2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Restaurateur of the Year Peter Kim Built a Local Empire of Fast Food, Fine Dining and Coco Puffs
Kim’s motto: Expect the unexpected.
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Beer in Hawai‘i: Who’s Opening, Who Closed and What’s Coming Up
Plus moves, expansions and $5 beers all day at a familiar brewery in town.
29 Food Vendors Debuting at This Weekend’s Made in Hawai‘i Festival
Smoked shoyu, Filipino American-inspired chocolates and old-school local chips are just a few of the products whetting our appetites.
Why Your Plate Lunch Is Becoming a Luxury
Restaurateurs break down the rising cost of dining out.
New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu
Notable openings around the island plus upcoming Michelin-grade yakitori, a Korean convenience store and lobster rolls.
Finally, a Portuguese Restaurant: Faria Brings Hawai‘i-Style Portuguese Food to O‘ahu
For 40 years, there were none on O‘ahu. Now, there’s Faria, helmed by Hawaiian Portuguese chef Kawehi Haug.
$10 Eats: A Burger, a Curry Plate and a Poke Bowl
Our latest finds tick all the boxes for delicious, filling and wallet-friendly.
Where Time Stands Still: Gina’s Bar-B-Q
The Market City eatery is part of my core UH memories, a destination for lively service and heaping, homey Korean food.
Where Time Stands Still: Yanagi Sushi
It’s served my family sushi, combination meals and the perfect talk-story setting since I was just old enough to hold chopsticks.
Chillest Shave Ice Opens in a Permanent New Home in Kaimukī
The roaming pop-up once known as Ailana Shave Ice has set up a cool oasis on Wai‘alae Avenue.
O‘ahu Adventure Day: 7 Hours in ‘Ewa Beach
Lunch with a view, cuddling cats and dogs, matcha lattes, flowers and a farmers market make for a fulfilling day on the leeward side.
Where Time Stands Still: Andy’s Sandwiches & Smoothies
Opened 48 years ago, the Mānoa icon is beloved for its made-to-order sandwiches with tons of fresh veggies.
Where Time Stands Still: Buzz’s Original Steak House
Cocktails and calamari still reign at this beachy Kailua classic.
Where Time Stands Still: Yagura Restaurant
It’s more to me than just a place to get a good Japanese meal in the neighborhood.
When Rice = Comfort Food: 6 Steaming Bowls from Around the World
Reprising a classic for this cloudy, breezy cool spell: Where to find comforting rice porridge from China, Japan, the Philippines, Spain and more.
Join Us for Awesome Eats: National Ramen Day!
On April 4, stop by Bishop Street to try Kapa Hale’s take on Sun Noodle’s new ramen kit.
Go to Kimbap Plus for Elevated, Lovingly Crafted Rolls
Stuffed with colorful, fresh ingredients, the offerings at this new Korean spot on Ke‘eaumoku are a step above the ordinary.
New Things to Eat at Sweet Land Farm
There’s an expanded menu with goat milk-focused treats. We tried the mac and cheese, vanilla goat milk gelato, blueberry panna cotta and more at the Waialua farm.
Where Time Stands Still: Kim Chee II
Open for 48 years, this legendary Kaimukī eatery still serves up big-bone kalbi, meat jun and fried mandoo the way lots of us know and love it.
Where Time Stands Still: Maguro-Ya
After 25 years in Kaimukī, this beloved neighborhood restaurant is still my go-to for delicious Japanese food, served with a side of warm memories.
Alicia’s Market Reopened Its Original Counter and Is Back to Half Its Pre-Fire Size
More OG comfort foods have returned to the 78-year-old Kalihi store—and there’s a new poke sampler box.
Farewell to Eastern Paradise—It’s Closing After Nearly 50 Years on King Street
You have until Sunday, Dec. 29, to get your last bowl of jjajangmyeon and say goodbye.
3 Ways Foodland is Keeping Our Holidays Budget-Friendly
These special deals have us fa-la-la-ing all month long.
La Tour Bakehouse Wraps Up the Year with $260,000 Donation
From the bottom of his heart, owner Thanh Lam thanks Hawai‘i for 40 years of support.
