Longs Drug Stores

591 Kailua Rd
Kailua, HI 96734

Kristina R. writes: Yay!  I love Longs!  They've got it all...and I've bought it all.  My favorite aisle is the one that has their kitschy Hawaiian bobbles.  Oh, and the weird candy is fun to buy, too.  It's just an amusement park of drug store fun!  The one in Kailua…

Agnes Portuguese Bake Shop

46 Hoolai Street
Kailua, HI 96734

arnold g. writes: We stopped by here to pick up some malasadas during our hour-long wait for Boots and Kimo. I was tempted to just say screw B&K let's eat here. All the baked goods looked incredible, including glazed donuts, chocolate glazed donuts, scones,…

Thom's Barber Shop

Ala Moana Ctr
Honolulu, HI 96813

Brent K. writes: After my barber moved, I had no idea where to get my haircut and since I was going to my friend for a few years, I was pretty skeptical about going to someone else (It took me 7 years to loose the mushroom cut, geez!). My friend suggested Thom's and…

Tae's Teppanyaki

1666 Kalauokalani Way
Honolulu, HI 96814

Joshua C. writes: This is why Yelp rocks...

Thursday 2/28/08
12:30pm
Read Mina B.'s awesome minjaism filled rave review of Tae's Teppanyaki (http://www.yelp.com/bi...). Immediately began to drool.

01:00pm
Brain puts it together that since I'm headed to town, I should eat…

Liquor Collection

1050 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

John O. writes: Hell Ya!!!

This palce is off the chain!  Although rather small, it is a great place to get those beers you just can't find anywhere else.  Yes, I will spend $12 for a six-pack!  For some reason, I can not find Carlsberg anywhere on the island except…

Moomin Shop

1200 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Kristina R. writes: HEY!  I love the Moomin store!  I went here and bought a mini Moomin jelly glass set with little yellow and baby blue Moomins dancing around throwing flowers!

And I bought little plastic Moomin dolls that walk around...magically, without winding!

And…

Onjin's Cafe

401 Kamakee St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Kristina R. writes: The snapper with lemon caper beurre blanc sauce is to DIE for.  My husband and I ate here EVERY DAY we were in Honolulu to visit my mom.  Sometimes even lunch AND dinner.  

The prices are great.  Lunch is much less expensive than dinner, and the menu…

Brew Moon Restaurant & Micro Brewery

1200 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Andrew Y. writes: I like their beer, but I'm the kind of guy who puts ice in his beer.  I asked for ice at Brew Moon and they kind of frowned at me.  

My fondest memory of BM is meeting the most voluptuous haupa woman in my long life.   I'll give one star for the beer…

Kincaid's

1050 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

demur e. writes: My new favorite place to go for Happy Hour (previously it was Du Vin)!

Drinks:  4 specialty drinks, a few wines and a handful of draft beers are cheap.  I like the $4 mojitos and scratch margaritas personally.

Food:  About 10 appetizers are 1/2-off.…

Neal S. Blaisdell Center Concert Hall

777 Ward Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96814

Gourmet G. writes: The complex includes a multi-purpose arena, an exhibition hall, and a galleria, used for cultural attractions, community meetings, trade shows, sporting events, and superstar entertainment. The comfortable, contemporary concert hall serves as home to…

Mekong Thai Restaurant

1295 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96814

n t. writes: Delicious Thai food.  This restaurant has been popular in Honolulu for many years.  (my research reveals it opened in 1977)  This location is the original and it appears to retain the dated but charming original decor.  It is very small and often…

Second Skin

1050 Ala Moana Blvd # C6
Honolulu, HI 96814

Liz T. writes: This boutique is metrolizing my macho boyfriend. He really likes the embellished and embroidered button-ups. The men's jeans are quite trendy--stuff European males would sport to a discotheque or while shopping on London's Bond Street.

