Amaterasu, the City’s Newest Sushi Omakase, Is in a Car Showroom
Proof that you can find good sushi in the least likely places.
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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.
Don’t Sleep on the Oxtail or Curried Goat at Jr’s Jamaican Jerk
Find succulent braised meats, jerk chicken, escovitch fish and more in Wahiawā by Shige’s Saimin Stand.
Wandering Wahiawā: A Local’s Guide to Neighborhood Eats
Explore the neighborhood in a day and gain insight into some of its most exciting small food and drink businesses.
Natto Alert: 6-Course Natto Day Dinner Coming to Kaimukī Shokudo
Honolulu’s annual tribute to Japan’s stinky bean is back—mark your calendars for Monday, July 10.
Follow Your Nose to Brisket and Baked Beans in Kunia
Yes, there’s barbecue in Kunia—at This Lil Piggy behind Kō Hana Distillers.
Kaimukī Shokudo Is the Izakaya This Neighborhood Needed
Not the OG Shokudo you know, this one has a solid menu of vegetable and seafood otsumami classics with oishii cocktails.
At The Kāhala’s Veranda, a New Lounge Menu With Hawai‘i Ingredients
Two dozen dishes, including braised tako ‘escargots’ with herb butter and limu.
2023 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 6, 2023.
