My New Favorite Soba Spot is an Underground Izakaya in Mō‘ili‘ili
Shingen Soba Izakaya’s fresh moringa soba and ube udon are at the heart of a noodle-centric menu.
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Mō‘ili‘ili’s Longtime Hide-Chan Restaurant Will Close April 23
Last chance for miso rafute and bittermelon tempura: Retirement is claiming one of Honolulu’s three Okinawan restaurants.
Where to Find Outdoor Dining in Mānoa, Mō‘ili‘ili and McCully
Part 3 of Frolic’s resource for open-air dining around O‘ahu has everything from picnic tables at an izakaya to canopy dining in a co-op parking lot.
POG Chichi Dango? Sweet Potato Mochi? Pizza Manju? This Is McCully’s New Fujiya
Plus, limited-edition flavors drop every Wednesday. Past hits: pumpkin crunch and banana cream pie.
Venezuelan Empanadas Pop Up Hot and Fresh Every Tuesday in Mō‘ili‘ili
Guaiqueri Empanadas brings over seven types of savory empanadas to ‘ili‘ili Cash and Carry each week.
O‘ahu Cafes that Let You Plug in Your Laptop Over a Good Cup of Coffee
Yes, the search has gotten harder, but these places still exist.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 8 Best Noodle Soups on O‘ahu for Rainy Days
Some of our top picks for comforting slurps when a cold snap is coming.
You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Ramen Shops on O‘ahu
A longtime Kapahulu staple takes the top spot by a landslide. Did your favorite shop make the cut?
Mō‘ili‘ili’s ‘Ili‘ili Is Now a Full-Fledged Deli With a Soulful New Hoagie
There’s way more than pizza and subs at this craft shop and deli on Beretania.
At Mō‘ili‘ili’s Tane Vegan Izakaya, a Fiery Tale of Suspense
The surprise of the evening is hidden deep inside a deceptively beautiful sushi roll.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 9 Best Sandwiches on O‘ahu
Paper-thin salami, juicy roast beef, tasty tonkatsu, sumptuous smoked brisket, hefty lumps of crab, fresh fish and everything else that’s best between bread.
Guru Guru Kitchen’s Fruity Japanese Sandwiches Pop Up in Mō‘ili‘ili and Kaka‘ako
Did you even know these pillowy fruit-and-cream sandos were missing from your life?
Mō‘ili‘ili’s New Pizza and Hoagie Shop Opens on Beretania
The team behind V-Lounge and Prima return with ‘Ili‘ili Cash and Carry, a hipster bodega with killer pizzas.
Happy Veganuary: Revisiting Tane Vegan Izakaya in Honolulu
A new risotto promoting a meatless January is excuse enough to reacquaint ourselves with Mō‘ili‘ili's plant-based izakaya.
Pint + Jigger Is Reopening Next Spring
Version 2.0 of the OG Honolulu gastropub is taking shape in the Ala Moana Hotel.
Papa Kurt’s Is Honolulu’s New Old-Fashioned Saimin Stand
Curly noodles in steaming broth with teri sticks and burgers on the side, complete with a Coca-Cola menu board.
Build Your Own Fresh Pasta Bowls at New Mio Pastalogy
Freshly made pastas, sauces and breads are all to-go in McCully.
Alan Wong’s Closes After 25 Years, Town After 16 Years
More than any other restaurants, these two shaped modern Hawai‘i cuisine.
An Old-School Mochi Shop Finds a New Home in McCully
Fujiya Hawai‘i, a longtime fixture in Kalihi, has reopened with a pillowy array of traditional Japanese sweets.
The 4 Best Places to Eat Outside in Mānoa and Mō‘ili‘ili
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu for dining alfresco.
Get Shave Ice for Only One Dollar This Month at Waiola on O‘ahu
Waiola Shave Ice is saying mahalo to customers with a special deal on weekdays through July.
Two-Minute Takeout in Honolulu: Café Maharani
Thomas Obungen ventures to Mō‘ili‘ili for his first taste of an Indian food icon.
You’ll Want to Dip Everything into Ichifuji’s Oxtail Hot Pot
The new Mōʻiliʻili spot grand opened above sister restaurant Tori Ton.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: Here’s What’s New with Hawai‘i Restaurants in February 2020
A new late-night happy hour, the place to be for brunch in early March and your last chance to raise a toast to a favorite bar and speakeasy.
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Catch the Independence Day fireworks, dance at an obon festival and enjoy an outdoor concert at the Waikīkī Aquarium.
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 7, 2022.
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Catch AJR and John Cruz in concert, and Honolulu Night Market returns.