Waikiki & Ko' Olina Restaurants worth trying and stay away from !!

Waikiki restaurants:

 

1. Morimoto - excellent seafood and sushi, on the high end side.  There is also a decadent tasting menu @ $120 a person.
2. Hakone - located in a hotel, with another buffet on the same level (that may be worth trying over this one) Not worth trying, too expensive for low quality fish and meats as well as a very limited buffet.
3. Marukame Udon - very inexpensive and fresh udon, you can watch them make it as you go through the line and there is always a line forming outside of the restaurant.   Its a cafeteria style restaurant.  This place is a noodle/soup place with deep fried protein on the side, there is not a healthy lean protein no carbs alternative.

North Shore:

1. Ted's Bakery
2. Shrimp shack

 

Ko 'Olina restaurants:

 

1. The Monkey Pod
2. Thai Loa
3. Terriyaki
4. Ramen 'Ya
5. Longboards