Luxe Japanese-Style Omurice, Beef Stew and Curry Rice Debut at Waikīkī’s New Yoshoku Ginza Bairin
Western-style dishes viewed through a Japanese lens are quirky, comforting and oishii.
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Waikīkī’s Popular 100 Sails Revamps Its Buffet Format
Prince Waikīkī’s restaurant has switched things up with action stations and all-you-can-eat served courses (we’re looking at you, crab legs and dessert!).
A Note to Readers: Welcome to Frolic’s New Home
We’re part of HONOLULU Magazine now—which means while Frolic is still Frolic, we just got a whole lot bigger.
SXY Szechuan: Spicy Is the New Sexy
Find excellent classic Sichuan dishes at Honolulu’s newest peppery Chinese restaurant.
Eating House 1849’s New Dinner Menu Is Reely Good
The star of the new items: a build-your-own option that lets you choose fish, preparation and sauces.
2020 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Rigo Named Best New Restaurant in Hawai‘i
Rigo, opened by Japanese restaurant group Huge, brings luxury and maximalism to the masses in the form of a Spanish Italian restaurant.
Hale ‘Aina Happenings: What’s New with Hawai‘i Restaurants in January 2021
A special vegan dish, a new dinner menu at a favorite neighborhood restaurant, what you’ll eat at our third exclusive Hale ‘Aina dinner, reopenings and a Valentine’s Day dinner to book now.
Kaimukī’s New Sandwich Cafe Has a Familiar Name
12th Ave Grill DeliCafe is an indoor-outdoor reboot of the long-shuttered restaurant.
First Look: Foodland’s Chic New Restaurant Et Al in Kāhala
This makes eatery number three for the local supermarket chain.
Find Local Seeds for Local Needs from the Hawai‘i Seed Growers Network
The group’s online marketplace sells varieties adapted to the pests and diseases of Hawai‘i’s unique growing conditions.
Find the Full Array of Waikīkī Brewing Co. Beers Plus Experimental Ones at Its Renovated Waikīkī Pub
After a complete overhaul, the local craft brewery is back in its original spot.
Find Ceviche and Brigadeiros on the New Menu at Off The Wall in Kaka‘ako
A new chef has expanded the Latin-focused menu with new and heartier fare.
We Found Birria Tacos and Birria Saimin in ʻAiea
The crispy, dippable street food is hot, and so are the imaginative dishes served out of La Birria Tacos food truck.
12 Local Shops on O‘ahu Where the Halloween Treats are Spooktacularly Good
Tricked-out treats are perfect for the one night even adults can go batty.
Butcher & Bird Launches Pop-Ups Featuring Furloughed and Underemployed Chefs
It starts Sunday, Oct. 25, when you’ll have three hours to get smoked tako-chorizo gyoza and other grilled goodness.
From Comfort Food to Adventurous: King of Thai Boat Noodles Has a Dish for Every Mood
Curries, noodle soups, fried rice and other street food are made by a Bangkok-born chef.
How a Lobster Roll Changed the Game at Feast in Mānoa
Like every other restaurant, Mānoa’s Feast struggled to stay ahead of the pandemic. Then it tried out a 21 dollar lobster roll.
5 Reasons We Love Kaka‘ako’s New Taro Doughnut Truck
Why we stand in line for $4 doughnuts.
What’s New in Honolulu: The 7-Layer Tonkatsu at ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace
Call ahead or get in line—Nana Ai Katsu already has a following.
These Vegan, Gluten-Free Cookies from Maui Are Every Snacker’s Dream
A Maui entrepreneur’s pandemic pivot turns a sweet hobby into a success.
Kalo Bombs Just Showed Us Our New Favorite Ice Cream Topping
Pa‘i‘ai on ice cream with coconut cream and coconut flakes now has a following in Wai‘anae.
When the Emergency Order Shut Down Honolulu Dining Rooms, These New Restaurants Decided to Open Anyway
When the emergency order shut down dining rooms, these new restaurants—months in the planning—decided to open anyway.
This Is the New Luxe Local Ice Cream We’ve Been Craving
Sage Creamery sells out so often, we recommend signing up for new flavor notifications.
The Plan Behind the Humble Okazuya Bentos That Are Now Available for Takeout from Miro in Kaimukī
Hint: There’s a new eatery in the works.
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