Roll With It: Peruvian Street Food from El Gallo in Kaka‘ako
Grilled beef kebobs, chewy butternut squash doughnuts and other Peruvian fare have arrived in the urban core.
Food & Dining
Here’s What We’re Eating at the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Awards
A sneak peek of all the award-winning bites you’ll dine on this Friday.
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.
Worth the Splurge: Island Vintage’s $19 Honey Cream Pineapple Shave Ice in Waikīkī
You can find the very rare Meli Kalima pineapple gracing Island Vintage Shave Ice's bowls on Kalākaua—but you'll want to hurry.
August 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene
We had no idea how much you wanted to know where to find the city’s best meat jun, local beer and lemon meringue pies.
Find Modern Luxe Sushi at Kapahulu’s New Omakase by Aung
At $130, it’s on par with other locally owned sushi omakase—with caviar and truffles to boot.
Honolulu Hotpot Hale Is a Souper Sleeper Hit on Ke‘eaumoku
Marbled beef by the yard, offal, bean curd and fungus are some of the optional add-ins at Honolulu Skewer House's sister restaurant.
Butcher & Bird’s New Subscription Box Is Chuck-Full of Meaty Delights
A rotating selection of dry-aged steak, house-made sausages, charcuterie, pickles and more is boxed every month for pickup in Kaka‘ako.
Molten Korean Bar Food Is a Theme at Pearl City’s New Hangry Mama
Where pork belly and kim chee fried rice are all wrapped together with cheese.
5 Hawai‘i Cookies You’ll Want to Try
We tasted dozens of packaged cookies from The Cookie Lady Hawai‘i, Betty’s Best, ‘Ohana Nui, Ever Chocolate and Big Island Candies.
Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Nature Waikīkī Goes Beyond Farm to Table
Nae Ogawa, chef of the gold-winning restaurant, shares her deep love for the natural world in her cuisine.
Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: The Mother-Daughter Duo Behind Olay’s Thai-Lao Cuisine
This year‘s Restaurateurs of the Year, Olay Somsanith and Macy Khounkeo, share tastes of a long-overlooked cuisine.
Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Secrets of Making Dim Sum at Jade Dynasty and Tim Ho Wan
We venture into the kitchens of two of our winning dim sum restaurants for a look at how favorites like har gow and baked char siu bao are made.
Waikīkī's New Camado Ramen Tavern Serves Up Retro Chic by the Bowl
Solid sides and shave ice bolster an izakaya menu with reasonable ramen and vegan options.
Shades of Shave Ice: Kaimana Shave Ice Hale‘iwa
Fresh fruit syrups and cloudlike ice in the backyard of a family-owned North Shore spot.
You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Dim Sum Restaurants on O‘ahu
Fook Lam, Happy Days, Jade Dynasty, Mei Sum and Yung Yee Kee: Find out how you ranked them.
Foodie Field Trip: 3 Underrated Spots in Wahiawā and Waialua
Get down on some serious Mexican eats at Barrio Café, peruse a magical meadery at Mānoa Honey and Mead and tuck into sweet and savory comforts at HI Pie.
Reader Poll: Your Favorite Dim Sum on O‘ahu?
Pork hash, har gao, chicken feet, more: Tell us your fave spot by midnight Friday, then check back next week for the results.
Try These Local-Style Vegan Plate Lunches on O‘ahu
We’re talking 100% plant-based katsu, Korean fried chicken, loco moco and of course, mac salad.
A Hui Hou, Stewbum & Stonewall Brewing
This is the bittersweet final chapter for the beloved Chinatown brewpub that's closing for good on Aug. 20.
3 Essential Summertime Experiences Found Only at ‘Alohilani Resort
Enjoy a picturesque breakfast at Queen’s Arbor, pau hana at O Bar’s new oyster hour, al fresco dining at Swell and more.
Try Weekend Brunch at These 5 Honolulu Breweries
Here’s what The Hall by Beer Lab, Hana Koa Brewing, Lōkahi Brewing, Aloha Beer and Waikīkī Brewing have on tap.
July 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene
Kamukura Ramen, bakery treats and mass upheaval for some of Honolulu’s smallest food businesses at Moanalua 99.
How the Restaurant Industry Bubble Popped While You Were Scrolling
Lindsey Ozawa, a Nobu executive chef-turned-farmer and co-owner of local deli ‘Ili‘ili Cash & Carry, says our chef-worshipping culture must end.
