2015 Ilima Awards: A guide to Oahu’s top restaurants
The ‘Ilima dining guide is a combined effort of the readers of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and our staff of food writers and critics.
Restaurants are chosen without regard to advertisements placed in the guide. Reviews were conducted anonymously and meals paid for by the newspaper.
Please note: The dining scene changes rapidly so check with the restaurants for the latest information.
LEGEND
$$$$ VERY PRICEY: Entrees mostly more than $30
$$$ PRICEY: Entrees mostly $17-$29
$$ MODERATE: Entrees $10-$16
$ BUDGET FRIENDLY: Entrees mostly less than $10
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
>> Rave Reviews: Morimoto Waikiki, My Cafe, Highway Inn
>> Rave Reviews: Nobu Waikiki, Ahi and Vegetable, Square Barrels
>> Rave Reviews: Grondin, 12th Ave Grill, Diamond Head Market
>> Rave Reviews: Yoshi, Chez Kenzo, Golden Pork
>> Rave Reviews: Sushi Sasabune, Ethiopian Love, Sweet E’s Cafe
>> Rave Reviews: MW Restaurant, Kaimuki Superette, Kan Zaman
>> Top Restaurants: Alphabetical by Name
>> Star Circle
>> Rising Stars
>> Quick Eats
>> Food Trucks
INDEX
‘ILIMA AWARDS CRITICS
>> Jason Genegabus
>> Nadine Kam
>> Elizabeth Kieszkowski
>> Joleen Oshiro
>> E. Clarke Reilly
>> Betty Shimabukuro
MANAGING EDITOR/PRODUCTION
>> Betty Shimabukuro
LEAD DESIGNER
>> Joe Guinto
CONTRIBUTORS
>> Craig Gima
>> Joe Guinto
>> Donica Kaneshiro
>> Stephanie Kendrick
>> Sarah Montgomery
>> Kyle Sakamoto
>> Christie Wilson
DATA NEWS EDITOR
>> Dana Williams
PHOTOS
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