A Week of Honolulu Plates From Pita to Pizza
Follow pita and Mediterranean plates from Waialae Avenue to downtown, then widen the table in Waikiki. This week pairs specific dishes with practical choices, offering an answer to where to eat in Honolulu without promising a queue.
🥙 Monday Pita and Falafel
Start at Shaloha Pita on Waialae Avenue. Order falafel or consider the Shaloha Plate to share. For the person chasing a memorable first bite, the pita and salads set the tone. Ask about the plate before ordering; it is described as large enough to split.
🫒 Tuesday Downtown Greek Plates
Take the week downtown to Leo’s Taverna. Choose between gyros and souvlaki plates. This is a useful stop for the curious eater who wants a Mediterranean counterpoint to Monday. Keep the choice between gyro and plate open until you see the menu; check current availability before setting out.
🍕 Wednesday Pizza and Skewers
Pair Little Italy Hawaii with Honolulu Skewer House on Royal Hawaiian Avenue. Start with Italian flavors, then consider Chinese skewers at the neighboring address. For friends comparing shared tables, the contrast is the point. Walk between the two; ask about portions before committing to both meals.
🌮 Thursday Korean Mexican Crossroads
Shift to Honolulu Tacos for Mexican tacos with Korean flavors. The combination offers a change of direction after Mediterranean plates. For a hunter choosing one memorable order, start by asking about the tacos. Check the current menu first, then decide whether a burrito belongs in the plan.
🍶 Friday Small Plate Pause
Gather at Izakaya Harumi for Japanese small plates and grilled dishes. The relaxed setting makes a slower shared meal a welcome turn after Thursday’s tacos. For friends who like comparing bites, sashimi offers one starting point. Ask which plates suit the table before deciding how much to order.
🔥 Saturday Tabletop Grilling
Bring a group to IO Waikiki Korean BBQ Restaurant. Tabletop grilling puts the cooking at the center of the meal. For diners weighing a bigger outing, compare the available all-you-can-eat options before choosing. Ask about the cuts and hot specialties; corn cheese and tofu soup are among the hot specialties.
🌿 Sunday Courtyard and Sake
Close at ZIGU with Japanese cooking and sake. Its courtyard terrace gives the week a different rhythm from Saturday’s tabletop grill. For those still deciding where to eat in Honolulu, local ingredients make a useful lens. Ask about the current menu and choose a dish to share.
