Oahu - What to do? What to eat?

[Anonymous]

I’ve eaten at multiple restaurants on this list and recommend all of the ones I visited.

https://www.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-honolulu-hawaii-38

The thing with Hawaii is that casual food is extremely high quality. Their 7-11s sell warm food that’s orders of magnitude better than what you’d find warm in a mainland 7-11. You find amazing food in HI in tiny little holes in the wall. You don’t have to go to fancy restaurants.

[Anonymous]

Marugame Udon - its a must go. Don't be intimated by the line, it moves quick.

[Anonymous]

Curry udon at Marugame. Tempura, cold noodles, or hot noodle soup. Everything is good. Get there early. There is always a line. Poke bowls. Eggs n Things has great pancakes and breakfast.

[Anonymous]

Iolani Palace is amazing. I hated the Missionary Museum.

Hanauma Bay is a must do for snorkling.

The hike to the Makapu'u Lighthouse at Laie Point is easy and the views are awesome. I also liked the Manoa Falls hike, but beware, it is MUDDY.

For food, I love the lilikoi ribs at Side Street Inn. Lappert's for ice cream. And I know it's kitschy, but Giovanni's Shrimp Truck on the North Shore.

Tori Richard for $$$$$ Hawaiian clothes (although it's much cheaper w coupons at Macy's, and the Ala Moana Macy's is much nicer than any mainland Macy's). ABC Store for cheaper souvenirs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Polynesian Cultural Center is touristy but the kids had fun there.

I don’t recommend it. I hadn’t understood the Mormon influence before I went, and I didn’t appreciate the subtle but distinct proselytizing.

They didn't try to proselytize or convert me. They never mentioned God or religion once. I guess if you're biased against Mormons you won't like it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Polynesian Cultural Center is touristy but the kids had fun there.

I don’t recommend it. I hadn’t understood the Mormon influence before I went, and I didn’t appreciate the subtle but distinct proselytizing.

They didn't try to proselytize or convert me. They never mentioned God or religion once. I guess if you're biased against Mormons you won't like it.

Oh for Pete’s sake. What a ridiculously histrionic response.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Polynesian Cultural Center is touristy but the kids had fun there.

I don’t recommend it. I hadn’t understood the Mormon influence before I went, and I didn’t appreciate the subtle but distinct proselytizing.

They didn't try to proselytize or convert me. They never mentioned God or religion once. I guess if you're biased against Mormons you won't like it.

Oh for Pete’s sake. What a ridiculously histrionic response.

Are you always this dramatic?

[Anonymous]

Diamond Head is really neat. You need reservations. Go early because if it’s full sun, it is very hot.

https://gostateparks.hawaii.gov/diamondhead/about

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Polynesian Cultural Center is touristy but the kids had fun there.

I don’t recommend it. I hadn’t understood the Mormon influence before I went, and I didn’t appreciate the subtle but distinct proselytizing.

They didn't try to proselytize or convert me. They never mentioned God or religion once. I guess if you're biased against Mormons you won't like it.

Oh for Pete’s sake. What a ridiculously histrionic response.

Are you always this dramatic?

It’s not dramatic to point out over-the-top absurdity. Goodness. You are ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

If you fly to Maui, Mamas Fish House is legendary, but you have to make reservations a year in advance.

https://mamasfishhouse.com/

Leoda’s is also great.

https://www.leodas.com/

[Anonymous]

Foodland for poke
Toa for luau
Liliha Bakery for poi mochi donuts

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Polynesian Cultural Center is touristy but the kids had fun there.

I don’t recommend it. I hadn’t understood the Mormon influence before I went, and I didn’t appreciate the subtle but distinct proselytizing.

They didn't try to proselytize or convert me. They never mentioned God or religion once. I guess if you're biased against Mormons you won't like it.

Oh for Pete’s sake. What a ridiculously histrionic response.

Are you always this dramatic?

It’s not dramatic to point out over-the-top absurdity. Goodness. You are ridiculous.

Yes it is over-the-top absurd to be so afraid of Mormons.

[Anonymous]

The breakfast place I was thinking of with the good Kahlua pork Benedict is called Sweet-E’s. And the touristy shave ice cart on Waikiki is called Island Vintage Shave Ice.

[Anonymous]

My son still talks about Steak Shack on the beach. We visited several times on a single trip and it’s probably the first place we’d return to if we were on Oahu again.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60982-d1991489-Reviews-Steak_Shack-Honolulu_Oahu_Hawaii.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Polynesian Cultural Center is touristy but the kids had fun there.

Mine did too!