Tonkatsu @Honolulu Is Hawai‘i’s Newest Katsu Hotspot
It’s a taste of Nagoya-style miso katsu in Kaka‘ako.
What’s New
Local I‘a Fish Fry Plates Will Help Clear Invasive Ta‘ape Off Our Reefs
Come for $12 plates of fried fish, rice and salad on Labor Day Monday or get some ready-to-cook ta‘ape snappers to go.
Kaka‘ako’s Newest Pizza Spot Mad Pie Opens Sunday
Get a sneak peek of the long-awaited Mad Pie, from the team behind farmers market vendor Fatto a Mano.
Kalihi Beer Returns as Olohana Brewpub in Chinatown
The rebrand brings classic Kalihi Beer brews to the former Stewbum & Stonewall space on North King Street.
Basalt’s New Chef Overhauls the Menu—and There’s a 20% Kama‘āina Discount
Veteran chef Lance Kosaka brings homegrown flavors to the heart of Waikīkī.
Kevin’s Kitchen Is a Hit for Hong Kong-Style Roast Meats and Other Dishes
If you go, best to reserve those roast meats in advance.
New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu
Notable openings around the island plus upcoming Michelin-grade yakitori, a Korean convenience store and lobster rolls.
Tororo Is a New Izakaya With a 6 to 8 p.m. Happy Hour
It means “grated mountain yam.” And there’s a chance dishes from shuttered Eastern Paradise might appear.
Michelin-Recognized Okdongsik Returns With Location Near Ala Moana Center
A Seoul-based bastion of restrained Korean cuisine offers more than gomtang soup at its new Sky Honolulu outpost.
Downtown Has a New Made-to-Order Musubi Shop
Onigiri Onibe’s 45 varieties are handmade to order (and yes, they come with nori).
Honolulu’s Newest Afternoon Tea Is All About Mu‘u & Mimosas
The monthly tea is coming up July 13 at the Kaimana Beach Hotel.
Leila Switches From Moroccan to Italian/Mediterranean Prix Fixe
No more seven salads—think agnolotti and chilled summer corn soup.
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.
Foodflash: After 12 Years in Chinatown, The Pig & the Lady Is Closing to Move to Kaimukī
The scrappy, brick-walled icon is moving to a bigger, brighter place.
Frolic’s 7-Course Natto Day Dinner Is Coming to Jinya on July 10
Seven original comfort dishes with oishii slimy twists, and only one rule: You must love natto.
Pearlridge’s New Dim Sum at Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle Is Worth the Wait
‘Aiea’s new spot for hot, fresh dim sum is drawing crowds. Here’s what we recommend.
Farmers Market Finds: Local Pâtés and Spreads by Daguzan Charcuterie
North Shore chicken livers, Wai‘anae pork and Moloka‘i venison featured in classic French charcuterie.
I Tried Chinatown’s Newest Bakery—Here’s What I Loved at Green Island Cheesecake
Japanese, Chinese and Portuguese pastries have appeared on Hotel Street.
8 Things You’ll Only Find at Don Don Donki in Kapolei
Beyond groceries and goods, the discount superstore has exclusives like freshly grilled eel, poke nachos and Portuguese sausage pizza.
Foodflash: Get Ready, West Side—Side Street Inn Is Opening Next Month
Hali‘a by Side Street Inn is bringing the famous fried rice and pan-fried pork chops to ‘Ewa Beach.
Bocconcino’s New Weekend Pizza and Vino Nights Feature a Champion Neapolitan Pizzaiolo
With Italian wine from the shop, it’s a perfect way to spend a summer evening.
Chillest Shave Ice Opens in a Permanent New Home in Kaimukī
The roaming pop-up once known as Ailana Shave Ice has set up a cool oasis on Wai‘alae Avenue.
Sooper Secret’s à la Carte Izakaya Pop-Up With Bar Maze Sold Out in Minutes. More May Follow
Ricky Goings isn’t promising, but à la carte fast food from two James Beard Award semifinalists would be hard to resist.
