Honolulu’s food scene is a melting pot of cultures, offering everything from traditional Hawaiian fare to innovative fusion cuisine. Here are some must-visit restaurants:

1. Helena’s Hawaiian Food
   • Cuisine: Traditional Hawaiian
   • A James Beard Award-winning hole-in-the-wall
   • Famous for its pipikaula short ribs and poi
2. Senia
   • Cuisine: New American with Hawaiian influences
   • Upscale dining with an innovative tasting menu
   • Try the charred cabbage, a signature dish
3. Ono Seafood
   • Cuisine: Hawaiian
   • Tiny poke shop known for fresh, high-quality fish
   • Offers various styles of poke
4. The Pig & The Lady
   • Cuisine: Modern Vietnamese
   • Creative dishes that blend Vietnamese flavors with local ingredients
   • Known for its pho and innovative banh mi
5. Mud Hen Water
   • Cuisine: Hawaiian-inspired small plates
   • Focuses on local ingredients and traditional preparation methods
   • Try the beet poke and pa’i’ai