Sasabune Offers the Best Takeout Sushi Bento in Honolulu for $30
Since its opening in 1997, the O.G. omakase restaurant never offered takeout. Until now.
Restaurants
First Look: Foodland’s Chic New Restaurant Et Al in Kāhala
This makes eatery number three for the local supermarket chain.
SingMaTei’s Laksa Noodle Soups and Nasi Lemak Will Transport You to Southeast Asia
Slurp like you’re at a hawker stall.
Alan Wong’s Closes After 25 Years, Town After 16 Years
More than any other restaurants, these two shaped modern Hawai‘i cuisine.
Find Ceviche and Brigadeiros on the New Menu at Off The Wall in Kaka‘ako
A new chef has expanded the Latin-focused menu with new and heartier fare.
From Comfort Food to Adventurous: King of Thai Boat Noodles Has a Dish for Every Mood
Curries, noodle soups, fried rice and other street food are made by a Bangkok-born chef.
A New Okazuya Continues a Long Tradition in Waipahu
Sato’s Okazuya closed early this year—but not for long. Two cousins have revived it as the new Hashi Okazuya.
11 Hawai‘i Brewery Reopenings and Updates in October on O‘ahu
Five are already open for dine-in; three more are reopening this week.
The Heat Goes On: Here’s a Rundown of the Local Restaurant-Made Hot Sauces You Can Buy
If you can’t handle the heat, get out of the kitchen—but grab a bottle of hot sauce on your way out.
Frolic Hawai‘i Poke Fest 2020 Presented by Fresh Island Fish
Save the date: Poke Fest returns on Saturday, Oct. 17, with ‘ono creations from some of your favorite poke shops on O‘ahu.
When the Emergency Order Shut Down Honolulu Dining Rooms, These New Restaurants Decided to Open Anyway
When the emergency order shut down dining rooms, these new restaurants—months in the planning—decided to open anyway.
Order Pastry Boxes from MW and Senia to Lift Your Weekend Spirits
The art of the pastry box drop, from soothing to sophisticated.
Taste Flavors from Turkey at the New Istanbul Restaurant in Kaka‘ako
You’ll find plenty of vegetarian options as well as a housemade baklava.
Local Experts Share Their Tips for Selecting the Best Wine, Beer and Liquor To Go With Popular Cuisines
Your cheat sheet for BYOB dining.
Find Fresh Roast Duck and Char Siu at Mandarin Kitchen in Kāhala
Come for the Hong Kong style roast meat counter, stay for the eggplant at this new Chinese restaurant.
The Best Places To Eat Outside in West O‘ahu
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants on O‘ahu for dining alfresco.
The 3 Best Places To Eat Outside in Hawai‘i Kai
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu for dining alfresco.
Where Can You Get a Drink in Honolulu? A Closer Look at the New Liquor License Emergency Orders
When the liquor commission closed 10 places over the weekend, some businesses contested. How do we know what can stay open and what must close?
The 3 Best Places To Eat Outside in Kaimukī Right Now
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu for dining alfresco.
The Best Places To Eat Outside at O‘ahu’s North Shore Right Now
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu for dining alfresco.
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.
First Look: Fooki, a Playful New Taiwanese Restaurant in ‘Aiea
The team behind Egghead Café brings beef noodle soup, a pineapple fried chicken burger, scallion-pancake nachos and more to the Pearl Kai Shopping Center.
The 5 Best Places To Eat Outside in Ward and Kaka‘ako Right Now
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu for dining alfresco.
The 4 Best Places To Eat Outside in Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown Right Now
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants on O‘ahu for dining alfresco.
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