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MAI KA PI‘INA A KA LĀ I HA‘EHA‘E Ā KA WELONA A KA LĀ I KA MOLE ‘OLU O LEHUA. This poetic welcome greets the sun as it rises at the easternmost tip of Hawai‘i Island at Ha‘eha‘e and bids farewell at Lehua in the west. In our mother tongue, it’s our way of saying that everyone is welcomed. And so, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Royal Hawaiian Center. Welina me ke aloha.

The Royal Hawaiian Center you see today was born from a threeTHE ROYAL GROVE

year revitalization period in the early 2000s. Careful consideration

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was given to provide you with a visually eye-catching experience

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of native flora with The Royal Grove being the pièce de résistance.

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Passersby are able to delight in the beauty of Hawai‘i’s paradise.

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the real treasure is found when spending time within the center’s

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three buildings and more than 100 shopping and 30 dining destinations!

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Stylemaker Stay ahead of the fashion curve with fierce power clashing, monochrome magic, citrus hues,

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Fit Paradise in Your Carry-On Bring home a small memento that will forever remind you of your wonderful Hawaiian vacation.

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hats that make every head turn.

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Sea, Surf & Hermès Hermès Waikīkī will dazzle with its Special Products Collection.

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Spring Awakening Strut into spring with looks that invigorate your most

Complimentary Hawaiian cultural activities.

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The Royal Grove Presents Enjoy twilight performances in an al fresco setting.

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Nāmaka and The Little Folk The first of a two-part series about

Discover our favorite spring pieces

the Menehune in a re-imagined tale.

that will put a spring in your shopping

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More Than Just Desserts Satisfy your sweet cravings with a

Find your selfie at Royal Hawaiian Center.

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International Dining Savor an array of multicultural

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flavors at the center’s eateries.

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Unique Island Flavors From delicious mornings to decadent evenings, the indulgent offerings at Royal Hawaiian Center will satisfy your every hunger.

Plaid blazer, pleated skirt, striped socks and color block pumps, Fendi. Layered necklace and gold rings, Tory Burch.

Flowers by Ocean Dreamer.

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CULTURAL Join expert kumu (teachers) in the art of lei making, weaving, hula and more!

‘Ukelele Lesson

Lauhala Weaving

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

(Pō‘akahi)

(Pō‘alua)

(Pō‘akolu)

(Pō‘ahā)

(Pō‘alima)

(Pō‘aono)

HULA LESSON

LOMILOMI* MASSAGE 11 AM

‘UKULELE** LESSON

HULA LESSON

LEI MAKING

10 AM

HAWAIIAN QUILTING 9:30 AM

12 PM

10 AM

1 PM

The Royal Grove

Pã‘ina Lānai

Building A, L2

Helumoa Hale

The Royal Grove

Building A, L2

LOMILOMI* MASSAGE

Building B, L2

& Heritage Room

11 AM

HULA LESSON 10 AM

HO‘OKANI PILA 12 PM

Food Court,

Building A, L2

The Royal Grove

LEI MAKING 1 PM Building A, L2

‘UKULELE** LESSON 12 PM Helumoa Hale

KEIKI HULA

Guest Services & Heritage Room

3:30 PM The Royal Grove

LAUHALA WEAVING* 1 PM Building A, L2

Guest Services

The Royal Grove

LAUHALA WEAVING* 1 PM

LAUHALA WEAVING* 1 PM Building A, L2

LOMILOMI* MASSAGE 11 AM Building A, L2

‘UKULELE** LESSON 12 PM

Building A, L2

Helumoa Hale

HULA LESSON 4 PM

& Heritage Room

The Royal Grove

Guest Services

Schedules

LEI MAKING

subject to change.

1 PM

For updates, call

Building A, L2

Helumoa Hale Guest Services at 808.922.2299.

*Classes limited to 25 people, on a first-come, first-served basis. **To attend a ‘ukulele lesson, pick up tickets (one per person) at Helumoa Hale Guest Services. Tickets are available on the day of the lesson, starting at 10 AM.

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Hawaiian Quilting

Keiki Hula

Hula Lesson

‘Ukelele Lesson

Lei Making

Princess Pauahi Statue in Royal Grove

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presents

THE ROYAL GROVE

Enjoy live Hawaiian entertainment at this gathering place in Waikïkï.

Royal Hawaiian Center’s Royal Grove is the busiest Hawaiian music and hula scene in Waikīkī. By daylight or torchlight, the Royal Grove is Waikīkī’s idyllic locale for the Malu Niu Hawaiian Entertainment

very best in authentic Hawaiian entertainment.

He mai (You’re invited)!

MALU NIU HAWAIIAN ENTERTAINMENT

HULA KAHIKO

MELE PĀKOLU

Saturdays, 6-6:30 PM

Monthly Performances

HANOHANO HELUMOA CONCERT SERIES

Tuesdays-Fridays, 6-7 PM

The history of Hawai‘i is

A trilogy of performances

Quarterly Performances

Settle into the leisure of

found in the many hula

at the beginning of every

Enjoy the lilting sounds of

the evening while you

traditions that have

month feature the hallmark

music during Mele Hawai‘i,

listen to the nahenahe

survived over Hawai‘i’s

instruments of Mele Hawai‘i:

which begins with an

(sweet) melodies of Mele

history. The oli (chants)

Steel Guitar Night, Slack

exciting performance by a

Hawai‘i from award-winning

and mele (poetry and

Key Guitar Night and

community group, followed

musicians, and allow the

song) that comprise the

Hawaiian Piano Night.

by Hula Kahiko and topped

gentle movements of the

various repertoire of hālau

off by some of Hawai‘i’s

hula to mesmerize you.

hula (hula schools) are

renowned musicians.

among Hawai‘i’s treasures.

Visit or call Helumoa Hale Guest Services at 808.922.2299 for more information.

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Malu Niu Hawaiian Entertainment

Hula Kahiko

Malu Niu Hawaiian Entertainment

Mele Päkolu

Malu Niu Hawaiian Entertainment

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power CLASHING Prints with stripes? Chevron with florals? Yes, more! Layer up with a print or three and let your patterned flag fly with some serious print mixing.

No matter how loud your outfit, it’s your unshakable confidence that makes it fierce.

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From neon orange to zesty lemon, serve up the most fashionable buffet of fruity hues in their boldest iterations. Add a splash of lemon with small accessories or brighten up your look from hat to heel.

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Fendi Building C, Levels 1 and 2

Valentino

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allTRIMMINGS the There’s something about the little things that makes a huge fashion statement. From feathered trim to hand-embroidered details, it’s the minutiae that turn your spring style up to the max.

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SEA SURF&HERMÈS

TRAVELS TO HAWAI‘I ARE FILLED WITH COLORFULLY VIVID MOMENTS THAT SHOULD BE CHERISHED IN LUXURIOUS FASHION. AT HERMÈS, YOU CAN SHOP THE LATEST TROPICAL CAPSULE COLLECTION, EXCLUSIVE TO ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER, AND CARRY WITH YOU MEMORIES OF YOUR HAWAIIAN VACATION EVERYWHERE YOU GO.

