We Checked Out the New Sushi King in Kaka‘ako
The longtime favorite Japanese spot looks totally different in its new home, but the old flavors are back (here’s looking at you, miso soup!).
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Farmers Market Finds: Mochi and Sourdough Belgian-Style Waffles in Kailua and Kaka‘ako
Brand new ‘Aiwi Waffles serves up the texture-rich breakfast treat in two satisfying styles.
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Dine-in and Takeout Menus for Thanksgiving 2021: Part 3
Turkey, prime rib, seafood, kalua pig, sushi, Chinese food and of course pie: Here’s the last of Frolic’s Turkey Day menu series.
Towering Tonkatsu Burgers Have Arrived at Sheridan Street’s 808 Center
808 Island Katsu Burgers serves up Canadian Mugifuji pork katsu on purple buns and in bentos.
Da Sugar Mill Serves Up Modern Twists on Old-School Plantation Dishes in Kalihi
All the way at the end of King Street: Whole fried fish, curry-braised short ribs, pig-two-ways saimin and a killer pastele stew.
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Dine-in and Takeout Menus for Thanksgiving 2021: Part 2
More than 30 new menus in the second installment of our three-part series.
What $10 Gets You: ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace in Kaka‘ako
It’s lunchtime and you’re hungry. Frolic’s balling on a budget series is back!
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Dine-in and Takeout Menus for Thanksgiving 2021: Part 1
Here are more than two dozen early options in the first part of a weekly series we’ll keep updating until Turkey Day.
Two-Minute Takeout in Honolulu: Teasket Toasket at Kaka‘ako’s H Mart
Savory sweet bread sandwiches are the tastiest handheld grab-and-go lunch.
Worth the Splurge: Royal Lobster Rolls in Waikīkī
This classic version with fresh Maine lobster lives up to the hype.
Two-Minute Takeout: Koko I-naba Hawai‘i Kai
The opening menu is small, but this new outpost is serving up some of your favorite bowls from the original Restaurant I-naba.
Kāne‘ohe’s New Poke Shop Has More than 20 Varieties Daily
Poke, poke bowls, snacks and ice: How four Windward O‘ahu brothers turned their fishing trip dreams into a family business.
Two-Minute Takeout in Kāne‘ohe: Kikuya Restaurant
The teri beef and shrimp tempura teishoku with all the fixings is just one of many favorites at this Kāne‘ohe mainstay.
Mō‘ili‘ili’s ‘Ili‘ili Is Now a Full-Fledged Deli With a Soulful New Hoagie
There’s way more than pizza and subs at this craft shop and deli on Beretania.
Two-Minute Takeout in Kailua: Willow Tree Korean Restaurant
Spicy chicken katsu, jap chae and turnip soup are our go-to faves at this homey old-school spot in Aikahi.
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.
Farmers Market Finds: Traditional Mexican Ceviche and Aguachile with a Local Twist
Da Seafood Cartel serves up expertly prepared seafood recipes from Sonora, Mexico.
Uchinan-chew! The 4 Best Places (Plus 5 More Spots) to Buy Andagi in Honolulu, According to the Experts
In Honolulu, September is synonymous with the annual Okinawan Festival and, for us at least, an insatiable craving for fresh andagi, the ambassador of Okinawan cuisine.
Going Vegan Is Hard. Here’s What It Took to Survive Week 3 in Honolulu
Halfway through his doctor-ordered 42-day vegan diet, James is getting desperate.
Did You Know Nisshodo Mochi Shop Has New Chichi Dango Flavors?
Move over, pink and white chichi dango. The 100-year-old shop has been innovating.
Smashed Hawai‘i Is the Newest Smash Burger to Hit Honolulu
Ten out of 10, would smash these smash burgers again—if you can catch them when they’re open.
Roll With It: Thyda’s Tacos Proves that If It’s Tasty, They Will Come
In a random stretch of Kaka‘ako, this tiny taco cart slings up mighty barbacoa, lengua and carnitas.
Full Cycle Takeout Hopes to Reduce Single-Use Containers in Hawai‘i
Zero Waste O’ahu’s pilot program is like a rental program for reusable food containers.
Reader Poll: What’s Your Favorite Okazuya on O‘ahu?
Tell us your fave spot for Hawai‘i’s OG build-your-own plate lunch.
