My 8 Favorite Filipino Foods on O‘ahu Right Now
Classic dishes that never fade: From lumpia to sisig and halo halo to kare kare, these are Maria Burke’s forever Filipino cravings.
Frolic’s Picks
Worth the Drive: Kahumana Farm Café in Lualualei Valley
The farm-to-table eatery is part of a nonprofit that supports hungry keiki and others in Leeward O‘ahu.
AYCE Nights: My Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Spot in Honolulu
Frolic’s sixth most popular post of 2023 spotlights Kats Sushi and its $32.90 made-to-order nigiri deal.
A College Student’s Favorite Spots for Late-Night Grinds
From midnight plate lunch and Thai curry to 3 a.m. Korean barbecue.
All the Ways We Love Oxtail
O oxtails, how many ways do we love thee? More than seven, actually.
Cheers to Dean & DeLuca’s New $54 Afternoon Tea
Who knew you could find an affordable afternoon tea in Waikīkī? And just in time for Galentine’s!
On Kīna‘u Street: Healthy, Affordable, Flavor Bomb Sandwiches
The Valley Health Bar is a little tricky to find, but worth it.
Chinee Like Me: Making Gau
Yes, Chinee: A local Chinese-American says her popo’s old-fashioned gau was the best, but this recipe comes close.
Trying Lady M Crepe Cakes Because of Lee Anne Wong
How an Instagram post by Koko Head Café’s chef got me to taste these world-renowned desserts.
Tango’s $40 Three-Course Dinner Is an Early Bird’s Dream
If you eat while the sun’s still out, check out the Kaka‘ako café’s monthly changing light suppers.
Craft Burgers at Carl OG3 Won’t Break Your Wallet
Start with the Kaheka smash burger—and double up on the patty of grass-fed beef cut with Portuguese sausage.
The Year in Beer: Who Opened, Who Closed and Best Beers of 2023
Highs, lows and standouts of a year unlike any other.
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2023
From butter rolls to ‘ulu to a bite of sushi: highlights of a year of eating.
Hawai‘i’s Best New Restaurants of 2023
Opened in 2023, these are the new places Frolic writers eat at and recommend the most.
These 4 Hearty Snacks Cost $5 or Less
Christmas may be burning a hole in your pocket, but these affordable snacks won’t.
19 Foodie Gifts the Frolic Team Is Giving This Christmas
Sweet, savory, boozy, non-boozy and so much in between.
Battle of Two Manapua: Sing Cheong Yuan and Royal Kitchen
Can Battle Manapua ever be won? In this classic, Melissa Chang and Frolic reader Chad Yamamoto go head to head with their favorite baked manapua.
The Pig & The Lady’s Staff Petitioned to Keep This Dish on the Menu
Two standouts from the past summer menu have become permanent lunchtime dishes.
Good-Time Dim Sum at Kapi‘olani Seafood Restaurant 醉開心海鲜餐廳
A Hong Kong-born dad gives a thumbs up to a restaurant with a stylish take on dim sum.
Thumbs Up for Spice Up House of Indian Cuisine
Flavors at this two-year-old Northern Indian and Nepali hole-in-the-wall are bright, bold and balanced.
At JP’s Pizza on Kaua‘i, an 18-Year-Old Pizzaiolo With a Passion for Craft
Kaumakani is a blip on the map—and it’s where Xavier Machado’s Brooklyn-style pies are winning praise from New York City expats and chefs.
Rice Blossoms Brings Korean Desserts With a Modern Twist
Find these handmade artisan rice cakes, fruit jellies and sesame cookies at monthly pop-ups around O‘ahu.
El Cielo Is an Oasis of Spanish Tapas in Waikīkī
Find pintxos, tapas, paellas and other modern Spanish fare in a newish spot on Lewers Street.
Reader Poll: Who Makes the Best Roast Duck on O‘ahu?
Now that Nam Fong has closed, we’re throwing this question out to our readers.