Enter into a shoppers’ paradise at the newly re-opened, two-level Hermès flagship in Building C, and discover the most playful and bright pieces that celebrate the island, as well as a featured scarf with the playful “Surf, Sand, and Fun” print created by Brazilian designer Filipe Jardim.

The bright design honors his home country’s love of sundrenched colors and laid-back living with surfboards and palm fronds silhouetted by free-form geometric shapes and flat expanses of color.

Whether you’re looking for surf-inspired fashion or the latest Hermès collection straight off the runway, this Parisian icon, re-opening at Royal Hawaiian Center Friday, April 26, is filled with the most covetable items in the fashion world—ready to head home to your closet.

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Hermès Building C, Levels 1 and 2

Fighting Eel Building B, Level 1

Valentino

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make HEADS TURN This spring, headgear is the most fashion-forward, forward-thinking accessory on the runway. From scarves to logo caps and flower crowns to hats bigger than ball gowns, having a gorgeous hat will turn heads left and right.

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EXPLORE MORE Express your playful side with brilliant, hand-finished NEW jewelry

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Dress, Valentino; shoes, Jimmy Choo; earrings and rings, Tiffany & Co. Shot exclusively in The Royal Grove.

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Dress, bag, boots and scarf, Valentino; jewelry, Tiffany & Co.; sunglasses, Vitra Eyewear.

Shot exclusively in The Royal Grove.

Dress, kate spade new york; jewelry, Harry Winston; bag, Furla; shoes, Jimmy Choo.

Shot exclusively in The Royal Grove.

SPARKLE LIKE THE SUN

This page: Jewelry, Harry Winston; dress, kate spade new york.

Opposite page: Suit, Fendi; necklace, Tory Burch; bracelet, Hermès.

Shot exclusively in The Royal Grove.

This page: Dress, Koi Boutique; jewelry, Tiffany & Co. Opposite page: Top, Fendi; jewelry, Harry Winston.

Shot exclusively in The Royal Grove.

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Photography: Hudson Taylor Styling: Kyle Kagamida Hair: Shaina Nakahara Makeup: Kecia Littman Models: Anna Cywinska, Marilyn Agency; Tiffany Hirth, 360 Management Flowers: Ocean Dreamer

PRETTY IN PETALS

This page: Sweater, kate spade new york; bikini bottom, Pink Sand; earrings, Fighting Eel; bracelets, Tory Burch; sunglasses, Vitra Eyewear.

Opposite page: Dress, Tory Burch; jewelry, Tiffany & Co. Shot exclusively in The Royal Grove.

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NAMAKA AND THE LITTLE FOLK A NEW TALE OF THE MENEHUNE

BY ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER CULTURAL DIRECTOR MONTE MCCOMBER

The Menehune are described to have been no taller than 3 feet; visible only to each other; and able to complete feats of masonry, such as the building of a lava rock wall, in a single night. In fact, it was their rule that all endeavors be completed overnight, hence the origin of the saying: “He po hookahi, a ao ua pau”—In one night, and by dawn it is finished.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY JESSICA KE‘ALA KIM

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Many cultures are known for their storytelling. The “Iliad” and “Odyssey” by Homer, Murasaki Shikibu’s “The Tale of Genji” and India’s “Bhagavad Gita” are but a few of the many classic literary works that have helped to shape our world. This year, our quarterly series of cultural editorials takes

“Eia ka e nānā ana au iā ‘oe!

Maopopo ia’u kāu e hana nei. A‘o wau wale nō kai ‘ike ka ‘oiai’o.”

–PANA’EWA

inspiration from Hawai‘i’s storytelling traditions. We revisit them.

We reimagine them. And from their framework, weave a new story.

Our litany of fiction begins with a two-part series of the Menehune, a retelling of the architectural feats of these miniature people. E kuhi hou pū kākou i nā mo‘—Let’s reimagine these stories together.

I mean I’ve been watching you! I know what you’re up to. And I’m the only one who knows the truth.

–PANA‘EWA

Whispers. Faint murmurs. This was the extent of the discussions surrounding the new lava rock wall that had suddenly appeared overnight along the valley wall. The stones were expertly placed and the fit was perfect. Who built it? How did they manage to do it in just one night? Why is everyone afraid to talk about it? Nāmaka had a hundred questions—he always did—but there were no answers. Just whispers and this new stone structure.

Nāmaka had always been overly curious. His investigative nature had landed him in trouble throughout his childhood and earned him the moniker, Nāmakanīele. He didn’t care that others mocked him. He wore the pejorative suffix nīele, meaning busybody, as a badge of honor. He was, indeed, inquisitive to a fault.

Unlike other days, today, Nāmaka

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was quiet. He went about his business, completing chores and the like without even a peep. It was important, for him, to keep quiet.

How else could he hear the whisperings in the village? He

(Previous spread) The Menenhune building an extensive lava rock wall.

(This spread) An enchanted ipu (gourd) is how they hide themselves. (Following

moved about, gathering whisper

spread) Native shells and

after whisper, and tried to make

plants to fashion a lei.

sense of them. As a ruse, he had decided to fashion a lei made of orange kaona‘oa, which grew throughout the village, providing him the perfect excuse for wandering hither and yon. If NÄ maka was not so absorbed with his spying, he would have noticed his lei had grown long enough to fit around a seal. Nevertheless, he continued to weave and listen. Nothing they were

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saying made any sense. No one had any idea of who did it. His hands, familiar with the weaving pattern, moved of their own accord until he happened to steal a peek of his handiwork. He stopped weaving and exhaled his disappointment aloud.

In that moment, he remembered he was supposed to be making a lei … to fit a person.

As he walked home, he happened upon Pana‘ewa, who was as peculiar as the things he said. He lived as a hermit, but often times he would suddenly appear in the village unannounced and vanish just as quickly.

“Auē nō ho‘i!” exclaimed Pana‘ewa in seeing the large lei.

A laila ‘ike akula ‘o ia iā ala. He kino li’ili’i. Ma kahi o ka nui o ke keiki li’ili’i, akā eia ho’i ‘a’ole nō ia he keiki.

‘A’ole ia he kanaka, he menehune.

“Did you make that for your portly aunt?” He then squealed at his own joke. “I should think it would make a lovely choker around her neck.”

He squealed again, delighted at his wit. Nāmaka paid him no attention.

He was beginning to think that no one knew anything and he craved answers. He turned and walked away.

“E kali ‘oe!” shouted Pana‘ewa, holding his hand out to emphasize

And then he saw it. A small figure. The size of a young child but, to his amazement, not a child at all.

No, not a man.

A menehune.

–NĀMAKA

the order to halt. Nāmaka was shocked by the gesture and looked puzzled.

