Signature Theatres

1000 Kamehameha Hwy
Pearl City, HI 96782

Keane L. writes: My first introduction to stadium seating and I wasn't impressed, and this was when it was brand new. I really don't care for the Pearl Highlands area. It's hot and boring... Why go to Sam's Club when there are three awesome Costco's on the island?

House of Dragon Seafood Restaurant

Pearl City Shopping
Pearl City, HI 96782

Olivia D. writes: A genuine local Chinese restaurant in a strip mall with diners wearing shorts and rubber slippers, Cantonese waitresses, red vinyl banquettes, light blue melamine plates, chipped teacups, plastic waterglasses so old they are opaque, cheap…

L & L Drive-Inn

138 S Kamehameha Hwy
Wahiawa, HI 96786

D.J. Y. writes: Hmmm... I think this once was a Pizza place or maybe some other type of fast food restaurant, whateva, it looked really gross inside.  But you know what, they served up some of the best damn beef stew I've had in a long while!

Service was…

Jimmy's Lakeside Bakery Cafe

1718 Wilikina Dr
Wahiawa, HI 96786

Francesca L. writes: the food looks good in the cases, but isn't really that great. and it's too expensive to be in Wahiawa.

Ninja Sushi

1150 Bishop St
Mililani, HI 96789

joshua p. writes: the sushi at ninja sushi is great! the rice is the best quality Ive seen and they do it the right way i had the superman and they must call it that because it was super delicious! lol but aside from that the food was fresh. and they do what you want…

Makapuu Lighthouse

Kalanianaole Highway
Waimanalo, HI 96795

Liz T. writes: This is an easy, paved 2-mile hike. Although it's a bit far for townies, it's well worth it even with the price of gas skyrocketing. At the end of the Makapuu Lighthouse trail you'll be met with one of the best views on the island.

In your line of…

Thelma's Restaurant

94-366 Pupupani Street
Waipahu, HI 96797

arnold g. writes: My mother-in-law drove all the way to Waipahu from Kapahulu just to pick up some Thelma's famous lechon kawali for dinner when we arrived in Oahu last night. Wasn't sure what the big deal was since I've been eating lechon all my life.

I didn't think…

Ton Ton Ramen

94-050 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797

Gary L. writes: Located near Ewa Beach, Ton Ton Ramen is housed in a small strip mall with some fast food chains and markets. In the window of Ton Ton Ramen, there's a newspaper cut out of a recent review of the restaurant. I remember the first line was "When…

Paul Brown Salon & Day Spa

Waikele Shopping Ctr
Waipahu, HI 96797

Tea L. writes: I am always really nervous about getting anything done to my hair because  bad cut can ruin my life for weeks.  Yesterday after a lot of hesitation I went in to the salon to get my hair cut.  As soon as I met Carol I wasn't nervous any more she was…

Genki Sushi

Waikele Shopping Center
94-799 Lumiaina St.
Waipahu, HI 96797

Jill S. writes: Meh.
It's that sushi on a conveyer belt principle here.
If that appeals to you then this is your place.
I prefer a more traditional ambiance and like to watch the chef make my sushi rather than imagine the odds of an establishment having a machine mass…

What's Up Gymnastics

Ukee Street,
Waipio, HI 96797

Charlie D. writes: Gymnasium with limited rock wall space, cave and a twenty foot wall. Something you would make in someone's garage, better than nothing I suppose. Hard to find. They also have gymnastics which I know nothing about...

Le Lotus Bleu

2424 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Jaena G. writes: I LOVE DISCOVERING NEW SHOPS!!! This candy-colored pink storefront caught my attention my first stroll down "the strip."  It offers tanks and camisoles in all shapes and sizes--a little lace here, a little sequin there...very cool.  The nighties and…

Mr Gyros

Pearl Harbor Naval Base
Food Court
Honolulu, HI 96805

Anita L. writes: It was just a little cart situated in the food court area at Pearl Harbor Naval Base, but it was really delicious. I got the plate which included the schwarma meat (combo lamb and beef) with a greek salad and pita bread. Gyros was basically the same…

You Name It

Kiosk outside McDonalds
Ala Moana Center
Honolulu, HI 96805

Anita L. writes: I love you guys so much that I got a decal reading "www.yelp.com"; made today for my car at this kiosk at the Ala Moana Center. They have signs, license plate holders, decals and more. The decal took only 5 minutes to make and cost $15. There are…

Scroggin Clusters by Vogel's

Auckland, New Zealand
Honolulu, HI 96805

Jeremy C. writes: Possibly the best tasting and most aptly named of all the snack foods world wide. A buddy once asked me "Fancy a Scrogg?" and I thought
oh crap...

But when I popped one of his tasty little Scroggs in my mouth I couldn't believe it.  At last, the…

Taste of Honolulu

Honolulu, HI 96805

Isao K. writes: The food was tasty, however I would not pay money to walk around and spend more money. Da Spot was the winner in so many categories

Zippy's

Koko Marina Shopping Center
7192 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96825

Mina B. writes: I would be lying if I said that I can do without Zippy's for the rest of my life... but common. I'm a local, and sometimes all you want to eat is chili cheese fries. Especially after a long night of soco shots and chilled crowns.

Sure you could go…

Kakaako Beach Park

Honolulu, HI 96805

Liz T. writes: I had a little photo session at sunset on the grassy hills. I was leaning against one of the metal pipes on there for no more than 10 seconds when 20 fire ants attacked my legs. The stinging! The swelling! And then, bumps of redness. Owwie.

