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.)

GINA'S BBQ

Gina's, founded by sisters Gina Song and Yong Hae Han, cornered the votes for best Korean barbecue in a previous 'Ilima outing. The portions are generous and specialties including barbecue beef, kalbi and spicy pork cooked in foil packets.

2919 Kapi'olani Blvd. 735-7964. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. No reservations. No credit cards. No checks. $.