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It may be simple, but one scoop can make or break a plate lunch. Who’s the master of the mac?
Author: Gary Hashimoto
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A longtime Kapahulu staple takes the top spot by a landslide. Did your favorite shop make the cut?
Upstairs Waikīkī Pairs Two of Japan’s Best Under One Roof
It’s the only spot to get Sushi Sho’s glistening bara chirashi bowl and back it up with Hachibei’s jidori chicken and a hefty sake list.
This Instagram Doughnut Sensation Sells Out Every Week in Honolulu
Because the fluffiest doughnuts in town are Little Vessel Donut Co.’s vegan squares.
Worth the Splurge: Royal Lobster Rolls in Waikīkī
This classic version with fresh Maine lobster lives up to the hype.
There’s a Hidden Healthy Oasis in the Kahuku Sugar Mill
The Country Eatery offers coffee, fresh juices and healthy plates. But meat eaters are welcome, too.
Reader Poll: Where’s Your Favorite Ramen on O‘ahu?
Tonkotsu, black garlic, tan tan, miso: Who serves up your favorite bowl?
New Windward Café Has Singaporean Flair and Weekend Laksa
More than coffee and French pastries, Café Kopi has laksa that Southeast Asian expats are calling legit.
Thick pan-fried pork chops, sizzling boneless kalbi and meaty fried rice are only half of Chef Colin’s Classics, a family-style pau hana feast for four (or more).
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