Best of HONOLULU and Best of HONOLULU Family 2026
The results are in for our annual awards, which recognize the best of the city. Read more about the winners in our July/August issue and HONOLULU Family this fall.
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Alan Wong’s Opens in The Kāhala Today
More than 5 years after closing his landmark King Street restaurant, the legendary chef is back with a menu of classics.
What Jason Peel Is Bringing to Diamond Head Market & Grill
The former chef-owner of Nami Kaze is rolling out ambitious projects at the longtime neighborhood eatery.
Foodflash: Sherbet Wiz Neale Asato Is Hawai‘i’s Sole Finalist in This Year’s James Beard Awards
Winners will be announced in June.
Everything You Need to Know About Midtown Eats
Who’s there, what to eat, where to park and more insider info about the new Ke‘eaumoku food hall.
How and Why Little Plum and Lady Elaine Lowered Many of Their Prices
“We don’t want to be too cool for school,” Dusty Grable says. “We want to be busy, and if that means lowering prices, we’ll do it.”
What Bakers Crave
Eight of the city’s top bakers tell us which other bakers’ flaky, buttery, creamy treats they seek out.
Pohole, Hō‘io, Warabi: A Local Favorite Appears in Waikīkī
Fiddlehead ferns, aka pohole, hō‘i‘o, warabi and pako, are hard to find; now, visitors can get a taste of the locally loved delicacy at Basalt Waikīkī.
Will Restaurants Ever Be the Same?
Reduced hours, higher prices, QR codes and a shift toward small, casual concepts: Our dining scene is in flux. Ten longtime restaurateurs tell us what’s happening.
Here Are the Local Businesses & Restaurants Participating in Today’s National Strike
O‘ahu businesses and restaurants are closing or doing something special for the community to support the call for an end to ICE violence.
Where to Eat If It’s Not Your First Time to O‘ahu
So you’ve tried plate lunch, loco moco and shave ice. Now try these.
New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu
Notable openings include a new steakhouse, tempura bowls and matcha; plus the latest on Alan Wong’s and a coming beer bar.
Duk Kee’s Got a Deal—A Full Family Meal for $88
The beloved Kaimukī restaurant offers a family-sized prix fixe menu that changes every month.
8 Food Spots Outside Honolulu Worth the Drive
Eateries that townies should visit—for reasons they may not realize.
Everything’s Coming Up ‘Ulu: 4 Dishes to Try
Once mostly a potato substitute, the starchy fruit now stars in desserts, pastas and more.
Where to Get Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Deals on O‘ahu
Here are details on deals, extended shopping hours and special perks at malls and local boutiques on Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
Asatos Waikīkī Scoop Shop to Open at Hyatt Waikīkī
The local sherbet brand makes nostalgic flavors a daily treat with fancy desserts and shave ice to come.
14 Cool Things You’ll Find IRL at the New Hō‘ili‘ili by Farm Link
The locally sourced website has come to life: From everyday items to Maui persimmons and charcuterie, it’s all here.
Our Favorite Local LGBTQIA+-Owned Stores and Eateries
Where to shop and dine local during Hawai‘i’s Pride Month.
With New Hawaiian Style Seafood Co., Waikīkī Becomes a Lobster Roll Destination
Feast Mānoa’s Jon Matsubara opens a new lobster roll and seafood spot—a block from Waikīkī’s two lobster roll specialists.
All Our Favorite Ice Cream, Gelato, Soft Serve and Sherbet in Honolulu
Get the scoop on our favorite scoops of chilly goodness.
After 11 Years as a Brunch Spot, Koko Head Café Debuts Scrumptious New Dinner
Dinner at Lee Anne Wong’s Kaimukī restaurant brings standout dishes like ‘ulu fried feta and lamb adobo.
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.
It’s All in the Family at Kim Chee II, Our 2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards’ Old-School Restaurant We Love
That’s how members of the Chun family’s third generation feel about customers at their Kaimukī eatery.
