Dumpling Heaven: Jin Din Rou, Honolulu
It's new, it's stylish and it's Honolulu's home for Xiao Long Bao, Shanghai Soup Dumplings. At Jin Din Rou, they even come with instructions.
Food & Dining
Who Knew? Zippy's, Home of Local Beef
Zippy's has become a major supporter of the local beef industry, using more than 24,000 pounds of grass-fed Hawaii beef a month in burgers alone.
Poke: Past and Present
For locals, few things say “home” as much as poke. Here’s the story of the evolution of this quintessential Hawaii food.
A Feast for the Eyes
Here’s how two unique and pleasant Honolulu restaurants provide a context for their menus.
Old Favorite: Cafe Sistina, Honolulu
We dropped by Cafe Sistina, where we hadn't eaten in some time. Still good after all these years. Italian food, Honolulu.
With Aloha: Plenty food and $150,000 for Japanese hospital
With Aloha Japan fundraiser was a smash success, food from 24 restaurants, bars, bands, and best: $150,000 for Japan.
Hole in Wall, Mexican: Tacos Ricos Taqueria, Kapahulu
It's hardly an imposing place, but what until you taste the carnitas and barbacoa at Tacos Ricos, a little slice of Cali-Mex on Kapahulu Avenue.
Street Grindz: Not just @food!
10 Honolulu Food Trucks! Tacos and Twitter! Cyberfoodies and Grilled Cheese! Food that's modern, mobile and sometimes worth finding.
Former Slammers Crew Reunites to Open Home Bar and Grill on Kalākaua
The team is back together to remake their old bar spot.
Nico's at Pier 38 gets new and bigger space. Finally!
Nico's, the dauntingly popular restaurant at Honolulu's Pier 38, is getting a new, larger location, still on the pier.
Three-course weeknight dinner, $29: 3660 On the Rise, March & April
Don't have time to cook during the week? Russell Siu has a deal for you: a three-course weeknight prix fixe menu for $29.
Fresh, new and casual on the Big Island: Pau Pizza
You always need at least one casual, inexpensive place to eat on the Big Island. Pau Pizza in Waimea has fresh, vibrant eats.
Hawaii Chocolate Classes
Make your own, or buy it locally grown. The future is bright for Hawaii chocolate.
The ultimate local-style eatery? Hawaiian Style Cafe, Waimea, Big Island
Think you know local style Hawaii food? Not until you've eaten at Hawaiian Style Cafe in Waimea on the Big Island. Tip: Get the teri burger plate.
Big Island Update: Original Merriman's, Waimea
The original Merriman's Restaurant in Waimea has a new chef, Allen Hess. Hawaii Regional Cuisine was invented here, and it's still in good hands.
Best Cocktail Caterers
For our March 2011 Best of Honolulu issue, we invited the Best Cocktail Caterers into the Honolulu Magazine office.
New on the Big Island: Red Water Cafe, Waimea
Put this on the list for your next trip to the Big Island: the new Red Water Cafe in the town of Waimea (Kamuela). Adventurous food, casual setting.
New (but old): Tanaka Saimin, Honolulu
The new Tanaka Saimin on Nimitz is an old-fashioned Hawaii restaurant. In fact, it's the old Boulevard Saimin given new life and a new, larger group of customers.
Microbrew Hawaii coffee: Beach Bum Café, downtown Honolulu
A new downtown coffee bar serves up only 100 percent Hawaii-grown coffees, brewed by the cup, six ways.
The Pearl Restaurant, Leeward Community College's Big Surprise
It's a hidden gem, the little restaurant run by Ian Riseley and the culinary students at LCC, open for your business.
Thanh Lam's New Plan
The man who launched Ba-Le in Hawaii has a new bakery—and a new café coming to a location near you.
Padovani's Back! New Padovani's Grill, Honolulu
Phillipe Padovani (of Padovani's Chocolates fame) has resurrected the L'Uraku-Elua-Sapori location on Kapiolani as his new Padovani's Grill.
First Taste: J2, JJ's new restaurant in Kaimuki
Having expanded to capacity at his JJ Bistro & French Pastry, Praseuth "JJ" Luangkhot opens J2, a new restaurant down the block--quieter, a bit more upscale, but no more expensive. The food's even better.
Inferno's Wood-Fire Pizza, from a tent in a Kalihi parking lot
Two young guys turned their passion for pizza into the most casual eatery you've encountered. Excellent pizza at good prices under a tent in a parking lot.
