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Liliha Bakery for their coco puffs
Oahu, Hawaii Vacation Tips? Vol. Tagged, you're it. ----- Update - Photos & video added on pg 3 & 4
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bout to watch "the shallows" in preperation for my Aug trip.
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what nazlew said down below.
it's a generalization but white people can often be perceived as targets by the locals on that side of the island. shame because they have some really nice beaches on that side too.
and dude above don't even worry about shark attacks.
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It's funny how afraid some people are of the open waters because of sharks. I'd be more afraid of running into jellyfish 
I'm sure they're only showing the worst parts, but the Dog the Bounty Hunter TV show really gives a different perspective on how the island life on that side can be.
I'm sure they're only showing the worst parts, but the Dog the Bounty Hunter TV show really gives a different perspective on how the island life on that side can be.
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Local food:
Liliha Bakery(Liliha location not the one on Nimitz Hwy)
Rainbow's Drive Inn
Waikiki: Lot's of places to eat depending what you're looking for
Restaurant Suntory(teppanyaki and whiskey)
Arancino(Italian, uni pasta, squid ink pasta, squid w/ mentaiko pasta)
DK Steakhouse
Lot's of bars(Buho is a chill rooftop bar. Rumfire, Dukes, Moana Surf Bar if you're trying to be near the beach. Kelly O'Neil's if youre looking for a no frills place to drink, one of the only spots you can also )
Cheesecake Factory 
Hawaiian food:
Highway Inn(I like the Waipahu location but there's one in town)
Halena's(more popular with tourist)
Korean:
Kyung's Seafood(good if you want to add poke to your korean plate, also good place to drink at night with a larger party)
Korea House(yakuniku, adult entertainment next door)
Millions(good if you're eating by yourself, also has yakuniku)
678(yakuniku)
Filipino food:
Julie'z
Thelma's
Elena's
Jollibee ()
Vietnamese food:
Pho Huong Lan(best pho)
Hale Vietnam(good pho)
Pho One(ok pho, best rice plate)
The Pig & The Lady(ok pho, Laotion fried chicken is )
Chinese Food:
Lam's Kitchen(order the beef and tendon soup, either with look fun or mein. I like mein noodles better)
Little Village Noodle House(volcano pork chops, mother of all fried rice)
Lot's of other places but not really for just 1 person
Japanese/Ramen:
I-Naba(best soba and tempura, ok sushi)
Izakaya Torae Torae(my favorite sushi bar)
Menya Musahi Ramen
Yotekko-Ya Ramen
AGU Ramen
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Lucky Belly Ramen(good if you're going to stay for drinks)
North Shore:
Shrimps Trucks(I like Macky's for the lemon pepper, Giovanni's for the garlic w' spicy sauce on the side.)
Storto's(grab yourself a sandwich, do half only tho. full is like 14"s and 1/2 a lb
Go swimming at Waimea Bay unless there's waves, it's summer so it should be flat.
Shave Ice:
Shimazu(best on the island, don't believe anyone that tells you different)
Monsarrat Ave Shave Ice(not as traditional, fresh fruit syrups and japanese style toppings. in the little crack next to Pioneer Saloon)
Frost City(taiwanese shave ice)
Poke:
Literally everywhere
Fried Chicken:
Vons Korean Fried Chicken(get the crispy fried shoyu, god level stuff)
I recommend doing most things in the morning/early after noon like 8am-3pm if youre trying to avoid traffic. don't try to go to the westside after 3, well dont go there at all. 
Liliha Bakery(Liliha location not the one on Nimitz Hwy)
Rainbow's Drive Inn
Waikiki: Lot's of places to eat depending what you're looking for
Restaurant Suntory(teppanyaki and whiskey)
Arancino(Italian, uni pasta, squid ink pasta, squid w/ mentaiko pasta)
DK Steakhouse
Lot's of bars(Buho is a chill rooftop bar. Rumfire, Dukes, Moana Surf Bar if you're trying to be near the beach. Kelly O'Neil's if youre looking for a no frills place to drink, one of the only spots you can also )
Cheesecake Factory 
Hawaiian food:
Highway Inn(I like the Waipahu location but there's one in town)
Halena's(more popular with tourist)
Korean:
Kyung's Seafood(good if you want to add poke to your korean plate, also good place to drink at night with a larger party)
Korea House(yakuniku, adult entertainment next door)
Millions(good if you're eating by yourself, also has yakuniku)
678(yakuniku)
Filipino food:
Julie'z
Thelma's
Elena's
Jollibee ()
Vietnamese food:
Pho Huong Lan(best pho)
Hale Vietnam(good pho)
Pho One(ok pho, best rice plate)
The Pig & The Lady(ok pho, Laotion fried chicken is )
Chinese Food:
Lam's Kitchen(order the beef and tendon soup, either with look fun or mein. I like mein noodles better)
Little Village Noodle House(volcano pork chops, mother of all fried rice)
Lot's of other places but not really for just 1 person
Japanese/Ramen:
I-Naba(best soba and tempura, ok sushi)
Izakaya Torae Torae(my favorite sushi bar)
Menya Musahi Ramen
Yotekko-Ya Ramen
AGU Ramen
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Lucky Belly Ramen(good if you're going to stay for drinks)
North Shore:
Shrimps Trucks(I like Macky's for the lemon pepper, Giovanni's for the garlic w' spicy sauce on the side.)
