Jake Shimabukuro

Mililani, HI 96789

Jonathan P. writes: Jake plays the ukulele like a villian on a jail break! His fingers blur as they race up and down the fretboard. His energy on stage tears the roof off the house. And the music he plays is groundbreaking.

McDonald's

95-281 Kipapa Dr
Mililani Town, HI 96789

Chelsea A. writes: This McDonald's was very good to me while I was growing up, it brings back a lot of memories.

One thing I miss that mainland McDonald's don't have, is their Portuguese sausage, eggs and rice plate. And of course, their teriburgers and FRUIT PUNCH! No…

Wal-Mart

95-550 Lanikuhana Ave
Mililani, HI 96789

Jill S. writes: It's big time when you get us to leave the North Shore.
I know, I know.  It's sad.
Now that I have officially begun the move in with the boyfriend we needed some storage items and a new futon because I have a lot of clothes and shoes and we have a lot…

Golden Mart

95-119 Kamehameha Hwy
Mililani, HI 96789

jacqui w. writes: Right across Kam hwy from the Fast Stop is my faaaaavorite place to go get poke.  They've also got great beer prices, but im definately there for the poke.  Why?  Because it's -always- fresh!  Try their Kukui Shoyu poke complete with kukui powder,…

Dave's Ice Cream

41-1537 Kalanianaole Hwy # 5
Waimanalo, HI 96795

Eileen M. writes: So this is what paradise tastes like!  I loved the chocolate macadamia ice cream, but let me tell you, it pales in comparison to their signature ice cream:  Coconut Macadamia.  I repeat:  Coconut Macadamia.  Made in Hawaii and absolutely to die for.…

Hawaiian Orchid Source

41-679 Mokulama Street
Waimanalo, HI 96795

Jeffrikas A. writes: Very biased here as I am close friends with the owner.  However, with that said, Hawaiian Orchid Source (formerly Marty's Orchids) is one of the premier orchid growers, participating and presenting at numerous orchid shows throughout the country.…

Futaba Restaurant & Catering

94-235 Hanawai Circle
Waipahu, HI 96797

Kevin S. writes: This is the first place i go to eat whenever i go back to the islands and it is my favorite japanese restaurant.  My family's been going there as long as i've been alive and the restaurant.  The Oyako donburi is my favorite and is basically what i…

Redondos Inc

94-140 Leokane St
Waipahu, HI 96797

Berna .. writes: Hawaii people love processed meat.  LOVE.  Redondos is one of the largest producers of sausage products in the state of Hawaii...and God bless 'em, they make my beloved Portuguese Sausage.  No, not linguica...I'm talking the spicy, fatty, tasty…

KOA Pancake House

94-050 Farrington Hwy # C1-2
Waipahu, HI 96797

Kaio T. writes: Koa Pancake house another local favorite on Oahu.. There are actually three on this island.. and i personally have been eating at this place for some time.. its quite inexpensive in terms of pricing.. i like the corned beef hash and eggs Benedict..
I…

Denny's Restaurant

94-305 Kunia Rd
Waipahu, HI 96797

Gina B. writes: I live in town and eating on the west side is sometimes a challenge because I'm not used to eateries closing at 7 p.m. (To me, that is dinner time. Also, how can anyone who work in town manage to get to the west side by 7p with all traffic they have…

Sushi Ten

94-200 Paioa Pl
Waipahu, HI 96797

Lynn C. writes: Whenever I go home, this is my favorite Japanese place to go to.  The okami is so sweet and my family knows many of the waitresses and waiters which are all very kind and helpful.  I love eating everything there but my favorites are the sushi and…

Marukai 99 Superstore

94-050 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797

Dina V. writes: You name it they've got it and all less than $1, although a friend of mine has told me they've up some prices. A Japanese owned store, there are items sold in the store that are only in Japanese, thankfully there are cartoon pictures to help you…

Atlas Van Lines

94-360 Ukee St
Waipahu, HI 96797

Anita L. writes: I must say that the folks at Atlas did such a superb job with our move I was just bowled over. After a horrendous experience with Westpoint Relocation when we moved from the Bay Area to Hawaii I was really cautious when we moved back to the mainland.…

