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MEDITERRANEAN, INDIAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN
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| O'ahu is home to hundreds of ethnic restaurants — most heavily Asian, most of them small, inexpensive and family-run, and all with their regulars and passionate fans. We couldn't possibly visit them all in a year, much less include them all in this guide. So this is just a selection, focused on offering as wide a range of cuisines as possible. |
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The only place on O'ahu to find South Indian dosas (thin, pancakelike breads made of fermented, stone-ground rice and lentils), this easygoing cafe, owned by the Segaran family, does them Malaysian-style. It's hard to choose between the various fiery curries of vegetables, lamb or shrimp, and vegetarians will be just as hard-pressed to decide considering the many choices available to them. You can even get sweet dosas — sprinkled with sugar or spread with coconut jam (kaya) — washing them down with "pulled" tea or milk-coffee.
Kilohana Square, 1016 Kapahulu Ave. 737-4600. Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Dinner: 5-9 p.m. daily. Reservations recommended. VS, MC, AX, DC, JCB. Checks accepted. $$.
Web site: www.indiacafehawaii.com
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VS: Visa
MC: Mastercard
AX: American Express
DC: Diners Club
DS: Discover Card
JCB: JCB Card
Olioli: Olioli Card |
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$$$: Pricey; entrées mostly more than $17
$$: Moderate; entrées $10-$16
$: Budget-friendly; entrées mostly less than $10
Checks: Local checks and travelers’ checks only |
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 Past 'Ilima Award winner
 "Cheap eats" restaurant
 "Local classic" eatery
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