‘Ili‘ili Cash & Carry Debuts New Pizzas by the Slice Every Tuesday
One day a week, the Mō‘ili‘ili store’s new Roman-inspired pizzas take over the case with eight varieties.
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April 2023: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About the Local Food Scene
New and coming eateries took over in a complete sweep of Frolic’s top posts.
Obake Honolulu Brings Dry-Aged Sushi Hand Rolls to Chinatown
The former Ethiopian Love space is also a cocktail bar by night, matcha bar by day.
Shirokiya’s Tanto Gyoza & Ramen Bar Reopens in Mō‘ili‘ili
Tanto’s sole location outside of Japan is a buzzy new shop inside Puck’s Alley serving bite-sized gyoza and hearty ramen.
Koko Head Cafe Opens in Tokyo With Brunch All Day
Lee Anne Wong’s first Japan outpost has new dishes and a view of Tokyo Station—and a second one is coming to Osaka.
I Watched ‘Hunger,’ Then Tried the Pad See Ew at These Thai Restaurants
Here’s how the street food dish stacked up at Bangkok Chef, Olay’s Thai-Lao Cuisine and Noi Thai Cuisine.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Moku Kitchen in Kaka‘ako
Not just edamame and fries: Frolic’s new series shows you where two can eat well for a pair of Andrew Jacksons.
Quiora Waikīkī’s $29 Lunch Set Comes with a Ritzy Rooftop View
On the seventh floor of the Ritz-Carlton Waikīkī, an unexpected deal in an unexpected setting.
Peso, a Modern Filipino Restaurant, Is Coming to the Piggy Smalls Space
Helmed by L.A. chef Ria Dolly Barbosa, it’s opening as early as this month.
Hello, Feast Has a $10 Magic Menu in Mānoa
Everything from hamburger steak, fried chicken and chili to a mini lobster roll.
Luna’s Tequila Bar Opens With Street Tacos at ‘Alohilani Resort in Waikīkī
This hidden bar serves up four types of street tacos and has 47 tequilas and mezcals on the shelf.
I Was Desperate for Tongue-Numbing Mala Flavors. Chengdu Taste Saved Me
Before Sichuan restaurants started opening around Honolulu, one place was a flashing red beacon. Here’s why it still is.
Worth the Splurge: $32 Grill-Your-Own Lunch Sets at Han no Daidokoro
Complete meals at the posh Kaka‘ako yakiniku feature beef tongue or tongue-and-washugyu combos daily.
Easter 2023 Menus at O‘ahu Restaurants and Bakeries
Where to find Easter brunch, cookie kits, marshmallow bunnies and more through Easter on April 9.
Kailua Gets a Casual Outdoor Hangout in the Garden at Boardroom
The Garden adds breakfast toasts and sandwiches and a kid-friendly sibling to The Boardroom.
Chinatown’s New HK Café Has Retro Vibes and Legit Noodles
Honolulu’s first modern tea restaurant has delicious milk tea, laksa and sweet toasts six days a week except Thursdays (for now).
James Beard Semifinalist Nami Kaze Is Launching an Omakase Dinner
Different takes on sushi and sashimi will join veg-forward dishes, beef shin adobo and desserts on Thursday and Friday nights.
Midnight Dining Hall Brings Skewers and Yurts to Sheridan Street
Follow the scent of grilled meats to the old Meadow Gold parking lot.
La Tour Café Has Switched Its Entire ʻĀina Haina Menu to Plant-Based
Meat-, dairy- and egg-free menu items at Planted by La Tour Café include burgers, banh mi sandwiches and yes—macarons.
Wahiawā Kilani Avenue Food Crawl
This classic post revisits a half-mile stretch where nostalgia and new-school meet.
Giovedi, A New Pop-up Italian Restaurant with Asian Sensibilities
The team that opened Mad Bene pops up in Kaka‘ako with a rotating $95 prix fixe menu.
Zippy’s Lent Menu Has Indulgent Meatless Weekend Specials
Friday fish plates and Korean tofu burgers are at your nearest Zippy’s until Easter.
Old-School Diners We Love: Kaua‘i’s Tip Top Motel, Café & Bakery
Who can resist a 107-year-old café with famous pancakes and a sumo-size bento?
Why I Love the New Hapa Kaua‘i’s Tonkotsu Ramen
At $29, it’s a heartier-than-usual bowl with roasted pork belly and a perfect egg.