Rhema Services

94-515 Ukee Street
Waipahu, HI 96797

Hawaiian I. writes: Professional Audio and Backline Rental Specialists

Pho Cali & Bakery

94-370 Pupupani St.
Waipahu, HI 96797

kathleen l. writes: Pho Cali! Wow! What a treat!  I'm always on the hunt for really tasty pho!  This place really reminded me of the wonderful Vietnamese restaurants in California...and it's because THEY ARE FROM SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA! YAYYYYY!  Anyway, we actually found…

Lei Day

Queen Kapiolani Park
Honolulu, HI 96805

JayChan H. writes: Not to be missed, the Lei Day festival held in Queen Kapi'olani Park is an amazing collection of flowers and people.

Every year I would make leis from the flowers in our yard and enter them in our school's Lei Day competition held the last school…

Chuck E Cheese's

Pearl City Shopping
Pearl City, HI 96782

jacqui w. writes: I heart Chuck E. Cheese!   I'm proud to be a grown up kid and every time my neices or nephews have a party here i'm the first to R.S.V.P.!  

Hooray!  Chuckies!

Also their Pizza's pretty good...

but those big animatronic animals freak me out.  They need…

Department of Motor Vehicles

1100 Waimano Home Road
Pearl City, HI 96782

Anita L. writes: I had expected to wait forever to transfer our driver's licenses (like in California), however, it was surprisingly easy. The location was a little hard to find though as it was located just behind the police station in a little room. After filling…

Wal-Mart

1131 Kuala St
Pearl City, HI 96782

Dina V. writes: I don't know when this place opened but it's a bit closer to my parents house as opposed to the Mililani location, Kunia being even closer. You might miss it though if you don't know where it is, it's behind the Sam's Club.  All the usual Walmart…

Yummy Korean BBQ

850 Kamehameha Hwy
Pearl City, HI 96782

Mr. Robot O. writes: It's Korean.  It's Yummy.  Plus you get to pick FOUR (4) side orders.  I think the large portions are a major reason that I get fat when I come to Hawaii.

Spicy Ahi & BBQ

98-1254 Kaahumanu St
A-13
Pearl City, HI 96782

Mark G. writes: Think of a delicate flower and then smack yourself in the face. That's kind of like Spicy Ahi & BBQ.  It's like a decent Japanese restaurant without the subtlety.  It reminds me quite a lot of the Ahi and Veg place that is on Fort Street.  I even…

13 turns

first right offa da pali from town
Wahiawa, HI 96786

Isao K. writes: there was an accident. someone couldnt hold it, lost controll, and ended up in front of a car. They suffered road rash, and a harsh concussion, with a ride to the hospital. So if you cant hold it, dont ride buddy. The hill is still sweet, allthough…

Shige's Saimin Restaurant

70 Kukui St
Wahiawa, HI 96786

Brendan J. writes: Don't sneeze when you eat saimin, don't sneeze when you eat saimin...

Shige's is a hike if you're in Honolulu, but if you happen to be in Mililani or on the way to North Shore, definitely check this place out.

The saimin is great and the bbq stick was…

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers

30 S Kamehameha Hwy
Wahiawa, HI 96786

Jeff I. writes: Haha, I finally got a first. Wendy's is one of my favorite fast food joints. They're fast, good price, and tastes good. Most of the time, I stick to the value menu. A Jr baccon chessburger, small bowl of chilly, and 5 piece chicken nuggets only cost…

Wahiawa Animal Hospital

823A Olive Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786

Cynthia A. writes: Looks kind of ghetto because their landlords won't let them paint the building, but great service!  They've been in business for over 20 years.  If they don't specialize in something (like birds in their case), they will be upfront and honest about…

Department of Motor Vehicles

330 North Cane Street
Wahiawa, HI 96786

Keane L. writes: Getting ready at 4 am to go to the DMV - 1 hour

Driving to the boonies for an easier driving test - 1.5 hours

Standing in line just for one shot - 4 hours

Passing and getting my license - 1 hour

Watching another guy get scolded in his car by the…

Freedom Motors

152 Wilikina
Wahiawa, HI 96786

jacqui w. writes: So this is another place people have refered me to purchase a vehicle.  I called and asked for John - who is a very nice fella with a nifty accent.  I told him my problem.  My boyfriend's work changed his hours and now we cant carpool to work…

