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First Look: Mr. Dough Has Soup Dumplings and More Near Ala Moana
The former MW Restaurant space is now home to the Hong Kong-based chain specializing in sheng jian bao.
We Asked Frolic Foodies for Their Fave Fried Rice and Got 35 Different Answers
Of course we expected Side Street Inn and Elena’s. Not expected: a pie shop in Wahiawā, three poke counters and a ritzy steak house.
Two-Minute Takeout: Golden Duck’s Jai for Chinese New Year 2022
Why is this vegetarian dish a must for Year of the Tiger feasts? And what do the different ingredients symbolize? Find out here.
Order These Chinese New Year Foods Online for Drive-Thru Pickup
Chinatown 808 is offering combo packages of jai, gau, jin dui and more from local restaurants—but you’ll need to order by Jan. 22.
Mongolian-Inspired Barbecue Skewers Stake a Claim in Mō‘ili‘ili
Khan Skewer Restaurant takes over the Saint Louis Alumni Clubhouse with juicy grilled lamb, pork and seafood on sticks.
Find Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at These Shops in Honolulu
Newer options include strawberry, Okinawan sweet potato and pork floss—or stick with the traditional Chinese pastry on Sept. 21, 2021.
Chinatown’s Mandalay Is Now in Kaimukī and It’s Delicious
A new chef is dishing up killer char siu and lobster e-mein.
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.
Captivating and Crunchy: Chinese Breakfast Crepes Pop Up in Salt Lake
Bing Bros brings northeastern China to Hawai‘i with savory jian bing crepes.
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?
How to Eat Xiao Long Bao and Other Tips for Enjoying Soup Dumplings in Honolulu
It’s loved by many but a daunting task for dumpling freshmen. We share three methods for eating xiao long bao.
When Rice = Comfort Food: 6 Steaming Bowls from Around the World
Where to find warm, comforting rice porridge from China, Japan, the Philippines, Spain and more, all in Honolulu.
SXY Szechuan: Spicy Is the New Sexy
Find excellent classic Sichuan dishes at Honolulu’s newest peppery Chinese restaurant.
8 Chinese New Year Foods and Where to Get Them in Honolulu’s Chinatown
So many tasty ways to ring in the Year of the Tiger.
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Hawai‘i
If you want to usher in good luck in 2022, here’s what you need to do.
Honolulu Skewer House’s New Locale Has a New Twist: DIY Tabletop Grilling
After a long closure, the Chinese barbecue restaurant has reopened in a new spot on Kapahulu.
Hawai‘i Comfort Food: A Homemade Recipe for Oxtail Soup
Slow simmering makes oxtail fall-off-the-bone tender. Feel free to eat with your fingers.
Find Fresh, Spicy, Hand-Pulled Noodle Bowls at These O‘ahu Farmers Markets
Youpo Noodles specializes in stretchy, bouncy biangbiang noodles from northwest China.
Our 4 Favorite Places for Chinese Barbecue Ribs in Honolulu
Find these unsung stars at Honolulu’s roast meat counters and restaurants.
Comfort Eats: Nam Fong, Home of Chinatown’s Best Roast Duck and Pork Spareribs
Glistening roast ducks and spareribs like pork candy.
Find Fresh Roast Duck and Char Siu at Mandarin Kitchen in Kāhala
Come for the Hong Kong style roast meat counter, stay for the eggplant at this new Chinese restaurant.
Mian’s Spicy Cold Noodles Will Set Your Mouth Abuzz
The Sichuan noodle shop and its sister restaurant Chengdu Taste are back for take-out and dine-in service.
Upscale Dim Sum Is Now on Kapiolani and It’s Excellent
Yung Yee Kee opens with Hong Kong flavors near Ala Moana Center.
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