Island Veggie

Self-proclaimed 'Hawaiian macrobiotics' eatery has upped its game since we first visited shortly after it opened in October last year. The disappointing Mana Burgers – soy-and-veg patties made down in Fukuoka – have been excised from the menu, and the restaurant has been expanded to include a second floor that's invariably crowded with OLs and ladies-who-lunch. The kitchen frequently struggles to keep up with the demand, but the food – once it arrives – is now consistently good. Everything on the menu is meat- and fish-free, and much of it is suitable for vegans, with deli counter offerings that make extensive use of organic veg, grains and beans, plus soy meats and tempeh. If you've got room for dessert (and, given that the portions aren't exactly huge, you may well do), Island Veggie also offers big-in-Hawaii dishes like an energy-charged Acai Bowl. The restaurant does takeaway, too, making it a good option for diners in search of that elusive vegetarian bento box.