Going Meatless for World Vegetarian Day? Check Out These O‘ahu Restaurant Posts
Move over, Meatless Monday. Here’s all our recent vegan and vegetarian coverage of plant-based Honolulu.
Roundups
World of Beer Brewed Here in Hawai‘i: Oktoberfest
Oompah! Some local breweries are brewing special beers for the celebration.
Chirashi Bowls Where You Least Expect Them in Honolulu
You won’t find these seven takeout bowls at sushi bars or restaurants, but many are worthy of them.
Find Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at These Shops in Honolulu
Newer options include strawberry, Okinawan sweet potato and pork floss—or stick with the traditional Chinese pastry on Sept. 21, 2021.
You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Saimin Spots on O‘ahu
Only 5 votes separated your top 2 favorite shops.
Your Guide to O‘ahu’s One-of-a-Kind Collaboration Beers
Beers like Dobash Imperial Stout and Unicorn Butt Sneeze Kettle Sour deserve some fame.
These 10 O‘ahu Restaurants Had Zero to More Than 50 No-Shows on Saturday Night
People who don’t show up for their reservations are a growing problem for restaurants. Here’s what 10 eateries reported on July 31.
What the Cluck? 3 New Korean Fried Chicken Shops to Try on O‘ahu
This kind of KFC is surging and we’re so here for it.
Cheap Eats Hawai‘i: The Best Food for 15 Dollars or Less for Your Dining-In or To-Go Pleasure
We’re all about deals, and after months of takeout, if it comes with elevated ambience and unexpected finesse, even better.
Let’s Make a Deal: The Best Dining Discounts at Honolulu’s Favorite Restaurants
Not all deals are created equal. Sure, these favorites for dining in and at home cost a bit more, but they’re absolutely worth it if you want to almost splurge.
Where to Eat If It’s Not Your First Time to O‘ahu
So you’ve tried plate lunch, loco moco and shave ice. That was just the beginning—there’s so much more to Hawai‘i’s food scene.
Pour Party: 4 Drinks That Have Been Elevating Our Zoom Pau Hana Sessions
Pau hana at home with any ol’ bottle of booze just isn’t the same as slinging back expertly crafted drinks made by our favorite bartenders.
Da Bestest Potato Chip on Every Hawaiian Island
Lucky we live Hawai‘i, cuz we get some really outstanding potato chips.
Where to Eat on Your First Visit to O‘ahu
Raise your hand if you’ve been asked this question. Here’s a personal guide to everything from crack seed to loco moco.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 12 Best Meaty and Meatless Burgers on O‘ahu
From Punahou Carnival to Hale ‘Aina-winning restaurants, here are our team’s top spots to pile on the patties.
The Best Steak Restaurants (and Places to Get a Steak Dinner) on O‘ahu
Multi-course menus, boozy buffets and brunches, stylish special occasion restaurants and old-school meals featuring classic cuts of beef: Treat your loved ones to a dine-in dinner or a takeout meal from one of these top steak-centric restaurants.
Hawai‘i’s New General Store: Our 9 Favorite Items at Our Local 7-Eleven
Every 7-Eleven Hawai‘i store carries about 100 to 120 items in the fresh food department alone, on top of an assortment of packaged chips, snacks and candies.
Comfort Food for the Soul: My Top 6 Restaurant Picks on O‘ahu Right Now
Frolic’s new digital dining editor introduces herself in the universal language of foodies—through her favorite restaurants on her home island.
Rum, Whiskey, Shochu, Vodka and More: O‘ahu Distillery Roundup
From Kunia to the Ko‘olau, Wahiawā to Hawai‘i Kai, the island has more spirits than you might think.
A Sushi Bar for Every Mood: Three Places Inside ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace
Toshi Sushi, @Sushi and Kai Sushi: Which one is right for you?
From Pizza to Lumpia: Here Are 4 Ways to Upgrade Your Birria Taco Obsession in Honolulu
Yes, birria tacos are still hot in Honolulu. But if you’re over the dippable, crunchy snacks (and even if you aren’t) we’re already digging these riffs on the original riff on the rustic Mexican stew.
70 Dine-in and Takeout Menus for Mother’s Day on O‘ahu 2021
From brunch to charcuterie, prime rib to petits fours: Keep checking back as we update this roundup for Mom’s special day.
Three 50 Dollar-ish Full Steak Dinners in Honolulu Right Now
You might have to eat a little early, but these meaty meals are worth a late-afternoon splurge.
Which Birria Type in Honolulu Matches Your Personality?
It’s Taco Tuesday—there’s a soulmate birria out there for you.
From local beef burgers on house-baked buns to complete meals for two, Kaimukī’s American bistro provides the wholesome comfort we all crave.
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Newer options include strawberry, Okinawan sweet potato and pork floss—or stick with the traditional Chinese pastry on Sept. 21, 2021.
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 14, 2021.
We asked our readers and searched the island for the best of everything—beach cleanups to land restoration, fishing equipment to surf shop, free gym to yoga studio—all so you can live better in Honolulu.
It’s loved by many but a daunting task for dumpling freshmen. We share three methods for eating xiao long bao.