Big City Diner

94-800 Ukee St
Waipahu, HI 96797

jacqui w. writes: Maybe it's just me - after eating there a few times i've come to the conclusion this place isnt all that hot.   I mean first of all it's always crowded.   Secondly their food is not -amazing- but it does have an amazing price.  I'd rather drive down…

Leonard's Malasadamobile Wagon #1

Waikele Center
94-849 Lumiaina St
Waipahu, HI 96797

omar b. writes: after hanging at the lagoons in ko'olina, taking in the warmth of the intense august sun and catching like 10 japanese weddings at the resort...it was time to bungee and head back for the joy of sake later that night.

on the way i was thinking, man…

Weddings By Grace & Mona

PO Box 2732
Honolulu, HI 96803

M G. writes: So no one else has submitted a review for a wedding planner ... well not that I can find.  And it's not the kind of service that you really need more than one (a few??) time (s), is it?  So all the more important for a review I say!

I recently wed the…

The Impulsive Buy .com

Honolulu, HI 96805

Kevin S. writes: It's like Consumer Reports for crap!  www.theimpulsivebuy.com

New Year's Hawaii Style

Honolulu, HI 96805

Anita L. writes: WOW what an introduction to 2006 it was. In Hawaii, everyone sets off firecrackers for the new year and it's like a week long event! However, on the 31st, you can hear firecrackers going off all night long and into the wee hours of the morning Jan…

Hawaii Drivers

Honolulu, HI 96805

Anita L. writes: Interesting is not the only word I can use to describe the barrage of things people do here while driving or the way they drive on the streets. We've experienced people cutting into our lane from the opposite direction to drive into a driveway in…

Chinese New Year

Chinatown
Honolulu, HI 96805

Anita L. writes: It's utterly cool to be here close to this time of year. The streets are just bustling with activity and vendors everywhere are selling Chinese New Year baubles depicting auspicious messages for the coming year (which is the Year of the Dog). The…

Aloha Hash House Harriers

Honolulu, HI 96805

Charlie D. writes: You'll have to look online to see where they meet, and unless you have two broken legs you really must give this a go. I mean, their motto is "drinking club with a running problem" and they are the funnest and craziest group of people I've yet met.…

Free Aquarium -- Honolulu

DFS Duty Free Shop
Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96805

Anita L. writes: Want to see native Hawaiian fish but don't want to pay the entrance fee to the Waikiki Aquarium? Don't fret, just go to Kalakaua  Avenue near Royal Hawaiian Avenue's DFS Duty Free Shop and see the one they have. It's a 2 story aquarium part of the…

Lieutenant Ehren Watada

Honolulu, HI 96805

miriam b. writes: Support U.S. Military Officer Ehren Watada to Refuse Illegal Iraq War!
Wednesday, June 7th U.S. Army First Lieutenant Ehren Watada will become the first commissioned officer to refuse deployment to the unlawful Iraq war and occupation. He will…

Locals Slippers

Honolulu, HI 96805

Dina V. writes: I love my Locals. Made of plastic and rubbah, the best slippah evah! I've had my favorite pair for over 10 years now and they're still going strong. I've got 3 more pairs as backups just in case the plastic strap should ever give out on me. And well…

Waikiki Roughwater Swim

Honolulu, HI 96805

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Duke's Bar & Grill

Honolulu, HI 96805

Maral A. writes: Lemmy set the tone.

Vacationing with 5 other chicks... All staying in one room, not a suite, a room with only one bathroom. (relax, no fights broke out, unless you count the one in out jammies and all those pillows)

First night there, we go nuts... Hit…

Ottocake

Honolulu, HI 96805

The Dude .. writes: The best cheesecake on the island...if you can find it.  It's not sold at stores nor is it sold at restaurants.  These cheesecakes can be any flavor that you want.  Not too heavy, not too light.  The crust is amazing.  Another benefit is that it is…

Crown Room Club

Honolulu International Airport
Honolulu, HI 96805

Matthew R. writes: This place is realllllllly nice inside.  Much nicer than the one at SFO.

Sitting in a comfy chair, drinking as many free drinks as you can from the fully stocked bar, all while watching a very large plasma television - in which I could surf channels…

Krater 96 FM Radio

Honolulu, HI 96805

Anita L. writes: So far this is my favorite radio station on the islands. I listen to it on the way to work and on the way home. In the mornings they do these special contests which are really quite difficult. However, the hosts are extremely nice to the contestants…

Kim Chee Fried Rice

All over the island
Honolulu, HI 96805

Anita L. writes: I had never heard of this dish before living here and after sampling several place around the island, I finally realized that "hey, I can make this myself!" So today, I embarked on the task of making kim chee fried rice.

I had left over fried rice…

Da Big Kahuna

2299 Kuhio
Honolulu, HI 96805

Valeri N. writes: Fun and lively place. We got the fish bowl everytime and it gave us a good, but weird, buzz. Must've been all the cheap liquor they put in it. Still, you have to get it at least once when you're in Hawaii just for the experience.

They sometimes have…

Honolulu Coffee Company

Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd, # 3066
Honolulu, HI 96805

B.K. W. writes: A nice place to stop and take a break from your shopping.  The atmosphere here is open and airy.  They serve Hawaiian coffee and assorted pastries, and also sell some Hawaiian gourmet items.

Take a load off and get a nice, cold cup of coffee.

