8 Things You’ll Only Find at Don Don Donki in Kapolei
Beyond groceries and goods, the discount superstore has exclusives like freshly grilled eel, poke nachos and Portuguese sausage pizza.
Hawaiian Cuisine
Restaurants We Love: Resonant Stories From the Best Restaurants in Honolulu
Restaurants with superlative food are one thing. Those with a place in our hearts are another. Our writers explore the restaurants they love.
Best Restaurants in Honolulu
Here are HONOLULU Dining Editor Martha Cheng’s picks for the top eateries on O‘ahu.
Where to Drink Kava, or ‘Awa, on O‘ahu
As the drink trends nationally, a new kava bar just opened in Waialua.
The Snack You Didn’t Know You Needed: Hawaiian Krunch Turns Canoe Crops Into Granola
New artisan granolas from Maui feature ancient Hawaiian staples kalo, ‘ulu and ‘uala.
All the New Poke Coming to Aug. 3rd Poke Fest East at Kāhala Mall
The island’s biggest and best collection of poke is headed to town on Saturday, Aug. 3, with free admission.
At Heart: This Food Truck Is Trying to Hold Maui Communities Together
Four months after the fires, Maui Fresh Streatery’s weekly food boxes help families housing displaced relatives.
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.
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.
Discover O‘ahu’s 8 Newest Poke Shops
Eight have opened since last spring—and more are in the works.
Where Are the Hawaiian Chefs? Part 2: Lorraine Haili Alo
Why is it rare to find Hawaiian chefs cooking Hawaiian food professionally? Lorraine Haili Alo of Haili’s Hawaiian Food tells her story.
Where Are the Hawaiian Chefs? Part 1: Kealoha Domingo
Why is it rare to find Hawaiian chefs cooking Hawaiian food professionally? In Part 1 of this two-part series, Kealoha Domingo of Nui Kealoha catering tells his story.
Comfort Food for the Soul: My Top 6 Restaurant Picks on O‘ahu Right Now
A roundup of Maria Burke’s favorite restaurants on her home island.
Where to Eat on Your First Visit to O‘ahu
Raise your hand if you’ve been asked this question. This classic is a personal guide to everything from crack seed to loco moco.
Alicia’s Market Just Moved Back Into Its Original Kalihi Location
Four years after a devastating fire, a smaller Alicia’s is back in its old spot with a growing list of roast meats, poke and local-style snacks.
Pomai Kulolo’s ‘Uala Sweet Potato Poi Is One Brilliant Idea
Plus we got da origin story of how dis Okinawan sweet potato poi came to be from da creator himself.
5 Reasons to Love Aloha Friday at Foodland
From local eats to extra perks for Maika‘i members, Foodland gives us even more to celebrate the end of the work week.
The Winner of the Fan Favorite Vote at Frolic’s 2022 Poke Fest Is ...
Sixteen shops entered their exclusive new Poke Fest creations, and we put it to an online vote. Who is the new King of Poke Fest?
So Much ‘Ono: Poke Fest 2022 Recap in Kapolei
Photos and video from the biggest, most awesome Poke Fest to date.
Parade of Poke: All the Exclusive New Poke Coming to Next Week’s Poke Fest
Frolic Hawai‘i’s 5th Annual Poke Fest is Saturday, May 28—and a record 17 poke vendors are debuting all-new poke.
You’ll Find Legit Local-Style Poke Bowls at this Waikīkī Hidden Gem
Poke Fix brings a strong local palate to Waikīkī’s build-your-own poke bowl circuit.
Worth the Splurge: Da Garlic King Crab Poke Dat Costs $36 a Pound
Dey using real kine king crab at Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors, brah.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: How to Build the Perfect Hawaiian Plate
For the ultimate comfort food, we turn to our Hale ‘Aina winners for Hawaiian dishes passed down through generations as well as some sweet spins on a classic favorite.
