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4.0 out of 5
563 ratings |
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- Chinese Roast Duck & Pork Hash Quesadilla
flour tortilla, roast duck & pork hash, cheddar, provolone & mozzarella; topped w/ hoisin-Sriracha chili sauce, avocado salsa & cilantro; served w/ local greens & vinaigrette
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4.0 out of 5
1389 ratings |
est. 2013; locally sourced, refined Hawaiian cuisine & cocktails |
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- Double-Patty Marlin Burger
- Stuffed Opah with Watercrest Cream Sauce
stuffed w/ crab meat; "crazy good!"; looks good - Fish Loco Moco
fish on a bed of rice, topped w/ a fried egg & béchamel sauce made w/ fish stock, Swiss & gruyere cheese; looks good - Furikake Pan-Seared Ahi
fresh tuna Ahi steak coated w/ Japanese dried seaweed & sesame seeds; cooked to order from rare to well done; served w/ Nico’s ginger garlic cilantro dip; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
4322 ratings |
French chef; restaurant at pier; get fish at auction house across street in early morning (freshest fish); "$30-dishes for under $10" |
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- Glazed Garlic Chicken Wings
classic Thai dish; fried wings tossed in pan of garlic, chili paste, veggie broth & light rice soy, palm nectar mix; topped w/ deep-fried basil leaves; looks good - Larb
Thai salad made of ground pork; fish sauce, lime juice, palm nectar; red onion, cilantro, green onion, mint, roasted sweet rice & roasted chili; to eat, wrap in lettuce leaf; looks good - Pad Thai Shrimp
top seller; w/ North Shore white shrimp; first try regular, then squeeze lime juice, then add chili flakes; looks good - Country Style Noodles
chicken, shrimp, egg, fish sauce, chili, garlic, green onion & egg noodles; served w/ lime, shredded cabbage & carrots - Khao Soi
traditional North Thai dish; soup w/ shrimp, egg noodles & pickled vegetables; base of curry paste, khao soi powder, coconut milk, vegetable broth, palm nectar & soy; topped w/ red & green onions, cilantro, crispy noodles & lime; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
729 ratings |
[CLOSED]; originally a food truck; moved from airing Haleiwa location to bigger location in Honolulu; Other Recipes: Thai Stir-Fry |
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- SSS Duck
whole duck season boiled, then battered & deep-fried; topped w/ SSS (spicey, sweet, sour) sauce; "I would fly from CA just to come have this at least twice a year...fantastic!"-Guy Fieri; looks good - Thai Pork Larb Wrap
pork larb (seasoned ground pork) wrapped in tortilla; served w/ side of peanut sauce & fries
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4.0 out of 5
460 ratings |
family owned & operated serving casual Thai restaurant in a cozy atmosphere |
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- Fish Tacos
grilled fish, salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, cilatro w/ side of tartar sauce & lemon slice; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
2475 ratings |
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- Mushroom Godzilla
off-menu item; two patty-sized dehydrated mushroom caps stuffed w/ cheddar, roasted bell peppers, breaded & deep-fried; served on buns w/ Chimichurri sauce & topped w/ house beer vinegar slaw, slices of slow-roasted brisket & Russian dressing; looks messy (and good!)
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4.0 out of 5
3138 ratings |
started in 2011 as a pop-up in farmers market...now a brick-and-mortar hotspot; "We serve foods that inspire us on a whim and feature guest chefs and emerging artists to help promote and support the local food movement" (from its website) |
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- Loco Moco Plate
2 hamburger patties w/ gravy and topped w/ 2 sunny-side up eggs; comes w/ standard 2 scoops of rice and 1 scoop of mac salad; looks good - Chili Dog Plate
popular; chili + 2 wieners + 2 scoops of rice + 1 scoop of mac salad; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
5506 ratings |
opened in 1961; family owned & operated eatery established to bring food to the beach crowd & working man; philosophy is to serve plates with generous portions of hearty, simple food, with two scoops of rice and a side of macaroni salad at a reasonable price; Other Recipes: Shoyu Chicken |
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- Chili Pepper Chicken
fried chicken w/ chili pepper sauce; served w/ rice, mac salad & homemade pickles - Oxtail Saimin
braised oxtail & noodle soup; topped w/mustard cabbage, Japanese fish cake, green onion, ginger, cilantro & peanuts
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4.0 out of 5
422 ratings |
[CLOSED]; est. 2017; quick & casual local Hawaiian food |
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- Panko Crusted Ahi Sashimi
ahi tuna wrapped w/ arugula & spinach, panko crusted & flash fried, served w/ soy wasabi butter sauce
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4.0 out of 5
1708 ratings |
est. 1996; 3 more locations in HI; a contemporary take on traditional sushi & classic Asian dishes |
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- Special In-House Meal
7-item meal: Ahi Poke, soy beans, chicken salad, award-winning wok fried rice, boneless spicy chicken, pan-fried island pork chops, bone-in Kalbi short ribs; require a minimum of 15 guests and must order in advance
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4.0 out of 5
2035 ratings |
opened in 1992 |
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- Hapa Ramen
signature dish; rich pork broth, roast pork, soft boiled egg, choi sum, kamaboko, bamboo shoots, mayu, Aka miso w/ house made noodles; looks good - Vietnamese Crepe
shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, Nuoc Cham; eat as lettuce wrap; "it's so good that if this is the only thing you got to come and have to eat in your whole visit to Hawaii, it'd be worth it...I promise you, you will not forget it!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
8029 ratings |
opened in 2010; serving Asian-Island fusion cuisine |
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- Pulled Pork
