All the major cuisines are represented in Hawai'i, though, of course, Asian and Southeast Asian restaurants are the most common. Here, we've selected a representative sample. (More Asian and Southeast Asian restaurants can be found in the chapters on dim sum, noodles, sushi bars, izakaya, takeout and yakiniku.)

BOSTON'S NORTH END PIZZA BAKERY

The humongous 3-pound pies here are sold whole or by the slice (which is a quarter of a pizza). Signatures include the spinach pizza and the more refined pizza blanco (cheese and herbs). These are high-energy places with attitude.

Eight locations: Kaimuki-10th Ave., Kaimuki-St. Louis Drive, Manoa, Hawai'i Kai, Pearlridge, Makakilo, Kane'ohe and Kailua. Hours vary. No reservations. VS, MC. Checks accepted. $$.