Best Authentic Restaurants in Ala Moana

59 restaurants available nearby

1. Amaterasu

5.0

Exceptional(30)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Kaka'ako

Booked 11 times today

Now open at Ala Moana Center! Located street-level, mauka-side between Macy’s and Barnes & Noble (below Lanai food court).Chef Hideo Ohmiya invites you to experience thoughtfully-crafted omakase sushi course featuring seasonal ingredients flown fresh from Toyosu Fish Market. Please inform us upon arrival of any dietary restrictions and if you prefer no wasabi.We are currently BYOB.Customer restrooms are in the Lanai food court (Level 2)

2. Sura Hawaii

4.5

Awesome(371)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Ala Moana

Sura Hawaii offers a lively and fun dining experience. Located right across the Hawaii Convention Center in the center of Honolulu, Sura Hawaii is a well-known dining spot for dates, family outings, and drinks out with friends. Our variety of fresh cuts ranging including pork, beef, chicken, and shrimp along with our house specialties including bibimbap and jjigae (Korean-style soup) are sure to satisfy any palate. Sura Hawaii has been awarded the Hale 'Aina Award by Honolulu Magazine 7 years in a row.

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3. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.6

Exceptional(2200)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Waikiki

Booked 237 times today

Aloha, we are open daily from 7:00am to 11:00pm and are located on the waterfront of Waikiki Beach inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. We accept reservations & reserve a large amount of space for walk-ins. If your desired reservation is not available, please join our waitlist in person daily. Happy Hour is available daily from 3:30pm-5:00pm (excluding select holidays). Our chef driven concept is led by the classically trained, award winning chef, Peter Merriman. Peter is a culinary pioneer and one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He has always been inspired by the people and products around him and this spirit has lead the movement to look at food in Hawaii in a new light. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman embraces this passion! Each item on the menu demonstrates our commitment to craft and showcases high quality, socially conscious ingredients, creative preparations, and perfect execution.

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4. Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

4.6

Exceptional(1719)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Waikiki

Booked 26 times today

Providing our customers with fresh, high-quality sushi at reasonable price and impressing service. We take great pride in presenting the Katsumidori experience.[活 Katsu] mean 'Encouragement', 'Fresh’, 'Active', and 'Living' which is our company's philosophy.We offer comfortable dining space for our guests. Modern Japanese style. Cool sushi Bar. Casual fine dining.In order to accommodate as many customers as possible, we operate a 90-minute meal time system for both lunch and dinner.Also, if you would like to seat at the sushi bar, please call the restaurant directly to make a reservation.Reservations from Open Table will automatically be reserved for table seats only.「新鮮で質の高い寿司を手頃な価格で多くの人に味わっていただき気持ちの良いサービスでお客様に感動を提供します」私たちは、常に進化し続けることをプライドにしています。「活」という漢字の意味は「活気」、「新鮮」、「アクティブ」そして、我々の企業理念を示しています.モダンな日本スタイル, そして、ハワイ初のユニークなオーダーシステムのお洒落なお店です。出来るだけ多くのお客様にお越し頂ける様に、ランチ、ディナー共に、９０分制のお食事時間とさせて頂いておりますので、御了承下さい。又、寿司バー御希望の方は、お店に直接ご予約のお電話を下さい。オープンテーブルからの予約は自動的にテーブル席のみの御予約となります。

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5. Hula Grill - Waikiki

4.7

Exceptional(6610)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Waikiki

Booked 107 times today

We are open for open-air dining, takeout, and curbside pickup. Visit hulagrillwaikiki.com to view our menus or place an online order!Immerse yourself in the chef-driven aloha of Hula Grill Waikiki. Located just above Duke’s in the Outrigger Hotel, you’ll find the perfect spot to savor a moment above the hustle and bustle of Waikiki with the best restaurant view of Diamond Head in a relaxing and authentic atmosphere. Sourced from local fishermen, farmers, and ranchers, you’ll enjoy line-caught fresh fish, Oahu grown produce, and all-natural meats served with the spirit of aloha.

6. Istanbul Hawaii

4.7

Exceptional(2954)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Honolulu

Booked 53 times today

In our Mediterranean & Hawaiian sanctuary, you become part of our ohana. Led by Chef Mom Nili, Baba Aydin, and Chef Ahu, you're invited on a culinary journey infused with Turkish and Mediterranean essences. Our recipes, a blend of diverse cultures, are nurtured with locally-sourced ingredients, reflecting the heart of our family-run and woman-led venture.Every interaction, whether in our restaurant's warm embrace, the vibrant energy of local events, or amidst the rich array of farmers' lands, is cherished. Each meeting is a chance to intertwine stories, laughter, and a piece of our heritage.Come, celebrate the art of dining with us, where every dish is a passage to the Mediterranean, caressed by the Hawaiian sun. We look forward to serving you, merging our narratives in meals that go beyond mere flavors. Here, every dining experience is an adventure, a discovery, and a celebration of togetherness, nurturing through food next to the Hawaiian ocean.

