New and Coming Eateries on O‘ahu: January 2023, Part 2
14 (more) new O‘ahu restaurants, dessert and snack shops, plus a craft beer tasting room to add to your list.
Kaimukī/Palolo
10 of Our Favorite Hot Drinks to Warm Your Spirits
There’s something for everyone on this steamy and cozy drink (and broth) list.
Kaimukī’s Nana Ai Katsu Finally Opens for Dine-In
Transformation from a takeout counter to Honolulu’s newest tonkatsu restaurant means maximum hot crispiness.
Ultimate Guide to O‘ahu’s 11 Best Musubi Shops
Whether it’s Spam with ume and shiso, mentaiko mayo or even cheeseburger, these are the shops we go to when we’re craving a musubi.
Don’t Overlook Cookies and Toast at The Curb Kaimukī
This coffee shop has one of the city’s best chocolate chip cookies and loaded toasts that are a slice above.
August 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene
We had no idea how much you wanted to know where to find the city’s best meat jun, local beer and lemon meringue pies.
You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Dim Sum Restaurants on O‘ahu
Fook Lam, Happy Days, Jade Dynasty, Mei Sum and Yung Yee Kee: Find out how you ranked them.
4 Favorite Halo Halo on O‘ahu, One You Need to Get Now
When it's hot, holo holo for halo halo at Via Gelato, Shimazu Store, Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats and Max’s of Manila.
6 Places on O‘ahu to Get Your Strawberry Sando Fix
We tried this fluffy, creamy Japanese sandwich at Daily Whisk Matcha, Coco Bloom, Island Banana, U-Kitchen, Mana Sandwiches and Don Quijote.
9 Matcha Treats to Get Excited About Around O‘ahu
The best drinks and snacks featuring Japan’s fluorescent, famously bitter matcha green tea.
My 5 Favorite Tacos on O‘ahu Right Now
Barbacoa, birria, Baja-style fish tacos: Where to find taco excellence right here on island.
Chill Out with 8 Frozen Treats We Found Around O‘ahu
Local-kine pops, luscious ice creams and gelato and a cold twist on crème brûlée are all from small local businesses.
My 9 Favorite Bakeries in Honolulu
Where a dining editor goes for all things cake and bread and pie.
Tight Tacos Brings Luscious Carnitas and Foodie Cred to the Top of Wai‘alae Avenue
Hand-pressed tortillas, solid proteins and fresh vibes jive with Kaimukī’s evolving food scene.
Kawaii Kravings: 3 Must-Get Drinks at Cowcow’s Tea in Kaimukī
Part 2 of our cute and tasty series takes us to a sweet spot known for the color purple.
Koko Head Cafe Adds New Dishes in a New Location in Kaimukī
With daily baked goods plus new brunch dishes, the neighborhood #brunchallday eatery is settling in nicely across the street.
At Super Pho in Kaimukī, Seven Courses of Beef is a 40 Dollar Feast for Two
Wrap yourself into Super Pho’s superlative seven courses of beef, bo bay mon.
Here’s the Scoop on Kaimukī’s New Matcha and Coffee Spot
Go ahead, sip-back and relax at Daily Whisk Matcha.
Roritos: The Burrito Shop That EARL Built
It’s a new direction in a familiar locale for Justin Parvizimotlagh and his East Coast sandwich shops.
Where to Find Outdoor Dining in Kaimukī and Kāhala
Welcome to part 1 of Frolic’s new resource for open-air dining in neighborhoods around O‘ahu.
O‘ahu Cafes that Let You Plug in Your Laptop Over a Good Cup of Coffee
Yes, the search has gotten harder, but these places still exist.
Chinatown’s Mandalay Is Now in Kaimukī and It’s Delicious
A new chef is dishing up killer char siu and lobster e-mein.
A Peek at Brick Fire Tavern’s New Summer Menu
The Italian restaurant keeps it fresh in Kaimukī with an updated lineup of flavors.
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