You sure…

Triple Tall NonFat Mocha

Anytown USA
Honolulu, HI 96805

Jeremy C. writes: OK so I kind of made this one up. There isn't really a business called "Triple Tall NonFat Mocha"

That said, a few weeks ago a great buddy of mine changed my life forever. He showed me the dark side, the mocha side that is. Since going there, it has…

Radio Golf Club

KUMU AM 1500
Honolulu, HI 96805

Tim K. writes: One of the best radio golf shows on the airwaves. Broadcast live Saturdays from  7-8:30 am HST. Host Danielle Tucker talks golf with notables in the golf world and local golf enthusiasts. Frequent guests on the program include both tour players,…

Nintendo Wii

96805

kainanny c. writes: i do it when i wake up.
i do it before i go to sleep.
sometimes i do it all day long in between.

i *heart* my wii. in more ways than you can even imagine.

what!?! wii is not a substitute for sex, you say?
you do know that the controllers vibrate,…

Koko Crater Botanical Garden

off Kealahou St
Honolulu, HI 96805

Dandy D. writes: when you are alone in a forest with just a couple of your closest friends, & you find yourself winding deeper & further along into unknown territory in an unknown land & the sun will be setting shortly & your friend suddenly turns snow white &…

Hardass Fitness

Honolulu, HI 96805

Rhino G. writes: Kimo Kockleman ranks as one of the best trainers on island!  Featured in numerous health and fitness articles in Midweek and was recently on a special segment of KHON's Morning News with Trini Kaopuiki, Kimo brings his experience, professionalism and…

Rachel Robertson Photography

Honolulu, HI 96805

ALICIA W. writes: Rachel is young, talented, warm and has an artistic eye that can capture moments that you thought would be fleeting and gone forever!  We just worked with Rachel out in Kauai for our wedding and all of my guests just loved her!  Working with her was…

Uncle Clay's Doe Fang

820 W Hind Dr
Ste 118
Honolulu, HI 96821

Thomas L. writes: Uncle Clay is the best! Everyone agrees that he is the epitome of Aloha. My friend suggested we try this place for their UNIQUE ICEE mix drinks. Upon entering, Uncle Clay greets you warmth and invites you to look around. He's a great storyteller and…

Nordstrom Rack

Ward Village Shops
Nimitz Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96805

C K. writes: If I ever do end up in the poor house, this store will probably be one of the reasons why:

This place is like a treasure hunt -- but without the rude pirates and icky seasickness... : )  I have rarely left this place empty-handed.  Many times, I've…

Krazy Karaoke

1308 Young St
Honolulu, HI 96805

Eva L. writes: I vowed to never sing karaoke. I don't even know who anymore I am after coming here.

$25 an hour gets you a room to house all your friends, you can bring what ever you want: food, booze, props, whatever you're into, and they provide like 5 books of…

Tommy's Lunch Wagon

Queen St & Mililani St
Post Office side
Honolulu, HI 96805

Kelvin K. writes: The sweet-and-sour spare ribs plate lunch (a Monday special) from Tommy's are to die for.  I have to repeat that--to die for.  Maybe it's the way the spare ribs are just about to fall apart.  Or how even the cartilage has been melted into a soft…

Great Hawaiian Hot Dog

604 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96805

Alice R. writes: So, I'm not that hungry. It's mid-afternoon and I'm walking into the big computer store when something caught my eye. I see a big yellow hot dog stand with a sign that says:  Sirloin Steak Hot Dog. NO FILLERS OR EXTENDERS.   Secret Garlic Sauce.  
I…

Hokkaido Ramen

1108 12th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96805

Anita L. writes: Great little place owned by Chinese people serving up Japanese style ramen and delectable gyozas you can dip with the sauce on the table. The ramen portions are large and everything from the broth to the ingredients are really delicious. We opted for…

Shigezo

808 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96805

Sofa K. writes: I am in love again. Now it is the MILF waitress at Shigezo. Actually I am not sure about the M part but I am positive about the rest.

http://www.yelp.com/bi...

9th Avenue Rock House

3435 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96805

Mary M. writes: This is a fun little hole-in-the wall kind of neighborhood bar that is nothing like Cheers or Murphy's or O'Tooles. It is very low-key, very small and the bar has a nice collection of rock karaoke songs.

If you live in Kaimuki, this is a fun place…

The Joy of Sake

Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, HI 96805

Cynthia A. writes: OMG, I want to go this year, but it's $70!  I heard there will be Iron Chefs there.  It's on the 28th.  Check out the website for details.

Alyssa Pix

Honolulu, HI 96805

Juicy S. writes: What's the *most* important thing about a wedding?  Getting good pictures!  They are how you really preserve the memorites of your big day.  So, my advice is to pick the right photographer, because even if your make-up isn't perfect or your dress is…

Saint-Germain Bakery

1930 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96805

John O. writes: Yummy, yummy and more yummy!

This is my favorite place to go to.  It is the kind of bakery where you go to where you see nice ladies making their bakery creations from the heart.  This place is sooooooo good!

Everything they make is good.  Everything…

Naho Ola Spa

2424 Kulakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96805

Kim S. writes: Recently we spent two weeks on North Shore in Hawaii.  As a surprise my thoughtful boyfriend planned a trip to this spa for us.  A limo picked us up from our home on North Shore and drove us to Honolulu to the Naho Ola Spa at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.…

Arancino on Beachwalk

255 Beachwalk
Honolulu, HI 96805

Blake Y. writes: Great home-style Italian-American comfort food.

It's refreshing to have a great little no-frills Italian place.  Sure the cooking may not be the most complex, or even the most authentic to the old country, but it is great Italian-American comfort…

The Wave

2155 Kalakaua Ave
Ste 600
Honolulu, HI 96805

Jack H. writes: The only club in Hawaii to immerse yourself in a crowd of sweaty beautiful people, all dancing to house, techno, dark wave, rock, hip-hop, goth, ____ whatevs, with an ass-bumpin sound system and a crowd that included an even mix of all races,…