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is in the offing. The eclectic menu features local ingredients, from organically grown
produce to free-range meats. The chef's creative combinations include wild boar sausage
and tofu-stuffed filo.
Restaurant Miwa JAPANESE $$$
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( 961-4454; 1261 Kilauea Ave, Hilo Shopping Center; sushi $5-8, meals $14-28; 11am-2pm &
5-9pm Mon-Sat, 5-9pm Sun) Tucked away in a nondescript mall, this 25-year veteran excels
in Japanese classics. The setting is diner casual, but the kimono-clad servers are a nice
touch.
Short N Sweet BAKERY, CAFE $
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( 935-4446; www.shortnsweet.biz ; 374 Kinoʻole St; pastries $1.50-5, sandwiches $9;
7am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm Sat & Sun) Hilo's sweet tooth finds satisfaction here amongst
a grand variety of pastries, specialty cakes, breads, gourmet sandwiches and fresh salads.
With both indoor and outdoor tables, this bakery-cafe also makes a pleasant, low-key
hangout.
Nori's Saimin & Snacks JAPANESE $
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( 935-9133; Kukuau Plaza, 688 Kinoʻole St, Ste 124; noodle soups $7-10; 10:30am-10pm Tue-
Sun) Ignore the strip-mall setting. Focus on the Japanese noodle soups: tasty, filling and
perfect for rainy days. Rippled saimin have an irresistibly chewy bite. Spotty service.
Hilo Town Tavern PUB $
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(168 Keawe; mains $9-11; 2pm-2am daily, restaurant 2-9pm) This friendly neighborhood
tavern with a creative interior and outdoor terrace offers live music Tue & Thu-Sat, along
with the usual pub food - burgers, pizza, sandwiches.
Pond's INTERNATIONAL $$$
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( 934-7663; www.pondshilohi.com ; 134 Kalanianaole Ave; mains $20-25; 11am-9:30pm Sun-
Thu, to midnight Fri-Sat) Noted for its great location right on the water, Pond's offers an ec-
lectic menu of American, French and Hawaiian favorites in a comfy, summer-cottage at-
mosphere. Live music Thursday to Monday.
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