Too bad the…

Haili's Hawaiian Foods

1020 Auahi St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Brenda Kaye W. writes: Back by popular demand, mango haupia!  My husband, my mom and I split a mango haupia and a more traditional coconut haupia.  My husband loves the coconut-based dessert, dating back to his childhood, when he used to beg his dad to buy it for him.  My…

Zippy's Restaurants

1222 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Dan V. writes: i hate you Zippys.
i love you Zippys.

"Roses are red
Violets are blue
I am a Gemini
And so am I..."

I'm not going to get all zen/yin-yang/dualism on you, but seriously...  I think Kate Bush put it best when she sang "Why's there so much hate for the ones…

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Manoa Marketplace
2754 Woodlawn Dr, Unit 7-106
Honolulu, HI 96805

Brenda Kaye W. writes: My husband and I brought my parents here for some coffee and tea drinks after a nice dinner out at Paesano in Manoa Marketplace.  My parents paid for the dinner.  In fact, for the nearly two weeks we were there, they paid for all of our meals, in…

First Thursday Poetry Slam

Hawaiian Hut
410 Atkinson Drive
Honolulu, HI 96806

christa w. writes: i added comedy club because sometimes it IS comedy.

most times it's mind-blowing though. i'm talking about the first thursday poetry slam that happens once a month... um, on the first thursday of the month.

the crowd is habitually at maximum capacity…

Loco Moco Drive Inn

Koko Marina Shopping
Honolulu, HI 96825

Just J. writes: After you're done snorkeling at Hanauma grab your plate lunch here.  It's your standard 2 scoops of rice, 1 scoop of mac salad + your choice of protein--so it's not so much the food I'm raving about, it's the feeling I get from this place.  That *all…

Yummy Korean Bar-B-Q

Pearl Harbor Mall
Pearl Harbor
Honolulu, HI 96813

Anjelika J. writes: I'd have to say that this is one out of 2 Yummy's that is yummy!  They're pretty darn consistent with everthing (food and rude servers).  Pro's:  Their kim chee is yummy and ALWAYS tastes the same.  Their meat jun is yummy.  Kal bi - I've tasted some…

The Mandalay

1055 Alakea Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

Lisa I. writes: I'm not the biggest chinese food fan but this was good and the wait staff was friendly. A few of the items I had were:
Winter melon soup - light and clean tasting
shimp/fish ball -  thought it could of had more flavor
peking duck - your typical
garlic…

Tai Sei Ramen Inc

800 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96813

Lyn L. writes: MABO TOFU RAMEN!  This is THE PLACE!!!!! I'm so happy...Thank you Cynthia for telling me about here.
Open daily:
10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays;
10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays;
11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sundays
536-2522

When I walked in, the…

Honolulu Chocolate Company

1200 Victoria Ward Center
Honolulu, HI 96813

Anita L. writes: What a perfect little shop this is. We found such a great selection of dark chocolate in here from all over the world including South America and Italy (of all places). They also carried a wide selection of Valhrona chocolates (my favorite!) which…

In4mation

1050 Ala Moana Blvd
Suite B1
HI 96813

Moani A. writes: In4mation is major.  The Ward shop has been around for years and was the spot for streetwear before there was even really a demand for it in Hawaii.  In4mation is one of the premier streetwear shops in the country too.  Goods here in Seattle is…

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

1 Aloha Tower Dr
Ste 1123
Honolulu, HI 96813

Andrew Y. writes: I kind of like the beer, but I can't stand the smell of the place.

My fondest memory of GB is when Stephanie was a bartender there.   Stephanie is so beautiful.    

Where ever you are Stephanie,  I miss you more than you'll know.

Matson Navigation Company

B Sand Islan Pier 51
Honolulu, HI 96813

Jill S. writes: It's rare that I impress an Islander.  We Mainlanders are just not that enthralling nor do we lead any kind of life that's exciting compared to life on Hawaii.
Today I impressed a FEW Islanders!
I shall share my secret:
I picked up my shipped 1987 Ford…

Bali-by-the-Sea

Hilton Hawaiian Vlg
Honolulu, HI 96815

Kristina R. writes: Top shelf everything!  But especially the service, from the host seating us at the best view table overlooking the fabulous Waikiki Beach to the server, who was kind enough to explain the sizing portions of the appetizers when he knew we were aiming…

Saint-Germain Bakery

Ala Moana Center
Honolulu, HI 96813

Kristina R. writes: Holy baked goods heaven!

