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What’s New
New Chef, New Happy Hour at Waikīkī’s TBD
‘Ahi tostadas, crab cakes and Australian wagyu sliders highlight a new lounge menu.
Find a Moment of Zen at Ami Mei Tea & Wellness Boutique in Kaimukī
Brittnee Lau’s calming, well-sourced shop checks all the boxes for gifting in May.
Wai Kai’s Plaza Grill Is West O‘ahu’s Newest Casual-Chic Eatery
From Michelin-starred chef Todd Humphries, this open-air restaurant at Hoakalei is all about California-style dining.
Hokkaido Ramen Festival Is Bringing 18 Ramen Shops to Waikīkī
Every two weeks, a new trio of shops will sell their ramen. Up now: Sanomaru, Tokin and Yukiguni Story.
‘Ili‘ili Cash & Carry Debuts New Pizzas by the Slice Every Tuesday
One day a week, the Mō‘ili‘ili store’s new Roman-inspired pizzas take over the case with eight varieties.
Obake Honolulu Brings Dry-Aged Sushi Hand Rolls to Chinatown
The former Ethiopian Love space is also a cocktail bar by night, matcha bar by day.
Koko Head Cafe Opens in Tokyo With Brunch All Day
Lee Anne Wong’s first Japan outpost has new dishes and a view of Tokyo Station—and a second one is coming to Osaka.
Maui’s Beach House Beer Opens Brewery and Taproom in Chinatown
Taps are flowing again in the old Stewbum & Stonewall space.
Peso, a Modern Filipino Restaurant, Is Coming to the Piggy Smalls Space
Helmed by L.A. chef Ria Dolly Barbosa, it’s opening as early as this month.
Luna’s Tequila Bar Opens With Street Tacos at ‘Alohilani Resort in Waikīkī
This hidden bar serves up four types of street tacos and has 47 tequilas and mezcals on the shelf.
In Wahiawā, Hawaiian Vinegar Co. Makes Local Shrubs and Mocktails
The power couple behind the Eat the Street food truck rallies have opened The Vinegary tasting room on Kilani Avenue.
Worth the Splurge: $32 Grill-Your-Own Lunch Sets at Han no Daidokoro
Complete meals at the posh Kaka‘ako yakiniku feature beef tongue or tongue-and-washugyu combos daily.
March 2023: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About the Local Food Scene
A century-old diner, a trio of brand new eateries and the only AYCE sushi restaurant on O‘ahu.
3 New and Coming Eateries in Chinatown and Downtown Honolulu
Keep an eye out for sushi hand rolls and cocktails, pour-over coffee and French toast and pancakes.
Kailua Gets a Casual Outdoor Hangout in the Garden at Boardroom
The Garden adds breakfast toasts and sandwiches and a kid-friendly sibling to The Boardroom.
Chinatown’s New HK Café Has Retro Vibes and Legit Noodles
Honolulu’s first modern tea restaurant has delicious milk tea, laksa and sweet toasts six days a week except Thursdays (for now).
James Beard Semifinalist Nami Kaze Is Launching an Omakase Dinner
Different takes on sushi and sashimi will join veg-forward dishes, beef shin adobo and desserts on Thursday and Friday nights.
Midnight Dining Hall Brings Skewers and Yurts to Sheridan Street
Follow the scent of grilled meats to the old Meadow Gold parking lot.
La Tour Café Has Switched Its Entire ʻĀina Haina Menu to Plant-Based
Meat-, dairy- and egg-free menu items at Planted by La Tour Café include burgers, banh mi sandwiches and yes—macarons.
Giovedi, A New Pop-up Italian Restaurant with Asian Sensibilities
The team that opened Mad Bene pops up in Kaka‘ako with a rotating $95 prix fixe menu.
Zippy’s Lent Menu Has Indulgent Meatless Weekend Specials
Friday fish plates and Korean tofu burgers are at your nearest Zippy’s until Easter.
Battle of the Fried Chicken Boxes: Raising Cane’s vs. EARL
We put EARL's new fried chicken box head-to-head against Raising Cane's chicken fingers and fries.
Talk Kaimukī Has Coffee Drinks by Day, Cocktails at Night
OG caffeine mecca Coffee Talk recently rebranded with a cocktail bar on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
