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Finally, all the spaghetti, pappardelle, gnocchi and other pasta dishes our foodie team craves.
To me, they’re the best bagels and bagel sandwiches on the island.
Yes, salmon crème brûlée—but not exactly the crème brûlée you know.
Get the scoop on our favorite scoops of chilly goodness.
Dinner at Lee Anne Wong’s Kaimukī restaurant brings standout dishes like ‘ulu fried feta and lamb adobo.
Cake, yeast or mochi, coconut- or taro-based: Honolulu’s doughnut offerings are vast. Here are our team’s go-to orders.
Humble to loaded, white or brown, these rice balls fuel our foodie team at all hours of the day.
Skinny or thick, simply salted or topped with garlic, sauce or no sauce—our team’s favorite fries hit the spot.
More taquerias are sprouting up, bringing more choices. Try these.
When the summer heat hits, we reach for these refreshingly delicious cold noodle dishes.
From sorbet and ice cream to cakes and pastries, you can find lychee treats all across town if you know where to look.
The Frolic and HONOLULU team’s go-to spots for every kind of sweet, icy chill.
Matcha is always on trend and everywhere in town. We asked the team where they get their matcha drink fixes.
In this series, the Frolic and HONOLULU team choose their go-to places for beloved foods. Celebrate International Burger Day with these picks.
Who’s headed interisland or beyond? This classic rounds up everything from crispy beef jerky and Sun Noodles dry mein to Noms Gushers and ube crinkle cookies.
Part of a new series, with our Frolic and HONOLULU team weighing in on their go-to places for beloved foods.
May is a good time to revisit this tried-and-true roundup of favorite potluck dishes that can be picked up in a pinch.
With a message of solidarity after last weekend’s tragedy in Vancouver, the Fiesta will be a show of cultural pride.
Reprising a classic for this cloudy, breezy cool spell: Where to find comforting rice porridge from China, Japan, the Philippines, Spain and more.
There are lots of versions of rice porridge (or congee) from across Asia. Here are the Honolulu eateries with our faves.
The happy hour menu, served Thursday through Sunday, offers 20 different dishes between $4–$12 to mix and match.
Farms, farmstands and grocery stores that sell organic and conventional eggs from local producers.
Reprising a classic from 2022, when a rising bakery scene inspired this compilation of favorites by HONOLULU’s then-dining editor.