smoked for 3 hrs, then braised in beer & water for 5 hrs; optional beer-based BBQ sauce; looks good - Tofu Burger
chopped grilled tofu, textured vegetable protein, veggies, black beans, spinach, vegan chorizo sausage & spices; topped w/ red pepper aioli, red onions, roma tomatoes, baby romaine on Hawaiian bun; "it's outrageous...I mean great flavor...that burger's money!"-Guy Fieri; actually looks good
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4.0 out of 5
280 ratings |
[CLOSED]; opened in 2010; restored gas station; featuring local, farm-to-table sustainably-oriented businesses at a rustic, convenient location |
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- Kalua Pork Sandwich
cooked in the traditional underground imu, served w/ homemade barbecue sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, bun & fries; "I'll take a gallon of the sauce to-go & 5-lbs of pork!" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Zesty Coconut Crusted Catch
macadamia nut & coconut crusted local ono, zesty coconut cilantro lime sauce & grilled local bok choy; "incredibly addictive!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
1535 ratings |
opened in 1963; local seafood, pizza, salads, dinner entrees & cocktails w/ live Hawaiian music |
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- Asian Inspired Beer Can Chicken
maui brew co. coconut porter, citrus-hoisin glaze, bacon fried brussel sprouts, russet mashed
potatoes (limited availability) - Three's Traditional Ramen
locally made iwamoto family noodles, soy pork dashi broth, six-minute egg, kimchee shiitake mushrooms, crispy braised pork belly, fresh corn, local kale, nori, green onions
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4.0 out of 5
2431 ratings |
3 chefs, surfers & friends starting a catering business in 2009 that eventually led to brick-and-mortar joint; serving Hawaiian, Southwestern & Pacific Rim cuisine |
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- Mandarin Duck Confit
slow-poached duck leg w/ anise-orange glaze; served on rice w/ choi sum; available only Fridays & Saturdays - Red Curry Grilled Fish
fresh grilled fish in a medium-spicy Thai red curry; served on rice w/ green papaya salad; looks good
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4.0 out of 5
788 ratings |
opened in 2007; "contemporary cuisine, vintage aloha" (from its website); moved from airing location (131 Hekili St) |
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- "The Heartbreaker"
lau lau (Tender pork & Hawaiian salt wrapped in taro leaves & steamed for 5-6 hrs) that is dredged & deep-fried; served on fried rice & topped w/ gravy (usually topped w/ poached egg); "this is like next level lau lau" -Guy Fieri; looks good - Kanaka Poke Bowl
kanaka (traditional Hawaiian poke) w/ white rice & 1 side dish of your choice: macaroni salad, sesame garlic edamame, ho'io salad, kimchee cucumber, lomi lomi salmon, spicy crab salad, or crab broccoli salad (Guy got the mac salad side); looks good
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4.0 out of 5
2459 ratings |
eating establishment where majority of menu items are designed to be served in bowls; "UMEKE" is the Hawaiian word for "bowl" |
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- 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
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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 |
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- 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
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3.5 out of 5
1829 ratings |
island institution, local favorite |
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- Hawaiian American Buffet
includes Kalua Pig (Roasted Pig) and entertainment
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3.5 out of 5
1124 ratings |
whole roasted pig; native dancing/performance w/ torches; where the locals go; Other Recipes: Lomi Lomi |
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- Mac Daddy Pancakes
challenge - 3 13-inch pancakes + 1-lb of toppings; Adam lost
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3.5 out of 5
2110 ratings |
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- Char Siu Pork
sliced pork shoulder marinated in red colored soy-based sauce overnight & roasted in custom-built BBQ rotisserie; served w/ side of hot mustard sauce; looks good - Huli Chicken
2.5-3 lb chicken brined, seasoned & slow-roasted over custom-built BBQ rotisserie; served w/ side of Mike's Secret Sauce; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
1001 ratings |
since 2010; Hawaiian-style lunch roadside wagon; Other Recipes: Garlic Shrimp |
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- Moi
"The King's Fish" (whole) seasoned & deep-fried - O'Io
raw bonefish pounded into a paste & seasoned - Salmon Poke
raw cubed salmon w/ sweet onion, green onion, chili flakes, toasted sesame seed, dried bonito flakes, sugar & soy syrup
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3.5 out of 5
494 ratings |
poke is raw cubed fish salad; usually server 25 poke variations on a given day |
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- Iniki Burger
beef, spam burger topped w/ onion compote, pickled jalapeno, provolone, cabbage slaw & shoyu mayo; looks good - Sticky Sweet Ribs
four braised, grilled & sauced tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs w/ sweet & sticky guava soy glaze; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
1107 ratings |
owned & operated by Todd Rundgren (rocker) and wife Michelle; 1950s Trader Vic-emulating tiki bar where people wear colorful wigs (looks fun) |
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- Pa'i'ai
off-menu item; Hawaiian classic of mashed taro root, pattied & pan-fried; served sometimes w/ fish, sometimes w/ beef...varies every week; just ask "what's the pa'i'ai prep for the day?"; at airing, served w/ sliced rib-eye steak; looks good
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3.5 out of 5
847 ratings |
[CLOSED]; recognized in multiple publications (Bon Appetit, Travel & Leisure, Elle Magazine, Gourmet Magazine), multiple awards & James Beard Foundation semi-finalist; ever-changing menu serving only locally farmed good |
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