Poke Pass Now Available: Frolic’s First-Ever Poke Fest at Kāhala Mall
Can I get an encore? Join us on Saturday, Aug. 3, for more poke, more eats and more fun on Honolulu east side.
Local-Style Eats
Afterthoughts: The Lunch Club at Niu Valley Middle School
Summer break is a good time to revisit this memory about the best school cafeteria food around—not just because it was free.
Best Bites: Goofy’s Café and Dine is a Hidden Gem for Breakfast-Loving Locals
Already a popular stop for visitors, the 2024 Hale ‘Aina Bronze winner for Best Breakfast has a menu focused on local, organic ingredients and one of the best loco mocos on the island.
Ultimate Guide to O‘ahu’s Best Musubi Shops
It’s Monday—comfort yourself with a Spam-ume-shiso, tuna-mayo or cheeseburger musubi.
Shades of Shave Ice: Holo Holo for Halo Halo in Waipahu
Reposting a classic with all the soulful shave ice vibes of the O.G. Mahalo Halo at Magnolia Ice Cream and Treats.
Top 15 Picks of a Las Vegas Man Who Eats Out in Honolulu 180 Times a Year
From noodle bowls to meatballs, sushi omakase to hamburger steak (with extra gravy): Young Park loves the local food scene.
The Winner of the Fan-Favorite Vote at Frolic’s Poke Fest 2024 Is …
Nineteen poke contenders, only one winner. Who is the King of Poke Fest 2024? Read on to find out.
Old-School Diners We Love: Teshima’s Restaurant
At this 95-year-old landmark in Kealakekua, local-style favorites are flavored with nostalgia.
Parade of Poke: All the New Poke Coming to Frolic’s May 18 Poke Fest
Nearly 20 poke vendors from all over O‘ahu are bringing their best for poke’s biggest event of the year.
Nami Kaze Unveils New Okazuma Okazuya at Frolic Dinner on May 19
Readers can preview the award-winning restaurant’s new okazuya in an evening of live music, lucky numbers and take-home omiyage.
Ka‘a‘awa’s Crouching Lion Returns With a Revamped Look and Menu
The landmark restaurant reopens May 1 with a raw bar, outdoor robata grill and family-style dishes.
Remember When Our Moms Used the Same Island Cookbooks
Reprising a classic: Favorite Island Cookery books are still the go-to for dishes that are part of nostalgic local family traditions.
Late-Night Eats Kalihi: Three Places for Low-Key Comfort
Where to head for midnight plate lunches and (super) early-morning baked goods.
Hawai‘i Comfort Food: Portuguese Bean Soup Recipe
Readers have been sharing this classic from 2021: What happens when you combine two family recipes in one pot?
Local Oysters, Beef, Pork: Why You Should Shop at Kualoa Ranch
KualoaGrown Market’s premium meats, seafood and produce—all raised at the ranch—are more affordable than you think.
Worth the Drive: Kahumana Farm Café in Lualualei Valley
The farm-to-table eatery is part of a nonprofit that supports hungry keiki and others in Leeward O‘ahu.
Best Bites: The Social Honolulu is Bar Food Done Right
Enjoy picture-perfect hamachi slices, creamy uni mentaiko pasta and more at this Ward Village bar-meets-restaurant.
There’s a New Old-School Okazuya in Kapolei
On weekday mornings, En Fuego Grill turns into a local-style Japanese deli with 20-plus selections.
Favorite Dishes at 6 ‘Ono Dive Bars in Honolulu
Whatever you call them—dive bars, local bars, karaoke bars—Martha Cheng says Hawai‘i’s have better food than anywhere else.
Find Your Fresh Seafood Fix at Morning Catch in Chinatown
Three years in, this popular O‘ahu Market vendor pumps out premium poke bowls with local ‘ahi and king salmon at reasonable prices.
February 2024: Our Top 3 Most Popular Food Stories
Dim sum, mac salad and pastries were the top draws in an eventful leap month.
Oli’s Kitchen Brings All-Day Breakfast to University Avenue
Get the peanut butter banana stuffed French toast and a very different loco moco.
All the Ways We Love Oxtail
O oxtails, how many ways do we love thee? More than seven, actually.
Noms Phenomenon: Local Candy Brand Explodes
Flashback to that time we dug into how gummy candies cooked up in a garage turned into a runaway hit.
