Side Street Inn

"This humble spot has such terrific food that you might spot Alan Wong or Roy Yamaguchi hanging out here after-hours."

"Local-style bar food—salty pan-fried pork chops with a plastic tub of ketchup; fried rice; and passion fruit–glazed ribs...a place to dress any way you like, nosh all night, and watch sports on TV." Full review

"Down a small side street near Ala Moana Center -- noted more for its seedy bars than for pesto-crusted ahi and gourmet Nalo greens -- Side Street Inn is a pleasant surprise." Full review

"Side Street Inn, a chef’s hangout in Honolulu, has come into local fame (which is spreading since Anthony Bourdain stopped by in 2009) for its frying rap sheet." Full review

"A "locals' favorite", this "no-frills" American duo is known for "comfort food at its best", especially its "famous" "crispy, juicy" pork chops and "outstanding" kimchi fried rice"." Full review