Chinatown’s New SingSing Thai Street Food Is a Jangly, Delicious Vibe
Leave your expectations of pad thai and evil jungle prince at the door and get in line.
What’s New
Alicia’s Market Reopened Its Original Counter and Is Back to Half Its Pre-Fire Size
More OG comfort foods have returned to the 78-year-old Kalihi store—and there’s a new poke sampler box.
A Top Pastry Chef From Boston Is Making Sweets and Sandwiches for The Curb
Revisiting a story about Hana Quon, a newly named James Beard Award nominee who moved from Boston to bake her renowned pastries in Honolulu.
Foodflash: 9 Hawai‘i Chefs and Eateries Are in the Running for 2025 James Beard Awards
An emerging chef and a baker new to Honolulu are semifinalists for the country’s top culinary honors.
‘Ai Love Nalo Is Back With Vegan Hawaiian Plates and Other Meatless Comfort Food
Oh Wow Laulau and the poi-fect parfait are back at the roadside stand in Waimānalo.
Coming in Hot (Pot): Luxe Beef at Onkee and Mikiya
Two places where buttery shabu shabu beef is so good, you can skip the sauces.
Mian & Bao Brings Noodles and Dumplings to Former Piggy Smalls Space
Snacks, noodles and xiao long bao at the new sister eatery to Chengdu Taste and Mian.
Namaste Brings Indian and Nepali Cuisine to Waikīkī’s Doorstep
The old Bombay Palace has new owners and a new menu of curries and momo dumplings.
Not a Bookseller: Vintage Books Is Kaimukī’s New Speakeasy and Restaurant
Find excellent cocktails and a global food menu inside the old 3660 On the Rise spot.
Dusty Grable’s Lady Elaine Just Opened at Mānoa Marketplace. Here’s What That Means
The second Mānoa eatery from Grable’s restaurant group brings lamb, spiced carrots and other Mediterranean-inspired food.
Minatoku Kitchen Brings Japanese Comfort Cooking to Mō‘ili‘ili
This plate lunch spot aims to bring joy through Japanese dishes that taste like home.
I-naba Brings Back Loaded Japanese Breakfast Sets
Arrays of grilled fish, miso soup, rice, sashimi and sides restore order in a hectic holiday season.
Amaterasu Resurfaces at Ala Moana Center with Lunch and Dinner Sushi Omakase
Hideo Ohmiya started with a pop-up counter inside a car showroom. This is his first brick-and-mortar.
Beyond Immersive Displays and Photo Ops: What to Eat at ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas
Christmas truffles, charcuterie, macarons and holiday drinks to fuel you through the displays.
Youpo Noodles Opens a Brick-and-Mortar
Chef-owner Andrew Pressler is serving up his popular spicy noodles in Chinatown.
Jumpstart Your Holiday Shopping at Ward Village
Plus, experience the magic of the season in one vibrant neighborhood.
Sweet Treats: Kailua’s New Ice Cream Parlor Has One Request
Please Come Again—the actual name of the shop—is worth going to again and again.
Gohan Is Honolulu’s First Craft Musubi Bar, and It Just Opened in Makiki
Warm, soul-soothing onigiri and hand rolls with classic and deluxe fillings are made to order at Gohan.
A Sandwich Pop-Up Inspired by Bold Sri Lankan and Indonesian Flavors
You have one chance to discover Bada Gini before the pop-up goes on hiatus until next year.
Two Wings, Two New Spots at Puck’s Alley
That time we tried chicken wings back-to-back at Beer Lab and RB Sports Bar.
Why I’m Obsessed With Kamana Kitchen 2, Honolulu’s Newest Indian Restaurant
The Kapahulu spot has pretty much the same vibrant flavors as KK1 Downtown—plus its own parking.
Beignets and Étouffée: Nola Café Brings a Taste of the French Quarter to Kaimukī
Jambalaya, gumbo, sandwiches and good coffee round out an all-day menu.
Find This Bar With Hundreds of Wines to Taste in Industrial Kaka‘ako
Sharing a building with an auto body shop, Silver Lining Wine Bar offers a friendly foray into natural wines.
“Plan on Hallowbaloo Not Happening”—But Another Chinatown Bar Crawl Is Coming
If you’ve been wondering about Hallowbaloo, organizer Mark Tarone says don’t plan on it, at least not this year.
