Waikīkī’s food courts are a goldmine for your taste buds, offering a variety of flavors from local to international delights — all at affordable prices.
We know the best-kept secrets in Waikīkī, and food courts are the ultimate hack for for cheap and delicious dining. Hidden in plain sight, they serve great local, international and chain meals.
With so many tempting options, it’s easy to find yourself doing a few laps before deciding what to eat. Instead, use this guide to skip the indecision and dive straight into the deliciousness.
In this post, we share our local recommendations for the best food courts in Waikīkī.
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1. Pā‘ina Lānai Food Court
Waikīkī’s longest-running food court, the place for savory bites and sweet treats.
📍 Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
🕒 Open: Daily for Lunch & Dinner
Food vendors at Pā‘ina Lānai Food Court:
- 206 BCE (noodles)
- HI.Shack (American Hawaiian Filipino)
- Kokoro Cafe (ice cream)
- Kulu Kulu (Japanese style cakes)
- L&L Hawaiian BBQ (local food)
- Mahaloha Burger (burgers)
- Mini Monster (drinks & desserts)
- Panda Express (American Chinese)
- Penny’s Waikiki Malasadas (doughnuts)
- Poke Waikiki (poke bowls)
- Raising Cane’s (chicken fingers)
- Wicked Maine Lobster (lobster rolls)
Best things to eat at Pā‘ina Lānai Food Court:
- Shaka Boom at Kokoro Cafe: Hawaiʻi’s only shaka soft serve ice cream cone!
- Plate Lunch at L&L Hawaiian BBQ: The “state food of Hawaiʻi”.
- Lobster Roll at Wicked Maine Lobster: Also try the Clam Chowder in a bread bowl.
- Malasadas at Penny’s: Traditional and filled malasadas (Portuguese doughnuts).
- Loco Moco at Mahaloha Burger: Burger with a patty, gravy, fried egg and onion.
2. Kūhiō Ave. Food Hall
Waikīkī’s best food court for a meal and a bevy, with two lively bars.
📍 International Market Place, Waikīkī
🕒 Open: Daily for Lunch & Dinner
Food vendors at Kūhiō Ave. Food Hall:
- Aloha Pizzeria (pizza)
- Banzai Burger (burgers)
- Café Waikīkī (smoothies)
- Cheehoo BBQ (plate lunches)
- Greek Grotto (Greek food)
- Hashi & Spoon (ramen)
- Hawaiʻi Hoagie Co. (sandwiches)
- La Piña Cantina (Mexican)
- Sushi Ogame (omakase experience)
- The Beer Bar (bar)
- Tipsy Tiki (bar)
Best things to eat at Kūhiō Ave. Food Hall:
- C-Dub Bowl at Café Waikiki: An açaí bowl served in a fresh half local pineapple.
- Combo Plate at Cheehoo BBQ: Brisket, ribs and sausage with your choice of side.
- Tacos at La Piña Cantina: Fried fish tacos with slaw, mango salsa and chipotle mayo.
- Pastrami at Hawaiʻi Hoagie Co.: Hoagie with hot pastrami, cheese and all the fixin’s.
- Omakase at Sushi Ogame: An amazing experience from Chef Koichi Ogame!
3. STIX Asia
Waikīkī’s tastiest food court, enjoy flavors from Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam and beyond.
📍 Waikiki Shopping Plaza
🕒 Open: Daily for Lunch & Dinner
Food vendors at STIX Asia:
- Ao Gelato (gelato)
- Baikohken Hawaii (ramen)
- Good Chicken Waikiki (fried chicken)
- HK Cafe Hawaii (Hong Kong cuisine)
- Honolulu Noodle & Co. (Taiwanese)
- Nanamusubi (omusubi rice balls)
- Nana’s Green Tea (soft serve)
- Ramen BARIO Waikiki (ramen)
- Ribs & Broth Waikiki (Vietnamese)
- Shanghai Bar (whisky bar)
- Shingen (Japanese soba noodles)
- Sushi Matsuri (sushi)
- Tempura Kiki (tempura)
- Udon Yama (udon)
Best things to eat at STIX Asia:
- Bario Ramen at Ramen BARIO: Garlic tonkotsu shoyu soup with thick noodles.
- Chicken Wings at Good Chicken: Choice of original, garlic chili, BBQ or honey shoyu.
- Nikutama at Udon Yama: Top selling udon with sweet beef, onion and egg.
- Omusubi Rice Balls at Nanamusubi: White or black rice balls with yummy fillings.
- Soft Serve at Nana’s Green Tea: Matcha, hojicha and vanilla flavors with toppings.
4. Royal Hawaiian Dining Plaza
Waikīkī’s side-street spot serving great-value meals from breakfast to dinner.
📍 2239 Waikolu Way, Waikīkī
🕒 Open: Daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Food vendors at Royal Hawaiian Dining Plaza:
- Betty’s Burgers (burgers)
- Ezogiku (ramen)
- Honolulu Tacos (Mexican)
- Leo’s Taverna (Greek)
- The Happy Hawaiian Café (brunch)
Best things to eat at Royal Hawaiian Dining Plaza:
- Cheese Burger at Betty’s Burgers: American cheese, lettuce and BB sauce.
- Breakfast at The Happy Hawaiian: Great value omelettes, pancakes and waffles.
- Gyro Sandwich at Leo’s Taverna: Ground slices of beef and lamb and salad in a pita.
- Korean-Mex Tacos at Honolulu Tacos: Steak, pork, chicken teriyaki and fish tacos.
- Miso Ramen at Ezogiku: An original recipe using a miso paste imported from Japan.
In summary, whether you’re after a quick snack or a full meal, Waikīkī’s food courts deliver a world of flavors right at your fingertips.
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From Asian street eats at STIX Asia — think noodles, sushi, and fried chicken — to casual bites like breakfast plates and burgers at Royal Hawaiian Dining Plaza, there’s plenty to dig into. Pā‘ina Lānai Food Court offers everything from Chinese fast food to lobster rolls, while Kūhiō Ave. Food Hall lets you pair your meal with a bevy.
Most vendors in Waikīkī’s food courts open by 11am for the lunch crowd and stay open in late until 9-10pm. A few spots, like Café Waikīkī in Kūhiō Ave. Food Hall and The Happy Hawaiian Café in Royal Hawaiian Dining Plaza, open at 8am for breakfast.
Absolutely! Yes! Most vendors offer both, so you can dine in, grab a meal to go, or have it delivered straight to your door via food delivery services.
