New: Xiao Long Bao at Mr. Dough, and Revisiting the Sheng Jian Bao
First we reviewed the still-evolving pan-fried soup buns. Now, xiao long bao: Too thick or too thin or just different?
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Found in Kailua Town: Smokehouse Barbecue With Windward-Side Roots
Smoked meat, smash burgers and sandwiches, oh my! Whiskey Smoke 808 is a new neighborhood gem.
Two-Minute Takeout in Honolulu: Omega Mandoo House
In Part 3 of our look at takeout eateries in the Miyamoto Building, we visit a coveted mandoo-only destination.
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.
Where Are They Going? Fave Eateries at Kaka‘ako’s ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace
Doors close for good on this experimental tiny-business incubator on April 16. We checked in with as many as we could to find out their plans.
Where to Find Outdoor Dining in Mānoa, Mō‘ili‘ili and McCully
Part 3 of Frolic’s resource for open-air dining around O‘ahu has everything from picnic tables at an izakaya to canopy dining in a co-op parking lot.
Here’s the New Sorabol, Just Opened Inside Pagoda Hotel
It’s on the same block as old Sorabol and it is lit—same menu and windows literally everywhere.
Farmers Market Finds: Miniature Vegan Pancakes at Lōkahi Kailua Market
These little plant-based Pan Keikis are your new favorite bite-sized comfort treat.
We Found Goat Hot Pot and Whole Roast Fish with Skin Like Chicharrones in Chinatown
Pho Que Huong’s 113-item menu has Vietnamese dishes found nowhere else in Honolulu.
Meet the Little Wine Brand That Can, Brah
Behind Haleiwa’s winery-café Mana + Pua is a bold brand packed with power, intention and goodwill.
Roritos: The Burrito Shop That EARL Built
It’s a new direction in a familiar locale for Justin Parvizimotlagh and his East Coast sandwich shops.
Get a Taste of Sushi Master Keiji Nakazawa’s Bara Chirashi for 45 Dollars at Upstairs Waikīkī
The rich mix of seafood is normally only available in a $300 omakase at Sushi Sho.
Soft Pretzels and Pretzel Dogs Have Appeared at the Edge of Chinatown
They’re inside Jolene’s Market at HB Baking—and there are cheese skirts involved.
Big City Diner Serves That Local Comfort Food You Love
We stopped by the Kaimukī location for refreshing drinks and ‘ono food.
Where to Find Outdoor Dining in Waikīkī, Kapahulu and Monsarrat
Part 2 of Frolic’s resource for open-air dining in neighborhoods around O‘ahu.
What We’re Eating at 2022 BrunchFest Presented by American Savings Bank
Grab your girlfriends, pals and breakfast enthusiasts: Honolulu’s favorite late-morning bash returns on April 3. And this year’s lineup has us in brunch-drunk love.
Kailua Brunch Spot Over Easy Expands With a New Grab-and-Go Shop
Bakeside at Over Easy serves up sandwiches on freshly baked breads, killer muffins and more.
Personality Quiz: Which $10 Happy Hour Pizza at Kaka‘ako’s Moku Kitchen Is You?
It’s a scientifically unproven fact: Your pizza order reveals more about your personality than you might think.
Where to Find Mochi and Other Sweet Treats for Girls’ Day in Honolulu
Forgot to pre-order? Here’s where you can still find the sticky rice treats for March 3.
#MadBeneMonday Explores Our Favorite Reason to Head West
Get acquainted with Chef Bao Tran and the Mad Bene menu each Monday throughout the month of March.
Vote Now For the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Awards
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Pageviews don’t lie—here are the stories you read and shared most.
A New Casual Dining Concept Joins International Market Place
Kūhiō Ave Food Hall takes over the Waikīkī mall’s ground-level space with gourmet smash burgers, Taco Tuesdays and more.
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