"It’s hard to put the cuisine at Liholiho Yacht Club in a box. The menu has many different South and East Asian influences, which means you’ll see dishes like a zippy shaved pig’s head salad, crispy swordfish katsu, and nutty rendang curry. Order as much as will fit on your table and soak in the airy dining room that’s constantly buzzing with groups blowing out sparklers in a baked Hawaii. This is one of the neighborhood’s best spots for a special occasion, or any time you’re having dinner with visiting family who want to stay within 1,000 steps of their downtown hotels." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway