Get a Taste of Sushi Master Keiji Nakazawa’s Bara Chirashi for 45 Dollars at Upstairs Waikīkī
The rich mix of seafood is normally only available in a $300 omakase at Sushi Sho.
What’s New
Soft Pretzels and Pretzel Dogs Have Appeared at the Edge of Chinatown
They’re inside Jolene’s Market at HB Baking—and there are cheese skirts involved.
Kailua Brunch Spot Over Easy Expands With a New Grab-and-Go Shop
Bakeside at Over Easy serves up sandwiches on freshly baked breads, killer muffins and more.
Worth the Splurge: This $24 Prime Rib Plate in Downtown Honolulu
It’s not your ordinary weekday lunch—but Prime Roast Cafe’s salt-and-rosemary-crusted prime rib is not your ordinary roast.
These 13 Hawai‘i Chefs and Restaurants Just Made the Semifinals of the James Beard Awards
First-timers include Nisshodo Mochiya, Gaku izakaya and Ethel’s Grill. Congrats to all 13!
You’ll Find Legit Local-Style Poke Bowls at this Waikīkī Hidden Gem
Poke Fix brings a strong local palate to Waikīkī’s build-your-own poke bowl circuit.
Islander Sake’s Omakase Sushi Restaurant Opens This Week in Chinatown
Plus, more news from the state’s only sake brewery: It’s moving to Hawai‘i Island.
Gourmet Breakfast Sandwiches and Flash-Brewed Coffee Pop Up in Downtown Honolulu
Thursday mornings, WeirDoughs Focaccia and Creature Coffee team up at Harbor Court’s Hana Kitchens.
These Floral Cupcakes Are Worth the Drive to Wahiawā
Pua Cake Studio’s gorgeous cakes and cupcakes are as delicious as they look.
In Chinatown, Thuong An Lac, Honolulu’s Only Vietnamese Vegan Restaurant
This hole-in-the-wall serves a diverse (and vegan) menu of classic Vietnamese noodle soups and dishes.
Waikīkī’s Quirky Brunch Cafe Now Serves Dinner
Now you can get Goofy Cafe & Dine’s sweetbread french toasts, benedicts and loco moco after sunset.
Osso Buco in Waimānalo: Kalapawai Cafe Changes Up a Sleepy Dinner Scene
Find coffee and sandwiches by day and dishes like osso buco and panzanella salad by night at the local chain’s newest eatery.
Farmers Market Finds: Nouveau Spaetzle Bowls in Kaka‘ako and Kailua
Little Sparrow tosses fresh German spaetzle with cheese, chicken and bacon, garlic shrimp or kalua pig.
Order These Chinese New Year Foods Online for Drive-Thru Pickup
Chinatown 808 is offering combo packages of jai, gau, jin dui and more from local restaurants—but you’ll need to order by Jan. 22.
From Einkorn to Liliko‘i, Honolulu’s New Wallflour Bake Shop Combines Ancient Grains and Local Fruits
Find sourdough, brioche donuts and tarts at this new farmers market find and pop-up.
Chinatown’s New Listening Bar Melds Chill Music and Cocktails
Don’t think of EP Bar as Honolulu’s newest cocktail bar—here, quality sound reigns supreme.
Hook’d Pan Roast Is Serving Up the Vegas-Style Bowls on Kapiolani
Well, not entirely Vegas-style: These steamy seafood bowls come with options like Portuguese sausage and lup cheong.
Mind Blown: These Premium Chocolate Bonbons Are From Hawaiian Host
Made with O‘ahu-grown chocolate, they even have their own upscale boutique.
Brunch at Podmore Is Worthy of a Special Occasion
The posh Downtown Honolulu cocktail bar has rolled out a brunch menu fit for a queen.
Eleven (Plus 1) Cocktails For Every Astrological Sign
From fiery Aries to mysterious Scorpio, here’s what to order at the swanky new hideaway in Foodland Farms Ala Moana.
Guess Where O‘ahu’s Newest Cocktail Bar Is?
Eleven opens inside Foodland Farms Ala Moana today, Dec. 9 with compelling cocktails and small plates that will make you forget you’re in a supermarket.
Wicked Maine Lobster Brings a California Twist to Waikīkī
The newest eatery at Royal Hawaiian Center is turning out wicked good lobster rolls and serious clam chowder bread bowls.
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!).
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.
