Cool Slurps: TsuruTonTan in Waikīkī Has 7 Chill Noodle Bowls and We’re All About This One
Welcome to a cold noodle lover's happy place.
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Chill Out with 8 Frozen Treats We Found Around O‘ahu
Local-kine pops, luscious ice creams and gelato and a cold twist on crème brûlée are all from small local businesses.
Duke’s Waikīkī’s Classic Hula Pie Dessert Is a Milkshake Now
Fact: It’s impossible to walk around eating a Hula Pie. But how does the Hula Pie Shake compare?
Dis Is How Shiro’s Saimin Got Its Dry Mein On
No tink dry mein = fried noodles, brah. Stay way more complicated than that.
Celebrate Natto Day with 21 New Natto Takeout Dishes Around Honolulu
From Kalihi to Kāhala to Kāne‘ohe, a record 12 eateries will prepare one-day-only natto creations featuring Japan’s famously slimy bean.
Is Hot Dog on a Stick’s New Spam Corn Dog Da Gateway Spam?
Mainland people no like Spam as much as Hawai‘i people. Could dis be da game-changer?
Roll With It: Eighty Chicken Sandwiches Is a Cult Sensation in Kahuku
Only 80 sandwiches and only on Saturdays and Sundays.
Last Chance for Dean’s Drive Inn’s ‘Ahi Cakes, Teri Beef and Fish Specials
After nearly 16 years, the Kāne‘ohe icon will serve its last high-quality local comfort food on July 10.
We Tried All 5 Fried Rices at ‘Aiea’s Queen Street Cafe & Grill
Because how could we resist? Here’s how they compare.
Foodflash: Fête’s Robynne Maii Wins Hawai‘i’s First James Beard Award in 19 Years
Congrats to America’s Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific!
The Best Steak Restaurants (and Places to Get a Steak Dinner) on O‘ahu
Treat Daddy-o to a juicy steak and then some from this beefy list of steakhouses and Father's Day dine-in and takeout specials.
We Tried Margotto, Kaka‘ako’s New Truffle-Centric Restaurant
Choose your menu, choose your truffle quantity and let the shaving begin.
Foodie Field Trip: 7 Local Products We Found at the Kualoa Ranch Market
We knew about the shrimp and the oysters, but did you know they have all of these?
ChadLou’s Coffee Tasting in Kailua Is Fun for a Nerd or Novice
Yes, you’ll be buzzing—but you get to taste locally grown coffees side by side with blends from around the world.
Are Kapolei’s New Crumbl Cookies Worth a 35-Minute Wait in Line?
Here’s our cookie-by-cookie review of all six weekly flavors and a PSA: They’re closed Sundays.
May 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene
A Puerto Rican food truck, a roundup of new openings and where a dining editor really likes to eat.
The Winner of the Fan Favorite Vote at Frolic’s 2022 Poke Fest Is ...
Sixteen shops entered their exclusive new Poke Fest creations, and we put it to an online vote. Who is the new King of Poke Fest?
This Potluck Plate Celebrates AAPI Month, Local Style
Hawai‘i potlucks are already AAPI mashups on a plate. Frolic’s smorgasbord goes a step beyond with palusami, lomi ‘ō‘io, polvoron and more.
My New Favorite Soba Spot is an Underground Izakaya in Mō‘ili‘ili
Shingen Soba Izakaya’s fresh moringa soba and ube udon are at the heart of a noodle-centric menu.
How Kapahulu’s Sunrise Restaurant Was Saved from Closing
Karma came to a tiny Okinawan hole-in-the-wall.
Mugen Waikīkī Adds Heart to Luxury with Its New Spring Menu
Jason Yamaguchi’s new menu celebrates spring in 11 lively courses fit for a special occasion.
Parade of Poke: All the Exclusive New Poke Coming to Next Week’s Poke Fest
Frolic Hawai‘i’s 5th Annual Poke Fest is Saturday, May 28—and a record 17 poke vendors are debuting all-new poke.
17 More New & Coming Restaurants to Watch for on O‘ahu: May 2022, Part 2
Craft ice cream, smash burgers, ramen and a Japanese sando shop: What’s coming to the island’s food scene.
Bone Appétit! These 15 Honolulu Eateries Have Special Menus for Dogs
Want some Pet Furikake for your Fido Moco or Bibim-Pup? Where to find dog bagels, dog cake bombs, Pawp-sicles and more.
