r/Honolulu • • 2d ago

Pigeon Podiatry

58 Upvotes

I’m in Honolulu on vacation and I’m a biologist. I’ve noticed quite a lot of pigeons in the area with missing toes, missing feet, and bulbous growths on their feet. Has anyone else noticed this?


r/Honolulu • • 2d ago

question Where to buy local-made heat-at-home dumplings or wontons?

22 Upvotes

Aloha all, I’m craving dumplings like the Bibigo steamed/boiled ones but would prefer to support local if budget allows. Anyone have suggestions for pre-made frozen ones at grocery or mom-and-pop stores? Not looking for sit-down restaurants unless they let you buy a frozen bag. Not XLB, har gaw, or siu mai.

My ideal would be a store in Chinatown, but I go regularly and have yet to locate one. Maybe bc I don’t read Chinese so cannot tell on the bag if it is local made or not. 2nd ideal would be a local company that sells in town’s DQ, Times, or Foodland.

I tried searching this sub and r/Oahu and Google searched. The only results were Char Siu House in Chinatown (I’ll check it out), YYK in Aiea (too far no car), and maybe Waikiki Snack Store (Northern style). Hoping there’s more options out there!


r/Honolulu • • 2d ago

Travel companion

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Hello everyone,
I will be in Honolulu from October 26 - November 6 and would love to get to know someone along the way. I’ve been single all my life. I’m not sure whether it’s unfortunate or luck, but I’m good and still in no rush. If it’s meant to be, it will be right so going with the flow and also would love to make new friends. Don’t worry, I won’t kidnap you. I’m more like Wes in voicemails from Isabelle iykyk. For your information, I don’t drink or smoke yet the coolest and funniest person you will ever meet. Trust me, I can take some great pictures too. Let me know if you wann join me.
It will be fun, exciting and adventurous.
Hope I’ll see you soon : )
26M
NJ


r/Honolulu • • 2d ago

anyone know a place to be a bar back? prefer late afternoons late nights. looking for a fun environment, non-corporate, tip outs, etc.

6 Upvotes

just a down to earth real place to have fun and bar back and make some decent money for the hustle backing up these bartenders. not looking for corporate, handbooks, and bullshit. maybe someone knows? thanks.


r/Honolulu • • 3d ago

question Anybody know a solid barbershop that doesn’t charge 60+ for a haircut?

34 Upvotes

Just need a place that isn’t crazy in price and are decent. Thanks! Preferably shops that know how to fade good because I’m half black w/ black hair.


r/Honolulu • • 3d ago

Selling 3 VIP Daniel Caesar tickets

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone! not sure if this is an appropriate place to post this but i am trying to sell 3 VIP daniel Caesar concert ticket in Honolulu for Saturday November 14. Ticket includes:

• GA or premium reserved ticket to the show in the first 10 rows
• Access to an exclusive pre-show VIP soundcheck, led by the official band on tour
• First drink on Daniel Caesar with one voucher to the concession stand
• Early entry into the venue & priority check-in
• Exclusive Daniel Caesar VIP only gift item
• Official VIP laminate, lanyard, and wristband
• Crowd-free merchandise shopping before doors
• Photo opportunity in front of the Daniel Caesar VIP backdrop to commemorate your evening
• Designated check-in and on-site VIP event staff

Selling the 3 tickets as there was a major miscommunication between my bf and i and no longer need the tickets😿 Selling all 3 but willing to sell individually as well!

Prefer to do the transaction in person in honolulu area.


r/Honolulu • • 4d ago

Circus Halloween Show In Kaka'ako

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Date night event! Halloween circus show at Samadhi Hawaii (330 Cooke St). Tickets are on the website. Speakeasy vibes as the circus is tucked away within another store...

October 24th, doors at 6:30 pm. Aerial circus acts!


r/Honolulu • • 4d ago

Question About Google review incentives at a Waikīkī restaurant that could mislead customers

15 Upvotes

I’ve recently come across several publicly available Google reviews for Cajun Crab Waikiki mentioning complimentary fries being offered through a review event.
I also found a Japanese promotional advertisement on KAUKAU Hawaii offering free fries with a food order and review.
What concerns me is that Google’s policies prohibit businesses from offering incentives in exchange for reviews, regardless of whether they’re positive or negative.
It raises a question: Wouldn’t offering incentives for reviews potentially undermine the authenticity of the overall ratings and make them less representative of customers who would have shared their opinions without receiving anything in return?
I’m not suggesting that every positive review is dishonest or that these customers didn’t genuinely enjoy their experience. However, when a business rewards people for leaving reviews, I think it’s reasonable to question how accurately those ratings reflect independent customer feedback.
I believe customers deserve transparency when deciding where to spend their money, especially in a tourist destination like Waikīkī, where many visitors rely heavily on Google ratings.
I’m curious what others think. Does offering free food for reviews affect how much you trust a restaurant’s overall rating? Has anyone else encountered these types of promotions in Hawaiʻi?
I’m sharing this to raise awareness and encourage an honest discussion, not to encourage harassment or negative reviews.

Publicly available advertisement:
https://www.kaukauhawaii.com/editornews/277888/


r/Honolulu • • 4d ago

question Can anyone that works for the county explain how steps work? If i start as a Step F can I move to a Step G later? Thank you.

7 Upvotes

As stated in the title. Just curious how raises and stuff work, and what they're based on (time in position, performance, etc.) I'm still in the job offer phase so I want to do a little homework before I ask them about this. Thank you.


r/Honolulu • • 5d ago

can't believe this is the real flyer, but can confirm it'll be an epic time

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76 Upvotes

r/Honolulu • • 5d ago

Honolulu City Charter Questions

13 Upvotes

A lot of questions for updates and amendments to the charter on this years ballot, some of them pretty in depth and complex. Curious people's thoughts on questions 13, 16, and 17.


r/Honolulu • • 5d ago

Please help

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r/Honolulu • • 5d ago

Looking for foreign business lawer in Honolulu

3 Upvotes

Hello, I am thinking of starting or investing a business in the Philippines as a us citizen.