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7. Restaurant SUNTORY

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4.7

Exceptional(135)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Waikiki

Booked 41 times today

We offer 3 distinct Japanese dining experiences to choose from. To view the full Grand Menu, please visit our website at RestaurantSuntory.com: 1. TEPPANYAKI2. WASHOKU3, SUSHI OMAKASEA one-of-a-kind demonstration of world-class cuisine, culture, and contemporary design awaits at Honolulu’s most iconic Japanese restaurant. From elevated teppanyaki-style dining and seasonally inspired plates to a hidden omakase sushi experience unlike any other, Restaurant Suntory will whisk you away to The Land of the Rising Sun without ever leaving paradise.Take a seat in one of our newly reimagined dining areas and indulge the senses with Suntory’s outstanding combination of unparalleled omotenashi (hospitality), award-winning spirits, and an authentic menu featuring all the beloved cornerstones of Japanese cuisine at the pinnacle of excellence.

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8. Wasabi Bistro - Honolulu

4.8

Exceptional(772)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Waikiki

Booked 15 times today

Wasabi Bistro Hawaii is one of the Honolulu’s casual dining, with an atmosphere of relaxing out-house theme. The restaurant was founded in 1992 as one of the Japanese restaurants in Oahu as a hidden spot, for family and friends to gather, and it has been treasured for many years.Wasabi Bistro Global is a modern take on intricate, traditional Japanese food enjoyed in a quiet elegance of an intimate bistro setting. Subtly decorated with exquisite Japanese art and artifacts, the dining areas have been designed to offer guests the utmost privacy. Enjoy a front row seat at the sushi bar and watch the intricate handwork of our master chef, as he displays his skills in the art of sushi making.

9. Fête

4.8

Exceptional(3795)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 65 times today

2022 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef Northwest & Pacific.Rooted in the local farm-to-table movement — a place where seasonality and culinary tradition are celebrated in tandem. One part Hawaii and one part Brooklyn. The atmosphere shares a brasserie feel with a laid-back island sensibility—a celebration and homage to all of our favorite things we enjoy eating and drinking. Crafted with brick & reclaimed wood, our urban Hawaiian farmhouse features an open kitchen, lush plant wall, brick walls, and lots of natural light in a historic Chinatown building. The bar mixes classic and modern cocktails with artisanal flare with a well-curated wine list.

10. Aloha Table

4.6

Exceptional(819)

Price: Moderate

• American • Waikiki

Booked 26 times today

Aloha Table WAIKIKI is a hidden gem in the heart of Waikiki. We extend the warmest invitation to all our guests in the true spirit of aloha. Our staff are friendly, courteous, and will go out of their way to make your visit a pleasurable one. Relax with friends on our lanai and take in the comfort of Hawaii with a refreshing local beer or a Hawaiian cocktail. Or you can book a table inside and enjoy an intimate evening with that special someone, or even the whole family! Contact us and discover all that Hawaiian food has to offer! Visit Aloha Table Waikiki and you can enjoy a breeze on our lanai, or our bar and table seating. We are serving wide variety of dishes. Especially popular is our "Premium Kobe Style Beef Loco Moco," with Hamburger steak using selected Kobe Style Beef and a special gravy sauce with mushroom and onion demi glace sauce. We won the Loco Moco Category of Hawaii's 111 Award competition three years in a row and were inducted into the Hall of Fame!

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CandiVIP
Denver / Colorado •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food, service and great table too. Actually we have never had a bad meal at Hula Grill. The fish and preparation is delicious. Hula Pie is a must. Can be easily shared by 3-4 people.
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Hula Grill - WaikikiPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Waikiki
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4.7
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Penny
Hawaii •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful experience dining here this evening. A big mahalo to all the staff for accommodating my extended family of 7, including a toddler. Our server was on-point, great selection of drinks, the view excellent, the ambiance and noise levels just right. Everyone enjoyed their meals, but especially the mini poke tacos, the mahi tacos and the kids pizza was a huge success for a picky eater.
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Monkeypod Kitchen - WaikikiPrice: Moderate• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Waikiki
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4.6
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Da
Hawaii •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The fish are all fresh and good quality, my friend and I prefer shima aji, tile fish, uni, and the temaki with toro and pickled daikon. Will come back to try lunch course.
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AmaterasuPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Kaka'ako
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WayneVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •682 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Best overall value and Edomae/Tokyo-style sushi in the Pacific!! The assorted sashimi plate for two under $40 is a steal!! My fav Nippon brew, Asahi Super Dry, on tap…….plus a healthy variety of sakes and shochus for those that prefer moonshine!! Easy ordering using the table tablet. Super friendly service by the floor staff and the most skilled and experienced Japanese chefs working hard behind the bar. What more can you ask for??
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Katsumidori Sushi TokyoPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Waikiki
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4.6
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Rebecca
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 Nov 2024
Really nice experience with our large family! Amazing food!
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Sura HawaiiPrice: Moderate• Korean• Ala Moana
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4.5

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1. Amaterasu

2. Sura Hawaii

3. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4. Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

5. Hula Grill - Waikiki

6. Istanbul Hawaii

7. Restaurant SUNTORY

8. Wasabi Bistro - Honolulu

9. Fête

10. Aloha Table

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