Young's Kalbee

Aiea Town Square
99-084 Kauhale St, Ste A2
Aiea, HI 96701

Jeremy N. writes: After eating at Daiichi next door forever I finally decided to give this place a shot.  

The wait can be long if you don't call in.  Fortunately the cashier (Kim) handles everything well and is a very pleasant woman, offering a genuine smile when she…

Kapiolani Coffee Shop-Waimalu

98-1277 Kaahumanu St
Waimalu Shopping Ctr
Aiea, HI 96701

Alex G. writes: A nice small cafe that seats about 30 people.  You need to have either the famous "Ox Tail Soup" or the Kim Chee Fried Rice (with two eggs on top!).  Oh, the rice with sunnyside up eggs is the best!

The Waimalu parking lot can get very crowded though,…

Zippy's Restaurants

950 Kamokila Blvd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706

Conspicuous C. writes: Now I know why Hawaiians are fat.  They eat the huge portions at Zippy's.  

The menu is eclectic with half-gallon noodle bowls, teryaki [insert meat here],  fried chicken, and all sorts of Asian and Hawaiian comfort food.  Zippy's signature dish is…

Japanese Restaurant Hana

590 Farrington Hwy Ste
Ewa Beach, HI 96706

Conspicuous C. writes: Good quality sushi with generous portions.  Expect to pay $4-6 for nigiri and $9-14 for cut rolls.  The sushi entrees were larger than you see typically.  They served the largest tempura prawns I have ever seen.  Bigger is better.

The restaurant is…

Ohana Drive Inn

91-896 Maukle Road
Ewa Beach, HI 96706

JeFF T. writes: Hungry for breakfast, we were hoping to catch one of their breakfast specials.  But no specials were to be found, so we settled for their regular breakfast menu of 2 eggs/meat (spam, ham, bacon, Portuguese or link sausages) over rice.  They didn't…

Bird of Paradise

91-1200 Fort Weaver Road
Hawaii Prince Golf Course
Ewa Beach, HI 96706

JeFF T. writes: When you think of brunch, you kinda expect it to be someplace special. Brunch on the golf course seemed to fit the tee (pun intended).  My friend raved about the brunch buffets here and how is family love going here when they visit.  Sounded like a…

Tasty Korean BBQ

91-590 Farrington Hwy
Kapolei, HI 96707

Christine J. writes: The smell is so intoxicating. I have to convince myself to not eat everything. I like the bbq ribs, katsu, and kalbi with corn and beansprouts. I miss Hawaii =(

Pinky's Pupu Bar and Grill

970 North Kalaheo Avenue
Kailua, HI 96734

Nelson W. writes: When I saw that there was a placed called "Pinky's Pupu Bar and Restaurant" I knew that I had to stick my head in and see what it was all about.  

We ordered some pupu's, including the calamari and the poke.  The calamari was pretty good, but the poke…

Diamond Head Video

25 Kaneohe Bay Dr Ste 107
Kailua, HI 96734

Charlie D. writes: If you can't find it at your conventional video store, chances are they will have it here. Be ready for short rental dates and colorful service though.

Pali Lanes

120 Hekili St
Kailua, HI 96734

Charlie D. writes: Three dollars each game (per person) gets you a night of bowling goodness. Beer is cold, mixed drinks aren't worth it though. Fun way to start an evening.

Bike Shop the

270 Kuulei Rd
Kailua, HI 96734

Charlie D. writes: Friendly and efficient this is your average bike shop. These guys are here for Kailua riders needs.

Alii Antiques of Kailua

21 Maluniu Ave Spc B
Kailua, HI 96734

Charlie D. writes: Step into the junk drawer, but be careful, 'cause you break, you buy! They have tons of weird old stuff, from a creepy doll collection, to full feathered headdresses, not cheap but fun (except those dolls really freak me out)

Lanikai Beachwear

130 Kailua Rd
Ste 101A
Kailua, HI 96734

Casey W. writes: - small shop that offers an extensive selection
- very accomodating staff

Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors Ice Cream Stores

Kailua Shopping Ctr
Kailua, HI 96734

Charlie D. writes: I can't help myself i love gold medal ribbon.

Boardriders

201 Hamakua Dr.
Kailua, HI 96734

brigette l. writes: WOW Charlie way to make some VAGUE first reviews...  I am suprised I have not found yo uand bout you a shot.  This place seems to be the cleanest dive in Kailua despite the fact there are no potties so you must go outside to the portapotties to go…

Round Table Pizza - Kailua

1020 Keolu Drive
Kailua, HI 96734

Anita L. writes: Considering how the level of pizza here is really mediocre at best, this Round Table has some of the best we've tasted yet. The thin crust pizza holds up well with the toppings and doesn't fall apart when you try to eat it.

Our favorite is the King…

Cinnamon's Restaurant Kailua

315 Uluniu St
Kailua, HI 96734

Blake Y. writes: This is one of my favorite places to go for breakfast in Hawaii.

I love the vast selection of food that the place has to offer.  There is a selection of different Eggs Benedicts to try out; each of them delicious.  I also love their Skillet dish,…

Kailua First Stop Convenience Store

130 Kailua Rd
Kailua, HI 96734

T C. writes: I tried to go to Kalapawai Market but they were closed for the day. There was construction occurring out front.

I went here instead and got what I needed. A good convenience store.I paused when I went around that pit bull in front of the store!