“I’ve been watching you.”

“What do you mean?”

“I mean I’ve been watching you!

I know what you’re up to. And I’m the only one who knows the truth.”

“I doubt that,” Nāmaka said mockingly.

“You doubt me? You think I’m lying? You think I’m just an old

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crazy fool?” shrieked Pana‘ewa, the veins in his neck swelling.

“Speak then! No games! If you know the truth, then tell me!”

Incensed by Nāmaka’s rudeness, Pana‘ewa continued his tirade, spitting out his words as he recounted what his hermit eyes had witnessed in the dark. His hands

He lāhui kanaka kūikawā i hana ma ka pō e kūkulu i nā loko i’a kuapā, nā alanui, a me nā heiau.

–PŪKU‘I/ELBERT

moved furiously as he spoke, and with each gesture he turned in the direction that his hands were moving.

As Pana‘ewa’s story progressed, his breathing slowed.

They could have easily slipped into the night, if it wasn’t for the call of Nāmaka’s father. That stern tone was unmistakable and it was to be obeyed. Before leaving, Nāmaka extended his hands out, widening the circle of the lei. Pana‘ewa lowered

Legendary race of small people who worked at night, building fish onds, roads, temples.

–PŪKU‘I/ELBERT

his head and Nāmaka placed the lei over Pana‘ewa’s head and gingerly rested it on his shoulders saying, “He makana nou (A gift for you).”

Pana‘ewa was touched by the gesture. “Hele ‘oe. E hele ‘oe.” He struggled to get the words out.

As he dashed off, Nāmaka cupped his hands to his mouth, lifted his head towards the sky and shouted, “E hui ana kāua i ka lā ‘apōpō!” ensuring that Pana‘ewa knew he intended to hear the remainder of the story tomorrow. He then leapt into a sprint.

The second of two parts of the story of “Nāmaka and the Little Folk: A New Tale of the Menehune” will appear in the May 15 issue of R. The complete story is now available at rmagazinewaikiki.com.

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TsuruTonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie

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DIM SUM

THEN SOME

BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS | PHOTOS BY JOSE RAHR

DISCOVER A GLOBAL & AESTHETICALLY PLEASING ARRAY OF DISHES.

IT’S 10 ON A MONDAY MORNING and Olena Heu sits down in front of steamed baskets of dim sum at Tim Ho Wan. The former Miss Hawai‘i and morning news anchorwoman-turned-social media influencer is eager to share her favorite dishes from restaurants at the Royal Hawaiian Center— starting with this Hong Kong-based dim sum chain that quickly rose to fame for being the “world’s most inexpensive Michelin starred restaurant.”

The Kaua‘i native frequents the center at least twice a month, citing the convenience of parking and shopping here. And, undoubtedly, the dining.

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Restaurant Suntory

“It’s the perfect place,” says Heu,

luxurious kaiseki meals. “They take pride

founder of DaBestHawaii.com, a digital

in their product,” Heu asserts. “The sushi,

media magazine that showcases the

the tempura and everything else are

best of the islands’ culture, cuisine

perfectly executed. You feel like you’re

and crafts. “And there are so many

in Japan.”

places to eat.”

Biting into a translucent dumpling

Heu’s picks at Suntory are the misoyaki butterfish, flaky and slightly

stuffed with shrimp and chives, Heu

sweet; and the agedashi tofu, deep-fried

says this is one of her favorite dim sum,

tofu floating in a mushroom-dashi gravy

along with the siu mai, steamed egg

then sprinkled with green onions, grated

cake and Tim Ho Wan’s signature baked

daikon and ginger.

barbecue pork buns. Similar to other

Next door at TsuruTonTan Udon

Tim Ho Wans, the entire menu fits on a

Noodle Brasserie, large bowls of

single page. When you read it, it may not

homemade, silky udon have been

be immediately apparent why so many

elevated to a gourmet level in terms of

people would be willing to endure hours

ingredients and presentation. “I always

of standing in line—and in the cold at

order tan tan because I enjoy bold

some locations—just to get a table. But

flavors and a little bit of spice, enough

Heu assures the wait is worth it.

to make my brow sweat,” Heu says.

Across the hall, Restaurant Suntory

“THE SUSHI, THE TEMPURA & EVERYTHING ELSE ARE PERFECTLY EXECUTED. YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE IN JAPAN.”

“Traditionally, I will order my ramen this

is well known for its all-around excellence

way with only vegetables (and maybe

in Japanese cuisine of varying styles—

char siu) and to combine both the tan

teppanyaki, sushi, shabu-shabu and

tan broth with perfectly cooked udon

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HEU ENJOYS THE EGGS BENEDICT AT IL LUPINO TRATTORIA & WINE BAR...

WITH A MIMOSA, OF COURSE. garnished with jalapeño peppers and tempered with sweet miso. “If it’s not a signature dish, it should be,” Heu adds.

“With the addition of the ponzu sauce, it’s like eating a salad.”

After traveling across Thailand, Heu fell in love with the cuisine. Recounting the street carts and train station kiosks, Heu quips she “ate her way across the country.” Today, when she craves savory curry, her go-to place is Noi Thai Cuisine.

“The red curry roast duck is the Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar

best dish I’ve ever had in my life,” Heu gushes. “It’s carefully prepared and

Doraku Sushi

noodles is a wonderful combination.

the combination of flavors, from the

Building B, Level 3

Udon noodles prepared tender yet

acidity of the fruit to hints of spice, is

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chewy are my favorite and I can eat a

outstanding. This is a dish that everyone

Il Lupino Trattoria

bowl of the piping hot broth any day,

needs to try.”

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whether it’s hot or cold.”

Building B, Level 1 808.922.3400 Noi Thai Cuisine Building C, Level 3 808.664.4039 Restaurant Suntory Building B, Level 3 808.922.5511 Tim Ho Wan Building B, Level 3 808.888.6088 TsuruTonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie Building B, Level 3 808.888.8559

The red curry roast duck arrives

Catty-corner to TsuruTonTan, Doraku

with all the pomp and circumstance

Sushi fills a niche that falls somewhere

afforded to royalty. A cylindrical glass

between a zen retreat and a Bohemian

houses the duck leg, which, once

hangout. Buddha statues, Southeast

lifted, releases an aromatic plume of

Asian drums and stone sculptures lend

applewood-smoked bacon. It’s then

an exotic element to the room while also

transferred to an awaiting pool of curry

offering a dramatic juxtaposition to the

that’s garnished with a surprising list of

black-and-red-themed bar and faux

ingredients, including grapes, fresh local

reclaimed wood. Ample selections can

pineapple and lychee. Again, the ying-

be found among the Deluxe Rolls, with

and-yang of flavors offers a balance of

the God of Fire Kagu-Tsuchi being

spiciness, sweetness and acidity.

among the more popular because of its

And when she’s not having lunch or

combination of spicy tuna, habanero tobiko

dinner here, Heu enjoys the eggs Benedict

and spicy garlic aioli. For a milder-flavored

at Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar … with

dish, Heu recommends the hamachi

a mimosa, of course. “It doesn’t get any

carpaccio, thin slices of yellowtail tuna

better than that,” she says.

