October 2023: Our Top 3 Most Popular Posts About the Local Food Scene
Proof that few things are as certain in this world as comfort food and roast meats.
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Next Stop: Flavortown
Where to stop and eat within walking distance of four Skyline rail stations.
Good-Time Dim Sum at Kapi‘olani Seafood Restaurant 醉開心海鲜餐廳
A Hong Kong-born dad gives a thumbs up to a restaurant with a stylish take on dim sum.
Kiki Is My Favorite Tempura Shop in Hawai‘i
The fryer-to-table model maximizes temperature and crisp.
Meet 3 Craftspeople Enhancing the Dining Experience in Honolulu Restaurants
Woodworker Nick Hunsinger, upholsterer Aung Thaitae and ceramicist Mark Kuhn have helped elevate the dining scene.
Thumbs Up for Spice Up House of Indian Cuisine
Flavors at this two-year-old Northern Indian and Nepali hole-in-the-wall are bright, bold and balanced.
How Fate Led to Karaage Fried Chicken: Tenkatori in Hilo
A new eatery with a lot of heart and juicy, crunchy chicken karaage.
16 Bars Are Coming Together for Saturday’s Halloween in Chinatown
With Hallowbaloo canceled, Chinatown bar owners plan a night of drink specials, music, dancing and a costume contest.
Waiāhole Poi Factory Just Opened in Windward Mall
(Somewhat) better parking, longer hours and a shorter drive from town are perks of Waiāhole's expansion to Kāne‘ohe.
Slice by HB Baking Moves to Kapahulu With Sundaes, Scoops and Shave Ice
The new shop has easy, free parking at Kilohana Square—and you can still get those ice cream pies and cakes, too.
At JP’s Pizza on Kaua‘i, an 18-Year-Old Pizzaiolo With a Passion for Craft
Kaumakani is a blip on the map—and it’s where Xavier Machado’s Brooklyn-style pies are winning praise from New York City expats and chefs.
Hawai‘i’s Oldest Restaurants Are Still ‘Ono After All These Years
We revisit a classic about places that are woven into our collective childhoods, where regulars grew up with owners’ families and you can still find old-school comfort foods.
Roll With It: Mediterranean Pita Smash Burgers at Kababa Mama
The mashup you didn’t know you needed has two options: falafel or beef and lamb.
Reader Poll: Who Makes the Best Chinese Roast Pork 燒肉 on O‘ahu?
Hot off our recent roast duck poll, we’re back with another to find the best crispy, juicy roast pork.
Rice Blossoms Brings Korean Desserts With a Modern Twist
Find these handmade artisan rice cakes, fruit jellies and sesame cookies at monthly pop-ups around O‘ahu.
Your Guide to Honolulu’s Halloween Parties, Pop-Up Bars and Bar Crawls
Food, drinks, creepy costumes: Find them all at these spooky events for the 21-plus crowd.
Kyochon, One of Korea’s Top Fried Chicken Chains, Is Open on Ke‘eaumoku
Go early or wait a bit—fans have been mobbing the new eatery at Like Like Plaza.
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August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.