Tane Vegan Izakaya is a dietary-friendly spot in Honolulu.
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.
Address: 131 Hekili Street, Kailua, HI 96734, Honolulu
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.
Aloha Lani Kosher Restaurant at Chabad of Hawaii in Honolulu serves kosher-certified meals on Kapiolani Boulevard, the city's destination kosher kitchen alongside Shabbat catering.
Tip: Open by reservation; Shabbat dinner Friday at sundown. The Chabad of Hawaii office handles bookings.
