🌟 Oahu Dining Guide – 3rd Visit Edition 🍣

Here’s my latest round of restaurant reviews after my third trip to Oahu — from must-trys to solid picks! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Favorites 📍Tonkatsu Tamafuji Must-order: Pork Tenderloin Set + Mixed Rice + White Miso Soup Crispy, juicy, and perfectly fried — the gold standard for tonkatsu! 📍Island Vintage Coffee Highlights: Garlic Shrimp | Mushroom Benedict | Taro Bagel A Waikiki icon — always consistent, always delicious. 📍Poke for the People Go for: Salmon + Wasabi Ahi Fresh fish with a subtle wasabi kick — simple and satisfying. 📍Musubi Cafe IYASUME Top picks: Unagi & Inari Musubi Perfect for a quick, flavorful bite. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4-Star Standouts 📍Aburiya Ibushi Unagi Kamameshi (eel rice) with crispy edges + grilled beef flank — smoky and satisfying. 📍Mud Hen WaterLocal La Crudo (like ceviche with a chili kick) + Pork Sisig (sizzling & savory) + Fresh Fish & Luau (mild but comforting).📍Koko Head CafeBibimbap loaded with veggies | Koko Moco with just-right seasoning and crispy rice. 📍Carp Dori Yakitori Value set + tempura set solid. Oyster Kamameshi was a standout — rich and creamy. 📍Morning Catch Fsh fish + perfectly cooked rice = a simple win. 📍Yama's Fish Market Shoyu Ahi + Ahi Limu — flavorful and fresh (just watch the salty seaweed salad). 📍Omakase by Aung 17 courses of fresh fish + a fun, lively vibe. Chef Aung brings the energy! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3-Star — Good but Not Great 📍Kaimuki Shokudo Sweet potato salad & sashimi were fresh hits, but unagi rice was bland and fried chicken was bitter. Service was meh. 📍Koa Pancake House Great value! Vinha d’alhos loco moco was salty but tasty. Fresh toast had nice chew.📍Liliha BakeryLoco moco with black pepper fried rice was flavorful but overall salty. #OahuEats #HonoluluFoodie #HawaiiDining