Who’s Celebrating Cinco de Mayo on This Taco Tuesday
The last time the stars aligned for this twofer was in 2020. Here’s where to celebrate doubly around O‘ahu.
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All the Food You’ll Eat at This Saturday’s Filipino Fiesta
Flores de Mayo and Filipino Fiesta returns with a rice-inspired theme plus games, live performances and a balut-eating contest.
Broke da Mouth: Da Spam Power Rankings
One throwback to da time Hawai‘i’s new Poet Laureate wen rank 15 flavors of Spam. Which one wen reign supreme?
Where to Eat If It’s Not Your First Time to O‘ahu
So you’ve tried plate lunch, loco moco and shave ice. Now try these.
New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu
Notable openings include a new steakhouse, tempura bowls and matcha; plus the latest on Alan Wong’s and a coming beer bar.
The Year in Beer: Who Opened, Who Closed and Best Hawai‘i Beers of 2025
Bright spots and goodbyes from a mixed year for craft beer in Hawai‘i.
8 Food Spots Outside Honolulu Worth the Drive
Eateries that townies should visit—for reasons they may not realize.
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.
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.
