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

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine is located on the ground level of Wyndham on Waikiki Beach Walk. They offer a prix fixe lunch consisting of 4 items for $45. Most of the items on their menu contain seafood and it's Japanese Italian fusion. The prix fixe is a good way of trying some of their signature dishes. If you're okay with spending more on a meal, I suggest the dinner tasting menu for $85. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is really nice but if you prefer quiet then choose indoors instead. The service is excellent and they give a reasonable amount of food. If you have a special occasion to celebrate, I would recommend coming here.

For more information about Taormina Sicilian Cuisine, visit taorminarestaurant.com.

227 Lewers St
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 926-5050

Rosemary Focaccia (complimentary)

Kona Kampachi Carpaccio

Granchio Fettuccine

Mentaiko Spaghetti

Prime Filet Mignon w/ balsamic reduction

Seasonal Panna Cotta

Ethel's Grill - CLOSED

Ethel's Grill is one of the best hole in wall spots I've found. They are known for Okinawan food and the tataki sashimi. I highly recommend a side order of the tataki sashimi and the taco rice. The portions are good for sharing and the prices are reasonable. They give you small salad and miso soup when you order the plates.

They are located in Kalihi on the first level of a residential building; the outside of the shop is painted red. The inside of the restaurant is small and the tables are set up for 4. If you have more than 4 in your group, you should separate or do take out. It doesn't matter what time of day you come because they are always busy and they don't take reservations. They have 4 parking spaces inside the building but if you get lucky you might get street parking. They only accept cash.

232 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 847-6467

Tataki Sashimi (side order)

Mochiko Chicken

Taco Rice

100 Sails Restaurant & Bar

100 Sails is located in the Prince Waikiki on level 3. The restaurant offers a buffet for brunch, lunch, and dinner but I enjoy coming for the happy hour at the bar. The happy hour runs daily from 2:30pm - 5:30pm and 8:00pm - 10:00pm. All the food on the savory menu is half off except the ahi poke and prime rib. If you have more than 2 people in your group, it might be best to come before happy hour starts so you can get a seat. It gets busy and they don't take reservations for happy hour. I recommend the KFC (Korean fried cauliflower), salt & vinegar chicken wings, and the uni carbonara for sharing. If you come of the first seating and you stay till 6pm, you'll get a great view of the sunset. They offer complimentary valet parking with validation when you eat here.

For more information about 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar, visit 100sails.com.

Prince Waikiki
100 Holomoana St
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 944-4494

Honeycomb Cheese Tray

Truffle Fries

Salt & Vinegar Chicken Wings

Fried Calamari

Shiitake Mushroom Flatbread

Uni Carbonara