Top pick1$Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies
Manoa·Restaurant
Tiny fixture for breakfast, sandwiches made with freshly baked bread, vegetarian treats & juices.
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Manoa is one of Oahu's most beloved neighborhoods — a lush, rain-kissed valley tucked behind Honolulu that punches well above its size when it comes to eating well. I pulled together the 19 qualifying spots worth knowing, mixing our editors' verified picks with the area's highest-rated restaurants across cuisines.
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You'll find longtime local fixtures like Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies, where freshly baked bread and vegetarian-friendly fare have made it a neighborhood staple, alongside spots like Bangkok Chef Manoa, known for hearty portions of homestyle Thai, and Morning Glass Coffee, a bright counter-service café popular for house-roasted brews and light bites. Pho Viet Manoa Restaurant and O-Bok Korean Restaurant round out a diverse lineup that reflects just how culinarily adventurous this valley really is.
Spots that our editors have personally visited and recommend carry the NateEatsHawaii badge — keep an eye out for that signal as you browse the full list of 19 Manoa restaurants below.
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Manoa has a surprisingly diverse dining scene for a residential valley neighborhood. Standout spots include Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies for casual daytime eats, Bangkok Chef Manoa for Thai, Morning Glass Coffee for brunch and coffee, and Pho Viet Manoa Restaurant for Vietnamese — all well-regarded by locals and visitors alike.
Manoa skews casual and wallet-friendly overall. Spots like Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies, Asia Manoa, and Off the Hook Poke Market are known for solid food at accessible price points — great options if you're watching your spend.
This is a curated BEST guide combining our editors' personally verified picks (marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge) with the top-rated restaurants in Manoa from across the site's catalog of ~1,900 Oahu eateries. The list is reviewed regularly to reflect new openings and changes in the neighborhood.
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