Luxe Japanese Beef Elevates Yakiniku Grilling at Kaka‘ako’s Han no Daidokoro
The Korean-Japanese restaurant from Shibuya flies in fresh Japanese wagyu and Oregon washu beef.
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A Year Later, Islander Sake Brewery Is Serving Up Nine Sakes
Islander Sake opened the day the city shut down. On its one-year anniversary, things are looking up.
Slurp’s Up: Onoya Ramen Brings New Age Noodles to Kapahulu
With its Waikīkī and Shirokiya Village Walk locations closed, Onoya is now a standalone ramen restaurant.
Mama Kim’s Fresh Sushi and Poke Bowls Spice Up Kāheka
Slimy neba neba, garlicky torched scallops and poke with freshly prepared kim chee bring life to this corner of King Street.
See How a Poke Shop Creates a Sushi Cake in 11 Gorgeous Photos
There’s way more than poke at Aloha Cones: Here are sashimi rosettes, a bubu arare shell and all the layers in between.
Luxe Japanese-Style Omurice, Beef Stew and Curry Rice Debut at Waikīkī’s New Yoshoku Ginza Bairin
Western-style dishes viewed through a Japanese lens are quirky, comforting and oishii.
Tenten Japanese Tempura Is Your New Must-Try Pop-Up—But Only for a Month
The new pop-up serves delicate seafood and veg tempura in the style of Waikīkī Yokocho’s shuttered Kaneko Hannosuke.
Guru Guru Kitchen’s Fruity Japanese Sandwiches Pop Up in Mō‘ili‘ili and Kaka‘ako
Did you even know these pillowy fruit-and-cream sandos were missing from your life?
‘Ahi, ‘Ahi, ‘Ahi, ‘Ahi, ‘Ahi, ‘Ahi, ‘Ahi, ‘Ahi: 8 Ways to Try ‘Ahi Sushi at Maguro-Ya
The Maguro Iro Iro sushi platter at Kaimukī’s longtime sushi restaurant showcases Hawai‘i’s favorite raw fish.
Sasabune Offers the Best Takeout Sushi Bento in Honolulu for $30
Since its opening in 1997, the O.G. omakase restaurant never offered takeout. Until now.
Katsu Sandwiches and Burgers Headline a Healthy Menu at Coco Bloom Kitchen—Really
It’s not weird, it’s a yin-yang thing.
Feastival is bringing special Okinawan dishes to Oahu
Okinawan-owned eateries are creating new dishes and specials Nov. 2 to 8 in a bid to keep the cuisine alive
Two-Minute Takeout in Waikīkī: TsuruTonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie
We check out the serious discounts at this popular chain.
A New Okazuya Continues a Long Tradition in Waipahu
Sato’s Okazuya closed early this year—but not for long. Two cousins have revived it as the new Hashi Okazuya.
6 Takeout Places for Maximalist to Budget-Friendly Chirashi in Honolulu
A chirashi sushi bowl for every mood.
What’s New in Honolulu: The 7-Layer Tonkatsu at ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace
Call ahead or get in line—Nana Ai Katsu already has a following.
Two-Minute Takeout in Honolulu: Okata Bento
Kaimukī’s classic lunch counter is famous for teri burgers and deluxe bentos.
Kaka‘ako’s Islander Sake Brewery Has Opened Its Sake Bar
Honolulu now has a place to drink fresh, locally made sake with homey food pairings.
Two Top Omakase Sushi Counters in Honolulu are Offering Steep Discounts
Sushi Sho and Sushi Ginza Onodera are wooing locals back this fall with 20% discounts.
Two-Minute Takeout: 22 Kailua
Affordable omakase and sushi bentos make this spot worth the drive to Kailua.
A New Ramen Restaurant Just Opened in Kaimukī
Noods Ramen Bar has tan tan, yuzu shio, truffle shoyu ramen plus poke bowls and killer garlic fried rice.
Essential O‘ahu Eats: Never Fear, These Ramen Restaurants are Still Here
Because noodle cravings hit hard even while in quarantine.
Two-Minute Takeout in Honolulu: Aburiya Ibushi
Quick video review of a new Kapahulu izakaya that opened in the middle of a shutdown.
Islander Sake Is Making Hawai‘i's First Sake in Three Decades
Here's a look at the brand new Kakaako brewery and its junmai ginjo, nigori and amazake.
