Roll With It: Peruvian Chicken at Rico Rico Chicken
Honolulu’s only Peruvian rotisserie chicken trailer serves only chicken—and it’s unmatched.
Frolic’s Picks
My Favorite Waffles on O‘ahu
Martha Cheng’s picks for best waffles from Waialua to Honolulu.
Mindblown: Legit Oxtail Soup and Soufflé Pancakes at Westman Café
We found ‘ono oxtail soup on the same menu as divine soufflé pancakes—in Waikīkī, of all places.
Find Fancy Fresh Smoothies and Teas on Beretania Street
Find ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace’s home of uber-fresh smoothies next door to Dew Drop Inn.
Celebrate the Plant-Based Life at These 11 Vegan-Friendly Dessert Spots
Sweet spots in Honolulu where you can indulge in doughnuts, ube tiramisu, gelato and soft serve without the guilt.
Rinka’s Lunch Sets Are One of the Best Deals in Town
In a pricey corner of Kaka‘ako, filling lunches that are family- and wallet-friendly.
Comfort Food for the Soul: My Top 6 Restaurant Picks on O‘ahu Right Now
A roundup of Maria Burke’s favorite restaurants on her home island.
Vikram Garg’s TBD Is a Satisfying Tribute to Flavor
The former Halekulani chef’s flexible prix fixe format boasts shareable portions and fun textures in a comfy, chic setting that offers a perfect date night.
Dinner at Kapalua’s Banyan Tree Is Not Your Average Date Night
A revamped menu of bold flavors balanced with a tranquil dining experience overlooking Honokahua Bay makes Banyan Tree at the Ritz-Carlton Maui worth the drive.
Where Are They Now? ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Eateries, Part 2
Updates on Fancy Fresh, Honolulu Bistro, Nana Ai Katsu, Niu Soft Serve, Ocean Taste and more.
Foodie Field Trip: 3 Underrated Spots in Wahiawā and Waialua
Get down on some serious Mexican eats at Barrio Café, peruse a magical meadery at Mānoa Honey and Mead and tuck into sweet and savory comforts at HI Pie.
We Found Goat Hot Pot and Whole Roast Fish with Skin Like Chicharrones in Chinatown
Pho Que Huong’s 113-item menu has Vietnamese dishes found nowhere else in Honolulu.
We Asked Frolic Foodies for Their Fave Fried Rice and Got 35 Different Answers
Of course we expected Side Street Inn and Elena’s. Not expected: a pie shop in Wahiawā, three poke counters and a ritzy steak house.
Worth the Splurge: This $24 Prime Rib Plate in Downtown Honolulu
It’s not your ordinary weekday lunch—but Prime Roast Cafe’s salt-and-rosemary-crusted prime rib is not your ordinary roast.
My Top 5: Favorite Places to Eat and Drink on O‘ahu Right Now
Frolic intern Lauren Kaneshiro dishes her go-tos and must-eats around her hometown.
January 2022: The 3 Frolic Hawai‘i Articles You Liked Most
Oxtail soup was definitely up there—but it wasn’t January’s most-read post.
Two-Minute Takeout: Golden Duck’s Jai for Chinese New Year 2022
Why is this vegetarian dish a must for Year of the Tiger feasts? And what do the different ingredients symbolize? Find out here.
The Best Beers Brewed in Hawai‘i in 2021
Sixteen top picks from breweries around the state, many available for sipping (or guzzling) now.
Our Fave New Hawai‘i Restaurants of 2021
Places we loved most from a year of extraordinary openings.
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2021
Pizza, cupcakes, curry noodles, yakiniku: Top dishes still on the brain after a year of good eating.
Your Top 5: The Most Popular Honolulu Food Roundups in 2021
Think of it as 32 things to put on your must-eat list before the end of 2022.
Beery Christmas! Try These Special Holiday Beers Brewed in Hawai‘i
Yes, Reindeer Butt Sneeze is back: We may not have (much) snow, but local breweries have winter specials in cans and on draft.
Truffle and Pop Is My New Favorite (and Completely Addictive) Hawai‘i-Made Snack
Cheesy truffly goodness. You got me.
