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Where Indian Food Comes Alive

More than occasionally, I have wondered why Honolulu seems to lack good Indian food. Sure, there’s passable stuff, enough to sate the yearning for a heat-spiked curry swooped up with…

Lines out the door are a regular occurrence at Tadka Indian Cuisine, which opened at McCully Shopping Center last fall. The cooking of its Nepali-born chef-owner, Ganesh Shrestha, is guided by tradition and flavor—even when he tweaks recipes to meet local requests for less dairy or spice. We asked Shrestha what he would order at his own restaurant, then ordered everything he recommended. It was one of our best meals in Honolulu.

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Restaurants

3 More Questions You’re Too Shy to Ask When Dining Out

Is it OK to split an entrée? Why are restaurants so loud? And tips for making solo dining less uncomfortable.

Hale ‘Aina Happenings

Hale ‘Aina Voters Declare Cino the Best New Restaurant of 2024

Readers say Cino is molto bene. We agree.

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Hale ‘Aina Happenings

The 2024 Hale ‘Aina Most Innovative Farm-to-Counter Is Now Rolling

Kalihi’s Roots Café has sold affordable farm-fresh lunches and produce for years. Now, it’s bringing that freshness to the valley’s kūpuna.

Hale ‘Aina Happenings

Hale ‘Aina Award Winners 2023: Seven That Slay

Out of 42 categories and almost 130 Hale ‘Aina award winners, these seven of your favorites stand out.

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Dining Guide

Wandering Wahiawā: A Local’s Guide to Neighborhood Eats

Explore the neighborhood in a day and gain insight into some of its most exciting small food and drink businesses.

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Drinks

In Wahiawā, Hawaiian Vinegar Co. Makes Local Shrubs and Mocktails

The power couple behind the Eat the Street food truck rallies have opened The Vinegary tasting room on Kilani Avenue.

Fire Up Your Tastebuds with These Spicy Food Finds in Honolulu

There’s no better way to celebrate International Hot and Spicy Foods Day on Jan. 16, 2018 with a dish or drink from this list.

First Look: O’Kims Korean Kitchen opens in Chinatown

This isn’t your uncle’s Korean barbecue.

Chef Ed Kenney Brings Hawai‘i Food (and Culture) to a Hipster Hotel in Waikīkī

Mahina & Sun’s opens in the trendy new Surfjack Hotel.

What It’s Really Like to Open Your Own Restaurant, Then Close It For Good

An owner gives us the personal view from the other side of the bar.

Is O‘ahu Ready for the $18 Cocktail?

Two chic, new Downtown bars offer two very different visions of the perfect drink.

Will Avenue’s Bar + Eatery Become a New Favorite in Kaimukī?

Avenue’s Bar + Eatery is the most recent restaurant to take over this quirky space on Wai‘alae Avenue.

First Look: Burgers and Things

The burgers at this tiny Pauoa hole-in-the-wall are braised, not grilled.

First Look: Pieology in ‘Āina Haina

This new build-your-own-pizza chain offers sizeable, affordable pies—with unlimited toppings—in just five minutes.

First Look: Tchin Tchin! Bar

The duo who brought you Lucky Belly and Livestock Tavern continues to satisfy our cravings with its latest venture in Chinatown.

4 Yummy Margarita Drinks to Celebrate National Margarita Day

Whether it’s traditional lime or the li-hing version, margaritas are that perfect cocktail that make even a Monday feel like a holiday.

3 Ways to Brunch It for Valentine’s Day

Ditch dinner plans and turn Sunday into a love fest of food.

First Look: Bar Leather Apron

The hype about this downtown high-end whiskey bar is real—and warranted.

Get the 411 on Franky Fresh in Kaimukī

A new 1980s hip-hop inspired burger joint opens its doors in Kaimukī.

Breakfast at the Bar: Grab a Morning Bloody Mary at Pint + Jigger

This popular gastropub now offers weekend breakfast and brunch with traditional pub grub.

First look: ‘Ai Love Nalo

This Waimānalo café serves healthy and hearty vegan food.

Hawai‘i Restaurant Association’s Ninth Annual Hall of Fame

Motivation, perseverance and a whole lot of hard work is what made this year’s inductees become standouts in the Island dining scene. Meet the individuals who are now part of the Hawai‘i Restaurant Association’s restaurant and food industry Hall of Fame.

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