Hale ‘Aina Happenings: Here’s What’s New with Hawai‘i Restaurants in January 2020
Where we’re eating Sunday dinner, why you should buy poi mochi doughnuts now and a new look and location for a 72-year-old local favorite.
Restaurants
Find the Best Budget Tasting Menu in Honolulu at Akira Japanese Restaurant
This hidden happy hour kaiseki on King Street costs less than $50.
First Look: Chopchop Rotisserie, a New Restaurant in Waikīkī by 12th Ave Grill’s Kevin Hanney
The focus is more on the “chopchop” than the rotisserie.
26 New Restaurants That Opened on O‘ahu in 2019
Some of our favorites include a sushi speakeasy, new locations of old favorites and a temporary pop-up.
Best of Biting Commentary 2019: Editor’s Favorites
In case you missed them: 10 of my favorite Biting Commentary stories of 2019.
The Most-Read Dining Stories of 2019 From HONOLULU Magazine’s Food Blog
New restaurants, holiday brunches, dining tips, staff favorites and an article about McDonald’s fried apple pies that went viral: Here are the most-read Biting Commentary blog posts of 2019.
13 Can’t-Miss New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Honolulu to Kick off 2020
Whether your ideal way of ringing in the new decade is at a cocktail party, a casino night-themed party, or a three-course dinner, we have you covered.
First Look: Ya-Ya’s Chophouse and Seafood, a New Steakhouse in Kaka‘ako
The owners of Uncle Bo’s Pūpū Bar and Grill open a steakhouse specializing in prime meats.
First Look: 7 Things We Like about Foodland’s First Eatery including Fresh Poke, Cocktails and Hot Food with a Local Twist
Redfish Poke Bar in Kaka‘ako offers a hipster take on grabbing a meal, an adult beverage and even a poke bowl to take home.
Going Out for the Outgoing: An Extrovert’s Guide to Dining Solo in Honolulu
Dining alone doesn’t have to mean eating alone.
10 Places to Dine Out for Christmas Brunch, Lunch and Dinner on O‘ahu
Let someone else do the cooking on Dec. 25.
Taste Test: I Tried Every Dish on the Menu at Taqueria El Gallo Rosa in Kailua
Good Mexican food is hard to find here in Hawai‘i. That's why we had to try 12 dishes at the newest taco restaurant on the island.
Pig and the Lady Opens in Tokyo
Chinatown's popular Viet-global restaurant opened to full houses on Thanksgiving weekend.
November Food News Update: 11 Restaurant Openings in Honolulu
What’s in the former Home Bar space, a new steakhouse and “the best Hawaiian food.”
5 Restaurants to Satisfy Your Craving for An Old-School Burger on O‘ahu
When all you want is beef, bun and a few simple toppings to take you back to your hanabata days.
The Pig & The Lady Tokyo: What It Takes to Open a Hawai‘i Restaurant in Japan
For his first overseas restaurant, Andrew Le resists the Hawai‘i-fication of The Pig & The Lady while calibrating recipes with Japanese ingredients.
Taste Test: We Tried Every Sandwich on the Menu at Earl Kaka‘ako and Ranked Them
We ate 10 hearty sandwiches in one sitting and played favorites.
Going Solo: An Introvert’s Guide to Dining in Honolulu
Sometimes one is the best number.
First Look: Tanya’s Pies and Grill Opens on California Avenue
Pie lovers, rejoice! Former workers from Sunnyside Bakery have brought the signature pies back and butter than ever.
Taste Test: I Ate Every Dish on the Menu at Rangoon Burmese Kitchen
Three weeks. Seven visits. One mission: Try all 74 dishes on the menu. Here’s your cheat sheet.
September Food News Update: 11 Restaurant Openings and 2 That Closed on O‘ahu
A monthly update of new arrivals, including a restaurant in a $5,000/night hotel and 10 other places.
We Tried the Entire Menu at The Daley in One Sitting
The new smash-burger joint downtown does one thing and does it well.
August Food News Update: Here Are 9 Restaurants That Opened on O‘ahu
A monthly update on new arrivals, including a food court with lobster rolls, and a burger, beer and shakes spot by the people behind Encore.
Adela’s Country Eatery: Find Fresh Noodles Made with ‘Ulu, Kalo, Ube and Moringa at this Kāne‘ohe Hole In The Wall
The noodles resemble ramen, but the preparations are Italian-ish, with a good dose of Filipino and other local flavors.
