“The menu is extensive so I asked for suggestions but since no one speaks English they just pointed at a few items and I said yes because life is short and it was awesome. The only downside is that when I go back, I won't remember what I had so fingers crossed that I try something new.“
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“Blondie's is the best vegan restaurant on island in my opinion. It's the most similar to vegan comfort food that can be found in places like Portland and is really unlike any other food available on O'ahu. The atmosphere is lovely and the service is always top notch (Cybil is the absolute sweetest!). The restaurant is run by a mother-daughter duo and my heart is warmed every time I think of this. Even my non-vegan friends and family enjoy the food! Blondie's also happens to make my favorite smoothie of all time—the pipeline paradise. I have something of a smoothie obsession and I literally dream of this smoothie constantly. Highly recommend giving Blondie's a try!“
“Visiting Hawaii & finally decided to drop by this place, that I saw on instagram. I will say this place is amazing! The vibe is amazing! The designs! The worker name abs had such great customer service!Me and my mother adored her to death! We ordered the cucumber salad medium spice (it was bomb), the pad Thai which tasted so good & the kapoon, I tried so many kapoon and this one beat the rest. We also order dessert which is called Nam Wan, it's a tropica jello with coconut milk & shaved ice (which was obviously good also). I love the fact that they sat us where the koi pond was also!“
“This was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. Truly mind-blowing. My partner and I got four rolls plus a couple other things. Each was SO GOOD and unique. They have a nice variety of options, all strictly vegan but I'm sure non-vegans should enjoy equally. Service was prompt and very attentive. Extremely highly recommended. Wish I could go back!Vegetarian options: All vegan!“
“Delicious acai bowl!! This was my first time trying acai and wow this place didn't disappoint. The acai was perfect with the fruit, and granola on top. Definitely check this place out. The price wasn't bad either for the portion size. My husband had a smoothie which was also great!“
“Love the food and drinks here, very flavorful and good portions. The food does take a while to get to you even during their slower part of the day so make sure to get a cookie while you wait if you’re very hungry, their baked goods are also excellent. It is very noisy with the street traffic, I wish they would close the door.“
“Veggie Dogs, right outside the Running Room in Kapahulu, is a gem that's got the spirit of a New York hotdog stand with a twist that'll turn any skeptic into a believer. We're talking all-vegan hot dogs that don't skimp on flavor. The sesame seed buns? Soft, fresh, and the perfect vessel for those impeccably seasoned, plant-based dogs. The toppings bring it all home, making each bite a vibrant New York experience, minus the meat. Whether you're cooling down after a run or just in the area, skipping Veggie Dogs is like missing out on Central Park in the fall. For a New Yorker looking for a plant-based homage to the classic street dog, this spot is a slam dunk.Vegetarian options: All vegan!“
“The mochiko chicken is a favorite. Only thing is I gotta ask for extra sauce. The mushroom Alfredo fettuccine taste so good I can hurt myself trying to finish the whole plate. Their plates portions are huge. They do curb pickup, but I think it's not as common anymore so I always tip. I do the curb pickup cause they're in the middle of DOWNTOWN!“
“Hard to find, but delicious! I am not plant-based or vegan... I was accompanying a friend and ordered the Thai tofu sandwich which was absolutely delicious, perfectly balanced with several layers of flavor. I also ordered a Vietnamese coffee that was served in a cute tiki jar, all was super tasty! Preparation took a little long, but they only had two workers. This is a great place for a lunch meet up.“
“Really great vegan food. We had the half tofu/ half tempeh katsu plate and the peace plate. Both meals were super tasty. It’s been hard to find vegan katsu, so I was excited to tried it and loved it, but it is super rich, so I was glad to have all the veggies in the peace plate to counter it. I especially liked the tempeh and the kale with peanut sauce. Nice service.“
“Very affordable drink and vegan food! The aunty and uncle is very friendly and offer very quick service. There is a parking lot with limited space, but can street park. There is a huge selection on the drinks (smoothie, milk tea, fruit tea, yogurt, milkshake, ice milk, and cheese foam) and Chinese vegan plate lunch for $13.95. So, if you ever want to get some greens while getting some boba, this is the place for you!“
