Foodflash: Nami Kaze Is Closing Next Month. Jason Peel Tells Us Why
“There’s a lack of passion and loyalty and accountability” in the industry, Peel says. “It’s time to downsize.”
What’s New
Frolic’s 7-Course Tofu Day Celebration Feast Coming to Jinya on Oct. 2
Tofu is going luxe in a kaiseki-style feast with lobster, a touch of truffle and more. *Bonus late add: appetizer trio with fall persimmon.
Hong Yeon 홍연 Is the Hot New Jjajangmyeon Spot in Town
Mō‘ili‘ili’s new Korean-northern Chinese restaurant has a $10 jjajangmyeon grand opening special through the end of this month.
It’s True: Shake Shack Is Bringing ShackBurgers and Frozen Custards to O‘ahu
Danny Meyer’s first Hawai‘i eatery is coming in 2027.
After 11 Years as a Brunch Spot, Koko Head Café Debuts Scrumptious New Dinner
Dinner at Lee Anne Wong’s Kaimukī restaurant brings standout dishes like ‘ulu fried feta and lamb adobo.
More Katsu: Hawai‘i’s First Beef Katsu Specialist Opens in Stix Asia
Seriously, four new tonkatsu spots this year is a lot for Honolulu. Kyoto Katsuda is the latest.
Frolic Has a New Look
Like dining scenes and people, we’ve evolved through different chapters. (Read: We’ve outgrown our all-caps phase.)
Tonkatsu @Honolulu Is Hawai‘i’s Newest Katsu Hotspot
It’s a taste of Nagoya-style miso katsu in Kaka‘ako.
Local I‘a Fish Fry Plates Will Help Clear Invasive Ta‘ape Off Our Reefs
Come for $12 plates of fried fish, rice and salad on Labor Day Monday or get some ready-to-cook ta‘ape snappers to go.
Kaka‘ako’s Newest Pizza Spot Mad Pie Opens Sunday
Get a sneak peek of the long-awaited Mad Pie, from the team behind farmers market vendor Fatto a Mano.
Kalihi Beer Returns as Olohana Brewpub in Chinatown
The rebrand brings classic Kalihi Beer brews to the former Stewbum & Stonewall space on North King Street.
Basalt’s New Chef Overhauls the Menu—and There’s a 20% Kama‘āina Discount
Veteran chef Lance Kosaka brings homegrown flavors to the heart of Waikīkī.
Kevin’s Kitchen Is a Hit for Hong Kong-Style Roast Meats and Other Dishes
If you go, best to reserve those roast meats in advance.
New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu
Notable openings around the island plus upcoming Michelin-grade yakitori, a Korean convenience store and lobster rolls.
Tororo Is a New Izakaya With a 6 to 8 p.m. Happy Hour
It means “grated mountain yam.” And there’s a chance dishes from shuttered Eastern Paradise might appear.
Michelin-Recognized Okdongsik Returns With Location Near Ala Moana Center
A Seoul-based bastion of restrained Korean cuisine offers more than gomtang soup at its new Sky Honolulu outpost.
Downtown Has a New Made-to-Order Musubi Shop
Onigiri Onibe’s 45 varieties are handmade to order (and yes, they come with nori).
Honolulu’s Newest Afternoon Tea Is All About Mu‘u & Mimosas
The monthly tea is coming up July 13 at the Kaimana Beach Hotel.
Leila Switches From Moroccan to Italian/Mediterranean Prix Fixe
No more seven salads—think agnolotti and chilled summer corn soup.
12 Restaurants Are Creating Slimy Specials for Next Week’s Natto Takeout Dine-Around
Everything from natto eggplant bolognese and natto oyako donburi to guava natto white chocolate chip cookies.
Foodflash: After 12 Years in Chinatown, The Pig & the Lady Is Closing to Move to Kaimukī
The scrappy, brick-walled icon is moving to a bigger, brighter place.
Frolic’s 7-Course Natto Day Dinner Is Coming to Jinya on July 10
Seven original comfort dishes with oishii slimy twists, and only one rule: You must love natto.
Pearlridge’s New Dim Sum at Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle Is Worth the Wait
‘Aiea’s new spot for hot, fresh dim sum is drawing crowds. Here’s what we recommend.
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.
