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Honolulu Noodle And Co House Signature Dry Noodle with full table Credit Thomas Obungen

Noodles

Honolulu Noodle & Co. Brings Taiwanese Noodles and Snacks to Waikīkī

Thomas Obungen,

It's one of seven new noodle-focused restaurants open and coming to the Stix Asia food hall.

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These 11 Hawai‘i Chefs and Restaurants are the 2023 James Beard Awards Semifinalists

Frolic Hawai‘i,

Here are all the Hawai‘i James Beard Awards 2023 semifinalists.

Nanas Green Tea Hojicha Ice Cream With Warabimochi In Cone Credit Thomas Obungen

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Nana’s Green Tea and Nana Musubi Are Back in Waikīkī

Victoria Budiono,

The matcha treats counter and the shop formerly known as Shichi Musubi are in the new Stix Asia food hall.

Paradise Ciders Mililani Photo Credit Christi Young Flight Of Ciders On The Table

Bars

Paradise Ciders Opens New Tasting Room with 40 Taps in Mililani

Christi Young,

You can now get the company’s locally brewed cider alongside sliders, pizza and beer from more than a dozen Hawaiˊi breweries.

Ululani Shave Ice Haleakala Bowl Credit Melissa Chang

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Maui’s Ululani Shave Ice to Open First O‘ahu Location in Kapahulu

Melissa Chang,

The new outlet opens Jan. 20 and the next is coming to Waimānalo.

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Mindblown: Legit Oxtail Soup and Soufflé Pancakes at Westman Café

Mari Taketa,

We found ‘ono oxtail soup on the same menu as divine soufflé pancakes—in Waikīkī, of all places.

Various Foods Mat Courtesy Waikiki Market

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See Inside the New Waikīkī Market and Piko Kitchen

Thomas Obungen,

Food Pantry’s full-service grocery with malassadas, poke bowls, plate lunches and a restaurant opens today across from International Market Place.

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10 New & Coming Eateries on O‘ahu: January 2023, Part 1

Mari Taketa,

Who’s opening, who’s expanding and who just opened on O‘ahu’s food and drink scene.

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My 3 Favorite Dishes on Arancino Kāhala’s New Menu

Maria Burke,

Seafood appetizers plus a classic tableside pasta preparation highlight new adds at the upscale Italian eatery.

Local-Style Eats

Meadow Gold’s Famous POG Now Stay One Sorbet

Lee A. Tonouchi,

Passion Orange Guava juice connoisseurs, rejoice!

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Wagyu Skewers Are a Tasty New Add at Don Quijote Kaheka’s Food Court

Thomas Obungen,

Moo-ve over, takoyaki and ramen, Wagyukushi steals the scene with $6 grilled washugyu beef skewers.

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“Hamilton” Delivers with Electric Performances

Robbie Dingeman,

Our takeaway and tips from Honolulu’s long-awaited debut of the hip Broadway musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Mariposa Chicken Sliders Credit Martha Cheng

What’s New

Lance Kosaka Brings His Greatest Hits to Mariposa’s Sunset Lounge Menu

Martha Cheng,

The former Alan Wong’s and 53 by the Sea chef balances local-style appetites with Neiman Marcus luxury.

Poke

Alicia’s Market Just Moved Back Into Its Original Kalihi Location

Robbie Dingeman,

Four years after a devastating fire, a smaller Alicia’s is back in its old spot with a growing list of roast meats, poke and local-style snacks.

Nijiya Japanese Supermarket Credit Thomas Obungen

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What You’ll See at the New Nijiya Japanese Market at Ala Moana Center

Thomas Obungen,

The market moved from Pi‘ikoi Street to a bigger, shinier space between Famous Footwear and Bloomingdale’s.

Experience

Vikram Garg’s TBD Is a Satisfying Tribute to Flavor

Maria Burke,

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.

Steves Chicks Dish Credit Thomas Obungen 5

What’s New

Ke‘eaumoku’s Chicken Factory Finds New Life as Steve’s Chicks in Kunia

Eric Baranda,

Come for the fried chicken and stay for the beefy kalbi soup.

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Sneak Peek: The Lei Stand Cocktail Lounge in Chinatown

Maria Burke,

A cheeky tribute to Chinatown's iconic flower shops mixes fresh lei with craft cocktails and bites by a James Beard Award nominee in a familiar space.