AYCE Nights: My Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Spot in Honolulu
Frolic’s sixth most popular post of 2023 spotlights Kats Sushi and its $32.90 made-to-order nigiri deal.
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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.
Shokudo Opens an Old-School Izakaya in Waikīkī
The newest Shokudo is different from the others—and more may follow.
Are These the Most Beautiful Restaurants in Honolulu?
Beauty is timeless, taste is not. A year after this post was originally published, our style and dining editors can’t get enough of these gorgeous interiors.
A World First: Sparkling Māmaki Tea by Manu Brewing Co.
A former home beer brewer makes four flavors of sparkling māmaki tea.
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.
What’s Up, Duk Kee? New Owners Take Over the Chinese Restaurant
What the duk is going on at the generations-old Kaimukī icon?
Roll With It: Arianna’s Arepas
We hit a pot of Venezuelan gold when we finally tried this food truck, now parked at Pearlridge.
These Are The Best Bites (and More) at Nami Kaze in Iwilei
Have a taste of what’s fresh from the land and sea at this modern local izakaya.
Ready, Set, Ho, Ho, Ho! 3 Ways to Get Festive with Foodland This Christmas
Head to your nearest store to celebrate the holidays, local style.
Istanbul Hawai‘i’s Holiday Menu Adds a Delightful Turkish Twist to Your Favorite Seasonal Dishes
Indulgent dishes and sides, which feature elevated takes on classic festive flavors, evoke the warmth and joy of holidays in the Mediterranean.
Butcher, Baker, Meet Sandwich Maker: New Sammies at The Local General Store
Aaron Biolos, formerly known for his WeirDoughs sandwiches, now crafts towering sandwiches in Kaimukī.
At Heart: This Food Truck Is Trying to Hold Maui Communities Together
Four months after the fires, Maui Fresh Streatery’s weekly food boxes help families housing displaced relatives.
Battle of Two Manapua: Sing Cheong Yuan and Royal Kitchen
Can Battle Manapua ever be won? In this classic, Melissa Chang and Frolic reader Chad Yamamoto go head to head with their favorite baked manapua.
5 New Eateries to Check Out on O‘ahu in November 2023
Bakeries, restaurants and breweries are sprouting up from Kalihi to Kaka‘ako.
Here’s How Foodland Is Bringing Us Less Stress, More Joy This Thanksgiving
From prep to feast to post-Turkey-Day eats, this holiday is about to be the best one yet.
Next Stop: Flavortown
Where to stop and eat within walking distance of four Skyline rail stations.
These are the Best Bites at Fête in Chinatown
The support for local farmers and purveyors runs deep with these seasonal dishes.
Try Fish Bone Marrow And More at This Scale-to-Tail Seafood Dinner Series
Conservation International Hawai‘i and Chef Hui team up for a three-part dinner series celebrating Sustainable Seafood Month.
Drip Studio Is a Coffee Nerd’s Retreat in Downtown Honolulu
Craft-brewed coffee from small, independent roasters pairs with irresistible baked goods on Fort Street Mall.
Find Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at These Shops in Honolulu
Chinese bakeries and restaurants are stocked with cakes for the Sept. 29 Moon Festival.
Kāko‘o Maui: Buy Online From These 6 Farms to Support Maui
If you want to support Maui from afar, check out these farms that sell their locally grown and made products online.
Farewell to Nam Fong 南方燒臘 After 35 Years in Chinatown
The classic Hong Kong-style roast meats shop is closed Tuesday for its weekly day off. It closes for good on Sunday, Sept. 24.
Best Bites: O’Kims Korean Kitchen Keeps Reinventing Korean Cuisine
From deep-fried braised beltfish to an addictive vegan zucchini pancake, we try O’Kims’ inventive monthly specials.
