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Sakana Express Get Japanese and Okinawan-Kine Okazu, Plate Lunches and Poke in ‘Aiea

Lee A. Tonouchi,

Da sistah deli of Sakana Grill in Kalihi is wea to go when you craving goya bitter melon champuru with your fried chicken and poke bowl.

What’s New

MW Restaurant Reopens Today at a New Location in Kaka‘ako Across From the Blaisdell Center

Mari Taketa, Christi Young,

Upstairs, it’s upscale new MW; downstairs, it’s chic-casual Artizen Café. Here’s an upstairs-downstairs taste.

What’s New

Shokudo’s Honey Toast Just Got Crazy with New Monthly Milk Cereal Flavors

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

Starting this month: Huge bowls of ice cream and honey toast in flavors like Fruity Pebbles, Lucky Charms and Cocoa Krispies.

Roundups

Ready, Set, Eat: Food-A-Go-Go’s Restaurant Week Starts April 5

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

More than 40 restaurants are featuring special dishes, discounts and prix fixe menus to support Hawai‘i’s agricultural education programs.

Noe Four Seasons Tagliatelle Truffle Mushrooms

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Noe at Four Seasons Launches a Brand-New Wine Label

Marisa Heung,

Plus, lead bartender Mike Milligan shares his go-to Noe cocktail recipe for you to enjoy at home.

Shos Kitchen Plate Luncheses Thomas Obungen

Cheap Eats

Sho’s Kitchen Is Cooking Up Oishii, Affordable Bentos on Sheridan Street

Gregg Hoshida,

Taste meets value at this modest new add to Honolulu’s bento scene.

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Basalt Kicks Off April With Adorable Easter Pancakes and New Dishes

Marisa Heung,

Join the Waikīkī restaurant on Sunday, April 4, and you may even be blessed with a special appearance by the Easter Bunny.

What’s New

KaSnack Attack! Do 7-Eleven Hawai‘i’s New Ramens Taste Like Restaurant Kine?

Lee A. Tonouchi,

At $4.99, we had fo’ find out: Do the new Pork Tonkotsu and Spicy Tan Tan even come close?

Han no daidokoro Yakiniku Wagyu Beef tray

What’s New

Luxe Japanese Beef Elevates Yakiniku Grilling at Kaka‘ako’s Han no Daidokoro

Thomas Obungen,

The Korean-Japanese restaurant from Shibuya flies in fresh Japanese wagyu and Oregon washu beef.

Local-Style Eats

Tanioka’s Now Has Poke Tots, Pastele Tots, Pork Belly Katsu and More

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

Waipahu’s stalwart poke shop debuts drool-worthy new monthly specials.

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12th Ave Grill’s DeliCafe Serves Up Delightful Sweet Treats That Satisfy

Marisa Heung,

It’s not just a sandwich spot. The Kaimukī restaurant’s desserts are a must-try for sugar fiends.

Beer, Wine & Spirits

A Year Later, Islander Sake Brewery Is Serving Up Nine Sakes

Martha Cheng,

Islander Sake opened the day the city shut down. On its one-year anniversary, things are looking up.

Chinese

How to Eat Xiao Long Bao and Other Tips for Enjoying Soup Dumplings in Honolulu

Katie Kenny,

It’s loved by many but a daunting task for dumpling freshmen. We share three methods for eating xiao long bao.

Favorite Dishes

What If Kim Chee Fried Rice and Paella Had a Baby?

Thomas Obungen,

The Korean-Spanish mashup is a March special at O’Kim’s Korean Kitchen in Chinatown.

Sandwiches

HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 9 Best Sandwiches on O‘ahu

Thomas Obungen, Katrina Valcourt, Marisa Heung, Don Wallace, Kelli Shiroma Braiotta, Katie Kenny, Robbie Dingeman,

Paper-thin salami, juicy roast beef, tasty tonkatsu, sumptuous smoked brisket, hefty lumps of crab, fresh fish and everything else that’s best between bread.

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Hau Tree: Same(ish) Name, New Chef, Better Bites

Marisa Heung,

The longtime Waikīkī restaurant has ditched the “lānai” and gained James Beard-nominated chef Chris Kajioka.

Things To Do

St. Patrick’s Day on O‘ahu: Where to Find Corned Beef, Green Beer, Jameson Specials and Festive Desserts

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

Whether you choose to dine in or get takeout, there are many ways you can get your green on for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2021.

What’s New

This Waikīkī Oasis Has Pasta, Roman Sandwiches and a Crack Seed Sundae with Mochi Crunch

Martha Cheng,

Seek out the new Piccola Onda food truck and Double Fat Ice Cream kiosk next to the Alohilani Resort.

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100 Sails Kicks Off March with Indulge, A Signature Grazing Experience

Marisa Heung,

The Hawai‘i Prince Hotel restaurant reopens with old favorites, new additions and an updated dining concept, plus a featured indulgent dish of the month.