Mishi & Matthew
Things to Eat
Sushi Sho
Price tag is $300 per person (tip is included). Please make reservations 3 months in advance since seating is very limited.
Senia
French/Hawaiian influenced fine dining. All of their dishes are unique, fun, and interesting. Definitely recommend to those that want to venture out and try some of Hawaii's fine dining cuisine. Recommended to make reservations two months in advance.
Kona Coffee Purveyors | Artisan Coffee Roasters - Roastery
Try ANY of their pastries - especially the pineapple and lilikoi based goods. Their coffee is also great to enjoy with the sweets and take home to friends and families.
Foodland Farms Ala Moana
For those that want no frill poke, Foodland offers great poke and other locally made food to eat and bring back home for your friends and family!
Ono Seafood
Ono Seafood is our favorite spot for fresh poke! The storefront is very small and parking is very limited but it is VERY worth it. Expect a wait!
Tanioka's Seafoods & Catering
For those venturing to North Shore, make a pit stop here and pick up any of their fresh pokes so you can enjoy it on the beach! We recommend the Shoyu Ahi Poke and the Limu (Hawaiian seaweed) Poke!
Helena's Hawaiian Food
One of the best local spot for homemade Hawaiian food. Please try their dry aged short rib and fried butter fish collar.
Cinnamon's Restaurant Kailua
For those thinking of laying on the beautiful beach of Lanikai, stop by this local Hawaiian breakfast joint in Kailua. We highly recommend the guava chiffon pancakes and any of their loco moco's (we liked the sisig [crispy pork belly]) with a side of brown gravy. Try to get there early and expect a wait.
Liliha Drive Inn
We like this place much better than the tourist-y Rainbow Drive Inn. Must tries are their garlic shrimps, oxtail soup, and the mochiko chicken (get the mini size, it's big Hawaiian portions). Plenty of parking in the back.
Rainbow Drive-In
Very budget friendly Hawaiian food like loco moco, BBQ mixed plates, and breakfast sandwiches and meals. There are a few locations all around Waikiki. Best eaten before going to the beach because you will be knocked out!
Giovanni’s
The original food truck is located in North Shore but expect a LONGGG wait (1-2 hours) and also expect to wait a bit to find parking. Or you can go to the location in the H-Mart in Waikiki with 0 wait time and plenty of free parking. No frill food stop - it's garlic shrimp, mac salad and heaps of rice.
Tori Ton
One of the best izakaya spots in Oahu. Must try's are grilled rice ball, chicken skin, chicken tsukune, and chicken hearts. Recommended to make reservations a couple of weeks before.
Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro
Matt's favorite tonkatsu spot in Oahu. Try their kurobota tonkatsu - it is very rich and fatty. Recommended to make reservations a month in advance. Take out is also available but not recommended for the best experience.
Waiola Shave Ice
The best shave ice in Oahu! Our favorite flavors are sour apple, lychee, lilikoi, and guava!
Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice
Our favorite shave ice from Maui finally arrived in Oahu! Their mac nut ice cream, homemade mochi and their endless syrups are AMAZING! Definitely try their POG!
Matsumoto Shave Ice
Best shave ice in North Shore! Cool down with their huge portions of shave ice with all the usual toppings (make sure to try their fresh made rice balls!)
UBAE
For you ube lovers (we know all of you love ube), swing by this place to pick up some ube flavored treats - we recommend the cookies, tarts, and cheesecakes. SO MUCH UBE FLAVOR!