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Doraku Sushi

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Noi Thai Cuisine

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MORE THAN JUST

DESS

One dessert means heart.

Another translates to round and round.

And the third is named after its affable founder.

HEART TO HEART Since opening last September, Kokoro Café owners, Gil and Lisa Ann Shin, have poured their hearts into this venture. “From our heart to yours, we want to put a smile on your face through our desserts,” said Gil Shin during a media preview.

“We want to give customers that happiness we get when we eat dessert.” A popular street food in Japan, taiyaki features a fish-shaped waffle filled with a swirl of soft-serve. The menu consists of three compact desserts: the Mochi-Pop, a mocha waffle covered with a sweet glaze; the Dole Whip Float, a frozen POG (Passion Orange Guava) slush topped with chunks of pineapple; and the Shaka-Boom, which can be filled with a choice of chocolate cream, sweet red bean or coconut haupia, then flavored with pineapple Dole whip, creamy coconut, açai berry or vanilla bean.

Kokoro Café

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Pā‘ina Lānai, Building B, Level 2 808.388.6552, kokorohawaii.com

SERTS

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Pā‘ina Lānai, Building B, Level 2 808.931.0915, kulukulucake.com SAY UNCLE Resembling his trademark, jovial caricature stamped on each of his cheesecakes, Tetsushi Mizokami wore a broad smile when he opened this Royal Hawaiian Center location, his first-ever Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake in the U.S. It was a moment he had been anticipating since expanding outside of Japan. “I’ve been making cakes since I was 5 years old,” said Mizokami, or Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake

Uncle Tetsu as he prefers to be called.

“The secret to my cheesecake is in the method I developed and the ingredients I use.” Unlike its New York counterpart,

ROUND OF APPLAUSE

Uncle Tetsu’s cheesecakes are light,

Translating to “round and round” in

airy and not cloyingly sweet. Each

English, kulu kulu honolulu is known

individual cheesecake is handcrafted

for its delicate roll cakes, Strawberry

with natural ingredients and baked in a

Shortcake, Soufflé Cheesecake and its

specially calibrated oven for 45 minutes.

signature Diamond Head Puff, an airy

With more than 80 stores across the

cream puff that possesses just the right

globe, Uncle Tetsu’s is truly a cheesecake

Those with sweet

amount of sugar. Since opening its first

phenomenon. However, it’s not all

cravings can satisfy their

Hawai‘i location in 2012, the Japanese-

cheesecakes. Other available goodies

kulu kulu honolulu

desires with a wide

style pastry shop has attracted patrons

include Madeleines, honey-infused,

selection of desserts,

with its ethereal desserts. Pastry chefs

sponge cake-like cookies; crunchy

from Rainbow cakes

have also recently introduced a new

Cheesecake Biscotti, twice-baked

Sweet Aloha Collection, featuring three

cookies made from the Original

Hawai‘i-inspired treats. Exclusive to

Japanese Cheesecake; and Ooey Gooey

the Royal Hawaiian Center, the Shave

Cookies, sweet and savory cookies

Ice Cupcake consists of a mound of

packed with crunchy rice cereal, gooey

shave ice topped with such homemade

marshmallows and rich chocolate

syrups as the Strawberry Short, Blue

chips with a touch of salt.

Hawai‘i and Kona Coffee Tiramisu. Also

Pā‘ina Lānai, Building B, Level 2

only available at the center is the

808.922.9680, uncletetsu-us.com

and Mochi-Pop to Japanese-style cheesecakes and chewy macaroons.

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international DINING

Take your taste buds on a globe-trotting tour of Royal Hawaiian Center’s restaurants.

BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS

artisan pizza oven and

WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE BY

many more traditional

WOLFGANG ZWIENER

Building C, Level 3

Rave reviews and

808.664.4039

Italian appointments.

numerous awards prove that Wolfgang Zwiener

ISLAND VINTAGE

has built a legend.

WINE BAR

Dry-aged to perfection

At Island Vintage Wine

and carved to order,

Bar, a WineEmotion

Wolfgang’s steaks are

temperature-controlled

tender and juicy, served

system keeps wines as

Center, where

RESTAURANT SUNTORY

sizzling hot with a

fresh as the moment

Serving the finest

exquisite culinary

perfect crust.

they are uncorked.

Japanese cuisine in

Opening this winter.

Waikīkī for more than

Luxury comes in many forms at Royal Hawaiian

options include

and gourmet-level udon and pasta.

808.922.3400

35 years, Suntory is

Prime steaks, opulent seafood,

Building B, Level 1

a household name

Building C, Level 3

for special, authentic

808.922.3600

Japanese dishes, from

NOI THAI CUISINE Well-known in the

Building C, Level 2

shabu-shabu and sushi

808.926.KONA (5662)

to teppanyaki and elegant kaiseki dinners.

Pacific Northwest,

IL LUPINO TRATTORIA

this is the first Hawai‘i

& WINE BAR

outpost for Noi’s group

The first in Hawai‘i,

of restaurateurs. Expect

Il Lupino has a working

traditional Thai fare in an

salumeria of fresh-cut

elegant setting.

gourmet deli meats and cheeses, as well as an extensive wine bar menu,

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Noi Thai Cuisine

Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar Doraku Sushi

TsuruTonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie

Restaurant Suntory

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Building B, Level 3 808.888.8559

TIM HO WAN This Hong Kong-based dim sum chain rose to fame for being the “world’s most inexpensive Michelin-starred restaurant.” Best sellers

and sticky rice in lotus leaf.

Building B, Level 3 808.888.6088

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include barbecue pork buns

P.F. CHANG’S WAIKĪKĪ The P.F. Chang’s Waikīkī experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine and tempting desserts, all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro-like setting.

Building A, Levels 1 and 2

Open for Lunch everyday from 11:30am & Happy Hour 4 - 6pm

808.628.6760 THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY Guests can choose from 200

Royal Hawaiian Center Building B Level 3 2233 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu Located above Kate Spade • Validated Parking 808.922.3323 • www.dorakusushi.com

different entrées, including its signature truffle-honey chicken and hearty meatloaf.

Building C, Level 1 808.924.5001 DORAKU SUSHI Doraku strives to be inventive with its cuisine by combining traditional Japanese ingredients with Pan-Asian and Latin flavors.

Building B, Level 3 808.922.3323

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UNIQUE

island flavors at Royal Hawaiian Center

BY SIMPLICIO PARAGAS

As shopping centers have been reimagined in the past decade, so,

DEAN & DELUCA

ISLAND VINTAGE

Shore Dark & Milk Duet

With operations

SHAVE ICE

Gift Boxes are

throughout the United

Offering a refreshing

now available.

