The Pig & the Lady: From Farmers Market Pop-Up to the City’s Hottest Restaurant
Revisiting the backstory of this six-time James Beard Award semifinalist a day before the Chinatown restaurant closes to move to a new home.
Food & Dining
Best Restaurants in Honolulu
HONOLULU Magazine’s picks for the top eateries on O‘ahu by Mari Taketa, Thomas Obungen and Melissa Chang.
At Super Pho in Kaimukī, Seven Courses of Beef Are a $50 Feast for Two
The price has gone up since we first brought this to you, but bo bay mon is still a fun, sumptuous deal.
Two Wings, Two New Spots at Puck’s Alley
That time we tried chicken wings back-to-back at Beer Lab and RB Sports Bar.
Afterthoughts: 8 Hawai‘i Businesses I Wish We Could Bring to the Mainland
Zippy’s just announced a second location in Las Vegas—but four years after this publication, Katrina’s eight picks are content to stay in the Islands.
Your Guide to O‘ahu’s Best Badass Brunches
We’re bringing back this cover feature from HONOLULU Magazine’s March issue because it covers everything brunch: standout dishes, newer spots, beery brunches and a where-to-go-if guide.
The Hospitalitarian: Dusty Grable Is the 2024 Restaurateur of the Year
A Chinatown pioneer resurfaces with a new vision for Mānoa.
The Culinary Institute of the Pacific Cooks Up Classes for Local Chefs
With chef Roy Yamaguchi at the helm, O‘ahu’s acclaimed culinary program joins with a mainland-based partner on courses to elevate Hawai‘i’s dining scene.
Best of HONOLULU 2024: Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Our editors picked 14 top categories plus 20 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
The Global Menu: Khao & Papas
Husband-and-wife team Juan Ching and Kim Thepsenavong serve up Peruvian and Lao fusion dishes inspired by their childhood favorites.
The Global Menu: Neha’s Kitchen
With Neha’s Kitchen, Kuber Gurung brings food from his hometown in southern Nepal to the farmers markets of O‘ahu.
The Butcher Bar, Waikīkī’s New Beefy Bistro
Aloha Steak House’s kid brother, The Butcher Bar, is focused on beef and cocktails.
Tadka: Where Indian Food Comes Alive
Tadka chef Ganesh Shrestha’s dishes are steeped in tradition—even when he tweaks them to suit local palates.
What to Order at Tadka: Eat Like a Chef
We asked Ganesh Shrestha what he would order at his own restaurant, then ordered everything he recommended. It was one of our best meals in Honolulu.
Gone, But Not Forgotten
Once ubiquitous, Honolulu’s old-school Cantonese restaurants are dwindling—but as a former HONOLULU editor notes, they leave lasting memories.
The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Food
Welcome to our new Chinese food scene: Once dominated by Cantonese restaurants, it’s now a mix of regional culinary styles as diverse as China.
Another Round: Speakeasies of Honolulu
Honolulu’s thriving speakeasy scene has a newcomer, plus three of our favorites.
5 Notable New Restaurants
Where you’ll find the city’s best seafood laksa, along with excellent jerk chicken and catfish po’ boys.
Afterthoughts: Without Late-Night Restaurants, Where Do We Go?
Afterthoughts columnist James Charisma laments the lack of dining choices for nighthawks.
Meet 3 Craftspeople Enhancing the Dining Experience in Honolulu Restaurants
Woodworker Nick Hunsinger, upholsterer Aung Thaitae and ceramicist Mark Kuhn have helped elevate the dining scene.
Hawai‘i’s Oldest Restaurants Are Still ‘Ono After All These Years
We revisit a classic about places that are woven into our collective childhoods, where regulars grew up with owners’ families and you can still find old-school comfort foods.
Find the Reel Deal at Pier 38 Fish Market
Spawned as a pandemic workaround, Pier 38 Fish Market lures customers with fresh-off-the-boat seafood.
A Shokudo for Grownups
Updates of rustic, traditional izakaya fare shine at Kaimukī Shokudo.
