Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Honolulu

For a novel experience, try the automated sushi service in Genki Sushi, it is always a winner with the in-a-hurry lunch crowd. The fish is generally fresh and good quality, although the presentation is unremarkable. Sushi is shuttled down a conveyor belt to the first taker. The menu also features standard cooked Japanese items. Service is quick and efficient, but expect a noisy, crowded dining experience.

Set in a quaint space, diners at YogurStory can relish breakfast and brunch delicacies all day. Local favorites on the menu include Cobb Omelette, Santa Monica Benedict and Eggs La Jolla. You can also opt for various rice dishes, sandwiches, salads and waffles. The Ahi Del Ray, Prime Rib Loco Moco and Dolce De Leche Waffles are particularly delightful. If you still have room left, you can end the meal with Italian sodas, Lemonade or go for one of their specialty drinks like Green Tea Latte or White Chocolate.

This Chinese eatery has been in the same location for at least a generation. The dim sum, plate lunches and take-out have made this the go-to place for inexpensive Chinese food for Manoa residents and workers. The dim sum gets rave reviews and is as popular as it was when they first opened. Toasted duck and roast pork are always available along with sweets like rice cake and those tasty custard tarts. During the middle of the day, the tiny eatery fills with office workers who are looking for a quick and tasty lunch.

Located toward the rear of the Manoa marketplace, this small, casual eatery offers a wide array of menu choices. From burgers to comfort food to plate lunches, they swing hard to make tasty Philly cheesesteak and Italian sausage sandwiches. The burgers score a home run with a side order of onion rings, but the grand slam is certainly the pastrami sandwiches. They are served deli-style on rye, and the juicy tender meat satisfies the largest of appetites for hours.

A typical Japanese Izakaya or bar, Sushi Izakaya Gaku is a popular local establishment. The bar has an authentic feel to it, with dim, rustic interiors and the constant murmur of Japanese floating around the space. The master sushi chefs are a pleasure to watch as they whip up your order with lightening speed, using only the freshest ingredients. For a special treat try the chefs Sashimi Omakase or tasting menu. Popular items include the Ahi Poke, Hamachi Nigiri and Braised Pork Belly. Perfect for a quiet evening out, the dishes are perfect for sharing and to be accompanied by a chilled sake.

Looking to have authentic Japanese food in Honolulu? Head over to Yakiniki Yoshi which specializes in meat dishes like Ribeye Steak, Ribeye Yakisuki, Boneless Wagyu Kalbi, Beef tongue and Pork Wasabi. They source the best meat from Japan to prepare their recipes. This sit and dine restaurant serves seafood, soups and noodles, vegetables and appetizers like Yoshi green salad, pork kimchee, crispy nori and Wagyu fat fried rice. Team up the good food with some nice cocktails, beer or wine at this Asian food restaurant where you can visit with your family or friends.