something guys, punctuation is very important to me.  Do you see?   Do you see what i did right there?   I punctuated.  I punctuated all OVER the place.  This is the one and only yelp drawback that i can find.  They lack punctuation!…

Puuwainani Lunch Wagon

Diamond Parking Lot
Mauka of Ala Moana Blvd, Corner of South & Halekauwila
Honolulu, HI 96806

Annalynn C. writes: Here on the mainland, you would never expect to find fresh, ono (delicious) food from a lunch truck.  In fact, lunch trucks are usually referred to as the "roach coach."  In Hawaii, however, people are more laid back, fresh fish is abundant, and…

Duke Kahanamoku Statue

2424 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96806

T C. writes: The Duke is the Father of International Surfing. People come here to pay their respects to the Duke and to wave to the internet camera. Some people use their cell phone to call home and that way they are waving to people they know.

But why does the…

Cockroach Cove

Kalanianaole Highway
Between Hanauma Bay and Sandy Beach
Honolulu, HI 96806

Lauren K. writes: You know, I've never once seen a cockroach here, but such is life.  

This is one of my favorite beaches on Oahu, and it's petit.  If you don't know how to find it, I'm certainly not going to tell you.

Derek Wong Photography

Honolulu, HI 96806

Jeff W. writes: We hired Derek as our photographer for our wedding in May '07.  We live in San Jose, CA so it was slightly more difficult to plan our destination wedding in Hawaii.  Derek was incredibly helpful and we never had a doubt our wedding would be shot…

Starbucks

940 Auahi St
Honolulu, HI 96806

Umami Y. writes: [HONOLULU HAWAII]

Okay. I don't drink coffee, but had to give this Starbucks 5 stars for enabling me to re-unite with a long-lost friend on a balmy December night, six hours before I had to hop on a plane back to the mainland for 2007.

Thanks…

Consolidated Theatres - Varsity Theatres

1106 University Ave
Honolulu, HI 96806

Candice D. writes: Update 4/4/08:
Varsity Theatres is now CLOSED.  =***(

LONG LIVE ART
http://pacific.bizjour...

Original Review:
Thank you, Varsity Theatres for introducing me to Amelie*.  For that I love you.  

The four stars are mainly for the content of this place.

If I…

I-naba

1610 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96806

Olivia D. writes: This is the only place on the island where you can find fresh handmade soba (buckwheat noodles). The flour is imported from Nagano, Japan. This soba is superior to any other that I've had outside of Japan. Everything that is served here is top…

Burger King

Hickam Air Force Base
Base Exchange
Honolulu, HI 96813

Keane L. writes: Election Day. Heavy rain. Gridlocked on H-1 with a full bladder. Just before I burst into an unholy mess in my friend's car, we managed to break free and exit into Hickam. We stopped by BK and I had the best pee of my life. I'm not kidding... it's…