You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Saimin Spots on O‘ahu
Revisiting a classic reader poll in which only 5 votes separated your two favorite shops (you know who they are).
Roundups
All the Special Dishes at 25 O‘ahu Restaurants During Okinawan Feastival Sept. 2–16
Okinawan FESTival is this weekend. Okinawan FEASTival continues the celebration with special dishes at 25 eateries across O‘ahu.
Insider’s Guide to Eating Local on Maui
Reposting Maui chef Kyle Kawakami’s list of 16 small local food businesses worth visiting across the Valley Isle.
Where They Are Now: Lahaina Restaurants, Bars, Snack Shops and Food Trucks
We reached out to nearly 80 places for updates a year after the Maui fires.
Guide to O‘ahu Bon Dance Food: August 2024
The latest temple-by-temple guide to hamburger curry, fried noodles, KC Waffle Dogs and more from Makiki to Waipahu to Mililani.
My 7 Favorite Fried Chicken Wings on O‘ahu That Aren’t KFC
Put aside the Korean fried chicken: Here’s our classic roundup of other wings to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day on July 29.
Where Are They Now? Restaurants from Ke‘eaumoku Street
Newly updated: Chogajip and En Hakkore are the latest eateries to resurface after the January 2021 closure of the Ke‘eaumoku super block.
6 Favorite Places to Try Vietnamese Iced Coffee on O‘ahu
Where to find authentic or nontraditional cà phê sữa đá to switch up your coffee routine.
Celebrate Slimy Beans During O‘ahu’s July 12–14 Natto Takeout Dine-Around
Natto lovers can-natto resist: 12 eateries are featuring 28 new natto creations this weekend.
Local ARMY Eats Her Way Through BTS Festa Pilgrimage—Again
A dish-by-dish recap of an O‘ahu ARMY’s second food-driven journey to BTS Festa in Seoul.
Ultimate Guide to O‘ahu’s Best Musubi Shops
It’s Monday—comfort yourself with a Spam-ume-shiso, tuna-mayo or cheeseburger musubi.
Dine-In and Takeout Menus for Father’s Day on O‘ahu
More than three dozen options for Dad’s special day this Sunday, June 16.
May 2024: Our Top 3 Most Popular Food Stories
The upside of a crime, Kailua’s new big opening and 15 picks that rose to the top in two days.
Top 15 Picks of a Las Vegas Man Who Eats Out in Honolulu 180 Times a Year
From noodle bowls to meatballs, sushi omakase to hamburger steak (with extra gravy): Young Park loves the local food scene.
Best Crispy Gau Gee: Our Top 5
This classic post follows a hunt for the best of the beloved potluck pleaser.
5 Ramen Shops in Honolulu to Cure Your Vegan Ramen Cravings
This classic post proves ramen does have a lighter side: plant-based bowls packed with rich flavor and healthy toppings.
3 New Food & Drink Spots Coming to Mānoa Marketplace
Industry veteran Dusty Grable’s group is debuting a casual local-Asian spot, a Mediterranean restaurant and a wine and gift store that opened yesterday.
Late-Night Eats Kalihi: Three Places for Low-Key Comfort
Where to head for midnight plate lunches and (super) early-morning baked goods.
March 2024: Our Top 3 Most Popular Food Stories
More from Paris Baguette and the neighborly story behind Onda Pasta & Provisions.
Hawai‘i’s Beer Scene: Who’s Opening, Who’s Closing
There’s a lot happening in Hawai‘i beer, and we’re here to pick it apart for you.
10 New & Coming Eateries on O‘ahu: March 2024
Where to find new and coming Italian food, tacos, a luxe sushi omakase and good chicken.
Our 8 Favorite Places to Get Remote Work Done
Head to Ward for a grocery store sanctuary, Kailua for some locally sourced coffee or another one of these remote work-friendly spots.
Favorite Dishes at 6 ‘Ono Dive Bars in Honolulu
Whatever you call them—dive bars, local bars, karaoke bars—Martha Cheng says Hawai‘i’s have better food than anywhere else.
February 2024: Our Top 3 Most Popular Food Stories
Dim sum, mac salad and pastries were the top draws in an eventful leap month.
