2025 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 2, 2025.
Food & Dining
New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu
Notable openings around the island plus upcoming Michelin-grade yakitori, a Korean convenience store and lobster rolls.
Michelin-Recognized Okdongsik Returns With Location Near Ala Moana Center
A Seoul-based bastion of restrained Korean cuisine offers more than gomtang soup at its new Sky Honolulu outpost.
Best of HONOLULU 2025: Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Our editors picked 11 top categories plus 21 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
$10 Eats: A Burger, a Curry Plate and a Poke Bowl
Our latest finds tick all the boxes for delicious, filling and wallet-friendly.
Venison Tartare, Haole Koa Capers, Strawberry Guava Pastries: Where and How to Eat Our Invasive Species
Invasive species are bad for Hawai‘i’s ecosystem. The best way to vanquish our enemies? Eat them.
Best Kalihi Plate Lunch: Dad’s Top 5
Throwback to that time our former writer’s dad chimed in with his picks.
Honolulu Summer Bucket List: The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu
Plan the best summer ever with outdoor adventures, new and classic eats, live music, cultural festivals and more ways to have fun in the sun.
My 15 Favorite Restaurants Off the Strip in Las Vegas
This classic post by a local with family in Las Vegas is worth revisiting before the summer holiday season.
We Found the Ultimate Ramen—Did Your Favorite Win?
Thank you for voting in Frolic's Ramen Bowl 2025! See who took the crown—and we hope you loved every slurp along the way.
Why I Like Ke‘eaumoku’s New Yakiniku Like
It’s tasty! Quick! And a good value! Here’s what you can expect at the new budget KBBQ spot.
Celebrating Local Cuisine With ‘Ono! Hawai‘i’s Food Culture
Take a mouthwatering journey through Hawai‘i’s diverse food culture in PBS Hawai‘i’s new digital series.
Save the Date: 2025 Rosé Soiree Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard Goes Wicked
Follow the yellow brick road to a thrillifying evening of exquisite rosé and award-winning bites on Saturday, May 31, at Velocity Honolulu.
When Rice = Comfort Food: 6 Steaming Bowls from Around the World
Reprising a classic for this cloudy, breezy cool spell: Where to find comforting rice porridge from China, Japan, the Philippines, Spain and more.
A New Conveyor Belt Sushi Spot Just Opened in Kapolei
Waka Sakura opened inside Don Don Donki’s food court, and we made the drive to see how it compares to Genki.
Wait, There’s Legit Neapolitan Pizza and Other Food Trucks at a YMCA?
Zucchi Pizza is one of a handful of food trucks that’s set up at Central YMCA across from Ala Moana Center.
Vote for Your Favorite Restaurant in the 2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards
Now through March 31, support your favorite restaurants by nominating them for Hawai‘i’s most prestigious dining awards.
Best Bites: Slip into Brunch Bliss at Over Easy
Custard French toast, savory classics and fresh flavors shine at this cozy spot in the heart of Kailua.
Best Restaurants in Honolulu
HONOLULU Magazine’s picks for the top eateries on O‘ahu by Mari Taketa, Thomas Obungen and Melissa Chang.
Best Restaurants in Honolulu
Here are HONOLULU Dining Editor Martha Cheng’s picks for the top eateries on O‘ahu.
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2024
From a standout banh mi to a dry-aged pork chop and a beef noodle soup that transports us to Taiwan, here’s what made 2024 memorably delicious.
HONOLULU Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2024
The stories that drew the most readers this year covered everything from events and holiday celebrations to brunch and Best of HONOLULU.
