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Alan Wong's Restaurant [CLOSED]See Alan Wong's Restaurant Video ($$$$)
(2108 ratings)

1857 S King St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 949-2526
  • Soup and Kalua Pig Sandwich
    chilled orange and yellow vine-ripened Hamakua springs tomato soup served in a martini glass in a ying-yang pattern plus a grilled mozzarella cheese, foie gras, kalua pig sandwich served on a long flat cheese crisp spanning over the martini glass
4.0 out of 5
2108 ratings
[CLOSED]
Alley RestaurantSee Alley Restaurant Video ($$)
(1965 ratings)

99-115 Aiea Heights Dr Map It!
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 486-3499
www.aieabowl.com
  • Grilled Coca Cola Marinated Turkey Sandwich
    turkey breast marinated in Coca Cola, garlic & spices, then grilled, served w/ green leaf lettuce on a hoagie bun
  • Ox Tail Soup
    oxtail simmered w/ Chinese spices, ginger, mushrooms & peanuts; served w/ housemade ponzu sauce; "OMG...you win best ox tail soup in the world award. This is crazy good!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Tasty Tuesday
    off-menu item; 5-course-fixed-price; varies week-to-week; at airing, main course was braised short-ribs w/ potato-a-gratin; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1965 ratings
opened in 2005; bowling alley, restaurant & bar; Other Recipes: Beef Stew
Big Wave ShrimpSee Big Wave Shrimp Video ($$)
(666 ratings)

66-521 Kamehameha Hwy Map It!
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 366-2016
www.bigwaveshrimp.com
  • Barbecue Short-Ribs
    thinly sliced, seasoned, pan-fried & topped w/ Hondashi (Asian season salt); served w/ rice & cabbage salad
  • Crunchy Shrimp
    battered, dredged w/ Panko bread crumbs & deep-fried in vegetable oil; served w/ rice, cabbage salad & side of sweet chili dipping sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
666 ratings
food truck serving Haiwaiian foods w/ Thai flare
Boots & Kimo's Homestyle KitchenSee Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen Video ($$)
(3358 ratings)

1020 Keolu Dr D1 Map It!
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-7929
  • Kalbi Ribs
    short ribs marinated in sweet-soy sauce for 2 days & then grilled; served w/ rice & macaroni-potato salad; looks good
  • Mochiko Chicken
    cut boneless chicken thigh marinated in sweet-soy sauce & deep-fried; served w/ rice & macaroni-potato salad
3.5 out of 5
3358 ratings
opened in 1994; popular w/ tourists & locals; decorated w/ Denver Broncos paraphernalia; moved from airing location (151 Hekili St); Other Recipes: Roast Beef
Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe ($$)
(216 ratings)

335 Hoohana St Map It!
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6000
brigitandbernards.com
  • Apple Strudel
    make the old fashioned German way; served w/ vanilla bean sauce
  • Beef Rouladen
    traditional German meat dish; braised beef rolled up w/ mustard, bacon, sliced pickles, caramelized onions; served w/ side of spaetzle & red cabbage; looks good
4.0 out of 5
216 ratings
only German restaurant in Maui; self-proclaimed quaint “hole in the wall” restaurant
Broke Da Mouth GrindzSee Broke Da Mouth Grindz Video ($$)
(2367 ratings)

74-5565 Luhia St Map It!
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-1113
4.5 out of 5
2367 ratings
serving Filipino, Hawaiian, American cuisine w/ a twist
Cafe Pesto Hilo BaySee Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay Video ($$)
(1601 ratings)

308 Kamehameha Ave Map It!
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 969-6640
www.cafepesto.com
  • Heritage Pork & Beef Bolognese
    Kaunamano Farms pork, red wine marinara, basil linguine; "nice, big, rustic sauce" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • The "Loco Moco" Burger
    local beef burger, poached egg, house bacon, triple reduced demi-glace, crispy onions & pickles; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1601 ratings
est. 1992; Hawaiian comfort food w/ a twist; highlighting local ingredients w/ breakfast, brunch, pizza, pasta, seafood, salads, desserts & more
Camille's on Wheels [CLOSED]See Camille's on Wheels Video ($)
(71 ratings)

Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 282-1740
  • Chimichurri Beef Tacos
    short rib, pan-fried, cubed & tossed in chimichurri (Argentinean meat sauce) & topped w/ sliced cabbage, crema de Mirin mayo, salsa & parsley; looks good
4.5 out of 5
71 ratings
[CLOSED]; blue food truck; no fixed location...find out location from Twitter or Facebook website
Cool Cat Cafe - Lahaina Maui [CLOSED] ($$)
(1981 ratings)

658 Front St Map It!
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 667-0908
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Maui, HI"
  • 808 Burger Challenge
    8 burger patties, 8 slices of cheese (about 3.5 lbs) in 30 min; Casey won
4.0 out of 5
1981 ratings
[CLOSED]; 50s-style burger joint; won the best burger in Maui 15 yrs in a row (as of 2018)
Da Kitchen Maui ($$)
(4568 ratings)

1215 S Kihei Rd Map It!
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 446-3486
  • Kalbi Short Ribs
    served w/ rice; looks good
  • Notorious BIG Loco Moco
    BIG serving of fried rice, burger patty, cheese, spam, Portuguese sausage, bacon; looks good
  • Polynesian Paralysis Moco
    fish tempura, Kalua Pork, 2 eggs, onions & mushrooms & gravy over fried rice; looks good
4.5 out of 5
4568 ratings
serving island soul food; long lines
Dean's Drive Inn [CLOSED]See Dean's Drive Inn Video ($$)
(306 ratings)

45-270 William Henry Rd Map It!
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-1300
  • Ahi Cakes
    cubed ahi mixed w/ onions, water chestnuts, green onions, black pepper, soy, eggs & flour; formed in patties & grilled on flat top; topped w/ Greek chili aioli
  • Beef Teriyaki
    top seller; sliced & ternderized sirloin, marinated in giner-garlic teriyaki sauce over night & grilled; looks good
  • Ono
    sliced, grilled on flat top & topped w/ ginger sauce & soy; looks good
4.0 out of 5
306 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2006; casual gourmet local cuisine (meals served in styrofoam container); moved from original location at airing (45-773 Kamehameha Hwy); Other Recipes: Baked Butter Mochi Cups
DolphinSee Dolphin Video ($$)
(1829 ratings)

5-5016 Kuhio Hwy Map It!
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-6113
  • Avocado Poke Bowl
    cubed sashimi-grade ahi, avocado, white onion, sea asparagus; served on rice & topped w/ wasabi aioli & unagi sauce
  • Teriyaki Ahi
    specialty dish; marinated sashimi-grade ahi, grilled & served w/ rice
3.5 out of 5
1829 ratings
island institution, local favorite
Down The Hatch ($$)
(4278 ratings)

658 Front St Map It!
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4900
www.dthmaui.com
  • Ahi Samurai
    appetizer; black pepper seared ahi, avocado hummus, pickled red onion, wasabi aioli, balsamic glaze, sprouts, crostini
  • Lobster and Crab Stuffed Grilled Cheese
    lobster, crab, cabbage, cheese, tomatoes, lava lava sauce, Hawaiian sweet bread, shoestring fries; looks good!
  • Mango Shave Ice
4.5 out of 5
4278 ratings
est. 2015; "A Place to Eat Fish"; relaxed atmosphere w/ outdoor seating
Elena's Home of Finest Filipino FoodsSee Elena's Home of Finest Filipino Foods Video ($)
(811 ratings)

