Honolulu Recommendations

Simon Tan: amazing boba!

Simon Tan: great brunch!

Simon Tan: if you go for dinner, go with a group because the portions are HUGE, if you go for lunch, just try the pork chop and the fried rice

Simon Tan: try the Tantan Men, multiple locations in Waikiki

Simon Tan: plate lunch, get the garlic chicken

Simon Tan: not a hip or modern bar, but the view is great and the drinks are strong, worth the expensive price tag

Simon Tan: old school Saimin restaurant

Simon Tan: old school Saimin restaurant

Simon Tan: macadamia nut pancakes

Simon Tan: guava chiffon pancakes

Simon Tan: get the parfait, not just the soft serve

Simon Tan: traditional (and I mean really traditional) Hawaiian dishes

Simon Tan: It's a grocery chain and has a lot of grab n' go food too (e.g., spam musubi, rice bowls), but they're known for their poke

Simon Tan: Japanese cheesecake

Simon Tan: Spam musubi, original location in the alley is still there

Simon Tan: Pork belly benedict. Taro muffin. Expect a wait.

Simon Tan: Souffle pancake. Expect a wait.

Simon Tan: Very garlic-ky and buttery shrimp. Expect a line. There are other food trucks/shops/beach to check out in the area.

Simon Tan: Inside Ala Moana mall. Japanese / Asian food court.

Simon Tan: Japanese food hall.