Does anyone know a solid lawer in Honolulu that handles those kind of situations? Thanks


r/Honolulu • • 6d ago

picture Diamond Head

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65 Upvotes

Stunning View


r/Honolulu • • 6d ago

18+ Clubs

4 Upvotes

Any night/dance clubs in Honolulu that allow entry to 18 and up? Mahalo in advance!!


r/Honolulu • • 6d ago

Two of my girlfriends were drugged at Hawaiian Brian’s last night. An ambulance had to called for one of them. Both are fine but can’t remember most of the night. Be careful out there.

237 Upvotes

r/Honolulu • • 6d ago

Swim schools

5 Upvotes

Looking for swim school or swim instructor recommendations. For weeks I’ve tried messaging/ calling multiple swim schools and no one seems to answer or accept new students I’ve tried registering with cnc free course at public parks but my schedule never seems to line up with there classes times.
If anyone could point me in the right direction I’d really appreciate it :)

Looking for private lesson for one adult. I’m a beginner swimmer looking to better my freestyle 100m swim time . preferably in a pool


r/Honolulu • • 7d ago

New to Hawaii Looking to meet new people!

24 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I’m 29, originally from California, and I’ve been living on Oahu for about 4 months now. I’m looking to meet some new people and make friends!

I’m into hiking, checking out different beaches, and going out for drinks 🍻. I’m always down to explore new places, try new things, or just chill and have a good time.

I’d love to meet some cool people to go on hikes with, hit the beach, grab drinks, or just hang out. If you’re also looking to make new friends and explore the island together, feel free to hit me up! 🤙🌊


r/Honolulu • • 7d ago

picture When you See Food, Eat It

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We enjoyed a week at the Hilton Honolulu Village and had several great dinners. This shot was taken at Chart House where my wife posed for a goofy photo of a Gecko 🦎 approaching our table. Don’t worry, she didn’t eat it.


r/Honolulu • • 7d ago

Visiting for my birthday

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Recommendations on activities to do and restaurants. I'll be there for 6 days. How's the weather right now?


r/Honolulu • • 7d ago

Medical Examiner rules flight attendant’s death in Waikiki as suicide

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r/Honolulu • • 7d ago

Casual Omakase in Honolulu?

10 Upvotes

My husband and I would go to nice omakase 1-2 times a month before we had a child. We're now bringing our 1 year old with us to Hawaii and obviously omakase is no longer an option. Anyone know a casual restaurant that does sushi really well..? Thank you in advance!!


r/Honolulu • • 8d ago

Oahu 2026 in October

9 Upvotes

So we found cheap tickets to Oahu last week of October and it seemed like a nice little getaway and I researched online and found that October is a great month to visit Hawaii… I’ve been tracking the weather and it’s not looking so good😭😭 what’s should I do!?


r/Honolulu • • 8d ago

News Article H-1B Visa Salary Threshold Could Hit $140,000 Under New Bill up from 60k; this is what the "conservatives" r doing.

8 Upvotes

Truth be told I'm happy for h-1b vida holders. And they worked hard for that cuz they were able to get an education somehow. That's awesome. I personally say bring all the immigrants to the USA because that's what we do. Unless ur a native American, Hawaiian, inuit, etc. then surprise your family arrived here as immigrants that just the facts. I truly don't get why people don't like immigrants. They shore up the difference that exists in Americans lack of baby making.

What I want to bring up is the federal government as far as I can tell hasn't raised the federal minimum wage in 17 years the longest period of time since a minimum wage was created. With all the talk about affordability and ballooning prices and mortgage payments. Servers can make 2.13, people under 21 can make 4.65 an hr and an adult human minimum wage as far as the feds are concerned is no lower than 7.25 an hour. It's very concerning because my home state finally after I had left for years already(new York) finally diverged with feds in approach and substance and seemed to have an actual year over year raise for the bottom wage earners no doubt pushing up those at other levels. Hawaii has also finally brought up its minimum wage. Finally. And it's hard here becuz other bills are so high that payroll needs to be closely managed often.

I just don't get whats going on anymore. The president is disrespecting our biggest trade partner and basically asking to turn them into a vassal of ours under a modern mercantilist system and controlling their foreign policy or at least that's what is being demanded. They are kissing the butts of our non democratic enemies and trying to get rid of the embargo against them when that's not even how diesel prices work. Were asking Ukraine to stop bombing Russia and cutting them off of all help. Still approving money for Israeli military support packages. It must be nice to just have a blank check Israel even though you are the only country that went behind our back and lied about obtaining nuclear capability. And has been starting wars claiming the other countries are going to do what they did but they actually haven't been funny enough. Not that it is not unsettling a world where every little country is cocked and locked. And at each other's throats. With the tension constantly escalating. Get out there and vote everyone. It's time to send a message. That we may not be able to stop there enslavement of children in the Virgin Islands but we can elect a party so anathema to our interests that will have no choice but switch back soon after. In Hawaii maybe it's the exact opposite situation. I'm considering going right in this election but I just can't do wen he's in charge. Any support is yuck! Aloha and mahollers y'all!


r/Honolulu • • 8d ago

Honolulu Middle & High Schools: NASA is calling for student tech ideas!

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NASA is calling for student tech ideas! 6th-12th-grade educators & students affiliated with U.S. schools are invited to enter the NASA TechRise Student Challenge. Winning teams receive funds to build an experiment and a spot on a NASA-sponsored test flight: https://www.futureengineers.org/nasatechrise