Deb's Old School Soul Food

130 Kailua Rd
Kailua, HI 96734

Meredith M. writes: This is a great joint to get some soul food.  Pulled pork, fried okra, ribs, hush puppies, corn bread, etc.  Nearly everything is tasty and each item is around $2.50.  My husband has said this was the best food he had in Hawaii!  Indoor and outdoor…

Mary Z's

572 Kailua Rd
Kailua, HI 96734

Levy O. writes: Love this store in Kailua! Everytime I'm in the mood to do a little trip up to Kailua, I always try to stop by. They have really nice selections of cute dresses...perfect for Hawaii's balmy weather when you're tired of wearing shorts and tank tops.…

Boston's North End Pizza Bakery

31 Hoolai St
Kailua, HI 96734

Travis C. writes: Great pizza with huge portions! The atmosphere is so cool, just layed back and friendly. The cook can get a little bitchy though. We ordered anchovies and I heard him in the back ground call us fish freaks! Oh well if the shoe fits eat it! Great…

California Pizza Kitchen ASAP

Kailua Town Center
609 Kailua Rd
Kailua, HI 96734

Rob U. writes: What can I say, it's a California Pizza Kitchen.  Having more options to eat in Kailua is good.

Keolu Shopping Center: Wallace Theatre

1090 Keolu Drive
Kailua, HI 96734

Anita L. writes: This $1 movie theater is great on price but often pretty awful in keeping their times straight. Make sure you find out the time, call them up if needed to make sure that they are indeed showing the film and then get there early because they WILL run…

Island Snow Hawaii

Kailua Beach Ctr
Kailua, HI 96734

Kristina R. writes: Ok, so it's not the best on the island.  But it's the only shaved ice for miles, and a decent alternative to dying of heat exhaustion.

They do offer azuki beans, which is something I have become spoiled by in recent years.  I can't do without the…

Kailua District Pool

21 S. Kainalu Dr.
Kailua, HI 96734

Charlie D. writes: Free public swimming pool. Good hours can't beat the price. Two options for length, 25 or 50 meters. They offer family swim time and classes also. Did I mention it's free?

Mama's Island Pizza

108 Hekili St
Kailua, HI 96734

Charlie D. writes: The family that owns this darling little pizzaria are so nice it is criminal. I am not partial to a thinner crust, but their fresh ingredients sure make a tasty pizza. My fav? the margarita pizza, when they have it bring your elbows -cause I plan on…

Chocolate Sushi

Enchanted Lake Shopp
Kailua, HI 96734

Charlie D. writes: Specialty chocolate shop with the strangest hours ever. tried going again and again only to find that it's more like the wind, they are there when they are there. when i finally did make it in their odd hours I loved their chocolate honu's not to…

The Galley at Macy's

Windward Shopping Mall
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Anita L. writes: The restaurant at Macy's is cafeteria style serving up sandwiches, soups and salads, as well as a bunch of daily specials which they change regularly. The service is pretty good and food is reasonably priced. I visited with some friends of mine who…

Kinko's

46 047 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Anita L. writes: A small Kinko's but they have the stuff you need to get your copies. Attached to a FedEx for your convenience.

The B/W copies are cheaper than in California.

Flamingo Restaurant

45-480 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Windward Shopping Center
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Anita L. writes: UPDATE: Went for breakfast this morning and it was PACKED. I had the Japanese breakfast which consisted of a pretty large piece of fish, egg, miso soup and rice for $8. Lil' guy had a short stack and a side of bacon which we shared. Both had drinks…

Longs Drug Stores

45 480 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Anita L. writes: It's amazing the variety of stuff Long's in Hawaii sells. On top of the usual non-perishable stuff they have local favorites like seed, snacks such as arare, dried fruits with li hing powder, Hawaiian Host products, poi muffins, Japanese foods etc.…

Cingular Wireless

45 480 Kanehoe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Anita L. writes: Generally I hate Cingular Wireless, but today, when hubby went into their store to get his number changed to a local number, it was extremely pleasant. Okay, it took them a really long time to get the job done (island time) because we all went in,…

Ko'olau Stadium 10 - Consolidated Theatres

Ko'olau Shopping Center
47-260 Hui Iwa St
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Jill S. writes: Went here with my Hawaii equivalent of Autumn, Drue, Natalie, Silinda and Nancy rolled into one: Klara.  FYI: I Am Legend is a depressing movie with a less than happy ending.
I am thrilled to find that a movie in Hawaii costs far less than on the…

Bay View Golf Park Mini-Putt

45-285 Kaneohe Bay Dr
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Moani K. writes: There are 2 mini-putt courses you can choose to play at Bay View.  The upper course is the Pali Course and the lower, more challenging, is the Likelike Course.

My group chose to play the Pali Course, but due to 2 closures on the 14th and 18th hole we…

Garret Miyagawa, DDS

46-022 Kamehameha Hwy # 201
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Anita L. writes: I highly recommend Dr Miyagawa to anyone looking for a great dentist. I have an immense fear of going to the dentist so naturally I was nervous. Dr Miyagawa did an extremely thoroughly check up of my teeth, his assistant took x-rays and then he…

Swirl Candy Apple Co.

46-056 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Jill N. writes: They finally opened a location in the Ala Moana food court! YAY! Now, I don't have to drive so far to get my apples! : )

McDonald's

55-400 Kamehameha Hwy
Laie, HI 96762

Jill S. writes: It's McDonald's.
BUT it's HAWAII McDonald's!
BIG difference.
Like fried taro pies, fried haupia pies, and fried banana pies.
Saimin, sausage, spam and rice are also on the menu with the usual standbys.  OH and the chicken select strips have the option of…

Jennifer's Nails Inc

850 Kamehameha Hwy Ste 167A
Pearl City, HI 96782

Crys R. writes: not the greatest nail salon, but its simple, no frills. ann is good. whatever you do, don't get the guy. he doesnt know how to paint... he got nail polish all over the place and it didnt even look nice. But I've been here a dozen times. Prices are…