Oahu, Hawaii

Finnish chef Göran Streng nods to his heritage with a clean and trendy setting in his cafe, where you can enjoy a clever and eclectic cuisine blending Scandinavian, Asian, Hawaiian and American classics. Featuring fresh, natural, and house-made ingredients, you can savor excellent dishes all day long since they are open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

Tiki style steakhouse featuring a surf 'n' turf menu and a variety of cocktails. Buzz's just happens to be former U.S. President Barack Obama's favorite eatery whenever he is in Hawaii, so come see for yourself what the "buzz" is all about.

Situated in the Ala Moana Center, Tanaka is a Japanese restaurant serving a wonderful array of seafood and steak. Here, your chosen meal is artistically prepared on your table-top grill. A few examples of what’s on the menu are lobster tails, scallops, Black Angus sirloin, King salmon, and teriyaki chicken.

Arancino is an upscale Italian restaurant serving different typical dishes accompanied with great wines. As cheese, meat, and pasta get imported all the way from Italy, all the dishes get that specific taste, and they are as authentic as Italian food far away from its source can possibly be.

SingSing Thai has taken over the beloved Opal Thai, keeping the same focus on authentic Thai street food that began with its humble food truck origins. The menu features classics like aromatic tom kha soup, rich green curry, and flavorful drunken noodles. What sets SingSing apart is the warm hospitality of its owners, who are always eager to guide diners toward the perfect dish based on their taste preferences.

Mixing Vietnamese tradition with island flavors, this restaurant acts as both an unassuming noodle house for the busy lunch crowd by day and a fine dining experience at night. Dishes are daring and flavorful, and they include combinations such as pork chop marinated in spiced guava leaves, and the desserts are equally innovative and delicious.

Akasaka, a cozy sushi bar, is a testament to Hawaii’s rich Japanese heritage. Tucked away in an unassuming location, this spot surprises with its exceptional sushi, sashimi, and grilled specialties like butterfish. For an authentic taste of Japan in the heart of Hawaii, Akasaka delivers an experience that’s well worth seeking out.

Hawaii's multicultural heritage does not only include Asian and Polynesian influences, and this Mexican restaurant gives visitors that other side of the Hawaiian melting pot, offering all the fixings you would expect: tacos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas and much more. Also, the fish tacos are made with the freshest catch, and the margaritas with the juiciest mangoes.