Foodie Field Trip: Everything We Ate in One Day on Maui, Part 1
From newly opened destinations to bagels and matcha to classic pit stops, try to keep up with our eating agenda.
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Where Are They Now? ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Eateries, Part 2
Updates on Fancy Fresh, Honolulu Bistro, Nana Ai Katsu, Niu Soft Serve, Ocean Taste and more.
J-Shop's New Izakaya is a Hidden Gem in a Hidden Gem
Head after hours to this Young Street market for daily specials of tender ‘ahi belly nitsuke, torched dynamite and buttery sashimi.
Roll With It: Peruvian Street Food from El Gallo in Kaka‘ako
Grilled beef kebobs, chewy butternut squash doughnuts and other Peruvian fare have arrived in the urban core.
Hawai‘i’s First Meet Fresh Brings Taiwanese Desserts to Ala Moana
Find grass jelly and taro balls at this chain from Taiwan.
Welcome Back! Pint + Jigger Is Finally Open Again
Now in the Ala Moana Hotel, one of Honolulu’s OG gastropubs is back with cocktails, beer, food and soon, weekend brunch.
Worth the Splurge: Island Vintage’s $19 Honey Cream Pineapple Shave Ice in Waikīkī
You can find the very rare Meli Kalima pineapple gracing Island Vintage Shave Ice's bowls on Kalākaua—but you'll want to hurry.
Find Modern Luxe Sushi at Kapahulu’s New Omakase by Aung
At $130, it’s on par with other locally owned sushi omakase—with caviar and truffles to boot.
Honolulu Hotpot Hale Is a Souper Sleeper Hit on Ke‘eaumoku
Marbled beef by the yard, offal, bean curd and fungus are some of the optional add-ins at Honolulu Skewer House's sister restaurant.
Butcher & Bird’s New Subscription Box Is Chuck-Full of Meaty Delights
A rotating selection of dry-aged steak, house-made sausages, charcuterie, pickles and more is boxed every month for pickup in Kaka‘ako.
Molten Korean Bar Food Is a Theme at Pearl City’s New Hangry Mama
Where pork belly and kim chee fried rice are all wrapped together with cheese.
Waikīkī's New Camado Ramen Tavern Serves Up Retro Chic by the Bowl
Solid sides and shave ice bolster an izakaya menu with reasonable ramen and vegan options.
Foodie Field Trip: 3 Underrated Spots in Wahiawā and Waialua
Get down on some serious Mexican eats at Barrio Café, peruse a magical meadery at Mānoa Honey and Mead and tuck into sweet and savory comforts at HI Pie.
Aunty’s Hotpot House Brings a Familiar Name and Face to Kapolei
The new spot is the latest from the Aunty behind Sweet Home Cafe and Aunty’s Ramen.
Arabic Cuisine Finds a New Home on South King Street at Habibi Tasty
The former late night Waikīkī food truck expands its menu with stuffed falafel, meaty kababs and a slew of appetizers.
Pizza Dadi Brings Mad Bene’s New York-Style Pies to Ward Village
Mad Garlic, NYC and Hot Honey pizzas headline a modest menu with big sides at the former Goma Tei Ramen.
Cool Slurps: Chilled Bibimsoba Mixed Noodles at O’Kim’s Korean Kitchen
Cold soba with crunchy, salty, sweet, umami-rich toppings is a July special at this Chinatown eatery.
Is Kamukura the Best Food Court Ramen in Honolulu?
Osaka’s Kamukura Ramen debuts its exceptional “healthy” consommé ramen at Ala Moana Center this week.
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.
We Tried Mana Sandwiches, a New Japanese Sando Shop
The Ala Moana eatery has up to 30 sweet and savory choices tucked in creamy Japanese bread.
Nami Kaze Debuts New Seafood-Focused Brunch at Pier 38
Jason Peel breaks the mold of typical brunches with amusing seafood spins on comfort food classics.
