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Kapolei is an ever-growing city with new shops, movies, eateries, hotels, and housing complexes all opening in the last year (2017). This city is forever expanding with new hotels, stores, and restaurants! The latest mall on the island is located in Kapolei, Ka Makana Alii. There are a few restaurants in this city that are not available elsewhere on the island. If you’re visiting Oahu, definitely check out Kapolei area for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

1. KOA PANCAKE HOUSE

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One of our favorite spots to eat breakfast and very affordable! Before or after the beach in the morning, this is a great place to get food. They have mixed American and local breakfast or lunch food on the menu; such as pancakes, waffles, crepes, french toast, eggs, bacon, and more. For the local portion, they offer loco moco, Portuguese sausage, spam, and so much more! If you like meat, try the Vinha D’alhos!

Check out Koa Pancake House on Yelp.
91-590 Farrington Hwy. Kapolei, HI 96707
Hours: Monday-Sunday 6:30am-2pm

2. EATING HOUSE 1849

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This restaurant is filled with Asian fusion, Seafood, and Hawaiian food. Eating House 1849 is by Roy Yamaguchi (also known as the founder of Roy’s Hawaii). They incorporate fresh, local food into their cuisine.

Check out Eating House 1849 on Yelp.
4450 Kapolei Pkwy. Kapolei, HI 96707
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-10pm

3. MY CAFE

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If you’re in for some awesome pancakes and eggs benedict, check out My Cafe! They have a pancake flight with Cookie Butter, Taro Haupia, and Lilikoi pancakes. It’s worth it for the gram! Every time we’ve eaten here felt like a relaxing date – very calming vibe.

Check out My Cafe on Yelp.
563 Farrington Hwy. Ste 101B Kapolei, HI 96707
Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-2pm, Saturday and Sunday 7am-2pm

4. CHUN WAH KAM

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Very affordable Chinese food and very generous with their servings! We don’t really come here for the main entrees but for the manapua! Manapua is essentially a hot pocket – white buns with your choice of (meat) fillings which can be served as steamed or baked. They only make a certain amount these treats each day so be sure to get there early to taste the best one: Black bean/Azuki bean!

Check out Chun Wah Kam on Yelp.
885 Kamokila Blvd. Kapolei, HI 96707
Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:30am-7pm, Sunday 8:30-4pm

5. AGU RAMEN

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Agu ramen is no joke when it comes to ramen! The broth is just like Japan’s ramen: rich and full of flavor! We only ate here once but as soon as I crave for ramen, I know exactly where to go!

Check out AGU Ramen on Yelp.
590 Farrington Hwy Ste 510 Kapolei, HI 96707
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-11pm

6. DB GRILL

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We haven’t tried DB Grill in Kapolei yet but there’s a lot of great reviews on Yelp about it! Also, we always pass by it when going to Target, it’s hard not to always look inside the restaurant with it being full for dinner most of the time. The restaurant is mixed with American and Asian Fusion, great for pupus! Can’t wait to go and try their watermelon soju!

Check out DB Grill on Yelp.
4450 Kapolei Pkwy Kapolei, HI 96707
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm

7. GYU-KAKU

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We’ve eaten at Gyu-Kaku numerous times and can’t wait to go back again! This is one of our favorite restaurants. It’s a yakiniku food place where you have a grill on the table and cook your own food. Lots of meat, seafood, and vegetables to choose from. Did I mention that the rice is bottomless? Also, save room for dessert! You can roast the marshmallow for s’mores!

Check out Gyu-Kaku on Yelp.
4450 Kapolei Pkwy Ste 510 Kapolei, HI 96707
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 11am-9pm

8. ROY’S

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As mentioned from #2, Roy’s is by Roy Yamaguchi. A very well known chef and restaurant on the island with Hawaii inspired dishes to the next level. Great for a fancy date night!

Check out Roy’s on Yelp.
92-1220 Aliinui Dr. Kapolei, HI 96707
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11am-9:30pm

9. MONKEYPOD KITCHEN

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Monkeypod is by Chef Merriman, an award-winning chef known for ever-advancing Hawaii’s culinary scene. Monkeypod is a great place for pupus (appetizers), burgers, and amazing culinary cocktails!

Check out Monkeypod Kitchen on Yelp.
92-1048 Olani St Kapolei, HI 96707
Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-11pm

10. LIMON ROTISSERIE

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It is one of the latest restaurants at Ka Makana Alii, opened in November 2017. A Peruvian restaurant that I am dying to try out! I’ve never tried Peruvian food before but the reviews are great! I heard they have a delicious bread pudding!

Check out Limon Rotisserie on Yelp.
91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy Ste 501 Kapolei, HI 96707
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30am-11pm