Oahu, Hawaii: 7-Day Food, Stay & Shopping Guide
π¨ Accommodation π The Laylow Autograph Collection (Waikiki) Pros: Central location, Kona coffee downstairs, Mitsuwa supermarket & Marugame Udon nearby. Room Tip: Partial ocean-view rooms available. Parking: Valet only. π Transportation Rental Car: Jeep Wrangler recommended (book at airport). π½οΈ Must-Try Restaurants π£ Japanese: Imanas Tei β Authentic grilled beef tongue & eel rice. Reserve ahead! Marugame Udon β Chewy udon + crispy tempura (expect long lines!). Ramen Nakamura β Spicy oxtail ramen (cash only). π Local Eats: 4. Yummy Huli Huli Chicken β Near Kualoa Ranch. 5. Musubi Cafe IYASUME β Famous spam musubi (cheap & delicious!). π Scenic Dining: 6. Hau Tree β Sunset seafood spot (pricey, book early). β Breakfast/Brunch: 7. Island Vintage Cafe β Taro bagel & loco moco (skip acai bowls!). 8. Sweet Eβs β Standard brunch. β Coffee Rankings Kona Cafe Purveyors β π Best coffee + pineapple-almond croissants! Go early! Kai Coffee β Sweet lattes. Alii Coffee Co β Solid choice. Leonardβs Bakery β Overly sugary malasadas. π Grocery & Quick Bites Don Quijote: Fresh poke & sashimi. Foodland Farms: Sushi variety. Mitsuwa: Pricey but fresh Japanese snacks. ποΈ Shopping Highlights π Jewelry: Harry Winston (low tax!) Tiffany & Co. (Hawaii discount) π§Έ Souvenirs: ABC Stores: Sanrio exclusives + Honolulu Cookies. Kona Coffee Beans: Worth the splurge! Ukuleles: Unique local gift. #Hawaii #OahuFoodie #TravelGuide #WaikikiEats