States and global licenses

assortment of shave ice,

Building C, Level 1

abroad, DEAN & DELUCA

topped with such

808.922.9090

has established an

ingredients as lilikoi

international reputation

and popping boba.

STARBUCKS

for its carefully curated

Building B, Level 1

When Starbucks Coffee

array of gourmet goods,

808.922.5662

Company first introduced

Hawaiian coffee and modern kitchenware.

too, have culinary

Building B, Level 1

options. Guests

808.492.1015

can now choose

ISLAND VINTAGE

its oatcake in 2005, it was BANÁN The dairy-free, soft-serve menu here includes The Original Chunkadelic, a chocolate

only available on O‘ahu.

Dense and filled with bits of mango and pineapple, the oatcake is chewy but not cloyingly sweet. Enjoy

COFFEE

lover’s dream come

Providing the finest in

true, Guava Jams and

100 percent Kona coffee

its signature, The Duke,

cookies to healthy

drinks is just one of this

which is a must-try treat.

smoothies and

shop’s specialties. They

Building C, Level 1

HONOLULU COOKIE

also make terrific açai

808.200.1640

COMPANY

from gourmet sandwiches and

açaí bowls.

bowls and smoothies, assorted breakfast bagels, delicious sandwiches, poke bowls and salads.

Building C, Level 2 808.926.5662

Building A, Level 1 808.922.4110

Since 1998, Honolulu MALIE KAI CHOCOLATES Malie Kai Chocolates offers eight different chocolate bars, truffles prepared with Maui Rum and two types of biscotti: a lemon biscotto dipped in dark chocolate and a chocolate one dipped in milk chocolate. North

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it with a tall frappuccino.

Cookie Company’s premium shortbread cookies have been baked fresh daily in Hawai‘i. The 20th Anniversary Collection consists of eight flavors.グ

Building B, Level 1 808.931.3330

(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) COU RTESY OF ISLAN D VI NTAGE SHAVE ICE; COURTESY OF MALIE KAI CHOCOLATES; COURTESY OF ISLAND VINTAG E COF FE E

Island Vintage Shave Ice Malie Kai Chocolates

Island Vintage Coffee

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(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) COURTESY OF HONOLU LU COOKIE COMPANY; COURTESY OF BANร N; COURTESY OF DEAN & DELUCA

Honolulu Cookie Company

DEAN & DELUCA

Banรกn

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HANG LOOSE Enjoy 12 great options at the open-air Pā‘ina Lānai Food Court at Royal Hawaiian Center.

1 KOKORO CAFÉ KOKORO CAFÉ brings taiyaki to Royal Hawaiian Center. The Japanese dessert features a shaka-shaped waffle cone filled with soft-serve ice cream in various flavors.

Another option are Mochi Pops.

2 KULU KULU HONOLULU kulu kulu honolulu attracts patrons with such ethereal pastries as the Diamond Head chocolate cream puff, a light, airy dessert that possesses just the right amount of sugar.

Enjoy it with a Hawaiian Twist

3 UNCLE TETSU JAPANESE CHEESECAKE Unlike its New York counterpart, Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake’s version is light, airy and not overly sweet.

Other available goodies include Madeleines and popular Ooey Gooey Cookies.

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soft-serve ice cream.

4 CHAMPION’S STEAK & SEAFOOD In the past decade, Hawai‘i’s dining scene has seen a proliferation of fast-food restaurants offering steak plates. But unlike those other places, where the beef is sliced into bite-size pieces,

HEALTHY FRESH VIETNAMESE

the tender and lean 8-ounce New York striploin at Champion’s Steak & Seafood is served whole.

5 SUBWAY The SUBWAY® brand is the

Royal Hawaiian Center | Pā‘nai Lānai Food Court Building B Level 2 | 808-922-1888 | www.phofactoryusa.com

world’s largest submarine sandwich chain, with more than 44,000 locations around the globe. Enjoy a selection of Classic, Signature or Premium hoagies. Fresh Fit Choices offer a more healthy alternative.

6 PANDA EXPRESS One of the fastest growing chains in America, Panda Express serves casual Chinese food, such as kung pao chicken, stir-fried noodles, beef broccoli and orange chicken. Panda Express’ newest menu item brings premium Angus top sirloin steak and shrimp together in a re-imagined steakhouse dish, called wok-seared steak and shrimp.

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7 PEARL’S KOREAN BBQ Regular patrons swear by Pearl’s Korean BBQ’s spicy

Home of the Original Loco Moco Burger

kim chee and entrées of

Miss Hawaii International 2017

barbecued meats, such as

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bulgogi, kalbi and chicken.

A Regular Plate comes with four choices of vegetables and two scoops of white rice, while a mini version offers two choices of veggies and a scoop of rice. Other traditional entrées include meat or fish jun, fried mandoo and a spicy yook gae jang soup.

WITH MADE N S R E G BUR WAII’S OW EEF HA ED B RASS-F G % 0 0 1

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Royal Hawaiian Center | Pā‘ina Lānai Food Court Building B, Level 2 www.MahalohaBurger.com | 808.926.6500

8 SBARRO One of the more enduring brands among national food courts, Sbarro is known for its classic New York-style pizza made from

PHOTO COURTESY OF PEARL'S KOREAN BBQ

hand-stretched dough. First established as a salumeria (Italian grocery store) in 1956, the shop rose to fame once Carmela and Gennaro Sbarro began to sell slices of pizza.

They later added Roman pizzas—thick, Sicilian-style crust that’s topped with your favorite ingredients.

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9 PHO FACTORY Pronounced “fuh,” pho is served with fresh vegetables and herbs, including bean sprouts, Thai basil, mint, lime and peppers. These are garnishes, which are not meant to interfere with the medley of rice noodles and meat.

Rip up a few leaves of herbs, sprinkle it over and squeeze a bit of lime if desired.

Chopsticks in one hand and a soup spoon in the other, don't be shy and slurp away.

10 MAHALOHA BURGER With lines forming two and three deep at the counter,

for its 100-percent, grassfed Big Island beef. Burger fans can be assured that the patties are always fresh and never frozen. The original Mahaloha Burger is topped with a “Happy Sauce” and sandwiched between a grilled sweet buttered bun. It’s as good as any gourmet burger— and even better when you add slices of bacon.

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Mahaloha Burger is popular

11 CURRY CAFÉ Every dish here is made-toorder with strict adherence to recipes handed down from generations of chefs.

Enjoy curries with bold combinations of spices, as well as golden Japanese curry and black-smoked Hayashi curry. Infused with lemongrass, the savory coconut curry comes with a choice of beef, chicken or seafood. In addition to curry, the cafe also prepares the popular loco moco, offering two scoops of rice, topped with a hamburger patty and two sunny-side-up eggs, all smothered in gravy.

