Iron Chef's Restaurant...... Morimoto Waikiki and Tantalus Lookout...

Hello friends,
Nancy and I have been having a blast going to restaurants and researching only best food here in Honolulu.  We have gone to little hole in the wall dives, local joints to 5 star restaurants.

Today, we wanted to experience Iron Chef Morimoto's 5 star restaurant. We had to experience what he is best known for which is his sushi.

http://www.morimotowaikiki.com/

softshell crab, spiey tuna and eel avocado rolls

melted crab sandwich with watsabi fries and a fresh green salad

Bathroom in the Edition Hotel

View from Tantalus

Nancy, Mike and I met up at V Lounge for pizza
http://vloungehawaii.com/menu.html

Sopressatta Pizza: San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozarella, parmigiano reggiano  and sopressata

Melanzana:  Wood roasted eggplant, fresh mozarella, pine nuts, and ricotta salata

Capicola:  San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, smoked mozzarella,  and capicola

Mike, Nancy and I

We went back to Morimoto's for dessert and tried the chocolate peanut  bombe ( milk chocolate, cremeux and salted peanut ice cream) 

During the day, I took Nancy to the best view of Waikiki and Diamond Head.  I took her to Tantalus.
http://www.hawaiidiscount.com/oahu/sightseeing/landmarks/mount-tantalus-lookout.htm

I wanted to leave you with my most favorite eating places in Honolulu:


1. Alan Wong's- 5 star restaurant and worth every penny

(You can go to the pineapple room too ( lower grade and Alan Wong's cheaper and more affordable restaurant in ala moana mall) but for the experience, go to the 5 star location. 

My personal favorite was the Ginger Crusted Onaga, Long-Tail Red Snapper

Miso Sesame Vinaigrette, Organic Hamakua Mushroom and Corn

1857 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 949-1939

2. V Lounge

voted best pizza in Hawaii

1344 Kona St ( across from Ala Moana Mall) Park in mall and cross the street
Honolulu, HI 96814

(808) 953-0007

www.vloungehawaii.com

3. Bubbie's (2 locations)

Homemade ice cream and homemade mochi

7192 Kalanianaole Hwy # D103, Honolulu - (808) 396-8722

1010 University Ave # B4, Honolulu - (808) 949-8984

4. Puka Dog

2301 Kuhio Avenue / Nahua Street
Honolulu/ Hawaii, HI 96815
(808) 924-7887

for anyone who wants the Hawaiian hot dog experience with all of the various and exotic garnishes and mustards

5. Hiroshi

Best Eurasian Tapas in Honolulu

500 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96813-4920
(808) 533-4476

6.  Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant

Awesome place for Shabu Shabu and the cook your own pot experience!!  Go for the late night dinner menu!  It's half the price

510 Piikoi St # 102, Honolulu - (808) 589-2299

7.  Himalayan Kitchen-  Cheap and affordable but very tasty indian and himalayan food

1137 11th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

(808) 735-1122

www.himalayankitchen.net

8. Cream Pot (Very close to Discovery Bay)off of Ala Wai St. )

444 Niu Street
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 429-0945

Excellent Breakfast and Brunch

On the pricier side for breakfast but definitely not a Denny's / IHOP joint!

If you want a much nicer set up with a more upscale style eggs benedict and crepes, this is your place

9. Cafe Kaila (affordable and delicious breakfast and brunch)  

2919 Kapiolani Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96826-3503
(808) 732-3330

10.  Matthew Grey's hole in the wall food tour

$100 for the tour includes 20-25 different tastings of local joints and hole and the walls with many off the beaten path places.  

Informative, educational, light walking tour in parts and driving to other parts with a tour of one of the oldest noodle factory in Chinatown

http://www.hawaiifoodtours.com/hitw.html

11. Best Sushi in town with the Iron Chef or if you just want to have a 5 star experience with dessert  -  5 star and pricey but not bad if you share the rolls and entree

Morimoto's

1775 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96815 (808) 943-5900 ...

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www.morimotowaikiki.com/