Pizza Dadi - CLOSED

Pizza Dadi is known for their NY style pizza with the thin crust. They have a small menu with about 7 different pizzas, and a few salads and appetizers. It's BYOB. They have some sodas and juices in the fridge. The pizzas are priced between $17-$20. My favorites are the Dadi fries, NYC pizza, and the cheese, onions, & honey pizza which was a special.

They are located inside Ward Centre by Kids City Adventure. This is a casual spot where you order at the entrance and then take a seat anywhere that's open. The cooks will bring the food to your table when it's ready. If you're coming with 4 or more people, it would be best to sit at the counter instead of a table. For parking, I prefer to park at South Shore Market since the spaces are larger than the ones in Ward Centre.

For more information about Pizza Dadi, visit pizzadadi.com. 

1200 Ala Moana Blvd #429
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 744-2221

Dadi Fries

Eggplant Parm Sticks

Pizza of the Week (Cheese, Onions, & Honey)

NYC

Carbonara

Westman Cafe + Lounge

Westman Cafe + Lounge is a brunch spot formerly located in Waikiki but moved to Kakaako in 2026. They are open daily from 7:30am - 2pm. Their menu consists of breakfast and lunch items with a local flare. My favorites were the Big Island honey souffle pancakes and the wagyu loco moco. The souffle pancakes take 20 minutes so place an order with your waiter once you get seated. The pancakes are great for sharing between 3 people and everyone can still order their own entree. The wagyu loco moco was excellent but that item was filling because of the meat and rice.

The interior of the restaurant is spacious, breezy, and has a lot of natural light. This place is great for a casual brunch or lunch with friends or family. I would suggest making a reservation because they do get busy during the peak lunch hour. For parking, you can park in the Ward Center structure and take a short walk over. 

For more information about Westman Cafe + Lounge, visit westmancafe.com.

1000 Auahi St 1 #110, 
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 798-0372

280 Beach Walk, Suite 106
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-1500

Big Island Honey Soufflé Pancake
w/ Pineapple Mango Sauce

Breakfast Special w/ Smoked Salmon

Wagyu Loco Moco

 

Little Sparrow

Little Sparrow is known for their spaetzle bowls. This is the only place on Oahu you can get fresh spaetzle which is a type of pasta or dumpling that originates from Germany. Their prices range from $15 - $20. They also have weekly specials posted to their Instagram. My favorite so far is the garlic shrimp spaetzle because the shrimps were large and the cheese spaetzle compliments it.

You can find Little Sparrow at the farmers market in Honolulu (Blaisdell, Kakaako, KCC), Kailua, and Mililani. Your order is made fresh, and it does take about 10-15 minutes. You can also watch them cook your food on the side as you wait.

For more information about Little Sparrow, follow them on Instagram, @littlesparrowhnl.

Garlic Shrimp Spaetzle

Truffle Spaetzle

Guava Apple Cider Iced & Spiced

 

EbiNomi

EbiNomi is known for its shrimp dishes, but they have comfort food from other parts of the world. They are a take-out only. I enjoyed the Ebi Kahuku (garlic shrimp) because the shrimps were large, and the shells were removed making it easy to eat. The garlic flavor is lighter than what you get from the shrimp trucks but they are generous with the garlic sauce so you can mix it into the rice. They had some interesting sides like the potato shrimp and shrimp cocktail which tasted good. The prices are high, but you do get a reasonable portion. 

They are located next to the Kuhio Banyan Club behind Marugame Udon. They have outdoor seating available in the courtyard area and there is a piano outside where anyone can go and play a few tunes. I recommend doing an online order from their website before heading over to save time. Since this is Waikiki, your only options for parking are metered street parking or spending $10 at a store in International Marketplace to get validation for that parking structure.

For more information about EbiNomi, please visit ebinomi.com. 

2310 Kuhio Ave Courtyard 138
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 744-1661

Potato Shrimps (tôm khoai tây)

Ebi Cocktail (coctel de camarones)

Ebi Kahuku

Hungarian Beef Stew

Junbi Waikiki

Junbi is a shop that serves matcha (green tea) drinks. They are in Waikiki at the Royal Hawaiian Center next to the stage. They have drinks that are exclusive to Hawaii which include guava, POG, yuzu, or lilikoi. I recommend getting something with guava if it's your first visit. I did notice the matcha flavor was light and if you want a stronger matcha taste, consider adding a shot to it. Some drinks don't allow you to customize sweetness so you may want to add more ice or just let the ice melt before drinking it.

Depending on the time of day you visit, there might be a long line, but the line moves fast. They have 2 kiosks at the shop that are self-service, and you pay with a credit or debit card. If you're paying with cash, let the staff know and they'll take your order at a different register. They have other teas and non caffeinated drinks. In 2023, they added soft serve to the menu. The drinks are priced between $5 - $9 and soft serve is $10 - $12. You can get a parking validation if you purchase $10 or more.

Royal Hawaiian Center
2301 Kalakaua Ave
Building C, Space 102
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 892-1221

Guava Matcha Fresca w/ Lychee
(Hawaii Exclusive)

POG Refresher w/ Lychee and Aloe
(Hawaii Exclusive)

Guava Matcha Fresca w/ boba

Locals Delight