Siam Square, Waikiki

408 Lewers St

Waikiki, Honolulu

HI 96815


The first time we had walked past, we'd found Siam Square closed. On our second night in town it was open so we decided to give it a try. It is up some stairs on and entered off Lewers street, near the corner with Kuhio.

Inside there was a bit of a Thai vibe with the décor, and the lit up menu downstairs certainly highlighted the countries architecture.

It was pretty busy when we showed up, and we waited a little while for our meals. The seafood with ginger and chilli paste was fine.

The Massaman chicken was good too without being a standout.

The service seemed a little haphazard, maybe just because it was busy. The bill came to $53 with a couple of beers, and our overall impression was of a competent Thai restaurant without going beyond that.

Ruffage Natural Food, Waikiki, Honolulu

2443 Kuhio Ave, 
Waikiki, Honolulu
HI 96815

Our first meal in Waikiki was at Ruffage Natural Foods based on a healthy sounding recommendation from the Lonely Planet, and it was not far from where we were staying which was a bonus after a long flight. It was on Kuhio Avenue one street back from the main ocean front drag. The building was fairly unassuming, and the restaurant had a few tables outside off the street and undercover, past these was the entrance to the air conditioned store and restaurant counter. There were a few more seats inside too. It took us a while inside and outside to figure out what to order, but the server wasn’t worried by this.

I chose the vegan special featuring chilli, brown rice, avocado and salad was fresh, wholesome and satisfying.

The veggie chilli was a similar meal, with a flat bread and a different salad.

The meal came to US$30.14.

Diamond Head Cove Health Bar, Waikiki

3045 Monsarrat Ave #5
Waikiki, Honolulu
HI 96815

After tackling the walk from Waikiki to Diamond Head we were ready for a break and refreshment. We'd seen a spot as we passed by on the way, but on return found it full to bursting, fortunately a few doors down the 'Health Bar' had a few tables free. Plenty of the occupants were enjoying the smoothies on offer.

After ordering at the counter and a table change due to a severe wobble and a slight coffee spillage, our food was soon ready.

I had the veggie and humus wrap, which lived up to it's healthy billing, but could have had a little more of the chick pea paste.

The fish in the Ahi roll was maybe a bit over for our tastes but otherwise the roll was spot on.

The tables were close together and I found the overheard conversations a bit much. Overall the food lived up to the cafe's name, the service was friendly and it was a handy spot to refuel.

Umaizushi Bistro, Honolulu

Honolulu Airport
300 Rodgers Boulevard
Honolulu
HI 96819

Generally we find eating at airports to be a disappointing, soulless and overpriced experience. At Honolulu airport we ended up in Umaizushi which surprised us in a positive way.

I had the shitake soba which featured good noodles and mushrooms in a tasty broth.

The crunchy california rolls tasted as good at they looked.

The atmosphere wasn't spectacular, but the service was friendly, swift and helpful and the bill came to $30 with a drink.

Hawaiiana Cafe, Waikiki

260 Beach Walk
Waikiki, Honolulu
HI 96815


Before viewing the fourth of July fireworks we wandered for a while before finding the Hawaiana Café tucked in between some more imposing establishments.

Inside it was small with quite a few Japanese and Hawaiian touches.

After ordering we discovered it was a byo joint so a quick trip to the 7/11 was needed, which fortunately had kirin 6 packs on special.

We shared some Aha sushi which, the rolls of tuna like fish were great.

I had the veggie don buri which was fine...

...but the shrimp tempura was the winner.

The meal came to $30 without drinks, which seemed like a bargain in that part of town.

Waikiki, Honolulu

Some overseas/travel posts coming up, starting in Waikiki, where we stayed for a couple of nights. We got to check out a few of the local dining options, which I've now split out into separate posts...

Ruffage Natural Food

Hawaiiana Cafe

Diamond Head Cove Health Bar

Siam Square

Umaizushi Bistro