We Checked Out the New Sushi King in Kaka‘ako
The longtime favorite Japanese spot looks totally different in its new home, but the old flavors are back (here’s looking at you, miso soup!).
The Latest
Foodland, Food, Family, Friends & Frolic
Food Trends
Worth the Splurge: Royal Lobster Rolls in Waikīkī
This classic version with fresh Maine lobster lives up to the hype.
Holey Grail Doughnuts Is Expanding with a 5-Month Pop-Up
Its taro doughnuts are moving into Kaka‘ako’s old Pā‘ina Café space while the truck roams Waikīkī.
Carnivores Have a Smashing Good Reason to Find this ‘Aiea Food Truck
Shay’s Smashburgers sells premium beef burgers and tacos in the back of a used car lot.
Which Birria Type in Honolulu Matches Your Personality?
It’s Taco Tuesday—there’s a soulmate birria out there for you.
Drinks
Best Bites: La Tour Café’s Pastries and Light Bites Prove You Can Be Bougie on a Budget
Butter mochi kouign amanns, mouth-numbing spicy chicken sandwiches and pizzas loaded with garlic confit are just a few of the gourmet cheap eats available for takeout.
The Latest
Farmers Market Finds: Mochi and Sourdough Belgian-Style Waffles in Kailua and Kaka‘ako
Brand new ‘Aiwi Waffles serves up the texture-rich breakfast treat in two satisfying styles.
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Dine-in and Takeout Menus for Thanksgiving 2021: Part 3
Turkey, prime rib, seafood, kalua pig, sushi, Chinese food and of course pie: Here’s the last of Frolic’s Turkey Day menu series.
‘Ohana Nui’s Mac Nut Butter Cookies Are One-Bite Wonders
Find them in flavors of li hing pineapple, ginger and mocha chocolate.
Towering Tonkatsu Burgers Have Arrived at Sheridan Street’s 808 Center
808 Island Katsu Burgers serves up Canadian Mugifuji pork katsu on purple buns and in bentos.
Bento Bag Bonus at Royal Hawaiian Center
Now through Nov. 23, dine with any Center Pā‘ina Lānai Food Court or Waikīkī Food Hall merchant to get a free bento bag!
New and Coming Restaurants Around O‘ahu: November 2021
From brisket to tonkatsu sandwiches, honey toast to Coco Puffs, here’s the latest from the dining scene.
Hawaiian Shochu Co. Just Debuted North Shore’s First Locally Distilled Gin
Infused with local botanicals like hibiscus and jabong, this new-style gin is made from Namihana sweet potato shochu on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
Da Sugar Mill Serves Up Modern Twists on Old-School Plantation Dishes in Kalihi
All the way at the end of King Street: Whole fried fish, curry-braised short ribs, pig-two-ways saimin and a killer pastele stew.
Trending
Hawai‘i nō ka ʻoi when it comes to the beaches, the food and even our memes.
You don’t have to tell us twice–we know how lucky we are to live in Hawai‘i. Here’s why.
You’re getting an exclusive first look at the West Side mall’s killer discounts on fashion, fragrance and beauty.
More than 30 new menus in the second installment of our three-part series.
Here’s a look back at November 2001.