Late Night Food in Waikiki & Honolulu (2025)

Hawaii isn't NYC or Tokyo — most restaurants close by 9pm, and finding food after 10pm can feel impossible. After years of late flights, bar crawls, and midnight cravings, we've mapped out every decent late-night option.

Fair warning: late-night dining in Hawaii is mostly casual. Think ramen shops, izakayas, 24-hour diners, and bar food. If you want fine dining, eat earlier. If you want to satisfy that 1am craving, keep reading.

Pro tip: Call ahead or check Google — hours change frequently, especially on weeknights.

Late Night Options by Closing Time

Open Until 11pm-12am

Most "late night" options fall here. Ramen shops, izakayas, and some bars with decent food. Your safest bet for quality food after 10pm.

Open Until 2am

Bars that serve food, late-night Korean BBQ spots, and a few legendary local joints. Quality varies — you're paying for convenience, not cuisine.

24 Hours

Your 3am options are limited: Zippy's (local chain — saimin and plate lunch), some McDonald's, and a handful of convenience stores with surprisingly decent musubi. Not glamorous, but it'll do.

Late Night Food by Area

Waikiki

The most options, but also the most tourist traps. Stick to the side streets — Kuhio Avenue has more authentic spots than Kalakaua. Marukame Udon has a late window, and several izakayas stay open past midnight.

Ala Moana / Kakaako

Shirokiya food court is your friend until 9pm. After that, head to one of the Korean BBQ spots or the occasional late-night poke place.

Chinatown

Surprisingly limited late options despite the bar scene. A few bars serve food, but most restaurants close by 9pm. Come for the drinks, plan for food elsewhere.