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

"Side Street Inn on Da Strip offers all the favorite pupu from the bar including the pork chops, fried rice and steamed clams with Portuguese sausage in a more refined setting." Full review

"Honolulu’s celebrity chefs unwind here with beer or wine, four sports television screens and heaping plates of pesto-crusted ahi, fried rice or island pork chops in front of them." Full review

"The food is better prepared at this location, even though it’s pretty much the same menu...portion sizes are as big as ever." Full review

"You’ll find Honolulu’s top chefs hanging out after hours, along with partying locals who come for hearty portions of kalbi, pan-fried pork chops and lots of local and mainland comfort fare." Full review