Storto's(grab yourself a sandwich, do half only tho. full is like 14"s and 1/2 a lb
Go swimming at Waimea Bay unless there's waves, it's summer so it should be flat.
Shave Ice:
Shimazu(best on the island, don't believe anyone that tells you different)
Monsarrat Ave Shave Ice(not as traditional, fresh fruit syrups and japanese style toppings. in the little crack next to Pioneer Saloon)
Frost City(taiwanese shave ice)
Poke:
Literally everywhere
Fried Chicken:
Vons Korean Fried Chicken(get the crispy fried shoyu, god level stuff)
I recommend doing most things in the morning/early after noon like 8am-3pm if youre trying to avoid traffic. don't try to go to the westside after 3, well dont go there at all. 
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Its also hurricane season just so you know.
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I say visit any other island other than Oahu
Maui, Kauai, and Big Island in that order.
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i'd take kauai and then kona side of big island over most of maui. i got married in wailea though and we had a very nice time there. beaches in the hana area are super nice.
man i been telling everyone the same thing. the one on nimitz just isn't the same. i think all the mana is in that old grill.
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yeah, went to the new location only once and knew before the food came out I wasnt ever going back.
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Just note, Hanauma Bay is closed to the public on Tuesdays. Any other day it's open.
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Soon's Kal bi on salt lake blvd. (across from Ali amanu intermediate)
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Hm, even the grocery store food is quality eh? Sure thing!
Shark's Cove for snorkeling, tide pools and jumping off rocks.
Laniakea Beach for turtles. They roll very deep at this beach lol.
Load up on spam musubis etc at Musubi Iyasume before driving to the other side of the island.
Maunawili Falls for a hike through the rainforest that ends at a waterfall where you can swim. The best kind of hike.
Dammit I'm craving Helena's and Leonards right now
Noted, thanks!!
Another stop to add to the list
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Coming through with the list!! Thanks!! And with hurricane season, anything I should know or need to be worried about?
I say visit any other island other than Oahu
Next time for sure!
Good to know, thanks Dirty.
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yeah, hurricanes.
nah, it's just worth noting. it's not a el nino year so it should be alright. last year there were storm warnings like every week.
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The trip is coming up in a couple weeks. I did have some questions on what to pack/wear everyday?
My idea is wearing swim shorts, a tank top, and sandals everyday, is that ideal?
I don't exactly know how often I'm going to make it back to the hotel and shower/change and stuff.
Any tips or things I should know about as I travel?
I figure as I go out, hit the beach, walk around, do stuff, etc all day long.
Do you guys bring spare clothes to change or just dry off in the sun.
I just know that it's humid af, but what about nights? Do I need pants?!
My idea is wearing swim shorts, a tank top, and sandals everyday, is that ideal?
I don't exactly know how often I'm going to make it back to the hotel and shower/change and stuff.
Any tips or things I should know about as I travel?
I figure as I go out, hit the beach, walk around, do stuff, etc all day long.
Do you guys bring spare clothes to change or just dry off in the sun.
I just know that it's humid af, but what about nights? Do I need pants?!
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Humidity honestly wasn't all that bad. Was basically tank top/jersey + shorts every day.
We had some random, heavy, but quick rain here and there.
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i hate how theres a lot of roaches everywhere lol
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Skip Oahu and go to Maui.
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So did you wear that all day? Were your shorts regular shorts or swim trunks? Did you bring clothes or go back to the hotel to change or even change at all for the day?
Did not know this, but thanks for letting me know so that I can expect it now.
I'd love to but everything is booked already
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it's fricken hot and humid right now. surf shorts and tank everyday will be just fine.