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Chinatown

100 N. Beretania Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817
808 521 3826
As featured in 3 days in Honolulu
Ranked #93 of 172 attractions in Honolulu
3.5 of 5 stars 91 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
Activities: Dining, Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Owner description: Buzzing with vendors, shoppers, business people and tourists, this sliver of Downtown Honolulu is an exciting mix of history, mystery and fun. Amid... more » Owner description: Buzzing with vendors, shoppers, business people and tourists, this sliver of Downtown Honolulu is an exciting mix of history, mystery and fun. Amid the lei stands, noodle factories, hole-in-the-wall eateries and herbal medicine shops, the Oahu Market attracts locals recognizing it for savory selections of fresh meats, fish and produce. Remember to frequently look up from the street level while walking around the district since many of the old buildings that were renovated have retained their original façade and completion date on the second story. « less
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Aiea, Hawaii
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Get a guidebook or read online about the area, otherwise you'll walk right by some significant sights. This is a great place to visit early on a Saturday morning - you'll see all varieties of Asians shopping for fresh seafood, vegetables, etc. Definitely some of the best places to eat on Oahu. Look at the map though, not all the... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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97 reviews 97 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Honolulu should be a great place for Chinatown but the parking and access to the locations within are very difficult to navigate. Notwithstanding, vermin are a problem here...

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Brisbane, Australia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

All major city's have one and this is a small version maybe some bargains for girls .....fashion,handbags

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Hawaii
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

When our two girls were young, I use to treat them to a trip to Chinatown on a Sunday morning. We'd visit the many fish markets, vegetable stands and the many char siu-roast pork stands for their tasty treats. Today, these girls are adults and we still visit Chinatown when we are hungry for some freshly made dim sum, roast... More

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columbus ohio
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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I've been to many Chinatowns in different cities and countries, but this has got to be one of the worst ones. It is very dirty, not a whole lot of good restaurant selections, or shop selections. We did try legend seafood which wasn't bad, but overall, the whole area needs revamping. It didn't feel safe, it was predominantly Vietnamese, cambodian... More

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Missouri
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
3
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Loceted on the west edge of downtown, we found Chinatown easy to get to if you follow a map. We were disappointed in the only food court we found. Most of the shops are cluttered and cater to the local population. It is not a large area so can be seen fairly quickly. One side benefit is that we found... More

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Calgary, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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we decided to quickly stop by Chinatown as I heard that Cafe De Tim at the plaza makes some really good avocado smoothies and egg-puffs. Other than that, try any of the Dim Sum restaurants and you will not be disappointed

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england
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
1
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not the nicest part of town, don't go there after dark, very different atmosphere than Waikiki.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

We were visiting Honolulu and just accidently ran into First Friday's in Chinatown. It was a nice treat. Wasn't full of tourist, and there were a lot of fun things to do. There are some good restaraunts in the area and lounges to have a drink. Then you can walk around and enjoy the free art galleries in the area.

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Hawaiian Islands
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Dim sun for early lunch...lots to pick from. Lei shops are there too. Night life is mixed, something for every one, but check out the night life on line before go.

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