You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Ramen Shops on O‘ahu
A longtime Kapahulu staple takes the top spot by a landslide. Did your favorite shop make the cut?
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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.
Two-Minute Takeout: Koko I-naba Hawai‘i Kai
The opening menu is small, but this new outpost is serving up some of your favorite bowls from the original Restaurant I-naba.
Pidginmoji Fortune Cookies Stay Cracking Us Up
But da Pidgin-kine fortunes stay true or wot? We wen put ’em to da test.
Find Goat Milk Gelato, Caramel and Cheese at Sweet Land Farm’s Store in Waialua
Milk a goat on the farm tour and then try all things goat milk, from guava and liliko‘i gelato to gouda.
First Look: Beyond Pastry Studio’s Pastries and Modern Take on Filipino Breads
Beyond Pastry Studio has opened in downtown Honolulu with ube ensaymadas, mango pineapple Spanish rolls and more.
Find These Kawaii New Bao Pastries at a Boba Shop Near University
The cuteness factor at Rabbit Rabbit Tea is officially through the roof.
Kāne‘ohe’s New Poke Shop Has More than 20 Varieties Daily
Poke, poke bowls, snacks and ice: How four Windward O‘ahu brothers turned their fishing trip dreams into a family business.
Going Vegan Is Hard: Conclusions from 42 Meatless Days in Honolulu
At the end of his doctor-ordered vegan experiment, our carnivore concludes he’s a failure. But is he?
Two-Minute Takeout in Kāne‘ohe: Kikuya Restaurant
The teri beef and shrimp tempura teishoku with all the fixings is just one of many favorites at this Kāne‘ohe mainstay.
Shop for Locally-Made Goods at Made in Hawai'i Festival
(Sponsored) Shop from the comfort of your home at the Made in Hawaii Festival Online Marketplace.
Downtown Honolulu’s Best New Sunday Brunch Is a Hidden Surprise
Proof Social Club's Sunday brunch delivers rustic twists on French, Spanish and modern American favorites.
Sampling the Omakase at Kaka‘ako’s Bar Maze: Four Courses with Cocktails
Justin Park’s cocktails bring additional layers of complexity and delight to Ki Chung’s dishes.
New Zealand-Style Meat Pies in Kaka‘ako Are the Buttery Hug Your Soul Needs
Mam’s Bread and Butter turns out classic pot pies—but can you get your hands on one?
Going Meatless for World Vegetarian Day? Check Out These O‘ahu Restaurant Posts
Move over, Meatless Monday. Here’s all our recent vegan and vegetarian coverage of plant-based Honolulu to help you plan for Friday, Oct. 1.
Happy Hour Is Back and Bountiful at Stripsteak Waikīkī
The barside happy hour is a proper pau hana with refreshing craft cocktails, unique pūpū and a hefty steak dinner.
World of Beer Brewed Here in Hawai‘i: Oktoberfest
Oompah! Some local breweries are brewing special beers for the celebration.
Mō‘ili‘ili’s ‘Ili‘ili Is Now a Full-Fledged Deli With a Soulful New Hoagie
There’s way more than pizza and subs at this craft shop and deli on Beretania.
Two-Minute Takeout in Kailua: Willow Tree Korean Restaurant
Spicy chicken katsu, jap chae and turnip soup are our go-to faves at this homey old-school spot in Aikahi.
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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The opening menu is small, but this new outpost is serving up some of your favorite bowls from the original Restaurant I-naba.
The cuteness factor at Rabbit Rabbit Tea is officially through the roof.