94-866 Moloalo St Map It!
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-8005
www.elenasrestaurant.com
  • Fried Pork
    pork chops marinated overnight w/ shoyu, vinegar, garlic, black pepper & bay leaves; pan-fried slowly to tender, but still crispy; served w/ vinegar garlic sauce & homemade pickled oncho; sells out every day before dinner
  • Lechon Special
    a favorite; Filipino fried rice; crispy pork belly chopped to bite sized pieces, seasoned w/ fish sauce, Hawaiian salt tossed w/ tomatoes, onions & green onions; "still to this day...of the top, top, top items we've ever had on Triple D" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Sari Sari
    vegetable soup; eggplant, squash, onchoi, tomato & onion in broth w/ baby shrimp & crispy pork belly
  • Shanghai Lumpia
    deep fried egg rolls stuffed w/ a mix of ground pork, shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, garlic, onion & seasonings; served w/ vinegar garlic sauce
4.0 out of 5
811 ratings
est. 1974; Filipino cuisine w/ a Hawaiian twist; expanded & now operates 2 food trucks in addition to brick & mortar joint
Fat Daddy's Smokehouse Barbecue ($$)
(993 ratings)

1913 S Kihei Rd Map It!
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 879-8711
www.fatdaddysmaui.com
  • Burnt Ends
    trimmings of our classic brisket, re-smoked; looks good
  • Ribs
    St. Louis-style pork ribs, slow cooked for 5 hours
4.0 out of 5
993 ratings
owner/chef left Wall Street & took over in 2013; Other Recipes: Fancy Slaw
Fleetwood's ($$$)
(2200 ratings)

744 Front St Map It!
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 669-6425
www.fleetwoodsonfrontst.c...
  • Biddy's Herb Roasted Chicken
    Mick Fleetwood's mom's recipe; sous vide chicken w/ buttermilk mashed potatoes, sauteed kale, pan jus; looks good
  • Bourbon Glazed Pork Belly
  • Wellington
    filet wrapped w/ prosciutto wrapped w/ pastry crust; served w/ mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts & side of demi glace; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2200 ratings
since 2012; Mick Fleetwood's (drummer for Fleetwood Mac) restaurant & bar w/ rooftop lounge that overlooks ocean; Sammy Hagar made guest appearance
Foster's Kitchen ($$)
(1110 ratings)

75-5805 Ali'i Dr Map It!
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-1600
www.fosterskitchen.com
  • Citrus Avocado Poke
    poke (seasoned raw tuna cubes), topped w/ avocado salsa, sesame citrus oil on fried wonton shell; looks good
  • Stuffed Chicken
    lightly dusted chicken breast stuffed w/ three cheese blend, rosemary & prosciutto; pan seared & finished w/ Kona coffee "Red Eye" gravy; served w/ mashed potatoes & fresh seasonal sauteed veggies; available for dinner only
4.0 out of 5
1110 ratings
joint w/ island flair w/ a Southern attitude serving fresh flavors, local ingredients & menu items made from scratch
Fresh CatchSee Fresh Catch Video ($$)
(831 ratings)

45-1002 Kamehameha Hwy Map It!
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-7653
www.freshcatch808.com
  • Spicy Smoked Tako
    one of most popular pokes; an island favorite; octopus smoked in kiawe wood for 4 hrs, sliced & mixed in mayo-based sauce
  • Ahi Limu Poke
    raw ahi tuna-based cubes mixed w/ herbs, spices & sauce; now available in "Hawaiian Blend" (Hawaiian Asian sauce)
  • "Hawaiian Bacon"
    pork marinated in sauces & spices overnight, smoked 4-5 hrs, then sliced & deep fried; sauteed w/ butter, onions& sauces
4.0 out of 5
831 ratings
offer 30 types of poke; poke is defined as "small cuts"; homemade smoker in back is a former metal cabinet (chef calls it "The Diablo 5000"); other new location at 3109 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI
Germaine's LuauSee Germaine's Luau Video ($$$)
(1124 ratings)

91-119 Olai St Map It!
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 427-1747
www.germainesluau.com
  • Hawaiian American Buffet
    includes Kalua Pig (Roasted Pig) and entertainment
3.5 out of 5
1124 ratings
whole roasted pig; native dancing/performance w/ torches; where the locals go; Other Recipes: Lomi Lomi
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck ($$)
(5070 ratings)

