Empanadas, Grilled Octopus, Tender Iberico: Why El Cielo Is the Hale ‘Aina Best New Restaurant
HONOLULU editors’ pick for the top restaurant award of 2024 goes to a Spanish nook on Lewers Street.
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Hale ‘Aina Voters Declare Cino the Best New Restaurant of 2024
Readers say Cino is molto bene. We agree.
The 2024 Hale ‘Aina Most Innovative Farm-to-Counter Is Now Rolling
Kalihi’s Roots Café has sold affordable farm-fresh lunches and produce for years. Now, it’s bringing that freshness to the valley’s kūpuna.
The Culinary Institute of the Pacific Cooks Up Classes for Local Chefs
With chef Roy Yamaguchi at the helm, O‘ahu’s acclaimed culinary program joins with a mainland-based partner on courses to elevate Hawai‘i’s dining scene.
2024 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on Aug. 27, 2024.
In Kahului, Balai Pata Is a Celebration of Filipino Fare
Crispy pata, malunggay noodles and shrimp ukoy attest to Maui chef Joey Macadangdang’s resilience.
Where Are They Now? Restaurants from Ke‘eaumoku Street
Newly updated: Chogajip and En Hakkore are the latest eateries to resurface after the January 2021 closure of the Ke‘eaumoku super block.
What Are the Most Popular Dishes and Treats at Liliha Bakery?
Old diners never go away (if we’re lucky): This classic reveals different top sellers at each Liliha Bakery location.
Best of HONOLULU 2024: Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Our editors picked 14 top categories plus 20 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
New in Town: Summer 2024
New places we’ve spotted across the island include O‘ahu’s first adults-only hotel, a free art gallery and a Japanese grocery.
The Butcher Bar, Waikīkī’s New Beefy Bistro
Aloha Steak House’s kid brother, The Butcher Bar, is focused on beef and cocktails.
These Restaurants Need Your Support After Power Outages Forced Them to Close
More than 50 restaurants, cafes and bars have had to shut down for days in Downtown and Chinatown Honolulu.
Dusty Grable’s Little Plum Opens at Mānoa Marketplace
The first of two Mānoa restaurants planned by Grable’s new group is a take on the personality of the valley.
Dine-In and Takeout Menus for Father’s Day on O‘ahu
More than three dozen options for Dad’s special day this Sunday, June 16.
Old-School Diners We Love: Teshima’s Restaurant
At this 95-year-old landmark in Kealakekua, local-style favorites are flavored with nostalgia.
Affordable Splurge: Hangang’s $26 Korean Lunch Sets
Honolulu’s other buzz Korean lunch deal bundles an entrée, soup, stone pot rice and plenty of banchan.
Ka‘a‘awa’s Crouching Lion Returns With a Revamped Look and Menu
The landmark restaurant reopens May 1 with a raw bar, outdoor robata grill and family-style dishes.
Giovedi Comes to Chinatown
The Italian and pan-Asian pop-up finds a permanent space on Hotel Street.
Affordable Splurge: Korea Garden’s $25 Lunch Specials
Lunch at O‘ahu’s newest Korean restaurant offers a serious deal of stone pot rice, entrée, bubbling soup and banchan.
At Wu Wei Chong Qing Cuisine, a World of Street Food Noodles
The most exciting noodle shop you’ve never heard of.
Fusion Café Is a New Drink, Snack and Lunch Spot in Kaimukī
Find scones, sandwiches and handcrafted chocolates by day and wine and charcuterie at night.
The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Food
Welcome to our new Chinese food scene: Once dominated by Cantonese restaurants, it’s now a mix of regional culinary styles as diverse as China.
10 New & Coming Eateries on O‘ahu: March 2024
Where to find new and coming Italian food, tacos, a luxe sushi omakase and good chicken.
A College Student’s Favorite Spots for Late-Night Grinds
From midnight plate lunch and Thai curry to 3 a.m. Korean barbecue.
