Rangoon Burmese Kitchen

Rangoon Burmese Kitchen is located in downtown Honolulu in the former space of Restaurant Epic. The food here is a mix of Thai and Indian so you get a lot of nice smells from the spices used in each dish. The taste of the food was good and it reminded me more of Thai food because I ordered items that were stir fried. The prices are reasonable and they give a decent portion. The service was a bit slow; they only had 2 waiters and it was tough trying to get their attention. It's best to avoid the peak lunch and dinner hours because it gets busy and the kitchen gets backed up.

I recommend coming with a group of 4-6 people so you can order a bunch of dishes to share and making reservations in advance. The restaurant interior is open and spacious but the noise can get loud if it's crowded. For parking, there is metered street parking on Nuuane Ave. The closet parking lots would be Mark's Garage or one of the Chinatown Municipal Parking Lots.

For more information about Rangoon Burmese Kitchen, visit rangoon-burmese-kitchen.business.site.

1131 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 367-0645

Mashed Potato Salad

Basil Lamb

Garlic Noodles w/ Tofu

beachhouse at the moana - Afternoon Tea

Beachhouse at the Moana offers afternoon tea daily along with their normal lunch service. You can enjoy tea on the veranda with the banyan tree and views of Waikiki Beach. The Moana classic tea ($45) comes with 2 mini scones, 5 savory finger sandwiches, 5 mini desserts, a mini scoop of green tea lemongrass sorbet, and a pot of tea. If you want the ultimate afternoon tea experience, go with the First Lady of Waikiki upgrade for an extra $20 and receive a glass of sparkling rosé, berries with creme fraiche, and a souvenir fan.

The outside seating is relaxing and breezy. If you reserve early, you can get the tables at the end of the veranda and your view of the ocean will not be obstructed. The service from the staff were excellent and even though we finished eating, they did not rush us to leave. The dress code is resort wear so shorts and a t-shirt is acceptable but maybe have covered shoes or a nice pair of sandals. The restaurant offers complimentary valet parking with validation but hotel guest(s) have priority if the valet is full. There is also self-parking available in the Princess Kaiulani Hotel across the street; just remember to get your validation. If you plan to come on the weekend for tea, reservations are recommended to get a table with better views on the veranda.

For more information or to make a reservation for afternoon tea at the beachhouse at the moana, visit beachhousewaikiki.com.

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
2365 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 921-4600

Savory Sandwiches

Sweet Treats

Orange Blueberry Scones w/
Lilikoi Curd & Devonshire Cream

Green Tea Lemongrass Sorbet

Mango Mele Tea

The Veranda - Afternoon Tea

The Veranda at The Kahala Hotel & Resort offers afternoon tea daily from 2pm - 5:30pm and 3pm - 5:30pm on Sundays. If you're coming for the first time, I recommend the classic tea service ($50) which comes with 2 mini scones, 4 savory finger sandwiches, 4 mini desserts, and a pot of tea. If you're celebrating a special occasion, go for the royal tea service ($60) which includes a glass of champagne with a strawberry. The service is excellent and the staff are friendly. The dress code is resort wear so coming in shorts and a t-shirt is acceptable but you are sitting near the lobby and guests do walk by as you're dining. The restaurant offers complimentary valet parking with validation. If you plan to come on the weekend for tea, reservations are highly recommended.

For more information or to make reservation for afternoon tea at The Veranda, visit kahalaresort.com/Dining/The-Veranda.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort
5000 Kahala Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 739-8760

Cranberry & Black Currant Scones

Lilikoi Preserve & Clotted Cream

Savory Sandwiches

Sweet Treats

Jasmine Pearls Tea

Molokai Hot Bread

Molokai Hot Bread is available on Oahu! Their food truck is selling the same bread you'll get a Kanemitsu Bakery on Molokai. They started adding more stops in Honolulu last weekend so I was able to get some. It's a huge round loaf of bread that gets cut in half and you can choose up to 4 fillings; $1 per filling. You can also buy the bread plain for $8. I've always enjoyed the strawberry and cream cheese. If you're feeling adventurous, get "da works" which consists of strawberry, blueberry, cinnamon, butter, and cream cheese.

If you want some hot bread, follow them on instagram or facebook to see where they'll be during the week. Their truck is gray colored and they accept cash and card. Depending on what location you go to, the wait could be long so go right when they open.

For more information about Molokai Hot Bread, visit molokaihotbread.com.

Strawberry & Cream Cheese Hot Bread

Molokai Hot Bread Truck

bills Waikiki - CLOSED

If you're in the Waikiki area, bills Waikiki is a good spot for brunch. They are located on Beachwalk in the same building as Hard Rock Cafe. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor and it's brightly lit and breezy. I recommend the Full Aussie because it's got a little bit of everything (meat, eggs, veggies, toast). The ricotta hotcakes are also very good. The items are pricey but they give a big portion. The staff are friendly and they keep your water glasses filled.

If you're a local, show your state ID/driver licenses to get a kamaaina discount. For parking, bills Waikiki will give you 2 hours validation if you park in the Bank of Hawaii building underground parking right across.

For more information about bills Waikiki, visit billshawaii.com/en/waikiki.

280 Beachwalk Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-1500

Full Aussie

Ricotta Hotcakes, Banana & Honeycomb Butter