“The Pizza was absolutely amazing but what really blew my mind was the Pistachio Cannoli. I've been there last year and I still think of the Cannoli on regular basis and am completely devistated that I have to live with out them (I'm from Germany). So I highly recommend eating there, but only if you can live without it afterwards, in case you are only visiting like I did.“
“Stopped by after a concert at Blaisdell. We used to be regulars and it's been a while since I've been there...it's lost that old local sports bar feel. I guess maybe b/c it looks cleaner than before? Not sure what it is but no matter cuz the food was different but good. Enter from the Kapiolani side now, instead of the parking lot. Got there right before the concert crowd hit so got a table. Ordered drinks of course, and then pork chop lechon, ribeye, fried rice...and maybe a salad? I don't totally remember. Everything yummy. I guess I think I'd rather have the lechon not pork choppy, but was still good. Probably need to go back again...maybe with the work gang since it's close.“
“Outstanding experience during our trip to Hawaii.They offer a full plant-based/vegan meal which was very tasty. Even my partner who sometimes eats meat/seafood didn‘t miss anything. Interesting natural wines. The service was also friendly and attentive. They took care of my special diet requirements.We had a great stay, this restaurant definitely stood out during our three weeks in Hawaii.Remark: Google‘s description „modern French cuisine“ is a bit misleading, it is a fine-dining restaurant but it rather serves Hawaiian-inspired, partly local fusion cuisine.Vegetarian options: They offer one full vegan set menu.Dietary restrictions: I had the request to leave our seaweed/high iodine food which was met.“
“How exciting to welcome Thai Village to Moili'ili!!Anticipating it's arrival and it's finally time to give them a visit though I'm not as adventurous when it comes to Thai maybe because I do have a shellfish allergies I just can't simply go off the menu in fear of cross contamination.Don't get me wrong having a co worker who brought us home cooked meal every day she worked has broaden my horizon and have grown to appreciate the flavors and uses of many spices and veggies used to make it all so flavorful.I already instantly narrowed it down to the noodle section and let me tell you it wasn't easy their menu is very descriptive with ingredients and type of noodles making easy to get an idea of what the items are. One did capture my attention is the "Curry Pad Thai" seriously right!?! It offers the same and the traditional Pad Thai but with a Thai Curry Sauce instead and having the options I usually like to go veggie which is what I did and got a few not impressive amount and was disappointed to see a few pieces of tofu which I do love it's just not what I ordered.How does it taste? If you never told me I wouldn't know it was curry sauce and it did have a slight heat but nothing too spicy, very flavorful just not what I was expecting which was sad for me personally but I'd definitely order either the regular or other items to try.Service is great was told me approximately how long my order would take and had all ready to go when I came back to pick it up, they do have quite a bit of seating for dine in service which is also a great option the next time.Thank you!“
“I had such a great time at Govindas. My partner and i went there for lunch. Everything on the buffet was just perfect, and I could really tell there was so much love and thought put into the food. Everyone there was very kind and helpful. Lunch in their backyard felt so good, surrounded by all that positive energy. Can't wait to go back to this beautiful spot. :)Vegetarian options: I really appreciate that everything there was vegetarian or vegan.“
“I have been to many fine dining restaurants in Europe and the US and the New Years dinner I had with my husband at AV was absolutely our favorite! I understand the critical points in the other reviews, the seating options could definitely be optimized a bit to allow more privacy, yet, there is really nothing critical i could say about the staff. They were very attentive and made our dinner possible even though there was a mistake with our reservation. The food was an absolute highlight, every dish was full of flavor and delicious. Also the surprise dish is a very creative and much appreciated idea. From all the dining out experiences I had in Hawaii, this is the one that left a lasting impression.“
“Went here for dinner, meals were good however the $25 brisket plate had two small chunks of brisket. Wasn’t super happy with the pizza but it was as advertised. We also got wings which were seasoned very well although why they even bother serving the ends of them when they’re too burnt to eat is beyond me. Service was great.“
“You guys gotta come down and try this place. You like soft serve ice cream?? This place is the place to be. Got the niu ( coconut) ice cream and the ube cookies and cream. It's soooo good! Definitely a must try!!Parking: Parking is limited so come early. The place/ store opens at 1 pm .“