Peace Cafe is a dietary-friendly spot in Honolulu.
Peace Cafe in McCully Honolulu is the 100 percent vegan cafe on South King Street, with chef Shota's Japanese-leaning vegan plates and Hawaii regional vegetable bowls since 2010.
Tip: Monday to Saturday 11:00 to 21:00; Sunday to 15:00. Strong gluten-free options across the menu.
Address: 2239 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96826
Tane Vegan Izakaya in Kailua across the Pali from Honolulu pours sake alongside vegan sushi rolls, ramen, salads and tempura, with everything off the menu plant-based.
Tip: Reservations recommended. Vegan ramen runs richer than expected; the karaage substitute uses oyster mushrooms.
Down to Earth Organic and Natural in Kailua across the Pali from Honolulu is the 100 percent vegetarian deli inside a 15,000 sq ft Lau Hala Shops grocery store, with hot bar, salad bar and acai bowls.
Tip: Daily 07:00 to 22:00. The hot bar runs pay-by-weight; the made-to-order smoothie counter is at the back.
Govinda's Vegetarian Buffet at the ISKCON Hare Krishna temple in Honolulu serves Indian vegetarian lunch buffets Monday to Friday in a peaceful tree-shaded house north of Downtown.
Tip: Monday to Friday 11:00 to 14:30. All-you-can-eat for $10; remove shoes at the door.
Peace Cafe in McCully Honolulu has a strong gluten-free menu within its 100 percent vegan kitchen, with rice-based bowls and gluten-free tempura batter on most fried items.
Tip: Ask the counter for the gluten-free menu; not every item is GF but most can be modified.
Shaloha Pita inside the Ala Moana Center food court in Honolulu is the all-certified-halal Middle Eastern counter with kebabs, shawarma and falafel pitas, fully halal across the menu.
Tip: Halal certified across all menu items. Fast lunch counter; mall-hours service from 11:00.
Amina Pizzeria in Honolulu has served halal-certified pizza in the city for over 23 years, with midamar halal pepperoni, beef and sausage available on every pie.
Tip: Beef and pepperoni are halal certified; chicken is not. Confirm at counter; lunch slices to 14:00.
