Our Favorite New Hawai‘i Restaurants of 2022
These were the places Frolic’s writers couldn’t stop thinking (and writing) about.
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The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2022
The most memorable bites from a team that eats out A LOT.
My 3 Favorite Dishes on Arancino Kāhala’s New Menu
Seafood appetizers plus a classic tableside pasta preparation highlight new adds at the upscale Italian eatery.
Holiday 2022 Menus at O‘ahu Restaurants: Part 2
More than 50 new menus for Christmas, New Year’s and every conceivable holiday treat.
Lance Kosaka Brings His Greatest Hits to Mariposa’s Sunset Lounge Menu
The former Alan Wong’s and 53 by the Sea chef balances local-style appetites with Neiman Marcus luxury.
Old-School Diners We Love: Jack’s Restaurant in ‘Āina Haina
Timeless comfort foods like hot griddled biscuits, Grandma’s meatloaf and lunch specials at an East O‘ahu strip mall.
Holiday 2022 Dine-in and Takeout Menus for O‘ahu: Part 1
Everything from prime rib and duck to Christmas cakes and New Year’s osechi boxes. More coming in Part 2 next week!
November 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene
Wow, Honolulu REALLY loves manapua!
Find Umami-Packed Aguachile and Tostadas at Da Seafood Cartel’s New ‘Aiea Restaurant
The farmers market stall graduates to a bigger menu packed with seafood served Sonora-style.
My 6 Favorite Korean Fried Chicken Flavors at Kāhala’s BB.Q Chicken
A new KFC fan has been eating his way through the local franchise of one of Korea’s hottest chicken chains.
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Thanksgiving 2022 Menus: Part 2
More dine-in and takeout menus for the biggest feast of the year.
Nami Kaze’s New Izakaya Style Dinner Is One of Honolulu’s Best
Pier 38’s seafood and vegetable focused restaurant, previously only open for brunch, debuts an equally playful, creative dinner.
Old-School Diners We Love: Jane’s Fountain in Liliha
Chop steak, old-fashioned cheeseburgers and an old jukebox that still plays old tunes.
Kaimukī’s Nana Ai Katsu Finally Opens for Dine-In
Transformation from a takeout counter to Honolulu’s newest tonkatsu restaurant means maximum hot crispiness.
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Dine-in & Takeout Menus for Thanksgiving 2022: Part 1
Not cooking this year? Here are 30-plus early menus from around O‘ahu—stay tuned for even more in Part 2.
Ke‘eaumoku’s 88 Mart Is Opening a Supermarket and Restaurant Downtown
A brunch buffet, Korean-Italian fusion and groceries are coming to the heart of Downtown Honolulu.
October 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene
How a musubi roundup, a humble diner and an unlikely date-night destination ended up on our homepage.
Old-School Diners We Love: Shiro’s Saimin Haven
Not only ukuplanny saimins, brah. Get da Deka Boko Loko Moko, crispy pork belly and da bestest potato-mac salad too.
Dinner at Kapalua’s Banyan Tree Is Not Your Average Date Night
A revamped menu of bold flavors balanced with a tranquil dining experience overlooking Honokahua Bay makes Banyan Tree at the Ritz-Carlton Maui worth the drive.
Old-School Diners We Love: Kapi‘olani Coffee Shop in Waimalu
The best old-school spots come with comfort food and a good history.
Sheldon Simeon’s Tiffany’s Maui Is a Homecoming for Palate and Soul
The Top Chef alum and James Beard Award nominee turns a local sports bar into his family restaurant.
Date Night Dinner Downtown at Prime Roast Café
A daytime prime rib and sandwich café transforms with a French-inflected menu and tables at night.
Old-School Diners We Love: Harry’s Café in Kaka‘ako
Frolic’s new series revisits old-time places where you can still get a short stack with your favorite local comfort dish.
Foodie Field Trip: Everything We Ate on Maui, Part 2
A pizza-perfect lunch, an al fresco wine pairing and a DIY pancake breakfast highlight a second foodie trip to the Valley Isle.
