2018 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Behind the Scenes of Hawai‘i’s Top Restaurants
Take a closer look into a few of the winning restaurants and meet some of the people who make Hawai‘i’s dining so amazing.

Photos: Steve Czerniak, David Croxford and Aaron K. Yoshino
Each year, we devote most of an issue to our new slate of Hawai‘i’s best restaurants, as chosen by the savvy readers of HONOLULU Magazine. An annual tradition for 34 years, the Hale ‘Aina Awards are the state’s most prestigious dining honor, and we congratulate the 2018 winners. Find the full list here.
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The Reluctant Chef
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Agu Ramen’s Hot Mess
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Staying Hungry, Italian-Style
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Staying Crafty |
Stepping Up to the Pot |
Double Vision |