September 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene
A new hidden spot, a PSA update on favorite small eateries, and a bun-to-bun showdown.
Local-Style Eats
Must-Try Fall-Themed Treats and Desserts
Spice things up this season with drinks and treats available around O‘ahu that scream sweater weather vibes.
Foodie Field Trip: Everything I Ate (and Drank) in One Day on Kaua‘i
A day trip reassures that the Garden Isle’s evolving dining scene still has room for the classics.
Foodie Field Trip: Everything We Ate in One Day on Maui, Part 1
From newly opened destinations to bagels and matcha to classic pit stops, try to keep up with our eating agenda.
Where Are They Now? ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Eateries, Part 2
Updates on Fancy Fresh, Honolulu Bistro, Nana Ai Katsu, Niu Soft Serve, Ocean Taste and more.
Worth the Splurge: Island Vintage’s $19 Honey Cream Pineapple Shave Ice in Waikīkī
You can find the very rare Meli Kalima pineapple gracing Island Vintage Shave Ice's bowls on Kalākaua—but you'll want to hurry.
Shave Ice, Poi & Other Hawai‘i Foods Are Now Dis-and-Bark Dog Toys
Who can resist a Hurricane Pupcorn dog plushie with popcorn and kakimochi plush toys inside?
Shades of Shave Ice: Kaimana Shave Ice Hale‘iwa
Fresh fruit syrups and cloudlike ice in the backyard of a family-owned North Shore spot.
Foodie Field Trip: 3 Underrated Spots in Wahiawā and Waialua
Get down on some serious Mexican eats at Barrio Café, peruse a magical meadery at Mānoa Honey and Mead and tuck into sweet and savory comforts at HI Pie.
Try These Local-Style Vegan Plate Lunches on O‘ahu
We’re talking 100% plant-based katsu, Korean fried chicken, loco moco and of course, mac salad.
What Are the Best Sellers at Rainbow Drive-In?
Think you know? The rankings switch up at each of the four locations.
Dis Is How Shiro’s Saimin Got Its Dry Mein On
No tink dry mein = fried noodles, brah. Stay way more complicated than that.
Is Hot Dog on a Stick’s New Spam Corn Dog Da Gateway Spam?
Mainland people no like Spam as much as Hawai‘i people. Could dis be da game-changer?
Last Chance for Dean’s Drive Inn’s ‘Ahi Cakes, Teri Beef and Fish Specials
After nearly 16 years, the Kāne‘ohe icon will serve its last high-quality local comfort food on July 10.
Nami Kaze Debuts New Seafood-Focused Brunch at Pier 38
Jason Peel breaks the mold of typical brunches with amusing seafood spins on comfort food classics.
We Tried All 5 Fried Rices at ‘Aiea’s Queen Street Cafe & Grill
Because how could we resist? Here’s how they compare.
Live Your Best Mango and Locavore Life at Kalihi’s Roots Cafe
The community cafe at Kokua Kalihi Valley offers ever-changing menus reflecting the seasons.
Plant-Based Spam Musubi: Try ‘Um Before You Knock ‘Um
A tale of two faux meat musubi that we’d order again. And again.
May 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene
A Puerto Rican food truck, a roundup of new openings and where a dining editor really likes to eat.
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.
This Potluck Plate Celebrates AAPI Month, Local Style
Hawai‘i potlucks are already AAPI mashups on a plate. Frolic’s smorgasbord goes a step beyond with palusami, lomi ‘ō‘io, polvoron and more.
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.
First Look: Puerto Rican Menu Twists Pop Up in Windward O‘ahu
Guajillo shrimp tacos, pastele nachos, pastele quesatacos: Happy Rico food truck dishes up a mix of traditional and mashup cuisine.
