All Our Favorite Pancakes in Honolulu
They’re so fluffyyyyy! We flippin‘ love these flapjacks.
Dining In With Frolic
Making Gau That’s Pretty Darn Close to My Popo’s
Melissa Chang says her popo’s old-fashioned gau was the best, but this recipe comes close.
Where to Find Snacks, Gifts & Special Menus for Lunar New Year
The Year of the Fire Horse is going to be intense: These eateries around O‘ahu have everything you’ll need to celebrate.
Daji Spicy Pavilion 黔香阁 Brings Guizhou-Style Spice to Honolulu
A beef brisket noodle unlike what you’ve had before, spicy dry mix noodles and juicy potstickers at O‘ahu’s only Guizhou food specialist.
Your Insider Guide to the Chinatown Festival & Parade
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a 150-foot dragon, lion dances, a mini-horse petting zoo, traditional Chinese eats and more at this all-day block party on Feb. 14.
Modern Filipino American Mama Guava Is One of the City’s Most Exciting Restaurants
There’s a catch: The popular lunchtime pop-up in Chinatown is slated to close after February.
Where to Score Super Bowl Special Menus for Sunday’s Big Game
Seahawks, Patriots or just the halftime show? Whatever the reason you watch Super Bowl LX, you’re going to need pro-level grinds.
Will Restaurants Ever Be the Same?
Reduced hours, higher prices, QR codes and a shift toward small, casual concepts: Our dining scene is in flux. Ten longtime restaurateurs tell us what’s happening.
The Local Queen that Dethroned a Kouign Amann from France
I only indulged in the kouign amann while in Brittany, France, where it originated—until I tasted a local version that kicked it to the curb.
Can Hawai‘i Grow Rice Again?
UH Mānoa and the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology explore Hawai‘i’s rice farming potential.
Here Are the Local Businesses & Restaurants Participating in Today’s National Strike
O‘ahu businesses and restaurants are closing or doing something special for the community to support the call for an end to ICE violence.
Your Insider Guide to the 2026 Punahou Carnival
Check out what’s new and where to find all your favorites at this year’s carnival on Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7.
Valentine’s Day Menus at O‘ahu Restaurants and Bakeries
Valentine’s menus are blooming like roses—start your search for cute treats and romantic meals with these 100.
Biting Into Marujuu, the City’s First Sizzling Hamburg Restaurant
Where Japanese-style hamburger steaks come with a side of anime.
Foodflash: 9 Hawai‘i Chefs and Eateries Are in the Running for 2026 James Beard Awards
Longtime restaurateur Peter Merriman leads the pack—and 5 of the 9 are first-time semifinalists.
Tonkatsu Tamafuji, One of Honolulu’s Hardest-to-Get Reservations, Plans to Expand
Same address, different floor: The tonkatsu specialist widely regarded as Honolulu’s best is moving into a much bigger space.
All Our Favorite Soups in Honolulu
There's nothing better on a chilly day than tucking into one of these comforting bowls.
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