What the Cluck? 3 New Korean Fried Chicken Shops to Try on O‘ahu
This kind of KFC is surging and we’re so here for it.
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Eat on Time with Lobster Deals, Crystal Beef and Duck Blood
In a sea of hot pot restaurants, Eat on Time stands out with items popular in China but not found elsewhere in Honolulu.
Captivating and Crunchy: Chinese Breakfast Crepes Pop Up in Salt Lake
Bing Bros brings northeastern China to Hawai‘i with savory jian bing crepes.
Best Bites: Waiāhole Poi Factory Has Been a Pillar of the Windward Community for Decades
Iconic for the Sweet Lady of Waiāhole, this centuries-old establishment holds on to tradition with hand-pounded poi.
The Haute Cuisine Chef and His Haute Gummy Bears
Colin Hazama brings years at the top of the culinary scene to bear in his hit gummy bear series.
Trying Out Griddled in Waikīkī: Here’s Why We Love Their Birria Tacos
It’s all about the balance of flavors—and sharing a space with a mochi doughnut shop doesn’t hurt, either.
From Pizza to Lumpia: Here Are 4 Ways to Upgrade Your Birria Taco Obsession in Honolulu
Yes, birria tacos are still hot in Honolulu. But if you’re over the dippable, crunchy snacks (and even if you aren’t) we’re already digging these riffs on the original riff on the rustic Mexican stew.
Which Birria Type in Honolulu Matches Your Personality?
It’s Taco Tuesday—there’s a soulmate birria out there for you.
This Monthly Food Truck Rally Attracts Eaters from Across O‘ahu to Waikele
What The Truck?! brings 30+ local vendors together for a popular monthly food truck rally like we haven’t seen since Eat the Street.
Mama Kim’s Fresh Sushi and Poke Bowls Spice Up Kāheka
Slimy neba neba, garlicky torched scallops and poke with freshly prepared kim chee bring life to this corner of King Street.
Birria Ramen and 10 Other Ways to Get This Trending Mexican Dish in Honolulu (None are Tacos)
Banh mi, bao, lumpia, pho, ramen—the list goes on.
Carnivores Have a Smashing Good Reason to Find this ‘Aiea Food Truck
Shay’s Smashburgers sells premium beef burgers and tacos in the back of a used car lot.
Holey Grail Doughnuts Is Expanding with a 5-Month Pop-Up
Its taro doughnuts are moving into Kaka‘ako’s old Pā‘ina Café space while the truck roams Waikīkī.
Aloha Mamacita’s Birria Tacos are Coming to Town
The ‘Ewa-based birria taco truck is set to open a restaurant early next year.
Find Lobster Rolls at These 9 Honolulu Eateries
Don’t underestimate a pandemic—these shellfish indulgences are on a roll.
Boba Map: New Bubble Tea Places Around Honolulu
Three new places to put on your bubble tea radar.
We Found Birria Tacos and Birria Saimin in ʻAiea
The crispy, dippable street food is hot, and so are the imaginative dishes served out of La Birria Tacos food truck.
The Ultimate Birria Taco in Honolulu Roundup
Restaurants, food courts, food trucks, Instagram: Where to find the latest trend in Mexican food on O‘ahu.
How a Lobster Roll Changed the Game at Feast in Mānoa
Like every other restaurant, Mānoa’s Feast struggled to stay ahead of the pandemic. Then it tried out a 21 dollar lobster roll.
Essential Eats: 26 Boba Shops Around O‘ahu
The ultimate resource when that bubble tea craving hits.
Who Makes the Best Lemon Peel Gummy Bears?
Seven top lemon peel gummies go head to head in this blind taste test.
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