12 KAZAN RAMEN EXPRESS

HAWAII’S ONLY

This Osaka-style ramen

SHAKA CONE

offers a unique “volcano” twist. Before slurping your noodles, ramen is poured into a sizzling hot stone pot that is then covered with a red metal dome. Steam billows from the top vent, creating what looks like a volcanic eruption.

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EDITOR’S PICKS Off-White On Point A versatile color that proves it’s really the cream of the crop.

1 TORY BURCH The Jessie Cross-Body (above) can be best described as “tough chic.” Perfectly dainty with just the right amount of edge, it can be carried from the early morning hours well into the night.

Building B, Levels 1 and 2

GOLD & DIAMOND COLLECTION

2 KATE SPADE NEW YORK kate spade new york is known for its feminine bags and pretty pastel colors. Its hayes street nandy purse is the ultimate essential commuter bag.

Building B, Levels 1 and 2

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JIMMY CHOO The Bing 65 (opposite) is a

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refreshing, modern spin on a classic look. With a stunning crystal strap, who could resist slipping on a pair of these glamorous heels?

Building C, Level 1

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The “Original ” inlaid Hawaiian Koa Pens created by Aaron Lau of Lau Lau Woodworks since 2002 Available at Simply Wood Studios All products Made in Hawaii

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LOLE HAWAII

Experience the true meaning of “Aloha”

will help with your Hawaiian wedding attire. Choose your muu muu or aloha shirt from top local designers: Iolani, Reyn Spooner and Two Palms.

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EDITOR’S PICKS Golden Glow Gilded accessories fit for royalty.

1 SALVATORE FERRAGAMO With Ferragamo’s iconic Gancini detail resting squarely on your temples (above), you'll never be asked, “Who are you wearing?”

Building B, Levels 1 and 2

2 VALENTINO The Rockstud Pump is iconic in every fashion circle. They’re perfectly pretty with the hint of rebellion everyone craves.

Building C, Levels 1 and 2

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• Serum Foundation • Concentrated Serum Cream • Anti-Aging Bath Collection • XTrue Collection • Fragrance Free Skincare

Love Renaissance

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EDITOR’S PICKS Camo Cameo Camouflage may’ve been designed to blend in, but these are sure to stand out.

1 HERVÉ CHAPELIER Originally designing bags for travelers, Hervé Chapelier expanded to include backpacks Royal Hawaiian Center • Building B • Level 1 Waikiki • 808.922.4888

and nylon and cotton cabas (above).

Building C, Level 1

2 LESPORTSAC The Flight Crossbody (below) is water-repellent and full of pockets, ready to store all your goods for your next adventure.

Building B, Level 1

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Luxur y Hawaiian Jewelr y Handcrafted in Hawaii with the patterns of Aloha. Traditional, elegant, and original.

Each piece is a unique work of art. コアナニは、すべて手彫りで仕上げる熟練の技 により、伝統とモダンテイストが融合した芸術 品ともいえるオリジナルハワイアンジュエリーを 創り出しています。

Koa Nani Royal Hawaiian Center Building C, Level 1 (Located behind VALENTINO) ロイヤル・ハワイアン・センター C 館 1 階 （ヴァレンティノ裏）

Phone: 808-923-8889 www.koanani.com info@koanani.com

fitPARADISE IN YOUR CARRY-ON Visiting a place as remarkable as Waikīkī is destined to leave a lasting mark on your memories long after you leave. For many, finding the perfect memento to celebrate your time in paradise is not something to be taken lightly—a last-minute souvenir could never live up to the experience of Royal Hawaiian Center.

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Many of our retailers offer exclusive lines that allow you to bring home a reminder of your Hawaiian travels.

From delicately divine jewelry from Tiffany & Co. to totes adorned with travel memories at our Louis Vuitton pop-up, here you’ll find countless gifts that will make you question why you ever considered some airport souvenir shop in the first place.

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Louis Vuitto

LESPORTSAC is famous for its fun, vibrant patterns, which is why an exclusive Hawai‘i line is a no-brainer. The brand is a champion of local artists, as evidenced by their latest collaboration with featured artist Lauren Roth on the Uluwehi line. “Uluwehi” means “growing in beauty, a place where beautiful plants thrive,” an apt name for the lush floral patterns that will adorn 26 of LeSportsac’s bags, including travel bags, mini bags, handbags and more.

Building B, Level 1 KATE SPADE NEW YORK When you think of Hawai‘i, coconuts, pineapples, hula dancers, palm trees and hibiscus may come to mind. kate spade brings

ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER, BUILDING B, LEVEL 1, 808.971.2920

it all together in one adorable, Hawai‘iexclusive charm necklace. Whether it’s a gift for yourself or someone else, it’s the perfect memento of the islands.

Building B, Levels 1 and 2 TIFFANY & CO. A charm bracelet from

Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry

this iconic brand makes for a beautiful personalized present and is a great way to celebrate momentous occasions.

Wear the aloha spirit on your wrist with a Hawai‘i postcard tag charm and pair it with the classic Tiffany blue shopping bag.

Building A, Levels 1, 2 and 3 LOUIS VUITTON is a name synonymous with luxury, and you can indulge even further with a Hawai‘i-exclusive Neverfull MM Damier Azur Summer Trunk 2018 canvas tote. Its relaxed design is fitting

Custom-made jewelry • Wedding bands • Hawaiian bracelets • Servicing Hawaii for over 30 years Royal Hawaiian Center. Building B • Level 3. Waikiki

for the island lifestyle but there is nothing casual about this bag.

Building A, Level 1

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CENTER OF ATTENTION Fun Facts Get to know more about Royal Hawaiian Center.

1 UNREQUITED LOVE The bridge that stretches over The Royal Grove is called the Kahalaopuna Bridge. A

Royal Hawaiian Center Building A, Level 2 10am –10pm Daily

storyboard located on the bridge tells the tragic love story of Kahalaopuna and her jealous lover, Kauhi.

@lanibeachhawaii 808.926.0506

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Royal Hawaiian Golf Shop

The five storytelling bollards

Waikiki’s Finest Golf Store

located throughout The Royal

HISTORY LESSON

Grove herald the story of Helumoa and its last royal resident, Princess Pauahi, who

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is memorialized with a bronze

G-Fore Iliac Golf

statue entitled “The Inspired

Chervo Scotty Cameron Titleist J. Lindeberg ...and much more!

Vision of Pauahi.”

3 ART WORK Two large prints of original paintings hang in the Building B Arcade. Each one features a former ruler of

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O'ahu whose influence forever changed Hawai‘i.

