Hawai‘i’s Senior Yakitori Master Has Opened His Own Restaurant
Not much has changed at Yakitori Ando since this post originally appeared in 2018—only now the wait for a reservation is about two months.
Frolic’s Picks
Farewell to Nam Fong 南方燒臘 After 35 Years in Chinatown
The classic Hong Kong-style roast meats shop is closed Tuesday for its weekly day off. It closes for good on Sunday, Sept. 24.
Get Sum at Hawai‘i Dim Sum and Seafood Restaurant 聚賢酒樓
The new Chinatown restaurant serves up classic, comforting dim sum.
When You Go to Maui (But Not West Maui), These Restaurants Are Waiting
Fourteen of our favorite places across the Valley Isle.
Best Loco Mocos in Hawaiʻi: Our Top 5
Our new and updated 2023 ranking: Who makes the best loco mocos in Hawai‘i?
Old-School Diners We Love: Times Coffee Shop in Kailua
On the Windward side, generations have grown up on Times’ fried rice, hamburger steak and banana pancakes.
Pier 38 Fish Market Lures Us with Fresh-Off-the-Boat Seafood
Fillets, sashimi, amaebi, poke kits: Much of it is landed that day by Hawai‘i’s largest seafood distributor.
Near Kapa‘a Quarry, a Hidden Gem Café at Tradition Coffee Roasters
A retired firefighter’s locally roasted coffee beans are now sold around O‘ahu.
Beefy Sandwiches and Grilled Meats Rule at Maui’s Fuego Argentinian Steakhouse
Plus, the golf course and West Maui Mountain views are gorgeous.
Find Asian Snacks Galore at 1-2buy in Kaka‘ako
Spicy shrimp Lay’s potato chips, instant curry rice cups, salted milk tea and more fill this Asian warehouse store on Cooke Street.
I Finally Tried Palace Saimin—and Feel Like I Cheated on Jane’s Fountain
After a long search, he finally found his perfect bowl at Jane’s Fountain. Then he heard Palace Saimin might be better.
Don’t Sleep on the Oxtail or Curried Goat at Jr’s Jamaican Jerk
Find succulent braised meats, jerk chicken, escovitch fish and more in Wahiawā by Shige’s Saimin Stand.
Natto Alert: 6-Course Natto Day Dinner Coming to Kaimukī Shokudo
Honolulu’s annual tribute to Japan’s stinky bean is back—mark your calendars for Monday, July 10.
My 9 Favorite Restaurants in Seattle
From breakfast to mac and cheese to ramen and pizza, these are the places former Frolic intern Maddy Chow, a Seattleite, can’t live without.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Fresh, Filling Flavor Bombs at Merriman’s Honolulu
Good portions, good variety, good views and fresh flavors make this one of Honolulu’s best happy hours.
Best Shave Ice on O‘ahu
Li hing shavings, fresh fruit, cigar cookies or old-school: The 10 picks in this classic post have it all.
Mercado de la Raza Spotlights Local Latin Food Makers
The shop’s new owners have launched a monthly pop-up series at the Beretania store. Coming Saturday, May 27: locally made Mexican sweet breads.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Signature Prime Steak & Seafood
Come for the 50% happy hour discounts, stay for the view.
Find a Moment of Zen at Ami Mei Tea & Wellness Boutique in Kaimukī
Brittnee Lau’s calming, well-sourced shop checks all the boxes for gifting in May.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Sushi at ‘Ahi & Vegetable in Kapālama
Ahi & Vegetable’s Kapālama store has a daily 2 to 6 p.m. happy hour with choices from nigiri sushi to fried shrimp and chicken karaage.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Moku Kitchen in Kaka‘ako
Not just edamame and fries: Frolic’s new series shows you where two can eat well for a pair of Andrew Jacksons.
Quiora Waikīkī’s $29 Lunch Set Comes with a Ritzy Rooftop View
On the seventh floor of the Ritz-Carlton Waikīkī, an unexpected deal in an unexpected setting.
I Was Desperate for Tongue-Numbing Mala Flavors. Chengdu Taste Saved Me
Before Sichuan restaurants started opening around Honolulu, one place was a flashing red beacon. Here’s why it still is.
Old-School Diners We Love: Kaua‘i’s Tip Top Motel, Café & Bakery
Who can resist a 107-year-old café with famous pancakes and a sumo-size bento?
