New restaurant in Waianae: Coquito's Latin Cuisine
An unexpected restaurant serving Latin American and Caribbean food in Waianae.
Food & Dining
A Lotta Gelato in Honolulu
Local gelato makers in Honolulu are way beyond plain ol' vanilla.
A look at Menchanko Tei's new location
Menchanko Tei opens on Keeaumoku Street and has it all: tonkatsu, nabe, ramen.
Las Vegas restaurant: China Poblano
Comforting food and intriguing combinations at Jose Andres' Chinese and Mexican restaurant in The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.
Wahiawa eats: Shige's Saimin Stand and Marilou's
Stop by Shige's for one of the last old-timey saimin stands, and Marilou's for Filipino food
New sushi restaurant: Kona Kai
Jewels of sushi with impeccable fish. Some inventions run heavy-handed, however.
Japanese Kaiseki in Honolulu
Kaiseki: Now and Zen: The evolution of an austere diet of Zen monks into contemporary dining experiences at Nanzan Giro Giro, Hakkei and Wada.
Rajanee Thai: a Mililani hole-in-the-wall
Soft shell crab on drunken noodles, battered fish with curry, along with
WWII Museum Brews Beer in Honolulu
World War Brew: History and beer mix at Home of the Brave Museum.
Korean restaurant: Yakiniku Don-Day
Excellent Korean BBQ in an outdoor setting
Japanese Comfort Food in Honolulu
Grilled, Griddled, Simmered: The world of Japanese food beyond sushi, tempura and ramen.
New restaurant: Sakura Terrace
Rice bowls are the specialty here, with a variety of chirashi and dons.
Marukame Udon
Cheap noodles made daily in a cafeteria-style setting.
Shogunai Tagine Cafe
Secret Downtown Restaurant Revealed!
New restaurant: Yaki Yaki Miwa
Okonomiyaki in many varieties, even a gluten-free option.
New Portuguese restaurant: Adega
Serving Portuguese classics and more.
Nico Casts His Net: The Story Behind the New Nico’s at Pier 38
Plus the restaurant’s role in Pier 38’s vision as a modern-day fishing village.
New restaurant/pub on Kauai: The Feral Pig
Dave Power, formerly bar manager at Town, opens a pub in Lihue
Favorite Local-Beef Burgers in Honolulu
Born and Raised: Thanks to a growing number of Hawaii ranchers raising and keeping cattle here, it suddenly seems there’s no dearth of local-beef hamburgers. Here’s a look at some of our favorites from the newer eateries around town.
New in Lahaina: Sure Thing Burger
A burger stand by two-Michelin-starred chef, Josiah Citrin
Big Island: 50s Highway Fountain
The perfect pit stop with diner classics
New restaurant: Kimukatsu
Specializing in katsu with 25 layers of thinly sliced pork.
New: Queen's Surf Cafe and Lanai
This newly reopened beach concession stand offers lovely, casual, oceanfront dining, with plates around $10.
New: Dash Gastropub
Billed as "upscale drinks and food at bar prices," Dash serves twists on comfort food.
