Honolulu/ Food & Drinks
Published on October 17, 2019
The 5 best Asian fusion eateries in HonoluluPhoto: Roy's Waikiki/Yelp

Craving Asian fusion food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Asian fusion spots around Honolulu, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

Now is your chance to duck in to the latest hot spots, since consumer spending at restaurants tends to climb in October in the Honolulu area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM and direct response marketing for small businesses. Transactions at Honolulu-area restaurants last year rose by 12% in October over the month before.

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1. Roy's Waikiki

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First on the list is Roy's Waikiki. Located at 226 Lewers St., the Hawaiian and Asian fusion restaurant, which offers seafood and more, is the most popular in Honolulu, boasting 4.5 stars out of 2,439 reviews on Yelp.

2. Lucky Belly

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Next up is downtown's Lucky Belly, situated at 50 N. Hotel St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,706 reviews on Yelp, the bar and Asian fusion spot, serving ramen and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Roy's Hawaii Kai

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Roy's Hawaii Kai, located at 6600 Kalanianaole Highway, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Hawaiian and Asian fusion eatery, which offers seafood and more, 4.5 stars out of 918 reviews.

4. Gen Korean BBQ House

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The local outpost of the chain Gen Korean BBQ House is another high-traffic go-to, with four stars out of 2,662 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 4250, in Ala Moana-Kakaako to try it for yourself.

5. Back Alley Café

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Finally, check out Back Alley Café, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 169 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Asian fusion spot at 920 Sheridan St.


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