Tororo Is a New Izakaya With a 6 to 8 p.m. Happy Hour
It means “grated mountain yam.” And there’s a chance dishes from shuttered Eastern Paradise might appear.
Ke‘eaumoku
Why I Like Ke‘eaumoku’s New Yakiniku Like
It’s tasty! Quick! And a good value! Here’s what you can expect at the new budget KBBQ spot.
4 New Korean Restaurants Opened in Honolulu in 12 Days
Lani Sot, MooBongRi, Hangang Hawai‘i Kai and Yakiniku Like, a Japanese take on KBBQ, opened between March 20 and April 1.
Say It Ain’t So-rabol: Mahalo to a Longtime Eatery That’s Closing After March 7
A longtime customer pays tribute to an icon among Honolulu restaurants.
Gohan Is Honolulu’s First Craft Musubi Bar, and It Just Opened in Makiki
Warm, soul-soothing onigiri and hand rolls with classic and deluxe fillings are made to order at Gohan.
Where Are They Now? Restaurants from Ke‘eaumoku Street
Newly updated: Chogajip and En Hakkore are the latest eateries to resurface after the January 2021 closure of the Ke‘eaumoku super block.
Honolulu’s Most Over-the-Top, Caffeinated Korean Shaved Ice Is Back
En Hakkore Café from Ke‘eaumoku’s old 88 Pal Pal reopens in Palama Supermarket on Makaloa Street.
6 Favorite Places to Try Vietnamese Iced Coffee on O‘ahu
Where to find authentic or nontraditional cà phê sữa đá to switch up your coffee routine.
Yakiniku Tawashi Is a Great Korean Barbecue Find—If You Go by Monday
This gem in the Ala Moana area is closing for renovations and offering some 50% discounts until then.
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.
Kyochon, One of Korea’s Top Fried Chicken Chains, Is Open on Ke‘eaumoku
Go early or wait a bit—fans have been mobbing the new eatery at Like Like Plaza.
Debu Brings Giant Kimbap Rolls and Inari Bombs to Ke‘eaumoku
Think poke bombs but topped with unagi, bulgogi, avocado or corn—and don’t miss those giant kimbap rolls.
I Was Desperate for Tongue-Numbing Mala Flavors. Chengdu Taste Saved Me
Before Sichuan restaurants started opening around Honolulu, one place was a flashing red beacon. Here’s why it still is.
Midnight Dining Hall Brings Skewers and Yurts to Sheridan Street
Follow the scent of grilled meats to the old Meadow Gold parking lot.
AYCE Nights: My Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Korean Barbecue Spots in Honolulu
My three go-to AYCE KBBQ spots and why they are the best for college students on a budget.
Ke‘eaumoku’s 88 Mart Is Opening a Supermarket and Restaurant Downtown
A brunch buffet, Korean-Italian fusion and groceries are coming to the heart of Downtown Honolulu.
J-Shop's New Izakaya is a Hidden Gem in a Hidden Gem
Head after hours to this Young Street market for daily specials of tender ‘ahi belly nitsuke, torched dynamite and buttery sashimi.
Honolulu Hotpot Hale Is a Souper Sleeper Hit on Ke‘eaumoku
Marbled beef by the yard, offal, bean curd and fungus are some of the optional add-ins at Honolulu Skewer House's sister restaurant.
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.
Koreamoku Was Home to Life’s Dreams For These 3 Small Businesses
Inside the heart of Koreamoku.
Here’s the New Sorabol, Just Opened Inside Pagoda Hotel
It’s on the same block as old Sorabol and it is lit—same menu and windows literally everywhere.
January 2022: The 3 Frolic Hawai‘i Articles You Liked Most
Oxtail soup was definitely up there—but it wasn’t January’s most-read post.
Jan. 31 Will Mark the End for a Whole Block of Ke‘eaumoku Eateries. Here’s Where They’re Going
Sorabol, Menchanko-Tei, Yogurstory, Ireh are giving way to—you guessed it—a new condo development.
