Tadka Indian Cuisine Transports with New World of Flavors
The new McCully Shopping Center restaurant, helmed by chef Ganesh Shrestha, already has crowds lining up for dishes that span India and beyond.
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Rotating Pop-Up Vendors at Fishcake Hook Us With New Delights
The test café in the furniture and decor showroom lets micro food businesses showcase their craft.
Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle Is a Different Kind of Hot Pot
The Chinese chain’s first Hawai‘i location at Pearlridge Center serves up piping-hot soup with noodles and 10 ingredients.
10 New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu: January 2024
Where to find new and coming tapas, dim sum, handmade pasta, luxe conveyor belt dining and a cozy izakaya.
Restaurant Transitions: Goodbye, But Not for Long
The facts about six Honolulu eateries that hope to reopen, one that isn’t closing and one that’s gone for good.
Fresh, Crackling-Crisp Hand Rolls Make Nori Bar Worth a Visit
But with only 16 seats, reserve ahead or prepare for a wait at Ward Village’s newest eatery.
Foodland Ala Moana’s $35 Holiday Brunch Buffet Is a Chill AYCE
It’s inside Eleven, the cocktail bar, on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 31.
Butcher, Baker, Meet Sandwich Maker: New Sammies at The Local General Store
Aaron Biolos, formerly known for his WeirDoughs sandwiches, now crafts towering sandwiches in Kaimukī.
Texas de Brazil Brings a Meaty New AYCE to Ala Moana Center
Hawai‘i’s first Brazilian steakhouse offers all-you-can-eat churrasco-style grilled meats, a salad bar and hearty sides.
November 2023: Our Top 3 Most Popular Posts About the Local Food Scene
Holiday eats were at the top of readers' minds, along with our new restaurant update series.
New in Mililani: Familiar Japanese-Style Crepes at Roll Creperie
The people behind Marion Crepes in Japan Village Walk are back with a shop of their own.
5 New Eateries to Check Out on O‘ahu in November 2023
Bakeries, restaurants and breweries are sprouting up from Kalihi to Kaka‘ako.
Aloha Bento Has Us Eating Premium Sushi and Sashimi in a Bank
Find this unexpected gem in Downtown’s Central Pacific Plaza, but don’t go Wednesday through Friday this week—they’ll be closed for Thanksgiving.
Mō‘ili‘ili’s New Ali‘i Fish Market Levels Up the Poke Bowl Game
Robin Abad, a veteran of high-end kitchens, serves up local comfort food with an upscale twist.
Roy Yamaguchi Is Likely the Next Head of KCC’s Culinary Institute of the Pacific
The UH Board of Regents will vote on the culinary legend’s appointment on Thursday.
Miro Kaimukī Just Brought Back a Luxe Sunday Brunch
The $45 prix fixe of three courses is a rare upscale brunch in Honolulu.
At Hawai‘i Banchan Co., It’s All About Premium Side Dishes
The new shop’s hand-picked banchan, kim chee, frozen seafood, pantry staples, snacks and delicacies are flown in twice a week from South Korea.
Taste of Korea Is a Fundraiser for a New Korean Cultural Center
Not to be confused with this weekend’s Kimchi Day Festival, this indoor event features dishes from 10 restaurants, a slew of Korean drinks and a very good cause.
Kiki Is My Favorite Tempura Shop in Hawai‘i
The fryer-to-table model maximizes temperature and crisp.
How Fate Led to Karaage Fried Chicken: Tenkatori in Hilo
A new eatery with a lot of heart and juicy, crunchy chicken karaage.
16 Bars Are Coming Together for Saturday’s Halloween in Chinatown
With Hallowbaloo canceled, Chinatown bar owners plan a night of drink specials, music, dancing and a costume contest.
Waiāhole Poi Factory Just Opened in Windward Mall
(Somewhat) better parking, longer hours and a shorter drive from town are perks of Waiāhole's expansion to Kāne‘ohe.
Slice by HB Baking Moves to Kapahulu With Sundaes, Scoops and Shave Ice
The new shop has easy, free parking at Kilohana Square—and you can still get those ice cream pies and cakes, too.
At JP’s Pizza on Kaua‘i, an 18-Year-Old Pizzaiolo With a Passion for Craft
Kaumakani is a blip on the map—and it’s where Xavier Machado’s Brooklyn-style pies are winning praise from New York City expats and chefs.
