My favorites were the Lomi Salmon (the taro chips + house cured salmon combo are to die for👌🏽), the Pier 38 Fresh Catch🎣, and my absolute favorite dessert I have ever tried in Hawaii (or maybe in my life), the Okinawan Haupia Mud Bar. 🥥
Also drinks are strong, we tried Black Sesame drink + an Ube alcoholic drink, the ube one is nice and sweet. The Black Sesame is if you’re looking to be drunk, quickly. 😂
Overall this was my favorite and most memorable spot to eat during my time in Waikiki. If I had to recommend a spot, it would be here.
Utku Gurel
The food was incredible!
Sabrina
Thanks to Bethany and the staff. We enjoyed the food prepared with love. It was a peaceful oasis in Waikiki
Lucky
Excellent food variety, the concept within the retail market could challenge - but the team was excellent. Few things were not 100% on the night but great experience.
Gillian Holland
Our server Bethany was wonderful and polite, attentive but not hovering. My cocktail came out not fizzy and she replaced it when we told her it was meh when she asked (the bartender explained the tonic they use comes in larger bottles and can sometimes go a bit flat) All our food was fantastic (get the seasonal inspiration, lemongrass meatballs) and we loved everything. We ordered crispy skin kanpachi, lemongrass meatballs, and gyoza for the two of us and it was perfect and filling. We will absolutely come back next time we are in Waikiki They have a separate kids menu but we never saw it as we didn’t come with kids
Florencia
We had a great time. Service was excellent and very attentive. We had the pork dumplings, bone marrow, fresh catch and the chicken and it was all delicious.
Darren Jensen
Absolutely fantastic food!
Jessica S
Such a gem of a dining experience! From drinks to starters and main dishes, Olili did not disappoint! Don’t let the restaurant being inside the market deter you! Highly recommend!
Solongo E
We went in with no expectations since it was right next to a food market but glad we made the decision to try this place.
Been here few times now and every item we order hits .
Our favorites are bone marrow, chili crab noodles and the desserts.
Their cocktails are also creative .
We will be back
Jim
Repeating some of the other reviewers here - Olili is somewhat strangely situated on the street side upper level portion of a grocery/market. It's generally well segregated, so that shouldn't be a disqualifier, but just expect it. Food was very good, and somewhat out of synch with the setting. The restaurant was quiet on our visit, with just a few tables occupied, so seating was immediate and service was generally quick and efficient. Menu is fairly unique, so be prepared to try something different. I've been to Waikiki many times and never knew about this place, but will definitely try it again on my next visit. A good choice that's different than the "typical" Waikiki sit down dining experience. One of our better meals on this trip to HI.
We really enjoyed the food and the experience here. Carefully crafted menu, every detail of a dish is thoughtful. This place is very unique.
Peter
The food, service, and ambiance were impeccable. The attention to details like the tableware and music playlist was exceptional. This is a Michelin star level restaurant.
Lauren
Loved the food, ambience, and friendly workers here at Olili. Will definitely be back again (:
Izzi
Surprisingly yummy food with high-quality ingredients and very trendy interior design. Overall excellent experience!
Absolutely phenomenal!
My favorites were the Lomi Salmon (the taro chips + house cured salmon combo are to die for👌🏽), the Pier 38 Fresh Catch🎣, and my absolute favorite dessert I have ever tried in Hawaii (or maybe in my life), the Okinawan Haupia Mud Bar. 🥥
Also drinks are strong, we tried Black Sesame drink + an Ube alcoholic drink, the ube one is nice and sweet. The Black Sesame is if you’re looking to be drunk, quickly. 😂
Overall this was my favorite and most memorable spot to eat during my time in Waikiki. If I had to recommend a spot, it would be here.
The food was incredible!
Thanks to Bethany and the staff. We enjoyed the food prepared with love. It was a peaceful oasis in Waikiki
Excellent food variety, the concept within the retail market could challenge - but the team was excellent. Few things were not 100% on the night but great experience.
Our server Bethany was wonderful and polite, attentive but not hovering. My cocktail came out not fizzy and she replaced it when we told her it was meh when she asked (the bartender explained the tonic they use comes in larger bottles and can sometimes go a bit flat)
All our food was fantastic (get the seasonal inspiration, lemongrass meatballs) and we loved everything. We ordered crispy skin kanpachi, lemongrass meatballs, and gyoza for the two of us and it was perfect and filling.
We will absolutely come back next time we are in Waikiki
They have a separate kids menu but we never saw it as we didn’t come with kids
We had a great time. Service was excellent and very attentive. We had the pork dumplings, bone marrow, fresh catch and the chicken and it was all delicious.
Absolutely fantastic food!
Such a gem of a dining experience! From drinks to starters and main dishes, Olili did not disappoint! Don’t let the restaurant being inside the market deter you! Highly recommend!
We went in with no expectations since it was right next to a food market but glad we made the decision to try this place.
Been here few times now and every item we order hits .
Our favorites are bone marrow, chili crab noodles and the desserts.
Their cocktails are also creative .
We will be back
Repeating some of the other reviewers here - Olili is somewhat strangely situated on the street side upper level portion of a grocery/market. It's generally well segregated, so that shouldn't be a disqualifier, but just expect it. Food was very good, and somewhat out of synch with the setting. The restaurant was quiet on our visit, with just a few tables occupied, so seating was immediate and service was generally quick and efficient. Menu is fairly unique, so be prepared to try something different. I've been to Waikiki many times and never knew about this place, but will definitely try it again on my next visit. A good choice that's different than the "typical" Waikiki sit down dining experience. One of our better meals on this trip to HI.
Restaurantji Recommends
We really enjoyed the food and the experience here. Carefully crafted menu, every detail of a dish is thoughtful. This place is very unique.
The food, service, and ambiance were impeccable. The attention to details like the tableware and music playlist was exceptional. This is a Michelin star level restaurant.
Loved the food, ambience, and friendly workers here at Olili. Will definitely be back again (:
Surprisingly yummy food with high-quality ingredients and very trendy interior design. Overall excellent experience!
Great food. Def recommend.
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