No Hawaii vacation would be complete without exploring the unique restaurants and dining spots found in the island state. There are over 3500 eating establishments in Hawaii. We've combed the islands from the hillsides of Kona to downtown Honolulu and selected 400 "special" places for inclusion in the Hawaii Restaurant Guide. These dining venues are easy to find, provide a quality experience, cover all budgets, and cross the numerous culinery divides found in this diverse culture.
Inside the guide we begin by discussing the unique and varied cuisines found in the islands. While many visitors are familiar with European ethnic cuisines much of what you'll find in Hawaii has Asian roots. Then come the reviews along with maps of the respective islands. Next, those looking for dining's cutting edge will find listings of Hawaii's most highly regarded chefs and their restaurants. Finally, extensive food and cultural term glossaries are provided to help those new to Hawaiian menus.
The Hawaii Restaurant Guide was written without freebees or compensation. We personally visited every establishment and ate at our own expense. Neither the staff nor the owners knew our identity or purpose. By design we sought an experience like that of anyother customer.If you want the inside story on the Hawaii dining scene you'll find it here.
Dining in Hawaii is truly a unique adventure. This IS the crossroads of the Pacific where cultural influences from around the world have converged to create a blend of cuisines unlike any other found on earth. New terms like Pacific Rim and Hawaii Regional Cuisine have been coined to describe some of the various culinary spins. Beyond the neo-fusion experience lays the roots of it all where you'll find an amazing variety of authentic ethnic eateries. Then there's the Hawaiian Everyman's favorite that islanders simply call Local Food.
Hawaii Restaurant Guide 2004 takes you on a tour of the special places you will encounter while exploring the Hawaiian restaurant and dining scene. The establishment's we've chosen range from five star formal dining venues to shrimp trucks along the highway - but there's one thing you can always count on - in their own way they are all quite special. Come join us now on our journey down the back roads and boulevards of America's Pacific Paradise as we pursue exciting new culinary experiences in the islands of Hawaii.