I can't leave this institution of evil without buying at least several things that will expand my waistline by a foot.  At this rate of uncontrolled snacking, they'll measuring out the piano crate for my funeral soon.  

It's…

Phiten Titanium Necklace

Honolulu, HI 96814

Jeremy C. writes: So yes, I am one of the sheep that has been duped into trying the miracle cure.  I went down to some store I don't know the name of on Kapiolani and Keeamoku yesterday and bought a necklace. Not just any necklace, mind you. But a Titanium Micro Bead…

Palama Supermarket

1670 Makaloa Street
Honolulu, HI 96814

Jane L. writes: This is bigger than the original Palama Market on Dillingham.  You can find all of your standard Korean grocery and more.  Say you haven't seen some of your relatives or family friends in awhile, but can't get ahold of them.  Just come here…

Dew Drop Inn

1088 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Jenny G. writes: My friends live right around the corner and we came here for a quick meal. The restaurant is small and cozy and it seemed quite busy for a Thursday night. I can't remember each dish we ordered but overall I was impressed with the quality. I loved…

El Burrito

550 Piikoi St
Honolulu, HI 96814

onefootlaulau h. writes: First of all, let me say that I am a HUGE fan of Mexican food, and have always mourned the somewhat dismal availability of quality Mexican here in Hawaii. Not to mention that most of the acceptable Mexican restaurants here tend to be overpriced (I'm…

Honolulu Cookie Company

1050 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Brian P. writes: Lets just say these are some of the best cookies i've ever eaten! Cookies from heaven.

Like Like Drive Inn Restaurant

745 Keeaumoku St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Brent K. writes: I dunno about this place.  The food here is ok, not the greatest, but definitely something that will fill you up. Supposedly the fried rice with 2 eggs is one of their specialties, but to me it's rather bland.

The service here is always good, the…

Zippy's Restaurants

601 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

luis .. writes: Zippy's chili is the best!  This location is the closest if you are in Waikiki.  Don't sleep on this!

Sunrise Restaurant

525 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

elisa o. writes: This place has the best OKINAWAN soba (next to my mom's)!!!
When I am able to get my butt out here I basically only order the okinawan soba.  If I am here with my mom we get the bittermelon and spam dish.  I am not sure if it is on the menu but we did…

Modern Amusement Store

465 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

suzie a. writes: i love the clothes here :D especially since they sell akane clothing. i love diy local designers. its a little pricey but the customer service is great. the lady working there was super sweet.

Gucci America

2118 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Euge C. writes: I don't particularly like handbag shopping.

Don't get me wrong! Handbags are wonderful things - sculpture that hangs from arms.

But why am I even reviewing this store? Because in Hawaii (vs. LA, NY and SF) sales tax is only 4%. Well, aren't there…

Green Papaya Cafe

1518 Makaloa St Ste A
Honolulu, HI 96814

sky i. writes: My pregnant wife: I wanna eat some pho.

Me: But...we've had pho 30 out of the last 33 days...don't you want something different? (translation: I want to eat something else besides Vietnamese food).

Wife: But I'm CRAVING it...besides, it's the baby who…

L'uraku Restaurant

1341 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

scrivene r. writes: I went here a year and a half ago, as a sort of kick-off and psych-up for NaNoWriMo. I used the gift certificate I got as part of my prize when I got the honorable mention last year from Honolulu Magazine's fiction contest. I thought it was a good…

Lesportsac

1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 2244
Honolulu, HI 96814

Jane L. writes: Awesome!  A store I haven't seen in Bay Area malls - YET.  Fantastic idea to have guest designers, such as Gwen Stefani (L.A.M.B.) and Simone Legno (Tokidoki), to revamp their bags.  You can still find your standard colors and designs, but unless…