Royal Hawaiian Boutique ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER 2201 Kalākaua Avenue, Suite A500 Honolulu, HI 96815, 808.922.0588 www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com Vice President, General Manager Marleen Akau Director of Cultural Affairs Aaron J. Salā Cultural Director Monte McComber Vice President, Director of Marketing Sam Shenkus Marketing Manager Nani Hanus Marketing Associate Carol Ulep Creative Consultants Brogan Tennyson Group, House of Current

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O‘AHU EDITORIAL Senior Editor Simplicio Paragas Assistant Editor Jasmine Hu

MARKETING AND SALES SUPPORT Marketing & Circulation Manager Sherry Mae Ravago Customer Service Representative Melanie Lee

CREATIVE Chief Creative Officer Haines Wilkerson Editor-in-Chief Margaret Martin Art Director Teri Samuels Retouching Jerry Hartman, G-TOU Retouching Creative Coordinator Beverly Mandelblatt Publication Services Director Karen Fralick Publication Services Manager Cher Wheeler Director of Manufacturing Donald Horton

EXECUTIVE President Donna W. Kessler Chief Financial Officer Dennis Kelly Vice President of Operations Angela E. Allen Head of Digital Richard H. Brashear II

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DIRECTORY

Use these color-coded map references to locate merchants (see maps on following pages) ACCESSORIES, APPAREL & SHOES

O‘ahu Quilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2-D

INTERNATIONAL DINING

Royal Hawaiian Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3-J

Doraku Sushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B3-G

Anteprima Wirebag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-E

Royal Hawaiian Quilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A3-I

Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar . . . . . . . . .B1-E

Simply Wood Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-B

Island Vintage Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2-B

Fendi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-D, C2-D Fighting Eel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-E Forever 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-C, C2-A, C3-B Furla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-E Hermès . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-D, C2-D Hervé Chapelier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-B Island Slipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2-K Jimmy Choo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-C kate spade new york . . . . . . . . . . .B1-G, B2-J Koi Honolulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-E Lāna‘i Transit Hawai‘i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A1-I Leather Soul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3-H LeSportsac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-F Loro Piana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-D, C2-D Louis Vuitton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A1-I Salvatore Ferragamo . . . . . . . . . . . B1-H, B2-I Sunglass Hut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A1-I Tory Burch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-G, B2-J Valentino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-D, C2-D Vitra Eyewear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-F

SPECIALTY WEAR & GIFTS Allure Swimwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-B Harley-Davidson Waikīkī. . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2-N Island Soap & Candle Works . . . . . . . . . .A2-N Lani Beach by Mireille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2-K ‘Oīwi Ocean Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2-K Pink Sand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-E Ranger Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3-I Royal Hawaiian Golf Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . A3-J Stüssy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-F Western Classics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3-I

ALOHA GIFTS & APPAREL Hawaiian Island Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-B Island Fashions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A3-I Lole Hawai‘i Aloha Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2-B Lu Koa Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A3-I * Coming Soon

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JEWELRY/WATCHES Harry Winston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-G, B2-J Koa Nani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1-B Kobe Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-E Laki Hawaiian Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3-I Olivia Hawaiian Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3-G Omega Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-C, C2-A Silver Lanis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2-L Tiffany & Co. . . . . . . . . . . A1-M, A2-M, A3-J Tourneau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1-D, C2-D

HEALTH, BEAUTY & VARIETY

Noi Thai Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C3-B P.F. Chang’s Waikīkī . . . . . . . . . . . . A1-J, A2-L Restaurant Suntory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B3-D The Cheesecake Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1-A Tim Ho Wan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B3-H TsuruTonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B3-F Wolfgang’s Steakhouse

by Wolfgang Zwiener . . . . . . . . . . . . .C3-C

UNIQUE ISLAND FLAVORS Banán . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-A DEAN & DELUCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-F

ABC Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-F

Honolulu Cookie Company . . . . . . . . . . . B1-F

Forever Flawless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-B

Island Vintage Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2-C

Love Renaissance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-B

Island Vintage Shave Ice . . . . . . . . B-1 Kiosk

Organic & Natural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2-B

Malie Kai Chocolates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-B

MUSIC & ELECTRONICS Apple Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-D

Starbucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1-J

ENTERTAINMENT

Tricked Out Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-B

Rock-A-Hula Royal

PA‘INA LANAI FOOD COURT

Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-B

Champion’s Steak & Seafood . . . . . . . . . B2-F

Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Kiosk

Curry Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-H Kazan Ramen Express* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-G KOKORO CAFÉ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-E kulu kulu honolulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-E Mahaloha Burgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-H Panda Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-F Pearl’s Korean BBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-G Pho Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-H Sbarro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-G Subway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-F Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-E

Hawaiian Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-A

KIOSKS & SERVICES Disney Vacation Club . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 Kiosk Disney Vacation Club Showroom . . . . . C3-C Helumoa Hale Guest Services. . . . . . . . .B1-E Hilton Grand Vacations . . . . . . . . . C1 Kiosk H.I.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3-E Nalu Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1-A Rock-A-Hula . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4-B, B-1 Kiosk

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WAIKĪKĪ BEACH

LEVEL 1

Street Level

ROYAL HAWAIIAN HOTEL

Hawaiian Island Arts

Allure Swimwear

Love Renaisance

Koa Nani

Hervé Chapelier

Forever Flawless

B

Malie Kai

Tourneau

Loro Piana

Valentino

Hermès

D Fendi

Forever 21

Apple Store

C

The Cheesecake Factory

Omega

Nalu Storage Jimmy Choo

Public Beach Access

Simply Wood

A

Banán

Tricked Out

STAGE

THE ROYAL GROVE

BRIDGE

KIOSKS: Hilton Grand Vacations Disney Vacation Club

C1

SEASIDE AVENUE

KALĀKAUA AVENUE

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LEVEL 1 SHOPS & RESTAURANTS ABC Store . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-F

Furla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-E

Island Vintage

Nalu Storage . . . . . . . . . .C1-A

Allure Swimwear . . . . . C1-B

Harry Winston . . . . . . . .B1-G

Shave Ice . . . . . . B-1 Kiosk

Anteprima Wirebag . . . B1-E

Hawaiian Island Arts . . C1-B

Jimmy Choo . . . . . . . . . . C1-C

P.F. Chang’s Waikīkī . . . A1-J

Helumoa Hale

kate spade new york . .B1-G

Pink Sand . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-E Rock-A-Hula

Apple Store . . . . . . . . . .C1-D

Omega Boutique. . . . . . C1-C

Banán . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1-A

Guest Services. . . . . . B1-E

Koa Nani . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-B

DEAN & DELUCA . . . . . . B1-F

Hermès . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1-D

Kobe Jewelry . . . . . . . . . B1-E

Hervé Chapelier . . . . . . C1-B

Koi Honolulu . . . . . . . . . B1-E

Salvatore Ferragamo . .B1-H

Hilton Grand

Lāna‘i Transit Hawai‘i . . A1-I

Simply Wood Studios . . C1-B

LeSportsac . . . . . . . . . . . B1-F

Starbucks . . . . . . . . . . . . A1-J

Loro Piana . . . . . . . . . . . .C1-D

Stüssy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-F

Louis Vuitton . . . . . . . . . A1-I

Sunglass Hut . . . . . . . . . A1-I

Love Renaissance . . . . . C1-B

The Cheesecake

Disney Vacation Club . . . . . . . . . . C-1 Kiosk Fendi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1-D Fighting Eel . . . . . . . . . . B1-E Forever 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . C1-C Forever Flawless . . . . . . C1-B

Vacations. . . . . . C-1 Kiosk Honolulu Cookie Company . . . . . . . . . . B1-F II Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar . . . . . . . . B1-E

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Malie Kai Chocolates . . C1-B

Box Office . . . . . .B1 Kiosk

Factory . . . . . . . . . . . .C1-A

SHERATON WAIKĪKĪ HOTEL

PORTE COCHERE

Anteprima Wirebag

Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar

VALET

B1

H

Louis Vuitton

Sunglass Hut

M

Future Hermès

BUILDING B LEVEL 1

J

P.F. Chang’s Waikïkï

K

Salvatore Ferragamo

Island Vintage Shave Ice Kiosk

I

Tiffany & Co.

