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Find Fresh Noodles Made With ‘Ulu, Kalo, Ube and Moringa at Adela’s Country Eatery

Sarah Burchard, Photos by Aaron K. Yoshino,

Slurp the rainbow.

3 We Tried: Who Makes the Best Local Hard Seltzers in Hawai‘i?

Christi Young,

Since we’re all having pau hana more at home, we tested some fizzy local drinks with about 5% alcohol and just 100 calories a can.

Noodles

A New Ramen Restaurant Just Opened in Kaimukī

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

Noods Ramen Bar has tan tan, yuzu shio, truffle shoyu ramen plus poke bowls and killer garlic fried rice.

Quail, Duck, Steeped in Tea, Fertilized or a Century Old: How Do You Like Your Eggs?

Martha Cheng, Photos by Aaron K. Yoshino,

Hard-boiled chicken eggs are great. But these other egg options will definitely bring you out of your shell.

Locally Owned

Comfort Eats: Find Sourdough Waffles and Perfect Pizzas at Wicked HI Café

Martha Cheng,

This little Waialua café uses wild yeasted dough for its waffles, pizzas and sandwiches.

Hawai‘i Restaurants are Reopening. Here is a List and Some Reasons Why

Jayna Omaye,

Although some local restaurants remained open during late March and April, some closed completely. Now, they’re reopening for takeout and delivery.

Townies, Now is the Perfect Time to Try Kapolei’s Mad Bene

Marisa Heung,

(Sponsored) With an in-town pickup location for its fresh pasta kits on Mondays and Fridays, you can now try the Leeward Side’s hottest new eatery without the 40-minute drive.

Heart of Honolulu: A Kaimukī Bakery Owner Helps Her Favorite Poke Spot

Catherine Toth Fox,

In addition to donating dozens of malassadas to health care workers, Gayla Young of Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery recently sold 125 poke bowls from Kyung’s Seafood to help the owner ramp up business.

Indian

Two-Minute Takeout in Honolulu: Café Maharani

Thomas Obungen,

Thomas Obungen ventures to Mō‘ili‘ili for his first taste of an Indian food icon.

3 We Tried: In Search of the Best Smash Burger in Honolulu

Katrina Valcourt,

If burger’s the name and smashing’s the game, we’re there, with empty stomachs and high expectations.

Local Businesses

Meal Kits to Grocery Delivery: How to Eat the Best Local Food at Home

Martha Cheng,

Back in 2020, weeks of quarantine cuisine renewed our love for local businesses that deliver great Hawai‘i produce, meat and even locally prepared meals right to our doors.

HONOLULU Staff’s Favorite Hawai‘i Products: La Tour Bakehouse Breads

Brie Thalmann,

For this installment of local products you can buy online, in grocery stores or straight from the producer, we toast to the Island bakery’s scrumptious, freshly baked loaves.