56-505 Kamehameha Hwy Map It!
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-1839
www.giovannisshrimptruck....
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Oahu"
  • Hot & Spicy Shrimp
    shrimp cooked shell-on & smothered in a fiery hot tasty red sauce served w/ two scoops of rice; "no refund" policy
  • Shrimp Scampi
    most popular; shrimp marinated in olive oil, fresh chopped garlic and lemon butter; served w/ 2 scoops of rice all drizzled w/ garlic lemon butter and carmelized chunks of garlic; looks good
4.0 out of 5
5070 ratings
started in 1993 operating out of a converted 1953 bread truck; truck now has thousands and thousands of signatures on the shrimp truck itself; to eat like a local (Kama'aina), first suck the shrimp, peel it, then eat it
Grandma's Coffee House ($$)
(452 ratings)

9232 Kula Hwy Map It!
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2140
grandmascoffee.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Maui, HI"
  • Banana Macadamia Nut Pancake
    made all from local ingredients
4.0 out of 5
452 ratings
roasting & blending Maui Organic coffee since 1918
Hanalei PokeSee Hanalei Poke Video ($$)
(367 ratings)

5-5190 Kuhio Hwy Map It!
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 855-5574
  • Hanalei Special Poke Bowl
    cubed sashimi-grade ahi & ono, avocado, mango, seaweed, ground kukui nuts, onion, chile oil, soy dressing; served over rice
  • Kealia Poke Plate
    cubed sashimi-grade ahi, avocado, mango, watermelon, seaweed, mint, chopped nuts, onion, sesame Sriracha mix; served over rice; looks good
4.5 out of 5
367 ratings
food truck popular w/ locals
Hank's Haute DogsSee Hank's Haute Dogs Video ($)
(1154 ratings)

324 Coral St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-4265
www.hankshautedogs.com
  • Chicago Dog
    w/ mustard, raw onion, imported relish, pickle, tomato, sport peppers
  • Fat Boy
    hot dog wrapped in bacon, deep fried served with mayo, tomato and lettuce...HDBLT
  • Lobster Dog
    available only on certain days; most popular special hot dog; grounded fish, shrimp, lobster tail
  • Big Hawaiian
    foot-long all beef sausage topped w/ poi BBQ sauce, pickled onions, pineapple relish, Kalua pulled pork and shredded cabbage; looks good
  • Chicago Italian Beef
    traditional Italian beef sandwich (w/ sauteed peppers and giardiniera) but topped w/ truffle cheese sauce for a twist; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1154 ratings
opened in 2007; hot dogs; bun shipped from Chicago
He'eia Kea Pier General Store & Deli [CLOSED]See He'eia Kea Pier General Store & Deli Video ($)
(275 ratings)

46-499 Kamehameha Hwy Map It!
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 469-5383
  • Limu Salad
    traditional Hawaiian dish made of seaweed (that he gets from the ocean himself) & vinegrette-based sauce; looks interesting
  • Luah Stew
    cubed pork shoulder cooked w/ luah leaves from taro plant (collards-like) for 46-hrs; served on rice; combo of salty & sweet; looks good
  • Misoyaki Beef
    knuckle beef off sirloin marinated in teriyaki sauce for 4-6 hrs & stir-fried in miso-based sauce; served w/ rice & calamari salad; looks good
4.0 out of 5
275 ratings
[CLOSED]; Hawaiian comfort food w/ a twist; restaurant at end of pier
Helena's Hawaiian FoodSee Helena's Hawaiian Food Video ($$)
(4076 ratings)

1240 N School St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 845-8044
www.helenashawaiianfood.c...
  • Kalua Pig
    short rib
  • Laulau
    popular; pork wrapped in taro leaf; looks good
  • Short Ribs pipikaula style
    popular; looks good
4.5 out of 5
4076 ratings
#31 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); James Beard Award Recipient 2000
Hawaii   (77 restaurants)    
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