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Heading to the Hawaiian Islands soon? If food is a priority, let us help you save time with these not-to-miss options, broken down by categories you are likely to use. Hot Spot: not fancy and loved by locals; Table for 50+: whether you are planning a wedding or corporate event and need to accommodate a big group; Need Shades: Best spots to watch the sunset and Send Noods: a trending term those of us who love noodles can relate to. As always, let us know if we missed your favorite. Here’s just a sampling of our top picks.

Oahu

TABLE FOR 50+

Mahina & Suns, Waikiki

Rent out part or this whole hip restaurant overlooking a pool in the heart of Waikiki, where family-style

“ohana” dishes celebrate the best of island cuisine. Nightly live music is also a big draw. 412 Lewers Street, Honolulu, mahinaandsuns.com

Send Noods

Stix Asian Food Hall, Waikiki

Whether looking for a quick stop, take out, or elevated food-court dining experience, discover the recently opened (with much acclaim) STIX Asian Food Hall in Waikiki with 17 restaurants and an entire section named “noodle street” for all types of noodle lovers. 2250 Kalakaua Ave Lower Level 100, stixasia.com

Adela’s Country Kitchen, Kaneohe

Located a 25-minute drive from Waikiki on Oahu's Windward side, the unique flavors and hefty portions of handmade noodles made from locally grown taro, ulu, Okinawan sweet potato, moringa and avocado at Adela’s Country Eatery are well worth the journey.

Recently ranked #5 on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat! 45-1151 Kamehameha Hwy., adelascountryeatery. com

Need Shades

MonkeyPod Kitchen, Waikiki

Finally, MonkeyPod’s Waikiki location at the Outrigger Reef Resort will be opening this month. Famously popular in Maui and Ko Olina, Peter Merriman’s OG Hawaiian regional cuisine will be served up with an ocean breeze. 2169 Kalia Road, 2169 Kalia Road, monkeypodkitchen. com