Lechon Fries, Calamansi Steak, Ube Churros: Minasa Is a Worthy Mashup
Worth hunting down at the end of a strip mall in Waipahu.
What’s New
Debu Brings Giant Kimbap Rolls and Inari Bombs to Ke‘eaumoku
Think poke bombs but topped with unagi, bulgogi, avocado or corn—and don’t miss those giant kimbap rolls.
Pupusas, Pastelitos And Other Salvadoran Eats Are in Waipahu
La Casita brings casual Central American food to central O‘ahu.
La Bettola Is the New Italian Hot Spot in Waikīkī
It’s also the home of the OG uni pasta and good family-style portions next to the aquarium at ‘Alohilani Resort.
Waiāhole Poi Factory Is Expanding to Windward Mall
Fresh poi, beef lū‘au and Sweet Lady of Waiāhole are coming to the mall food court in October.
Beer Lab Just Opened a Beer Garden and Poke Counter on Beretania
It’s the fourth location for this growing craft beer microchain.
Finally, Amazing Jerk Chicken and Oxtail at Downtown’s New Irie Jerk
Come for the jerk chicken, stay for the curried goat.
There’s a New Japanese Food Hall Inside This Waikīkī Grocery Store
The Japan inside Mitsuwa at International Market Place has six new eateries hawking ramen, yakitori, wagyu, musubi, uni and tempura.
What to Eat During September’s Okinawan Feastival in Honolulu
Not the festival, the FEASTival: 28 eateries continue the celebration of all foods Okinawan with special dishes until Sept. 18.
Tali’s Bagels Brings a Taste of New York to Honolulu
These New York style bagels and bialys leave us verklempt.
Get Sum at Hawai‘i Dim Sum and Seafood Restaurant 聚賢酒樓
The new Chinatown restaurant serves up classic, comforting dim sum.
Bing Bros Brings Jian Bing Street Food Crepes to Chinatown
Chinese-style crepes folded with eggs, veggies, wontons and meat get a storefront on North King Street.
Sushi Tacos Are Crunchy Flavor Bombs at T8ste Buds in Wai‘anae
They’ve also got aburi-torched sushi, poke bowls and wontons with spicy ‘ahi all on the Wai‘anae Coast.
Pier 38 Fish Market Lures Us with Fresh-Off-the-Boat Seafood
Fillets, sashimi, amaebi, poke kits: Much of it is landed that day by Hawai‘i’s largest seafood distributor.
Biscuits and Gravy and Po Boys: We Love Southern Love in Kaka‘ako
Real home-style cooking comes to the heart of Kaka‘ako.
ChefZone’s New Gourmet Corner Gives Us Kid-in-Candy-Store Vibes
Truffle butters, balsamic pearls, Himalayan salts that taste like eggs: The locally owned culinary warehouse store is going upscale.
Smashed Is Back and Slinging Up Burgers on Sheridan Street
Menu and on-point flavors and textures haven’t changed—look for the bright pink trailer across from HMSA.
11 O‘ahu Eateries Will Have Special Natto Dishes This Weekend
The Natto Day Dinner is sold out, but nat-to worry: You can still score original natto creations this Saturday and Sunday.
Don’t Sleep on the Oxtail or Curried Goat at Jr’s Jamaican Jerk
Find succulent braised meats, jerk chicken, escovitch fish and more in Wahiawā by Shige’s Saimin Stand.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Our editors picked 14 top categories plus 21 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
Natto Alert: 6-Course Natto Day Dinner Coming to Kaimukī Shokudo
Honolulu’s annual tribute to Japan’s stinky bean is back—mark your calendars for Monday, July 10.
Talk Kaimukī’s Nighttime Pizzas and Sandos Are Addictive
Decadent toppings and fillings now feature on the Thursday-to-Saturday bar bites menu.
Follow Your Nose to Brisket and Baked Beans in Kunia
Yes, there’s barbecue in Kunia—at This Lil Piggy behind Kō Hana Distillers.
Kaimukī Shokudo Is the Izakaya This Neighborhood Needed
Not the OG Shokudo you know, this one has a solid menu of vegetable and seafood otsumami classics with oishii cocktails.
