Your Top 5 & Our Top 5: Ranking the Best North Shore Garlic Shrimp
Readers chose their Top 5 garlic shrimp plates, then Frolic tasted the five winners and ranked them in Our Top 5.
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Parade of Poke: All the New Poke Coming to Frolic’s May 17 Poke Fest
The biggest poke event of the year returns this Saturday, with vendors creating new poke dishes to win your vote as King of Poke Fest.
Honolulu Beerworks Opens a Massive New Brewery and Taproom in Kalihi on May 10
One of the OG players in the rise of craft breweries on O‘ahu is open to the public again after closing in Kaka‘ako.
Where Time Stands Still: Buzz’s Original Steak House
Cocktails and calamari still reign at this beachy Kailua classic.
Where to Park in Waikīkī
A classic for the curious and the Waikīkī-phobic, our newly updated parking guide shows there’s plenty of cheap or free options.
Chinatown’s Popular Lei Stand Bar Reopens in Waikīkī
Ryan Kalei Tsuji and Tara Kanani Shimooka’s speakeasy-style bar closed last year but found a new permanent home (with valet parking).
Niu Soft Serve’s Hot Kūlolo Sundae Is Its Top Seller (and It’s Vegan)
‘Aiku‘e and Kekahu Napoleon-Ahn opened a coconut-based ice cream shop. They didn’t expect to spend more of their time making kūlolo.
Potluck Go-Tos: Delicious Last-Minute Takeout Dishes for Parties on O‘ahu
May is a good time to revisit this tried-and-true roundup of favorite potluck dishes that can be picked up in a pinch.
Pupusas, Arepas, Ceviches and Lots of Tacos Coming to Sunday’s Cinco de Mayo Festival
The second annual celebration of Hawai‘i’s Latino community showcases all kinds of food, music and more at Ka Makana Ali‘i.
Why I Like Ke‘eaumoku’s New Yakiniku Like
It’s tasty! Quick! And a good value! Here’s what you can expect at the new budget KBBQ spot.
Pancit, Halo Halo, Malunggay Flan: All the Food Coming to Saturday’s Filipino Fiesta
With a message of solidarity after last weekend’s tragedy in Vancouver, the Fiesta will be a show of cultural pride.
Dine-In and Takeout Menus for Mother’s Day on O‘ahu
100 ways to pamper Mom’s taste buds on Sunday, May 11.
Where Time Stands Still: Yagura Restaurant
It’s more to me than just a place to get a good Japanese meal in the neighborhood.
Slurp, Snap and Vote: Your Guide to Frolic’s First-Ever Ramen Bowl 2025
From April 23 through 30, try ramen creations from 10 restaurants across the island, and you could win a trip to Japan.
My 6 Favorite Bakeries on O‘ahu
In the island’s expanding bakery scene, a former dining editor updates her hit list for bagels, croissants, pastries and more.
Your Insider Guide to the 2025 ‘Iolani Fair
Mark your calendar for out-of-this-world eats, thrill rides, carnival games and more on April 25–26.
Your Insider Guide to Waikīkī Spam Jam
Satisfy your Spam cravings, shop for collectible merchandise, see a drone show and more at this annual block party on Saturday, April 26.
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August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.