New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu
Notable openings around the island plus upcoming Michelin-grade yakitori, a Korean convenience store and lobster rolls.
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Farmers Market Finds: Local Pâtés and Spreads by Daguzan Charcuterie
North Shore chicken livers, Wai‘anae pork and Moloka‘i venison featured in classic French charcuterie.
Best Kalihi Plate Lunch: Dad’s Top 5
Throwback to that time our former writer’s dad chimed in with his picks.
Where to Park in Waikīkī
A classic for the curious and the Waikīkī-phobic, our newly updated parking guide shows there’s plenty of cheap or free options.
Pancit, Halo Halo, Malunggay Flan: All the Food Coming to Saturday’s Filipino Fiesta
With a message of solidarity after last weekend’s tragedy in Vancouver, the Fiesta will be a show of cultural pride.
An Oishii New Bento Shop Just Opened Downtown
Waikīkī’s former Okonomiyaki Chibo reincarnates as Oide Kitchen in the Arcade Building on Merchant Street.
I Got Into Tonkatsu Kuro at 8:15 on a Wednesday Night and It Was So Worth It
The new tonkatsu restaurant at Ward is one of the city’s hottest bookings. And don’t pass up the soba.
My 9 Favorite Bakeries in Honolulu
Reprising a classic from 2022, when a rising bakery scene inspired this compilation of favorites by HONOLULU’s then-dining editor.
Best Restaurants in Honolulu
HONOLULU Magazine’s picks for the top eateries on O‘ahu by Mari Taketa, Thomas Obungen and Melissa Chang.
In Case You Need Some Comfort: Your Top 5 Oxtail Soup on O‘ahu
Thunderous downpours and a bitter election are finally over—here's a classic to help reset your soul.
At Super Pho in Kaimukī, Seven Courses of Beef Are a $50 Feast for Two
The price has gone up since we first brought this to you, but bo bay mon is still a fun, sumptuous deal.
Find This Bar With Hundreds of Wines to Taste in Industrial Kaka‘ako
Sharing a building with an auto body shop, Silver Lining Wine Bar offers a friendly foray into natural wines.
8 Places to Celebrate Oktoberfest 2024 on O‘ahu
Grab a stein, bring an empty belly and enjoy these beer fests around the Island.
Pearl City’s Hidden Thai Street Food Oasis Only Appears on Sundays
Wat Thai’s street food is back every Sunday through October 2024! Cash only, and no tank tops or shorts—monks are meditating and praying on the grounds.
Shioketh Lights Up Pālolo With Fiery Indo-Singaporean Flavors
Sweet, spice and pandan coffee on ice are here to shiok up Honolulu’s Southeast Asian food options.
My 7 Favorite Fried Chicken Wings on O‘ahu That Aren’t KFC
Put aside the Korean fried chicken: Here’s our classic roundup of other wings to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day on July 29.
Where Are They Now? Restaurants from Ke‘eaumoku Street
Newly updated: Chogajip and En Hakkore are the latest eateries to resurface after the January 2021 closure of the Ke‘eaumoku super block.
What Are the Most Popular Dishes and Treats at Liliha Bakery?
Old diners never go away (if we’re lucky): This classic reveals different top sellers at each Liliha Bakery location.
Where Lychee Meets Chinese Comfort Foods in Chinatown
Chinatown still needs support after the outages, and Sun Chong Grocery still has Big Island lychee.
Chinatown’s Best Hidden Courtyard Is a Thai-Laotian Gem
Showing love for Chinatown eateries after the outages: At Olay’s Thai-Lao Cuisine, Laotian food standouts aren't the only draw.
These Restaurants Need Your Support After Power Outages Forced Them to Close
More than 50 restaurants, cafes and bars have had to shut down for days in Downtown and Chinatown Honolulu.
Ultimate Guide to O‘ahu’s Best Musubi Shops
It’s Monday—comfort yourself with a Spam-ume-shiso, tuna-mayo or cheeseburger musubi.
In Waimānalo, Sunflowers Are Grilled and Sprinkled With Cheese
We’re reposting this classic because grilled blooms are back at Waimānalo Country Farms until July 4.
Are These the Most Beautiful Restaurants in Honolulu?
Beauty is timeless, taste is not. A year after this post was originally published, our style and dining editors can’t get enough of these gorgeous interiors.