5 stars…

L & L Drive In

1111-B Fort St Mall
Honolulu, HI 96805

Squid S. writes: Since when did they start using watered-down lemon chicken sauce?  It's pretty lame.  If you're looking for a quick bite with no hassell (service, presentation, high prices), then L & L is your place.  The Downtown L & L is quick about getting food…

The Pet Spot

1050 Ala Moana Bvd
Honolulu, HI 96805

Sheryl S. writes: " Would you like a dog with that?"  

That's what the sales people say to every customer when they're ringing up the register.  

Anyways, this place is awesome for your basic doggie supplies.

The Bike Factory

740 ALA MOANA BLVD
Honolulu, HI 96805

Mason T. writes: Bike Factory I know its not your fault. It is a world wide problem. But still you can fight the good fight and help out the biking community.
Two piece Chromoly handlebars should not cost over $50. Why do they? You can get a perfectly fine bicycle new…

G-Sushi

2919 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96805

Sara C. writes: I really like G Sushi because of their floating boats, which is a pretty lame reason to really like a place, but hey, it's true. Anyway someone else said they liked it better as Catch of the Day and I do agree with that. It seems like when it was…

Palama Supermarket

1210 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96805

Jane L. writes: Pa-la-ma, Pa-la-ma, mah-ket!  This is the original store in Kalihi and I can't go there without hearing the jingle in my head.  

It's kind of small, but everything you need to cook Korean food is here.  The kalbi shortribs are sold at $3.99/lb and…

Valerie Joesph

1960 Kapiolani Blvd #111
Honolulu, HI 96805

Jane L. writes: You'll find trendy and pricier clothes mixed with inexpensive ones.  Some of their jewelry I found to be borderline tacky.  I wouldn't consider this an upscale boutique, but a boutique perfect for this Asian popular McCully Shopping Center.  It could…

Pho Minh Thu

478 Ena Rd
Honolulu, HI 96805

Leo R. writes: This is a small but nice family run restaurant  (I think). I go here every other day for lunch. They are starting to recognize me as a regular. I can't get enough of their Bun, sirloin pork, egg-rolls, and the works. The vegetables are very fresh.…

Soba-Ya

Makai Market Food Court
Ala Moana Shopping Center
Honolulu, HI 96805

lorree s. writes: The portions are huge here. They ran out of seaweed for the top and I really love seaweed on top, but that's okay because the person at the counter offered us another topping in place of it. It was really good. I got the cold soba. I wish they had…

Ann Taylor

Ala Moana Center
Honolulu, HI 96805

Anita L. writes: Thank God there is still an Ann Taylor to shop in. It seems all the good stores from the 'mainland' are all, well, ON THE MAINLAND.

The staff are helpful and selections are okay. Better than nothing I guess.

Bibas

Hale Koa Hotel
2055 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96805

Anita L. writes: Decent food at decent prices. This restaurant serves up appetizers, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, entrees etc. The catch though is that you have to be a member of the Armed Forces, or know someone with a military ID to be able to eat here. Sandwiches…

Chinatown-Hawaii Shopping Mall

South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96812

Kristina R. writes: For being around for 200 years, Chinatown looks pretty good.  

This mall is pretty packed full of a combination of junk, not-junk, and definitely junk.  But that's not to say you can't find some real finds here.  You can bring five bucks and leave…

Longs Drug Stores

1330 Pali Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96813

Anita L. writes: A very neat and tidy Longs but it doesn't have as much stuff as the one at Ala Moana. I was looking for a gift for my son's classmate (a little girl) and their selection of Hello Kitty stuff was just crap. Ended up having to go elsewhere to find her…

San Francisco Salad Co

The Kiosk at Pioneer Plaza
Honolulu, HI 96813

Anita L. writes: This little kiosk sells salads during lunch time only as it caters to the lunch crowd in the business district. There are about 10 selections on the menu as well as some that are not on the menu which the person working the kiosk will tell you about.…

Kailua Public Library

239 Kuulei Rd
Honolulu, HI 96813

Charlie D. writes: This is a cute library next to a community area (tennis courts, pool) and is shoulder to shoulder with the police station. The building itself is not remarkable The inside offers plenty of natural lighting seats. They also have a used bookstore…

Govinda's Vegetarian Cuisine

1118 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813

demur e. writes: Govinda's is a good and satisfying place to eat, even for staunch meat-eaters as myself.  They are open Monday to Friday from 10a.m. - 2p.m.  They also have an eatery on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus (next to Kuykendal Hall).

I like meat,…

Diem Cafe

801 Alakea St Ste 114
Honolulu, HI 96813

Mini m. writes: This Vietnamese take-out place is smack in the middle of downtown Honolulu.  The stars are for the cheap prices.  The Pho here is under $5 bucks.  Taste wise - I've had better, but it's not bad.   Other dishes - that are pretty good include the…

St Andrew's Priory School For Girls

224 Queen Emma Sq
Honolulu, HI 96813

Cynthia A. writes: Opened by Hawaiian Queen Emma as a girls' school to complement Iolani (formerly boys' school).  Run by Episcopal nuns for a very long time.

K-12 school, with the entire school population 500-700 students.

The coolest thing about Priory:  Ascension Day…

Sunset Grill

500 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 1A
Honolulu, HI 96813

Laura P. writes: Disclaimer:  I did not eat here, so the star rating does not rate the food itself.

Sunset Grill is one of the larger restaurants in this "Restaurant Row" and occupies a conspicuous locations.  We went here for two reasons:  the kiawe grill (something…

Royal Kitchen

Chinatown Cultural P
Honolulu, HI 96813

omar b. writes: before driving out to northshore and check the 10' swells and brazilians, we came here to pick up some manapua to hold us over for the drive till we hit the famed shrimp truck.

this spot is real dingy...iam tallking the women on the counter sucking on…