Food & Drink

42 Amazing Things to Do

Christine Labrador, Andrea Lee, James Nakamura, Thomas Obungen, Diane Seo, Mari Taketa, Brie Thalmann, Catherine Toth Fox, Katrina Valcourt,

Add these to your 2026 bucket list.

The Latest in Dining

Drinks

Finding Community and Kava at ‘Awa Hou Kava Lounge

Katrina Valcourt,

The kava bar in the old Glazer’s Coffee spot is an ideal space for socializing, relaxing and exploring kava from around the Pacific.

Chinese

How’s the Frozen Dim Sum at Home from Yung Yee Kee’s New Shop?

Brie Thalmann,

We checked out the new Go Go Mix frozen dim sum shop in ‘Aiea.

Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 8–14, 2026

Laura Dornbush,

Attend a pop culture expo, celebrate the new year, watch a pageant, explore an art museum and more.

What’s New

New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu

Mari Taketa,

Notable openings include a new steakhouse, tempura bowls and matcha; plus the latest on Alan Wong’s and a coming beer bar.

two hands holding old school burgers with onions

Roundups

Frolic’s Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2025

Mari Taketa,

Readers loved new grocery stores, foodie news and a good burger—and came out with a surprise No. 1.

The Best

Who Has the Best Cake Noodles? 200 People Weighed in, So We Tried Their Top Picks

Gregg Hoshida,

It’s a question for the ages—and for Melissa Chang and Gregg Hoshida, reason enough to taste-test. Here are their findings.

Honolulu City Lights Photo Courtesy Of City And County Of Honolulu

Events & Festivals

Your Insider Guide to Honolulu City Lights

Laura Dornbush,

Free, festive fun pops up in two locations this holiday season starting on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Shingon Mission Of Hawaii Bon Dance Pc Andrea Lee

Top List

HONOLULU Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2025

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

It was a full year of events, holiday celebrations and lots of love for our local restaurants.

Bars

Aloha, Smitty’s: It’s the End of an Era at Smith’s Union Bar

Tracy Chan,

Regulars are in disbelief that Hawai‘i’s oldest bar is closing after 91 years on Hotel Street.

Beer

The Year in Beer: Who Opened, Who Closed and Best Hawai‘i Beers of 2025

Alexander B. Gates,

Bright spots and goodbyes from a mixed year for craft beer in Hawai‘i.

Things To Do

Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Parties, Fireworks and More Events

Laura Dornbush, Maria Kanai,

Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou! Ring in 2026 with fireworks, ball drops, parties and dazzling events across O‘ahu.

Fish Tacos with pink pickled onions and elote street corn

The Best

The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2025

Mari Taketa,

Our team’s personal picks for the most memorable bites of the year.

closeup of portuguese bean soup in colorful bowl

The Best

O‘ahu’s Best New Restaurants of 2025

Mari Taketa,

Our food writers’ top picks for new restaurants they return to again and again.

Chinatown

The Best Italian-ish Bites at Giovedí in Chinatown

HONOLULU Branded Content Team,

(Sponsored) We dive into the dishes where Asian roots meet Italian imports on this bold block of Chinatown.

Duk Kee Monthly Special Dinner Spread Pc Alexander Pang

Cheap Eats

Duk Kee’s Got a Deal—A Full Family Meal for $88

Alexander Pang,

The beloved Kaimukī restaurant offers a family-sized prix fixe menu that changes every month.

What’s New

Korean Convenience Store CU Hawai‘i Opens Downtown Next Week—Here’s What You’ll Find

Andrea Lee,

7-Eleven, get ready: CU’s first U.S. store will feature a ramyun bar, street foods, ice cup drinks, collabs with local businesses and more.

rib eye slices at little joe's happy hour

Happy Hours & Pau Hana

$45 Pau Hana for 2: Affordable Happy Hour at Little Joe’s Steakhouse

Lucas Kamata,

The little brother to Signature Prime Steak has serious discounts daily.

Our Favorites

All Our Favorite Musubi in Honolulu

Frolic Hawai‘i Team,

Humble to loaded, white or brown, these rice balls fuel our foodie team at all hours of the day.

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Food & Drink

42 Amazing Things to Do

The Latest in Dining

Finding Community and Kava at ‘Awa Hou Kava Lounge

How’s the Frozen Dim Sum at Home from Yung Yee Kee’s New Shop?

Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Jan. 8–14, 2026

New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu

Frolic’s Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2025

Who Has the Best Cake Noodles? 200 People Weighed in, So We Tried Their Top Picks

Your Insider Guide to Honolulu City Lights

HONOLULU Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2025

Aloha, Smitty’s: It’s the End of an Era at Smith’s Union Bar

The Year in Beer: Who Opened, Who Closed and Best Hawai‘i Beers of 2025

Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Parties, Fireworks and More Events

The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2025

O‘ahu’s Best New Restaurants of 2025

The Best Italian-ish Bites at Giovedí in Chinatown

Cheap Eats

Duk Kee’s Got a Deal—A Full Family Meal for $88

Korean Convenience Store CU Hawai‘i Opens Downtown Next Week—Here’s What You’ll Find

$45 Pau Hana for 2: Affordable Happy Hour at Little Joe’s Steakhouse

All Our Favorite Musubi in Honolulu

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Hawai‘i’s Oldest Restaurants Are Still ‘Ono After All These Years

Guess Where O‘ahu’s Newest Cocktail Bar Is?

Owners and Chefs Share Their Best Recommendations on What to Order at Their Poke Shops

Hawai‘i’s New General Store: Our 9 Favorite Items at Our Local 7-Eleven

Going Vegan Is Hard: Conclusions from 42 Meatless Days in Honolulu

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Cheap Eats Hawai‘i: The Best Food for 15 Dollars or Less for Your Dining-In or To-Go Pleasure

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