Where to Park in Waikīkī
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From Pizza to Lumpia: Here Are 4 Ways to Upgrade Your Birria Taco Obsession in Honolulu
Yes, birria tacos are still hot in Honolulu. But if you’re over the dippable, crunchy snacks (and even if you aren’t) we’re already digging these riffs on the original riff on the rustic Mexican stew.
What You’ll Eat at Frolic’s 2021 Poke Fest Presented by Fresh Island Fish
Coming Saturday, May 29: Exclusive new poke creations from 8 iconic shops around O‘ahu at a fun, zero-contact drive-thru.
Which Birria Type in Honolulu Matches Your Personality?
It’s Taco Tuesday—there’s a soulmate birria out there for you.
Shokudo’s Honey Toast Just Got Crazy with New Monthly Milk Cereal Flavors
Starting this month: Huge bowls of ice cream and honey toast in flavors like Fruity Pebbles, Lucky Charms and Cocoa Krispies.
Ready, Set, Eat: Food-A-Go-Go’s Restaurant Week Starts April 5
More than 40 restaurants are featuring special dishes, discounts and prix fixe menus to support Hawai‘i’s agricultural education programs.
Hop to It: These Restaurants Are Doing Easter Dine-in and Takeout
Whether you want to dine in for Easter brunch or prefer a takeout meal, there’s something for everyone.
Tanioka’s Now Has Poke Tots, Pastele Tots, Pork Belly Katsu and More
Waipahu’s stalwart poke shop debuts drool-worthy new monthly specials.
Slurp’s Up: Onoya Ramen Brings New Age Noodles to Kapahulu
With its Waikīkī and Shirokiya Village Walk locations closed, Onoya is now a standalone ramen restaurant.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 9 Best Sandwiches on O‘ahu
Paper-thin salami, juicy roast beef, tasty tonkatsu, sumptuous smoked brisket, hefty lumps of crab, fresh fish and everything else that’s best between bread.
St. Patrick’s Day on O‘ahu: Where to Find Corned Beef, Green Beer, Jameson Specials and Festive Desserts
Whether you choose to dine in or get takeout, there are many ways you can get your green on for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2021.
Roll With It: O‘ahu’s New Italian Food Truck Is a Carb Lover’s Dream
Joja Hawai‘i brings chicken alfredo, ravioli, fettucine and other Italian dishes to Kaka‘ako.
Waikīkī’s Popular 100 Sails Revamps Its Buffet Format
Prince Waikīkī’s restaurant has switched things up with action stations and all-you-can-eat served courses (we’re looking at you, crab legs and dessert!).
Roll With It: This Mexican Food Truck Serves Up Tacos, Carnitas, Chimichangas … and Pastrami Melts
We’ll tell you how to pronounce the name—and yes, get the pastrami melt.
Birria Ramen and 10 Other Ways to Get This Trending Mexican Dish in Honolulu (None are Tacos)
Banh mi, bao, lumpia, pho, ramen—the list goes on.
Here’s Your Ultimate Guide to the Best New Malassadas on O‘ahu
Because does anyone really wait until Fat Tuesday to eat a doughnut?
Eating House 1849’s New Dinner Menu Is Reely Good
The star of the new items: a build-your-own option that lets you choose fish, preparation and sauces.
New Cluckin’ Good Options for Your Super Bowl Chicken Wings
Think you know O‘ahu’s wing scene? You might want to bet on these newbies.
Dine-In and Takeout Menus in Honolulu for Valentine’s Day 2021
Shrimp cocktails, filet mignon, sweets for your sweetheart: We’ve gathered nearly 50 O‘ahu options right here.
Roll with It: Happy Belly Joins Pearlridge Food Truck Lineup
Think jumbo katsu burgers, loaded tater tots and country-fried steaks with chunky chorizo sauce.
Hau Tree Is Now a Chris Kajioka Restaurant. Here’s a Taste
Waikīkī’s longtime beachside favorite gets a facelift and a modern, upscaled menu by Hawai‘i’s hottest chef.
Roll with It: Nico’s New Food Truck in Kaka‘ako
Poke bowls, fish and chips and yes, furikake seared ‘ahi from Pier 38 are now on Coral Street.
If You Miss Your Kitchen’s Pork Bowl, Try This
Kawaii Bowls in Kaimukī has katsu egg bowls and katsu musubis, too.
Carnivores Have a Smashing Good Reason to Find this ‘Aiea Food Truck
Shay’s Smashburgers sells premium beef burgers and tacos in the back of a used car lot.
Holey Grail Doughnuts Is Expanding with a 5-Month Pop-Up
Its taro doughnuts are moving into Kaka‘ako’s old Pā‘ina Café space while the truck roams Waikīkī.
Kaimukī’s New Sandwich Cafe Has a Familiar Name
12th Ave Grill DeliCafe is an indoor-outdoor reboot of the long-shuttered restaurant.
Aloha Mamacita’s Birria Tacos are Coming to Town
The ‘Ewa-based birria taco truck is set to open a restaurant early next year.
New Year’s Eve meals and treats for takeout or dine-in on Oahu
Thank goodness it's still not too late to start planning your New Year's feast. I scoured social media and bugged my contacts for special holiday menus and treats. Whether you plan to dine in or take out, your options to ring…
12th Ave Grill is now Kaimuki’s new DeliCafe
12th Ave Grill, a Kaimuki institution for many, was closed through much of the pandemic. So it was news when it re-emerged recently with a new format, a new menu and for the first time, outdoor dining. Once I saw…
‘Tis the season: The Christmas Bar is now open at Bloomingdale’s
It's been quite a year and we could all use some extra holiday cheer. Right on cue, Tiki's Grill & Bar reopened The Christmas Bar Hawaii on Black Friday, but this time it's on the third floor of Bloomingdale's at Ala Moana Center. Photo: Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSee…
Find Lobster Rolls at These 9 Honolulu Eateries
Don’t underestimate a pandemic—these shellfish indulgences are on a roll.
We found one-pound ribeye steak bowls in Waikiki
Taormina Sicilian Cuisine is known for its uni pasta, truffle carbonara and other high-end Italian fare. But what if I told you that it also sells a one-pound ribeye takeout bowl for $24.99? Well, sort of. Taormina recently launched Savage…
First Look: Foodland’s Chic New Restaurant Et Al in Kāhala
This makes eatery number three for the local supermarket chain.
Chef Mavro is now the less pricey M by Chef Mavro
A new name for an upscale French bistro concept and an a la carte menu.
Sneak Peek at Foodland’s New Restaurant and Kahala Store
We ate everything we could at Et Al Restaurant, opening in Foodland’s Kahala Mkt. on Nov. 18.
Checking Out Redfish Poke Bar’s New Happy Hour
$2 oyster alert. Also truffle fries with fried Goteburg, king crab artichoke dip and 25% off all drinks.
50-plus dine-in and takeout menus for Thanksgiving 2020
How are you celebrating Thanksgiving this year? Whether you're headed to a restaurant or feasting at home, tons of options include everything from traditional feasts for one to whole-family options with the traditional turkey and the works, chicken meals, seafood,…
Pau hana at home with charcuterie boxed to-go
Meeting friends for a happy hour with wine and shared appetizers seems like such a distant pasttime. Thank goodness charcuterie to-go is actually a thing. Some of my favorite boards across the island are available for takeout, and in recent weeks, new charcuterie boards…
