Mochi Crepes and Kanazawa Curry Have Popped Up in Waikīkī
Gluten-free crepes and umami-packed curry made with wagyu drippings broth are deep inside a grocery store.
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7 Hawai‘i Chefs and Restaurants Are 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists
Here’s who made the first cut for the country’s highest culinary industry awards.
AYCE Nights: My Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Hot Pot Spots in Honolulu
Family-friendly spots in this classic post were made for big groups that eat a lot.
Tango’s $40 Three-Course Dinner Is an Early Bird’s Dream
If you eat while the sun’s still out, check out the Kaka‘ako café’s monthly changing light suppers.
Cucina Moon Brings Legit Fresh Pasta Bowls and Gelato to McCully Shopping Center
This casual second-floor oasis makes fresh pasta and vegan gelato and sorbetto daily.
Farmers Market Finds: Lebanese Flatbreads and Desserts at Saj Beirut
A taste of Beirut in Kaka‘ako and Kailua.
Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle Is a Different Kind of Hot Pot
The Chinese chain’s first Hawai‘i location at Pearlridge Center serves up piping-hot soup with noodles and 10 ingredients.
10 New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu: January 2024
Where to find new and coming tapas, dim sum, handmade pasta, luxe conveyor belt dining and a cozy izakaya.
Restaurant Transitions: Goodbye, But Not for Long
The facts about six Honolulu eateries that hope to reopen, one that isn’t closing and one that’s gone for good.
Fresh, Crackling-Crisp Hand Rolls Make Nori Bar Worth a Visit
But with only 16 seats, reserve ahead or prepare for a wait at Ward Village’s newest eatery.
Foodland Ala Moana’s $35 Holiday Brunch Buffet Is a Chill AYCE
It’s inside Eleven, the cocktail bar, on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 31.
Butcher, Baker, Meet Sandwich Maker: New Sammies at The Local General Store
Aaron Biolos, formerly known for his WeirDoughs sandwiches, now crafts towering sandwiches in Kaimukī.
Here’s to 4 Pop-Up Holiday Bars and a Christmas Bar Crawl
Seriously jolly places with custom cocktails, themed mugs, tinsel galore and Butterbeer, of course.
Texas de Brazil Brings a Meaty New AYCE to Ala Moana Center
Hawai‘i’s first Brazilian steakhouse offers all-you-can-eat churrasco-style grilled meats, a salad bar and hearty sides.
New in Mililani: Familiar Japanese-Style Crepes at Roll Creperie
The people behind Marion Crepes in Japan Village Walk are back with a shop of their own.
5 New Eateries to Check Out on O‘ahu in November 2023
Bakeries, restaurants and breweries are sprouting up from Kalihi to Kaka‘ako.
Koholā Brewery Burned Down. So Kona Brewing Is Making Beer for Them
The partnership will help the Lahaina brewery survive until it can rebuild.
Aloha Bento Has Us Eating Premium Sushi and Sashimi in a Bank
Find this unexpected gem in Downtown’s Central Pacific Plaza, but don’t go Wednesday through Friday this week—they’ll be closed for Thanksgiving.
Mō‘ili‘ili’s New Ali‘i Fish Market Levels Up the Poke Bowl Game
Robin Abad, a veteran of high-end kitchens, serves up local comfort food with an upscale twist.
Roy Yamaguchi Is Likely the Next Head of KCC’s Culinary Institute of the Pacific
The UH Board of Regents will vote on the culinary legend’s appointment on Thursday.
Miro Kaimukī Just Brought Back a Luxe Sunday Brunch
The $45 prix fixe of three courses is a rare upscale brunch in Honolulu.
At Hawai‘i Banchan Co., It’s All About Premium Side Dishes
The new shop’s hand-picked banchan, kim chee, frozen seafood, pantry staples, snacks and delicacies are flown in twice a week from South Korea.
Taste of Korea Is a Fundraiser for a New Korean Cultural Center
Not to be confused with this weekend’s Kimchi Day Festival, this indoor event features dishes from 10 restaurants, a slew of Korean drinks and a very good cause.
Kiki Is My Favorite Tempura Shop in Hawai‘i
The fryer-to-table model maximizes temperature and crisp.
