Try Coffee is an Oasis in Kaka‘ako
TK Yamada, who spent more than a decade working and roasting for other cafés, now has his own spot with an extraordinarily pleasant lānai.
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What the Cluck? 3 New Korean Fried Chicken Shops to Try on O‘ahu
This kind of KFC is surging and we’re so here for it.
Keep Your Spirits Up at Hana Koa Brewing Co.’s Mezzanine Bar
The brewery’s not-so-secret upstairs bar offers craft cocktails you can’t get in the main dining room.
Two Ladies Kitchen in Hilo Has Summer Fruit Mochi and We Ranked All 9
Peach, cherry, strawberry, pohā berry: Whatever you get, phone in your order ahead of time.
Find This Tiny Sushi Counter Inside a Korean Supermarket
Fish & Rice is worth braving Pālama Supermarket’s parking lot.
Coming Soon: Podmore in Downtown
Three years in the making, Anthony Rush and Katherine Nomura plan on opening Podmore, a cocktail bar and brunch spot, in mid-August.
Super Secret Izakaya Elevates Japanese Street Food to Kaiseki Cuisine
The only way to reserve is by Instagram direct message and yes, the name of the place is Super Secret Izakaya.
Where to Eat If It’s Not Your First Time to O‘ahu
So you’ve tried plate lunch, loco moco and shave ice. That was just the beginning—there’s so much more to Hawai‘i’s food scene.
“Beyond Van Gogh” Just Upped the Game with Charcuterie and Starry Night Cocktails
In the Hawai‘i Convention Center lobby: three Van Gogh-themed cocktails plus fruits, cheese, charcuterie and live music on weekends.
Da Bestest Potato Chip on Every Hawaiian Island
Lucky we live Hawai‘i, cuz we get some really outstanding potato chips.
Eat on Time with Lobster Deals, Crystal Beef and Duck Blood
In a sea of hot pot restaurants, Eat on Time stands out with items popular in China but not found elsewhere in Honolulu.
Islander Sake Pairs a Premium Sushi Omakase with Fresh Sake Brewed in the Next Room
It’s the ultimate sushi-and-sake experience in Hawai‘i.
Captivating and Crunchy: Chinese Breakfast Crepes Pop Up in Salt Lake
Bing Bros brings northeastern China to Hawai‘i with savory jian bing crepes.
In Waimānalo, Sunflowers Are Grilled and Sprinkled with Cheese
Taste these blooms at Waimānalo Country Farms until July 18—after that, your next chance will be this fall.
KaSnack Attack! Yung Yee Kee’s Famous Dim Sum Are at 7-Eleven Hawai‘i
So how do these dumplings hold up to convenience store treatment?
Garlic Shrimp, Musubi, Lemongrass Kalbi: There’s Way More than Fish at Paradise Poke
Think of it as a one-stop poke convenience shop.
Where to Eat on Your First Visit to O‘ahu
Raise your hand if you’ve been asked this question. Here’s a personal guide to everything from crack seed to loco moco.
Castro’s Brings Soulful Cuban Food to the Edge of Waikīkī
Come for the Cubano sandwich, stay for the pitaya, mountain apple and poi seasonal papaya bowl.
We Tried It: 9 Recipes from Sheldon Simeon’s New Cookbook
Pork belly adobo, nori chicken, chocolate birthday cake butter mochi: Sheldon Simeon is proudest of the people, places and poke of his home—and we found all of these in Cook Real Hawai‘i.
How Flying Saucers from Kaua‘i and Maui Landed on O‘ahu
If you dream of sloppy joes and gooey cheese grilled between buttery white bread, Saucer King is worth tracking down.
From Greece to Papakōlea: Get Your Greek Fix in the Hills of Tantalus
Greek Aloha Kitchen’s pork belly gyros, feta fries and baklava ice cream are worth seeking out just past Punchbowl.
Taro, Pudding, Oatmeal, Lychee: Ranking Ice Garden’s Best-Selling Shave Ice Bowls
We asked you to name your favorites at the classic ‘Aiea shave ice shop—and then we ate four sugar rush-inducing bowls.
Pono Potions Opens a Chic Coffee Shop and Boutique in Honolulu Chinatown
Coffees and lemonades flavored with Pono Potions’ local syrups are in their own cafe on Smith Street.
10 Restaurants Are Creating 26 New Dishes for Honolulu’s July 10 Natto Day Takeout Dine-Around
We’re celebrating 10 years of Natto Day feasts in Hawai‘i with all kinds of savory, sweet, slime-licious creations.
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We’re all about deals, and after months of takeout, if it comes with elevated ambience and unexpected finesse, even better.
Not all deals are created equal. Sure, these favorites for dining in and at home cost a bit more, but they’re absolutely worth it if you want to almost splurge.
Gold medal winner Carissa Moore puts Hawai‘i on the Olympic podium at the first-ever Olympic surfing competition in Japan. Here’s how it went down.
Keep your eyes on more than just the surfing contests—local Olympians will be competing in rugby, volleyball, skateboarding, swimming and more.
The traveling exhibition opens to the public on Friday, July 2, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.