The Lei Stand

A1

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S STRE ET

KIOSKS: Rock-A-Hula Box Office Kiosk

ABC Store

Starbucks Coffee

LEWER

G

F Louis Vuitton

LeSportsac

Läna‘i Transit Hawai‘i

Tory Burch

kate spade new york

Koi Honolulu

Furla

PARKING GARAGE

Stüssy

ROYAL HAWAIIAN AVENUE

Fighting Eel

Vitra Eyewear

H C ono oo l ki ulu e

Kobe Jewelry

Harry Winston

E Pink Sand

Helumoa Hale Guest Services

DON HO STREET

DEAN & DELUCA

Tiffany & Co. . . . . . . . . . A1-M Tory Burch . . . . . . . . . . . .B1-G Tourneau . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1-D Tricked Out Accessories . . . . . . . . C1-B Valentino . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1-D Vitra Eyewear . . . . . . . . . B1-F

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Island Vintage Coffee

evel 3 on L dge Bri

Tourneau

Loro Piana

Valentino

Hermès

Fendi

Omega

C2

C

D

O‘ahu Quilt

Island Vintage Wine Bar

B

A

Organic & Natural

Forever 21

Lole Hawai‘i

LEVEL 2

BUILDING C LEVEL 2

LEVEL 2 SHOPS & RESTAURANTS Champion’s Steak & Seafood . . . . . . . . . . B2-F

Island Slipper . . . . . . . . . A2-K

KOKORO CAFÉ . . . . . . . B2-E

‘Oīwi Ocean Gear . . . . . A2-K

Island Soap & Candle

kulu kulu honolulu . . . . B2-E

Omega Boutique. . . . . . C2-A

Lani Beach by

Panda Express . . . . . . . . B2-F

Curry Café . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-H

Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2-N

Fendi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2-D

Island Vintage Coffee . . . C2-C

Forever 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . C2-A

Island Vintage

Harley-Davidson Waikīkī . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2-N

Mireille . . . . . . . . . . . . A2-K Lole Hawai‘i Aloha

Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . C2-B

Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2-B

Organic & Natural . . . . . C2-B

Loro Piana . . . . . . . . . . . . C2-D

Harry Winston . . . . . . . . . .B2-J

kate spade new york . . . .B2-J

Mahaloha Burgers . . . . B2-H

Hermès . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2-D

Kazan Ramen Express*. . B2-G

O‘ahu Quilt . . . . . . . . . . . C2-D

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Pearl’s Korean BBQ . . . . B2-G P.F. Chang’s Waikīkī . . . A2-L Pho Factory . . . . . . . . . . B2-H Salvatore Ferragamo . . . B2-I Sbarro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-G Silver Lanis. . . . . . . . . . . . A2-L

BUILDING B LEVEL 2

Silver Lanis

P.F. Chang’s Waikïkï

L

O Future Hermés

A2

N

Island Soap

B-205

I

Salvatore Ferragamo

BRIDGE

K Lani Beach

Pho Factory Curry Café

Harry HARRY Winston WINSTON

B2

Mahaloha Burgers

Harley Davidson

H

Oiwi Ocean Gear

Pearl’s

Sbarro Sbarro

Kazan Ramen Express*

G

J

B-203

TORY BURCH

E

Tory Burch

kate spade B-202 new york

KATE SPADE

KOKORO CAFÉ

PĀ‘INA LĀNAI FOOD COURT

PARKING GARAGE

Island Slipper

Uncle Tetsu kulu kulu

Panda Express

Subway

Champion’s

F

M Tiffany & Co.

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Subway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-F Tiffany & Co. . . . . . . . . . A2-M Tory Burch . . . . . . . . . . . . .B2-J Tourneau . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2-D Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake . . . . . . . . B2-E Valentino . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2-D

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LEVEL 3 A E BRIDG

Forever 21

C3

B

Noi Thai Cuisine

Disney Vacation Club Showroom

BUILDING C LEVEL 3

LEVEL 3 SHOPS & RESTAURANTS Disney Vacation Club Showroom . . . . . . . . . C3-C Doraku Sushi . . . . . . . . .B3-G Forever 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . C3-B H.I.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3-E Island Fashions. . . . . . . . A3-I Laki Hawaiian Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . A3-I Leather Soul . . . . . . . . . .B3-H Lu Koa Collection . . . . . A3-I Noi Thai Cuisine . . . . . . . C3-B Olivia Hawaiian Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . .B3-G

Ranger Sports. . . . . . . . . A3-I Restaurant Suntory . . .B3-D Royal Hawaiian Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . A3-J Royal Hawaiian Golf Shop . . . . . . . . . . A3-J Royal Hawaiian Quilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A3-I Tiffany & Co. . . . . . . . . . . A3-J Tim Ho Wan . . . . . . . . . . .B3-H TsuruTonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie . . . B3-F Western Classics . . . . . . A3-I Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener . . . C3-C

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WOLFGANG’S CSTEAKHOUSE Wolfgang’s C-306

Steakhouse

E

Doraku Sushi

B3

H

Olivia Hawaiian Jewelry

G

Doraku Sushi

Tim Ho Wan

Royal HI Boutique

Island Fashions

Ranger Sports

I

J

Lu Koa Collection

BRIDGE

K Future Hermés

A3

BUILDING B LEVEL 3

Western Classics

Laki Hawaiian

F

Royal HI Quilt

Restaurant Suntory

PARKING GARAGE

TsuruTonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie

H.I.S.

Leather Soul

D

RoyalA-302 Hawaiian Golf Shop

Tiffany & Co.

CARTS: Lu Koa Collection

BUILDING A LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4 ENTERTAINMENT

LEVEL 4

Rock-A-Hula Royal Hawaiian Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-A Rock-A-Hula Royal Hawaiian Theater Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4-B

Rock-A-Hula Royal Hawaiian Theater

PARKING GARAGE

A

B

Rock-A-Hula Royal Hawaiian Theater Box Office

B4

BUILDING B LEVEL 4

BRIDGE

A4

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