New restaurants and long-time favorites are sure to please the palates of even the pickiest eater. Great for date night or a large celebration, Kakaako, Ward Village and Ala Moana are some of the best neighborhoods on Oahu for foodies. TANAKA OF TOKYO Be wowed with onion volcanos and flying food tricks while eating ono (delicious) food, like steak, chicken, shrimp, fried rice and more. Tanaka of Tokyo is Hawaii’s best locally owned family Japanese teppanyaki restaurant, and they have a location at Ala Moana Center. Hookipa Terrace, 4th Floor, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. tanakaoftokyo.com AHI & VEGETABLE Find the freshest Hawaiian ahi (tuna) as well as many other fish and salad favorites at this hidden treasure in Ala Moana Center. Locally owned, Ahi and Veg will always serve the freshest, directlyKEWALO HARBOR Known for commercial fishing operations as well as fishing, sailing, parasailing and scuba charters, Kewalo Harbor (kewaloharbor.com), also known as Kewalo Basin to some locals, also has a park to relax at. Take a boat ride or dare to check out the high-performance surf wave of ‘Kewalos’ where you may spot professional surfers Carissa Moore, Zeke Lau, or Seth and Josh Moniz. Many call this wave “manmade,” as it has evolved over the years with the dredging of the harbor. The reef is shallow, and south swells can produce a two to six-foot clean wave. BLADE & TIMBER HONOLULU Geared to those 10 and older, this one-of-a-kind, interactive experience offers 10 axe throwing lanes. Master the bullseye and play a variety of axe throwing games! The safety-certified staff provide how-to lessons and supervision. They also have a full-service kitchen and bar and can host groups of all sizes. 506 Keawe Street. bladeandtimber.com/locations/honolulu/ Ala Moana & Kakaako 223 Ahi and Vegetable always serves the freshest, directly-sourced seafood with a smile. 5 6 1 2
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