Food for Thought

A foodie’s guide across the over 30 dining destinations of Royal Hawaiian Center, featuring must-try dishes and can’t-miss cocktails.

DINING DESTINATIONS

DORAKU WAIKīKī
Building B, Level 3 | 808.922.3323

Try: Sushi and Sashimi Deluxe.
Treat yourself to a platter of Doraku’s best sushi dishes—a must for first-time guests.

ISLAND VINTAGE WINE BAR
Building C, Level 2 | 808.799.9463 

Try: Curated cheese platters. Pair locally sourced burrata, truffled cream brie, and delectable parmigiano with a luxurious selection of meats and fruits.

ISLAND VINTAGE COFFEE

Building C, Level 2 | 808.926.5662

Try: Local breakfast with a twist. The all-day breakfast elevates classic Hawai‘i-style fare, like the Wagyu Beef Loco Moco or the Taro Bagel with Ube Cream Cheese.

NOI THAI CUISINE
Building C, Level 3 | 808.664.4039

Try: Elevated Thai dishes. This isn’t your regular neighborhood Thai restaurant. Here, savor fine dining dishes like Tom Yum Lobster or Red Curry Roast Duck.

P.F.CHANG’S WAIKIKI
Building A, Level 1 & 2 | 808.628.6760 

Try: Fiery entrées. P.F. Chang’s remixes traditional spicy dishes for the contemporary palate, like the Northern Style Spare Ribs, Ma Po Tofu, and Short Rib Fried Rice.

RESTAURANT SUNTORY
Building B, Level 3 | 808.922.5511

Try: Omakase dining. At the exclusive Tokiwa sushi counter, which only seats nine, skilled sushi chefs prepare a multi-course meal based on the day’s catch.

TIM HO WAN
Building B, Level 3 | 808.922.5511

Try: Traditional desserts. The curated menu presents classic Chinese sweets, from the Sweet Red Bean to the Pan Fried Mochi Rice. 

TSURUTONTAN UDON NOODLE BRASSERIE
Building B, Level 3 | 808.888.8559

Try: Authentic rice bowls. Donburi are a staple of Japanese cuisine. Here, they’re topped with fresh ingredients from uni (sea urchin) to wagyu beef.

WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE BY WOLFGANG ZWIENER
Building C, Level 3 | 808.922.3600

Try: Classic steak & chops. When dining at Wolfgang’s, ordering their iconic dry-aged steaks and lamb or pork chops are a must. Round it out with classic sides like steak fries or lobster mac and cheese.

QUICK BITES

206 BCE
Building B, Level 2 (Pā’ina Lanai Food Court)

Try: Anti-gravity noodles. These gravity defying egg noodles cooked in their signature butter garlic sauce are as delicious as they are mesmerizing to behold.

ALLEGRINI WAIKIKI
Building C, Level 3 (Waikiki Food Hall)

Try: Grab-and-go Italian fare. This casual Italian joint offers fresh and authentic dishes that are perfect for a quick bite: personal pizzas, pastas, and panino sandwiches.

DEAN & DELUCA
Building B, Level 1

Try: Unique baked goods. Island flavors like Ube Haupia Cheesecake or Macadamia Pineapple Scone pair well with Dean and DeLuca’s world-renowned coffee.

HAWAIIAN CANE JUICE
Building B, Level 1

Try: Fresh fruit smoothies. Everything in this kiosk is made to order, including their selection of fresh smoothies with flavors like pineapple-mango and strawberry-banana.

JUNBI
Building C, Level 1

Try: Matcha soft serve. Junbi’s vanilla-based soft serve comes in a variety of Hawai‘i-exclusive flavors like the Koko Head, topped with matcha dusting, guava puree, and coconut chips.

KOKORO CAFÉ
Building B, Level 2 (Pā’ina Lanai Food Court)

Try: Dole whip float. Made with Dole soft serve, this tropical treat is a classic summer dessert. Get the original combination with Passion-Orange-Guava slush and pineapple toppings or create your own.

KULU KULU
Building B, Level 2 (Pā’ina Lanai Food Court)

Try: Fancy patisserie. Japanese bakeries like Kulu Kulu are renowned for their French baking precision. Here, get luxurious confections like mini tarts and soufflé cheesecake.

MINI MONSTER
Building B, Level 2 (Pā’ina Lanai Food Court)

Try: Classic milk teas. Cool down with Mini Monster’s signature milk teas, brewed with premium loose leaf teas. Elevate your drink with add-ons like honey boba and lychee jelly.

POKE WAIKIKI
Building B, Level 2 (Pā’ina Lanai Food Court)

Try: Poke bowls. The islands’ famous poke bowls are remixed with combination bowls like salmon and mochiko chicken. Customize your order with a medley of fresh add-ons, from edamame to pineapple.

POTAMA
Building C, Level 3 (Waikiki Food Hall)

Try: Okinawan snacks. Invented in Okinawa, these one-handed feasts combine egg, rice, spam, and seaweed into a perfect grab-and-go midday snack.