Culinary Students Get Real-Life Experience, You Get Great Food
Leeward Community College’s two eateries—The Pearl and Uluwehi Café—serve up surprisingly refined dishes on a student budget.
What’s New
First Look: Fête
Simple food served in a comfortable setting makes this new restaurant in Chinatown a place to keep coming back to.
First Look: Pieology in ‘Āina Haina
This new build-your-own-pizza chain offers sizeable, affordable pies—with unlimited toppings—in just five minutes.
Your Last Chance to Support Localicious Hawai‘i This Week
Of the 148 restaurants participating this year, 41—including Tommy Bahama—are new.
First Look: Kam Bowl Restaurant in Kalihi
Now you can get your Kam Bowl and Kenny’s Restaurant favorites all in one spot.
A Hidden Gem Opens up in the Honolulu Medical Arts Building
The popular Yataimura vendor Junpuu serves its own brand of tonkotsu ramen and house-made gyoza.
Beer Lab HI is Mānoa’s Newest Brewpub Where You Can Sample Local Craft Beers
Three engineers turn a homebrew hobby into a brick-and-mortar business on University Avenue.
First Look: Tchin Tchin! Bar
The duo who brought you Lucky Belly and Livestock Tavern continues to satisfy our cravings with its latest venture in Chinatown.
First Look: Noi Thai Cuisine in Waikīkī
This new upscale Thai restaurant is heavy on the presentation—and price.
First Look: Egghead Café in Kaka‘ako
This breakfast and brunch spot offers stacks of playful pancakes, filling sandwiches and Taiwanese-inspired specials. And eggs. Lots of eggs.
The Job That Lured Top Bartender Kyle Reutner to Leave His Night Job
Manulele Distillers, which makes Hawaiian agricole rum, offers tastings, tours and a nice selection of high-quality rums Reutner drinks himself.
Learn Everything You Need to Know About Wine From Vino’s Master Sommelier
Master sommelier Chuck Furuya’s new Sunday wine classes sell out quickly, so sign up soon.
148 Restaurants Will Feature Dishes With Local Ingredients During Localicious
Local ingredients will be showcased on the menus of 148 restaurants statewide, with proceeds benefiting ag education.
Cupcakes and the Return of Bethel Street Tap Room—Sort Of
The Downtown pub may be closed, but the owners have reopened the bakery with plans to serve BSTR food there, too.
Try Authentic Pakistani Food at Bombay Palace in Waikīkī
New Waikīkī restaurant revamped its Indian menu and added authentic Pakistani dishes.
Sweet E’s Moved—and You Can Now Park in Peace
After years of feuding with neighbors, this popular brunch spot left Kilohana Square for a better space in Kapahulu.
Maui’s Koholā Brewery is the Latest Brewery to Enter the Local Craft-Beer Scene
A new microbrewery opens in Lahaina.
First Look: Café Turmeric
This new Indian food truck serves classic dishes reimagined with locally grown produce.
First Look: Bar Leather Apron
The hype about this downtown high-end whiskey bar is real—and warranted.
First Look: Café Lani Hawai‘i
New Japanese café in Ala Moana offers giant parfaits and endless bread.
First Look: Sushi Murayama
Fans of sushi chef Ryuji Murayama pack in his new restaurant, Sushi Murayama, at the 808 Center.
New Dishes, New Attitude, Same Vino
The popular tapas and wine bar moved but still retains its neighborhood restaurant feel.
Try Breakfast Faves with a Local Twist
My Café in Kapolei offers breakfast and lunch out on the west side.
First Look: Water Drop Vegetarian House
Buddhist-run vegetarian restaurant offers clean, simple flavors.
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