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Good food, good cocktails and a great vibe—just don’t expect authentic Singapore.
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Here’s What You Bought: Top 10 Best Sellers at Paris Baguette
The hottest items after Week One at Honolulu’s first Paris Baguette.
Ranking Inari Factory’s 12 Poke-Style Bombs at Don Quijote
We tried all 12 inari bombs at the Makaloa store’s bomb new kiosk.
Paris Baguette Is the Latest. Here’s What Else Has Opened Downtown
Recent openings that have turned Downtown Honolulu into a credible lunchtime destination.
Shokudo Opens an Old-School Izakaya in Waikīkī
The newest Shokudo is different from the others—and more may follow.
First Look: Hawai‘i’s First Paris Baguette Opens Thursday
Get ready for the global chain’s cakes, sandwiches, pastries and, of course, baguettes.
Oli’s Kitchen Brings All-Day Breakfast to University Avenue
Get the peanut butter banana stuffed French toast and a very different loco moco.
Cheers to Dean & DeLuca’s New $54 Afternoon Tea
Who knew you could find an affordable afternoon tea in Waikīkī? And just in time for Galentine’s!
Terry Cheung Just Opened a 350-Seat Dim Sum Restaurant Downtown
The owner of the new Honolulu Seafood Restaurant plans to open more. Here’s a Q&A.
What’s Up, Duk Kee? New Owners Take Over the Chinese Restaurant
What the duk is going on at the generations-old Kaimukī icon?
First Look: A New Filipino-Style Breakfast Has Arrived at Ward Center
Newcomer Peso brings a Southeast Asian morning to diners with fresh pastries and modern fusion dishes inspired by the Philippines.
Mochi Crepes and Kanazawa Curry Have Popped Up in Waikīkī
Gluten-free crepes and umami-packed curry made with wagyu drippings broth are deep inside a grocery store.
7 Hawai‘i Chefs and Restaurants Are 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists
Here’s who made the first cut for the country’s highest culinary industry awards.
AYCE Nights: My Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Hot Pot Spots in Honolulu
Family-friendly spots in this classic post were made for big groups that eat a lot.
Tango’s $40 Three-Course Dinner Is an Early Bird’s Dream
If you eat while the sun’s still out, check out the Kaka‘ako café’s monthly changing light suppers.
Check Out 9 New & Coming Eateries on One Block at Ward Village
New tonkatsu, local ice cream, Korean barbecue and more are coming to Kaka‘ako.
Cucina Moon Brings Legit Fresh Pasta Bowls and Gelato to McCully Shopping Center
This casual second-floor oasis makes fresh pasta and vegan gelato and sorbetto daily.
Farmers Market Finds: Lebanese Flatbreads and Desserts at Saj Beirut
A taste of Beirut in Kaka‘ako and Kailua.
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.
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.
