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Chinese

How to Eat Xiao Long Bao and Other Tips for Enjoying Soup Dumplings in Honolulu

Katie Kenny,

It’s loved by many but a daunting task for dumpling freshmen. We share three methods for eating xiao long bao.

Favorite Dishes

What If Kim Chee Fried Rice and Paella Had a Baby?

Thomas Obungen,

The Korean-Spanish mashup is a March special at O’Kim’s Korean Kitchen in Chinatown.

What’s New

Slurp’s Up: Onoya Ramen Brings New Age Noodles to Kapahulu

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

With its Waikīkī and Shirokiya Village Walk locations closed, Onoya is now a standalone ramen restaurant.

Sandwiches

HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 9 Best Sandwiches on O‘ahu

Thomas Obungen, Katrina Valcourt, Marisa Heung, Don Wallace, Kelli Shiroma Braiotta, Katie Kenny, Robbie Dingeman,

Paper-thin salami, juicy roast beef, tasty tonkatsu, sumptuous smoked brisket, hefty lumps of crab, fresh fish and everything else that’s best between bread.

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Hau Tree: Same(ish) Name, New Chef, Better Bites

Marisa Heung,

The longtime Waikīkī restaurant has ditched the “lānai” and gained James Beard-nominated chef Chris Kajioka.

What’s New

Roll With It: This New Roaming Food Truck Is All About Smoked Meat

Tracy Chan,

Smoke meat burgers, loco mocos and plates: Dem Mata’s menu has all the ways to eat the Mata family’s smoky specialty.

Things To Do

St. Patrick’s Day on O‘ahu: Where to Find Corned Beef, Green Beer, Jameson Specials and Festive Desserts

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

Whether you choose to dine in or get takeout, there are many ways you can get your green on for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2021.

Local Agriculture

Drink Local: 8 Hawai‘i-Grown and Blended Teas We Love

Christi Young,

They may not be steeped in history, but local tea companies taking root in Hawai‘i are creating comforting homegrown drinks and blends with essences of their unique terroir.

What’s New

This Waikīkī Oasis Has Pasta, Roman Sandwiches and a Crack Seed Sundae with Mochi Crunch

Martha Cheng,

Seek out the new Piccola Onda food truck and Double Fat Ice Cream kiosk next to the Alohilani Resort.

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Local-Style Eats

Mama Kim’s Fresh Sushi and Poke Bowls Spice Up Kāheka

Melissa Chang,

Slimy neba neba, garlicky torched scallops and poke with freshly prepared kim chee bring life to this corner of King Street.

Sushi

See How a Poke Shop Creates a Sushi Cake in 11 Gorgeous Photos

Kris Kokame,

There’s way more than poke at Aloha Cones: Here are sashimi rosettes, a bubu arare shell and all the layers in between.

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100 Sails Kicks Off March with Indulge, A Signature Grazing Experience

Marisa Heung,

The Hawai‘i Prince Hotel restaurant reopens with old favorites, new additions and an updated dining concept, plus a featured indulgent dish of the month.