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Dining

44 Insanely Good Dishes in Hawai‘i

James Nakamura, Maria Burke, Robbie Dingeman, Thomas Obungen, Mari Taketa, Katrina Valcourt, Martha Cheng,

Our writers select the dishes and drinks around Honolulu and beyond that we crave.

Cheap Eats

My 5 Favorite Tacos on O‘ahu Right Now

Maria Burke,

Barbacoa, birria, Baja-style fish tacos: Where to find taco excellence right here on island.

What’s New

Is Kamukura the Best Food Court Ramen in Honolulu?

Thomas Obungen,

Osaka’s Kamukura Ramen debuts its exceptional “healthy” consommé ramen at Ala Moana Center this week.

Food Trucks

Roll With It: Thai Street Food at Kaka‘ako’s Elephant Shack

Mari Taketa,

An unlikely mini-chain from O‘ahu’s North Shore has rolled into the heart of the industrial district.

Moanalua 99 Food Court 2 Pc Eric Baranda

Roundups

Friday Is Moanalua 99’s Last Day. Here’s Where the Eateries Are Going

Eric Baranda,

The coming of Home Depot means closure for some, new beginnings for others at this eclectic food court.

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Noodles

Cool Slurps: TsuruTonTan in Waikīkī Has 7 Chill Noodle Bowls and We’re All About This One

Maria Burke,

Welcome to a cold noodle lover's happy place.

Roundups

Chill Out with 8 Frozen Treats We Found Around O‘ahu

Robbie Dingeman,

Local-kine pops, luscious ice creams and gelato and a cold twist on crème brûlée are all from small local businesses.

Dukes Waikiki Hula Pie Milkshake Pc Noriko Lancaster

Sweets

Duke’s Waikīkī’s Classic Hula Pie Dessert Is a Milkshake Now

Emily Smith,

Fact: It’s impossible to walk around eating a Hula Pie. But how does the Hula Pie Shake compare?

What’s New

Dis Is How Shiro’s Saimin Got Its Dry Mein On

Lee A. Tonouchi,

No tink dry mein = fried noodles, brah. Stay way more complicated than that.

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Food & Dining

June 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene

Mari Taketa,

Seriously, how DO you feel about these cookies? Plus groundbreaking news and a charming food truck story.

Restaurants

How Well Do You Know L&L? Meet the Woman Running the Global Chain

Kathryn Drury Wagner,

Her family has built a successful restaurant franchise business, one plate lunch at a time.

Promotion

For American-Fusion Fare That’s Done Right, Head to Tiki’s Grill and Bar

Marisa Heung,

Its tropical theme may be catered to visitors, but the Waikīkī restaurant’s delicious dishes will satisfy kama‘āina and out-of-towners alike.

Food & Drink Events

Celebrate Natto Day with 21 New Natto Takeout Dishes Around Honolulu

Mari Taketa,

From Kalihi to Kāhala to Kāne‘ohe, a record 12 eateries will prepare one-day-only natto creations featuring Japan’s famously slimy bean.

Local-Style Eats

Is Hot Dog on a Stick’s New Spam Corn Dog Da Gateway Spam?

Lee A. Tonouchi,

Mainland people no like Spam as much as Hawai‘i people. Could dis be da game-changer?

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Street Eats

Roll With It: Eighty Chicken Sandwiches Is a Cult Sensation in Kahuku

Maria Burke,

Only 80 sandwiches and only on Saturdays and Sundays.

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