Dishes that are aesthetically pleasing — and taste as good as they look — are all the rage right now. Here are some sweet and savory options whose “wow” factor will have you pausing to take photos to post on Instagram before you dig in.

Basalt

This avocado garden toast ($14) is one of the most popular dishes on Basalt’s breakfast menu. Numerous customers request this dish, especially since it’s only available until 2 p.m.

This stunning combo features grilled whole wheat bread topped with cherry tomatoes, microgreens, watermelon radish and pumpkin seeds. Basalt sous chef Mae Iokepa, who helped create the dish, wanted to capture the imagination of a secret garden. The tomatoes are marinated in an herb-lemon oil blend, and the dish also features a secret ingredient, according to Iokepa.

Basalt Waikiki
2255 Kuhio Ave.
808-923-5689
basaltwaikiki.com
Instagram: @basaltwaikiki

StripSteak Waikiki

Although it’s a contemporary American steakhouse, StripSteak Waikiki’s Royal Chilled Shellfish Tower ($145 petite, $275 grande) is a showstopper. Feast your eyes on this amazing assortment of dashi-poached shellfish, various sashimi, nigiri, makimono roll and Michael’s tuna tar-tare. The dashi poach is StripSteak Waikiki’s Japanese take on the shellfish, since dashi is a key component of Japanese cuisine, and poaching the shellfish in that kombu and bonito flake-infused broth helps give the fish a great flavor. The tower is also accompanied by yum yum sauce, cocktail sauce and lilikoi mignonette. Be ‘shellfish,’ we’re not judging.

StripSteak Waikiki
International Market Place
2330 Kalakaua Ave.
808-800-3094
stripsteakwaikiki.com
Instagram: @stripsteakhi

Double Three

This dessert shop, with locations in Kalihi, Kailua and 808 Center, is famous for its bubble waffle cones. Each site features different menus: the Kalihi and Kailua stores always have chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream, along with two rotating flavors, while 808 Center features soft serve, with matcha being a customer favorite.

The most popular combo is the original waffle with vanilla cream, Oreo crumbs, fresh strawberries and toasted marshmallows.

Bubble waffle sets at Kalihi and Kailua cost $8.90 and include a waffle, ice cream, syrup and two toppings; the 808 Center set features a waffle, soft serve and two toppings for $8.50.

Double Three
Various locations
Instagram: @double.three_33

Little Ms. Hula Bakery

This Instagram-based business located in Ewa Beach features macaron assortments that are almost too cute to eat (almost). Little Ms. Hula, owned by Jennifer Herrera-Miller, features unique flavors like hazelnut crunch, dragonfruit tea, dragonfruit hibiscus milk tea with salted cheese and dragonfruit boba, and more.

These macarons come in seasonal boxes, which are available in limited quantities. Previous boxes included a spring, and tea and flowers theme. The current selection, meanwhile, boasts a summer beach box theme with flavors like Melona, s’mores, POG, halo-halo and more.

Boxes cost $30, and you can inquire or order via Instagram direct message, Facebook and email (littlemshula@gmail.com).

Little Ms. Hula Bakery
littlemshula@gmail.com
Facebook/Instagram: @littlemshula