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!).
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
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Where to Find Mochi and Other Sweet Treats for Girls’ Day in Honolulu
Come March 3, we’re all about pretty-in-sticky-pink delectables.
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 8 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
With elegant prix-fixe tasting menus that ranged from $95 to $195-plus, Chef Mavro restaurant was the epitome of fine dining. A lot has changed since Jeremy Shigekane became the eatery's new chef-owner in March. His vision: a French bistro that's more casual…
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…
35 local sweet and savory treats for Halloween 2020
Who says we have only one day to celebrate Halloween? We're not just talking sweets — local businesses are making a whole gamut of spooky treats, including savory dishes and boo-zy cocktails. Some are only available the day or week…
The Ultimate Birria Taco in Honolulu Roundup
Restaurants, food courts, food trucks, Instagram: Where to find the latest trend in Mexican food on O‘ahu.
Where to find lobster rolls in Honolulu
First there were blowout weekend specials at Earl Sandwich. Then Jolene's Market in Chinatown came out with one. And now, in the middle of a pandemic, lobster rolls are a micro trend in Honolulu. Here's the claw-some lineup. 12th Ave…
Livestock Tavern makes a case for weekend brunching in Chinatown
On the first weekend that we could dine-in at restaurants, Livestock Tavern messaged me on Instagram and said they have a new brunch. The menu is totally new, except for the signature Tavern Burger and Maine lobster roll from the dinner menu.…
We found Japanese-style souffle pancakes at a ramen shop
Goma Tei Ramen's weekend breakfast at Kahala is back in action. Although it debuted in July, it's still intriguing, not only because it's a ramen shop with breakfast, but rather the menu of souffle pancakes, spicy pork belly bao and more. These are what get me out…
Two-minute takeout: The spread at Shaloha Pita
It's still a delicious landscape out there! As we ride out this pandemic, many of us are trying takeout from places we've never been before. Kelli Shiroma Braiotta tries a Kaimuki spot known for its Middle Eastern cuisine. Hi guys,…
Oahu, these are the chicken katsu sandwiches you need right now
Fried chicken sandwiches are so 2019. But chicken katsu sammies? That's a game-changer. Imagine: Katsu that's crispy on the outside and thiccc and juicy inside, paired with sweet-and-tangy katsu sauce and griddled burger buns or ultra soft Japanese white bread.…
250+ Oahu restaurants are reopening for dine-in from Sept. 24
Not only are lockdown restrictions being eased starting tomorrow, we can eat out again, Oahu! That is resounding good news for eaters and restaurants islandwide that have been surviving on takeout orders for the last four weeks. Officially we'll be…
Delicious deals this week
Like the rest of Oahu, we're crossing fingers that lockdown 2.0 will end this week. In the meantime, it's a few more days of takeout only and the deals, they still abound. Here's what we found. Basalt: 10% off $10…
Get All The Hawai‘i Snacks, Produce and Essentials You Need With These Pickup and Delivery Services
Seriously, everything from local fruits, meat, fish and eggs to olive oil and ube tarts can be at your door.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 12 Best Frozen Treats for a Boiling Hot Day on O‘ahu
Labor Day might signal the end of summer elsewhere, but we’ll still be sweating through the next few months. Here are our favorite ways to cool down.
