All Our Favorite Poke in Honolulu
It’s one of Hawai‘i’s signature foods; here’s where our team goes for their faves.
Roundups
What to Eat During September’s Okinawan Feastival in Honolulu
Okinawan Festival is this weekend. Okinawan FEASTival continues the celebration with special dishes at 16 restaurants until Sept. 15.
Where to Park in Kaimukī
Want to shop or dine in Kaimukī? Here’s an insider guide on where you should park.
Best Breads: My Tour of Fresh Loaves Around Honolulu
Frolic’s former intern embarks on a loaf-by-loaf quest to find her favorite bread on the island.
All Our Favorite Musubi in Honolulu
Humble to loaded, white or brown, these rice balls fuel our foodie team at all hours of the day.
Beer in Hawai‘i: Who’s Opening, Who Closed and What’s Coming Up
Plus moves, expansions and $5 beers all day at a familiar brewery in town.
29 Food Vendors Debuting at This Weekend’s Made in Hawai‘i Festival
Smoked shoyu, Filipino American-inspired chocolates and old-school local chips are just a few of the products whetting our appetites.
All Our Favorite Fries in Honolulu
Skinny or thick, simply salted or topped with garlic, sauce or no sauce—our team’s favorite fries hit the spot.
New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu
Notable openings around the island plus upcoming Michelin-grade yakitori, a Korean convenience store and lobster rolls.
The Search for Good Tacos on O‘ahu: A Californian’s Top Picks
More taquerias are sprouting up, bringing more choices. Try these.
All Our Favorite Cold Noodles in Honolulu
When the summer heat hits, we reach for these refreshingly delicious cold noodle dishes.
My Top 4 Açaí Bowls in Hale‘iwa
Açaí bowls are practically a way of life on the North Shore. These are the must-haves in its beachiest town.
All Our Favorite Fried Chicken in Honolulu
Our Frolic and HONOLULU writers share their fave fried chicken finds.
Where to Find Lychee Treats in Honolulu
From sorbet and ice cream to cakes and pastries, you can find lychee treats all across town if you know where to look.
Kama‘āina Deals: Restaurants and Eateries
50-plus places where it pays to show your Hawai‘i ID—just remember to ask before the check comes.
All Our Favorite Sandwiches in Honolulu
Hawai‘i’s underdog of lunch: Our team shares their picks for O‘ahu’s top sandwiches.
12 Restaurants Are Creating Slimy Specials for Next Week’s Natto Takeout Dine-Around
Everything from natto eggplant bolognese and natto oyako donburi to guava natto white chocolate chip cookies.
Where to Find Barbecue Brisket, Ribs and More This 4th of July
Reposting as a public service for this long weekend.
$10 Eats: A Burger, a Curry Plate and a Poke Bowl
Our latest finds tick all the boxes for delicious, filling and wallet-friendly.
All Our Favorite Shave Ices in Honolulu
The Frolic and HONOLULU team’s go-to spots for every kind of sweet, icy chill.
Local ARMY Eats Her Way Through BTS Festa Pilgrimage
If you couldn’t be in Seoul for Festa 2025, here’s a tasty repost of one woman’s pilgrimage for Jungkook’s Kekeke fried chicken, lunch in Jin and Suga’s old dorm room and more.
Finding O‘ahu’s Last Two Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Bars
Remember froyo? If you miss self-serve frozen yogurt, all is not lost: Cherry on Top and Frost Kailua survive.
Best Kalihi Plate Lunch: Dad’s Top 5
Throwback to that time our former writer’s dad chimed in with his picks.
36 O‘ahu Foodie Omiyage to Take to Neighbor Islands and Beyond
Who’s headed interisland or beyond? This classic rounds up everything from crispy beef jerky and Sun Noodles dry mein to Noms Gushers and ube crinkle cookies.
