Breakfast Scenes Around O‘ahu
From old-school comforts in ‘Āina Haina to bulletproof coffee in Pūpūkea, our writers fanned out to different neighborhoods for this snapshot of five eclectic breakfast scenes.
Martha Cheng
Articles
Everything’s Coming Up ‘Ulu: 4 Dishes to Try
Once mostly a potato substitute, the starchy fruit now stars in desserts, pastas and more.
Why McDonald’s Hawai‘i Has the Only Fried Apple Pies in the Country
Reprising this classic because everywhere else in the U.S. (except one spot), they’re baked.
Venison Tartare, Haole Koa Capers, Strawberry Guava Pastries: Where and How to Eat Our Invasive Species
Invasive species are bad for Hawai‘i’s ecosystem. The best way to vanquish our enemies? Eat them.
My 6 Favorite Bakeries on O‘ahu
In the island’s expanding bakery scene, a former dining editor updates her hit list for bagels, croissants, pastries and more.
When Rice = Comfort Food: 6 Steaming Bowls from Around the World
Reprising a classic for this cloudy, breezy cool spell: Where to find comforting rice porridge from China, Japan, the Philippines, Spain and more.
My 9 Favorite Bakeries in Honolulu
Reprising a classic from 2022, when a rising bakery scene inspired this compilation of favorites by HONOLULU’s then-dining editor.
A Top Pastry Chef From Boston Is Making Sweets and Sandwiches for The Curb
Revisiting a story about Hana Quon, a newly named James Beard Award nominee who moved from Boston to bake her renowned pastries in Honolulu.
Mian & Bao Brings Noodles and Dumplings to Former Piggy Smalls Space
Snacks, noodles and xiao long bao at the new sister eatery to Chengdu Taste and Mian.
I-naba Brings Back Loaded Japanese Breakfast Sets
Arrays of grilled fish, miso soup, rice, sashimi and sides restore order in a hectic holiday season.
5 Chefs to Watch on O‘ahu
In their dishes and kitchens, these local chefs are helping to shape the city’s restaurant scene.
At Super Pho in Kaimukī, Seven Courses of Beef Are a $50 Feast for Two
The price has gone up since we first brought this to you, but bo bay mon is still a fun, sumptuous deal.
Chinatown’s Seasons Glows Up: Now It’s Fully a Taiwanese Eatery
Three beef noodle soups are on a menu of traditional and less-known Taiwanese dishes.
Local Online Grocer Farm Link Builds Up Hawai‘i’s Food Systems
Farm Link’s intrepid attempts to accomplish its overarching mission highlights the hurdles Hawai‘i faces in achieving food sustainability.
Artizen Rolls Out $45 Bistro Dinner Through August
French onion soup, steak frites and strawberry charlottes: The Kaka‘ako café’s three-course prix fixe was inspired by the Olympics.
At Last, a Steak Plate With Local Beef
Steak Plate Saturdays with thick cuts of roasted grass-fed beef are a new thing at Kaimukī’s Local General Store.
The Maui Wildfires, A Year Later: Part 1
We follow up with Lahaina wildfire survivors—husband-and-wife restaurateurs and a Hawaiian cultural practitioner—to see how they’re faring.
Where Lychee Meets Chinese Comfort Foods in Chinatown
Chinatown still needs support after the outages, and Sun Chong Grocery still has Big Island lychee.
Hawai‘i’s Endangered and Threatened Species
A look at some of the plants and animals in danger of disappearing from our Islands, with the long-term consequences still unclear.
Favorite Dishes at 6 ‘Ono Dive Bars in Honolulu
Whatever you call them—dive bars, local bars, karaoke bars—Martha Cheng says Hawai‘i’s have better food than anywhere else.
Are These the Most Beautiful Restaurants in Honolulu?
Beauty is timeless, taste is not. A year after this post was originally published, our style and dining editors can’t get enough of these gorgeous interiors.
Meet 3 Craftspeople Enhancing the Dining Experience in Honolulu Restaurants
Woodworker Nick Hunsinger, upholsterer Aung Thaitae and ceramicist Mark Kuhn have helped elevate the dining scene.
Hawai‘i’s Oldest Restaurants Are Still ‘Ono After All These Years
We revisit a classic about places that are woven into our collective childhoods, where regulars grew up with owners’ families and you can still find old-school comfort foods.
The Way Back: “The Only Way Out Is to Go Back In”
Qiana and Michele di Bari, who lost restaurants in the Lahaina fires, say rebuilding may help their community heal.
The Way Back: “We Got It”
A longtime Lahaina native says the community’s Native Hawaiians have scattered for now, but they’ll return.
The Local General Store Brings Meats and Sweets Under One Roof
At The Local General Store, locally sourced pastries meet the island’s only all-local, full-service butcher counter.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best of Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu
Get active and out there with our picks for best gym, golf course, pilates, campground and more.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Services on O‘ahu
You need something done? Consult this list of businesses voted and selected as most reliable in their fields.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Our editors picked 14 top categories plus 21 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
Best of HONOLULU 2023
From matcha to mochi, neighborhood gym to pickleball equipment, we pulled together the top food, fitness, shopping, services and family-friendly picks.
Hawai‘i’s 7-Eleven Stores Offer Better Food Than Their Mainland U.S. Counterparts
Fresh food selections at 7-Eleven Hawai‘i make this chain a go-to destination for Spam musubi, pho and sushi.
Editors’ Picks: Our Favorite O‘ahu Hotels for Staycations
Feel like escaping, but don’t want to wander too far? Just in time for spring break, the HONOLULU team spills its favorite O’ahu staycation spots.
Meet Hawai‘i Pastry Chefs Beverly Luk and Michael Moorhouse
These innovators from Nami Kaze and the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel have been baking some of Hawai‘i’s best desserts for years.
New Bakery Sachi Sweets Combines Japanese and Local Flavors
Find hojicha souffle cheesecakes, ube mont blancs, liliko‘i tiramisu cups and more in McCully.
My Favorite Waffles on O‘ahu
Martha Cheng’s picks for best waffles from Waialua to Honolulu.
Rinka’s Lunch Sets Are One of the Best Deals in Town
In a pricey corner of Kaka‘ako, filling lunches that are family- and wallet-friendly.
Lance Kosaka Brings His Greatest Hits to Mariposa’s Sunset Lounge Menu
The former Alan Wong’s and 53 by the Sea chef balances local-style appetites with Neiman Marcus luxury.
Helping Chinatown Here and Across the Country
Grace Young, “the poet laureate of the wok,” gives money to Honolulu’s Chinatown to bring attention to its plight.
Meet the Next Generation at Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery and Other Shops
Adult children now help their parents run some of Chinatown’s most long-standing and beloved food businesses.
Wo Fat Building in Chinatown Is Becoming a Chic Boutique Hotel
The nearly 85-year-old building is being restored and the new hotel and restaurant is scheduled to open in late 2023.
