Tuesday, January 16, 2018

[Updated] Oahu - Hawaii

Now that we've visited Honolulu the 2nd time, here are more recommendations to add to the list!

Restaurants:
Sushi Sho
https://www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-sho-waikiki-beach
Pricey, but so so good! Advanced reservation is a must!


Arancino di Mare 
https://www.yelp.com/biz/arancino-di-mare-honolulu
Uni pasta and the risotto are very good!


La Mer Halekulani
https://www.yelp.com/biz/la-mer-honolulu-2
Better to have reservation around sunset time, asked to be seated near the window.

Ramen Bario
https://www.yelp.com/biz/ramen-bario-honolulu-3
Get the tsukemen.


The Pig & The Lady
https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-pig-and-the-lady-honolulu-4
Reservation is recommended, garage parking nearby or street parking. Get the chicken wings and pho!

Yauatcha Waikiki
https://www.yelp.com/biz/yauatcha-waikiki
Unique dim sum experience!




Things to do:
Diamond Head hiking 
https://hawaiistateparks.org/parks/oahu/diamond-head-state-monument/
Cash only parking $5
Parking is tough to find, so either come early or find a different method to go here.

Nuuanu Pali Lookout
Very windy!

Byodo-In Temple
Beautiful temple, not sure if it's truly worth the $5 entrance fee.

Tantalus Lookout
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60982-d4295521-Reviews-Tantalus_Lookout_Puu_Ualakaa_State_Park-Honolulu_Oahu_Hawaii.html
Much better than the popular Nuuanu Pali Lookout! Better views and less people.