Thumbs Up for Spice Up House of Indian Cuisine
Flavors at this two-year-old Northern Indian and Nepali hole-in-the-wall are bright, bold and balanced.
Restaurants
Hawai‘i’s Oldest Restaurants Are Still ‘Ono After All These Years
We revisit a classic about places that are woven into our collective childhoods, where regulars grew up with owners’ families and you can still find old-school comfort foods.
Find Menchanko-Tei Favorites and Goma Ichi’s Ramen at Tonkatsu Sangi
The new eatery in Downtown marks the return of two Japanese icons from Ke‘eaumoku Street.
El Cielo Is an Oasis of Spanish Tapas in Waikīkī
Find pintxos, tapas, paellas and other modern Spanish fare in a newish spot on Lewers Street.
The Way Back: “The Only Way Out Is to Go Back In”
Qiana and Michele di Bari, who lost restaurants in the Lahaina fires, say rebuilding may help their community heal.
A Shokudo for Grownups
Updates of rustic, traditional izakaya fare shine at Kaimukī Shokudo.
Nami Kaze Is Pulling Out All the Stops for 10/13 Mrs. Cheng’s Tofu Dinner
SOLD OUT—the Hale ‘Aina Awards’ Best New Restaurant of 2023 is featuring six styles of locally made tofu with ‘ahi, uni, beef cheeks, goat cheese tomme and more.
Amaterasu, the City’s Newest Sushi Omakase, Is in a Car Showroom
Proof that you can find good sushi in the least likely places.
Lechon Fries, Calamansi Steak, Ube Churros: Minasa Is a Worthy Mashup
Worth hunting down at the end of a strip mall in Waipahu.
Debu Brings Giant Kimbap Rolls and Inari Bombs to Ke‘eaumoku
Think poke bombs but topped with unagi, bulgogi, avocado or corn—and don’t miss those giant kimbap rolls.
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.
Waiāhole Poi Factory Is Expanding to Windward Mall
Fresh poi, beef lū‘au and Sweet Lady of Waiāhole are coming to the mall food court in October.
Finally, Amazing Jerk Chicken and Oxtail at Downtown’s New Irie Jerk
Come for the jerk chicken, stay for the curried goat.
What to Eat During September’s Okinawan Feastival in Honolulu
Not the festival, the FEASTival: 28 eateries continue the celebration of all foods Okinawan with special dishes until Sept. 18.
The Secret Ingredient to Being Restaurateurs of the Year
It’s not just the food—Restaurateurs of the Year Robynne Maii and Chuck Bussler are committed to supporting the local industry and workers.
Kampai at the Pier: Nami Kaze Is the Best New Restaurant of 2023
HONOLULU editors unanimously agree—Jason Peel’s Nami Kaze is Hawai‘i’s Best New Restaurant.
Hale ‘Aina Award Winners 2023: Seven That Slay
Out of 42 categories and almost 130 Hale ‘Aina award winners, these seven of your favorites stand out.
When You Go to Maui (But Not West Maui), These Restaurants Are Waiting
Fourteen of our favorite places across the Valley Isle.
Déjà Food: A Look Back at Past Hale ‘Aina Awards and Winners
As HONOLULU Magazine prepares to celebrate its 40th Hale ‘Aina Awards, we flipped through our files for a look at some of our past Hale ‘Aina winners.
How You Can Help Maui Food Businesses and Workers Now
Check back as we update this roundup of who's asking for help and who's feeding evacuees, donating 100% of proceeds, collecting donations, looking for volunteers and more.
Old-School Diners We Love: Times Coffee Shop in Kailua
On the Windward side, generations have grown up on Times’ fried rice, hamburger steak and banana pancakes.
July 2023: Our Top 3 Most Popular Posts About the Local Food Scene
A closer look at chicken wings, only-in-Hawai‘i Japanese delis and the mystery of oxtail and goat curry.
Beefy Sandwiches and Grilled Meats Rule at Maui’s Fuego Argentinian Steakhouse
Plus, the golf course and West Maui Mountain views are gorgeous.
HONOLULU’s Biggest Foodie Event is Back
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 9, to celebrate Hawai‘i’s best restaurants at the 40th annual Hale ‘Aina Celebration presented by First Hawaiian Bank Priority Destinations World Elite MasterCard.
