Originally Posted by bocastephen
For cheap eats, go to the Kona Mixed Plate. For Japanese, definately Izakaya-Kai. Both are an easily accesible walk from Palani Rd and Ali'i Drive.
sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but izakaya kai is closed. there's a new restaurant in that location...can't remember the name, it's okay but not terrific. if you're looking for decent sushi/japanese, try shiono's in the coconut grove shopping center.
you'd definitely want to rent a car rather than a cab or sitting at the airport...