Zippy's Restaurants

100 N Kamehameha Hwy
Wahiawa, HI 96786

Jill S. writes: I have the best man in the entire universe.
Ladies, be prepared to be jealous as I recount the sentence that almost had me in tears of joy, love and gratitude after he uttered it.
"Baby, you don't need to watch your figure.  I love you no matter what…

Leilehua Golf Course

350 Eastman Rd
Schofield Barracks
Wahiawa, HI 96786

Jesse W. writes: 8/31/08: Played on Sunday of Labor Day weekend, not as crowded and I had expected. Co-worker (who has military affilications) made reservations about one week in advance. It was pouring in town as I headed out to the course, luckily when we arrived,…

Waldo's Great Flying Pizza Company

95-221 Kipapa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789

Brooke M. writes: Ok, this is cool, I'm actually getting requests!  Good ol' Waldo's...where do I begin?  This place has a special place in my heart because I grew up in Mililani and my friends and I used to go here a lot.  In fact we had a years-long tradition of…

McDonald's

95-550 Lanikuhana Ave
Mililani, HI 96789

Cynthia A. writes: OPEN 24 HOURS!  Yes, the McDonald's inside WalMart Mililani is open all night.

I tried their chipotle crispy chicken snacker thingie.  It was good, but the sauce was only on one side of my snacker.  The fiance reported that his chipotle snacker had…

A & W Restaurant & Long John Silver's

Town Center of Mililani
95-1249 Meheula Pkwy
Mililani, HI 96789

Cynthia A. writes: A joint fast food restaurant, there's bound to be something to satisfy anyone's junk food craving.  I particularly enjoy the A & W rootbeer and the onion rings.  YUM!  The fiance likes the fish tacos.  He said to say no to extra tartar sauce because…

Makapu'u Beach Park

41-095 Kalanianaole Hwy
Waimanalo, HI 96795

Kristina R. writes: Absolutely beautiful.  The sand isn't fine ground, like Waikiki.  Walk around for thirty minutes or so and you'll have baby-soft feet.  

They have tables, and a lifeguard on duty, in case you're a shaky swimmer.  The waves are comfortable, if you're…

Gina and Nam Barber Shop

Waimanalo Shopping Center
41-1537 Kalanianaole Hwy, # 10A
Waimanalo, HI 96795

Tim K. writes: The locals love it, they flock there even though they do not fully understand what the owner and her brother are saying. It is Gina and Nam barber shop and they give the best haircuts, styling, coloring, washing, etc on the windward side of the…

Woody's Hot Dogs-Waikele Center

Waikele Center
Outside Lowe's
Waipahu, HI 96797

Candice D. writes: Very good hot dogs.   Although the prices seem high compared to Costco's dogs (seriously, how can they compete) their Polish sausages are of great quality, their condiments are always fresh, and service is outstanding for a little booth.

Waikele Korean BBQ

94-799 Lumiaina St
Waipahu, HI 96797

Scott R. D. writes: Mini Chicken Katsu, no rice. Yummy. Crunchy katsu and their veggies are good too. You get three choices with a mini and no rice. And it's really spelled: Y'Kele Korean BBQ.

Jurison's Inn

94-799 Lumiaina St
#2H
Waipahu, HI 96797

Berna .. writes: I freakin' LOVE Jurison's.  

Correction.

My dad loves Jurison's and pushed it on us as kids.  And now, it's a habit I can't quite kick.  

They do plate lunches - kind of like L&L, but even more "local" (if that's possible).  They have items on their…

Hawaii's Plantation Village

94-695 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797

demur e. writes: No matter if you grew up in Hawaii or what your age may be, I recommend Hawaii's Plantation Village.  I took my mom and my aunty there last week and we all really enjoyed it.  The entrance fee for Kama'aina and Military is only $7.

You get to…

Chili's - Waikele

94-797 Lumiaina St.
Waipahu, HI 96797

Keane L. writes: The first Chili's I've ever been to and still the best. Excellent location, service, and food. It's busy to the point of being fun. There is often a wait during meal times. I've been to other Chili's around Hawaii and California, but the Waikele…