We Rounded Up Your Top 5 Dim Sum, Manapua and Oxtail Soup on O‘ahu
We asked, and you voted—see how your faves stacked up in these hotly contested reader polls of 2022.
Cheap Eats
Wagyu Skewers Are a Tasty New Add at Don Quijote Kaheka’s Food Court
Moo-ve over, takoyaki and ramen, Wagyukushi steals the scene with $6 grilled washugyu beef skewers.
Old-School Diners We Love: Jack’s Restaurant in ‘Āina Haina
Timeless comfort foods like hot griddled biscuits, Grandma’s meatloaf and lunch specials at an East O‘ahu strip mall.
Alicia’s Market Just Moved Back Into Its Original Kalihi Location
Four years after a devastating fire, a smaller Alicia’s is back in its old spot with a growing list of roast meats, poke and local-style snacks.
What You’ll See at the New Nijiya Japanese Market at Ala Moana Center
The market moved from Pi‘ikoi Street to a bigger, shinier space between Famous Footwear and Bloomingdale’s.
Find Umami-Packed Aguachile and Tostadas at Da Seafood Cartel’s New ‘Aiea Restaurant
The farmers market stall graduates to a bigger menu packed with seafood served Sonora-style.
Old-School Diners We Love: Jane’s Fountain in Liliha
Chop steak, old-fashioned cheeseburgers and an old jukebox that still plays old tunes.
Donato’s Fresh Cheese-Centric Bocconcino Café Opens in Kaka‘ako
Think espresso drinks, imported delicacies and pizzas and sandwiches featuring fresh, house-made mozzarellas.
October 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene
How a musubi roundup, a humble diner and an unlikely date-night destination ended up on our homepage.
Ultimate Guide to O‘ahu’s 11 Best Musubi Shops
Whether it’s Spam with ume and shiso, mentaiko mayo or even cheeseburger, these are the shops we go to when we’re craving a musubi.
Food Truck and Snack Booth Finds on a Chill Sunday in Waimānalo
Smash burgers, tacos, beef jerky and vaifala make for a tasty Sunday worth a drive to the Windward side.
Old-School Diners We Love: Shiro’s Saimin Haven
Not only ukuplanny saimins, brah. Get da Deka Boko Loko Moko, crispy pork belly and da bestest potato-mac salad too.
Old-School Diners We Love: Kapi‘olani Coffee Shop in Waimalu
The best old-school spots come with comfort food and a good history.
Old-School Diners We Love: Harry’s Café in Kaka‘ako
Frolic’s new series revisits old-time places where you can still get a short stack with your favorite local comfort dish.
Niu Brings Its Plant-Based Soft-Serve to Mōʻiliʻili
The former 'Ohana Hale Marketplace tenant takes diary-free ice cream to the next level in a new central location.
Foodie Field Trip: Everything We Ate on Maui, Part 2
A pizza-perfect lunch, an al fresco wine pairing and a DIY pancake breakfast highlight a second foodie trip to the Valley Isle.
September 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene
A new hidden spot, a PSA update on favorite small eateries, and a bun-to-bun showdown.
Best Shave Ice on O‘ahu
Li hing shavings, fresh fruit, cigar cookies or old-school: These 10 picks span ‘Aina Haina to Kalihi to Kahuku.
Foodie Field Trip: Everything I Ate (and Drank) in One Day on Kaua‘i
A day trip reassures that the Garden Isle’s evolving dining scene still has room for the classics.
Favorite Omiyage Snack Finds From My Japanese Hometown
Now that Japan is finally opening up to tourists in October, keep your eyes peeled for seasonal and regional omiyage finds.
Foodie Field Trip: Everything We Ate in One Day on Maui, Part 1
From newly opened destinations to bagels and matcha to classic pit stops, try to keep up with our eating agenda.
Battle of Two Manapua: Sing Cheong Yuan and Royal Kitchen
Melissa Chang and Frolic reader Chad Yamamoto go head to head with their favorite baked manapua in Honolulu.
Where Are They Now? Eateries from ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace, Part 1
Up first: Updates on Atsushi, Bo’s Kitchen, Fat Cheeks, Little G Cafe, Mam’s Tuck Shop, ‘Ohana Poke House and Waffle & Berry.
The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.