Worth the Drive: Kahumana Farm Café in Lualualei Valley
The farm-to-table eatery is part of a nonprofit that supports hungry keiki and others in Leeward O‘ahu.
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At Nine99 Seafood House, a New AYCE Cantonese Hot Pot
The new Chinese restaurant on Beretania Street offers uncommon ingredients as well as a rare delicacy—geoduck.
Affordable Splurge: Basalt’s $50 3-Course Prix Fixe
Fullness factor is 10 out of 10 for Basalt’s limited-time dinner with rib-eye steak or butterfish.
Onda Pasta & Provisions Store Opens Saturday in Kaimukī
New owners of the longtime craft pasta maker are opening a one-stop shop for fresh pasta dinners.
AYCE Nights: My Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Spot in Honolulu
Frolic’s sixth most popular post of 2023 spotlights Kats Sushi and its $32.90 made-to-order nigiri deal.
Foodflash: Encore Saloon to Close After Almost 8 Years in Chinatown
The Honolulu restaurant and mezcaleria will have its last day March 29.
There’s a New Old-School Okazuya in Kapolei
On weekday mornings, En Fuego Grill turns into a local-style Japanese deli with 20-plus selections.
Pizza Hut in Liliha Just Brought Back Its AYCE Lunch Buffet
From the plates to the soundtrack, the ’90s are alive and well at this blast from the past for $14.99.
Favorite Dishes at 6 ‘Ono Dive Bars in Honolulu
Whatever you call them—dive bars, local bars, karaoke bars—Martha Cheng says Hawai‘i’s have better food than anywhere else.
Find Your Fresh Seafood Fix at Morning Catch in Chinatown
Three years in, this popular O‘ahu Market vendor pumps out premium poke bowls with local ‘ahi and king salmon at reasonable prices.
Straits Honolulu Delivers a Tasty Southeast Asian Vibe
Good food, good cocktails and a great vibe—just don’t expect authentic Singapore.
February 2024: Our Top 3 Most Popular Food Stories
Dim sum, mac salad and pastries were the top draws in an eventful leap month.
Here’s What You Bought: Top 10 Best Sellers at Paris Baguette
The hottest items after Week One at Honolulu’s first Paris Baguette.
Another Round: Speakeasies of Honolulu
Honolulu’s thriving speakeasy scene has a newcomer, plus three of our favorites.
A College Student’s Favorite Spots for Late-Night Grinds
From midnight plate lunch and Thai curry to 3 a.m. Korean barbecue.
Ranking Inari Factory’s 12 Poke-Style Bombs at Don Quijote
We tried all 12 inari bombs at the Makaloa store’s bomb new kiosk.
Paris Baguette Is the Latest. Here’s What Else Has Opened Downtown
Recent openings that have turned Downtown Honolulu into a credible lunchtime destination.
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August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.