Robert’s Guidebook
Food scene
Taste Leonard’s famous malasadas. Leonard’s is iconic but also very busy. If you want to skip the line Zippy’s also has made to order fresh malasadas. You might be surprised which one you like more.
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveTaste Leonard’s famous malasadas. Leonard’s is iconic but also very busy. If you want to skip the line Zippy’s also has made to order fresh malasadas. You might be surprised which one you like more.
Ono’s has delicious fresh poke that locals and visitors love. Buy some pickled onions or cucumbers to eat with your yummy poke at the beach. All varieties are good but the Shoyu Ahi or Spicy Ahi are local favorites. The quality and price here are hard to beat.
87 locals recommend
Ono Seafood
747 Kapahulu AveOno’s has delicious fresh poke that locals and visitors love. Buy some pickled onions or cucumbers to eat with your yummy poke at the beach. All varieties are good but the Shoyu Ahi or Spicy Ahi are local favorites. The quality and price here are hard to beat.
Famous for their poke, Hawaiian, and Filipino food, Ruger Market is a staple for locals.
13 locals recommend
Fort Ruger Market
3585 Alohea AveFamous for their poke, Hawaiian, and Filipino food, Ruger Market is a staple for locals.
Their tonkatsu is so crispy and delicious. Many say that it is equal or better to the tonkatsu served in Japan. We suggest making reservations a month in advance as this hot spot is extremely busy. Takeout is also fantastic if you wanted to skip the dine in wait times.
23 locals recommend
Tonkatsu Tamafuji
449 Kapahulu AvenueTheir tonkatsu is so crispy and delicious. Many say that it is equal or better to the tonkatsu served in Japan. We suggest making reservations a month in advance as this hot spot is extremely busy. Takeout is also fantastic if you wanted to skip the dine in wait times.
This is a local fast food joint that is so ono. Taking a zip pack to the beach or some chili rice is such a treat.
15 locals recommend
Zippy's Kapahulu
601 Kapahulu AveThis is a local fast food joint that is so ono. Taking a zip pack to the beach or some chili rice is such a treat.
This fast food joint has been around for decades and made famous by President Obama and DDD. Try their slush floats and chicken cutlet with gravy all over.
85 locals recommend
Rainbow Drive-In
3308 Kanaina AveThis fast food joint has been around for decades and made famous by President Obama and DDD. Try their slush floats and chicken cutlet with gravy all over.
Get your morning coffee and the bagel works that’ll knock your socks off. Simple but delicious foods that’ll help you start your day off smiling.
84 locals recommend
Bogart's Café
3045 Monsarrat AveGet your morning coffee and the bagel works that’ll knock your socks off. Simple but delicious foods that’ll help you start your day off smiling.
Try their delicious açaí bowls and breakfast foods. Açaí bowls at Diamond Head look out are always so much better.
62 locals recommend
da Cove Health Bar and Cafe
3045 Monsarrat AveTry their delicious açaí bowls and breakfast foods. Açaí bowls at Diamond Head look out are always so much better.
They have the best blueberry cream cheese scones and desserts that are broke da mouth. Their food and desserts never disappoint.
107 locals recommend
Diamond Head Market & Grill
3158 Monsarrat AveThey have the best blueberry cream cheese scones and desserts that are broke da mouth. Their food and desserts never disappoint.
Helena’s has delicious Hawaiian food that locals love. Try their short ribs and squid luau. It does get very busy so be prepared to wait for a table.
86 locals recommend
Helena's Hawaiian Food
1240 N School StHelena’s has delicious Hawaiian food that locals love. Try their short ribs and squid luau. It does get very busy so be prepared to wait for a table.
The Cocoa Puffs are a must try. They are so incredibly yummy with their chocolate pudding like centers and local style chantilly. The poi donuts are also so chewy and delicious. Try their loco moco with grilled onions and a runny fried egg. This is hands down my favorite place for loco moco’s. The lines can get really long at the original location (it’s a small diner) but there are a few other locations to choose from.
116 locals recommend
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StThe Cocoa Puffs are a must try. They are so incredibly yummy with their chocolate pudding like centers and local style chantilly. The poi donuts are also so chewy and delicious. Try their loco moco with grilled onions and a runny fried egg. This is hands down my favorite place for loco moco’s. The lines can get really long at the original location (it’s a small diner) but there are a few other locations to choose from.
Get a huge serving of shave ice with a scoop of ice cream hidden at the bottom of the cone. This is such a good way to cool off on those hot Hawaii afternoons. I personally love the strawberry cream flavor with condensed milk. Don’t forget to grab a waffle dog while you’re there too!
8 locals recommend
Shimazu Shave Ice
3111 Castle StGet a huge serving of shave ice with a scoop of ice cream hidden at the bottom of the cone. This is such a good way to cool off on those hot Hawaii afternoons. I personally love the strawberry cream flavor with condensed milk. Don’t forget to grab a waffle dog while you’re there too!