2023 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 6, 2023.
Best Takeout
Best Shave Ice on O‘ahu
Li hing shavings, fresh fruit, cigar cookies or old-school: The 10 picks in this classic post have it all.
Foodflash: Bar Leather Apron Wins Hawai‘i’s First National James Beard Award
The win for Outstanding Bar was announced Monday afternoon in Chicago.
New Umi Ramen Brings Japanese-Style Bowls to Waipahu
Find tonkotsu, spicy miso, tan tan and shabu beef ramen next to Seafood City.
What to Eat at O‘ahu’s First Bon Dance of 2023 This Saturday
The lineup at Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village includes andagi, huli huli chicken, bento and baked goods.
May 2023: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About the Local Food Scene
Eighteen more ramen shops, dozens of new poke and one outstanding loco moco.
Learn to Cook Gnocchi and More Specialty Dishes at Hana Kitchens
Support—and learn from—local chefs and their small food businesses with artisan cooking classes at Hana Kitchens.
An Ode to the Humble Foods That Saved Me
Some days, it’s not about the best steak or ramen. Here’s a tribute to the other end of the food spectrum.
My Honolulu: The Legit Crack Seed Stores From Small Kid Time
This classic post will make your taste buds pucker.
What You’ll See at the New 88 Mart in Downtown Honolulu
Downtown’s Korean market opens with light groceries, bentos, drinks and a self-serve ramyun bar at Executive Centre.
Yi Xin Brings Bold Flavors of Southeast Asia and Hong Kong
It’s a different culinary melting pot at this Market City eatery.
The Winner of the Fan Favorite Vote at Frolic’s Poke Fest 2023 Is …
Twelve shops created exclusive new Poke Fest creations, and we put them to an online vote. Who is the new King of Poke Fest?
Mercado de la Raza Spotlights Local Latin Food Makers
The shop’s new owners have launched a monthly pop-up series at the Beretania store. Coming Saturday, May 27: locally made Mexican sweet breads.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Signature Prime Steak & Seafood
Come for the 50% happy hour discounts, stay for the view.
Umi Is Vikram Garg’s Fine-Dining Tribute to the Ocean
Garg is back across the street from the Halekulani, this time with his own seafood-focused restaurant.
Discover O‘ahu’s 8 Newest Poke Shops
Eight have opened since last spring—and more are in the works.
Where Are the Hawaiian Chefs? Part 2: Lorraine Haili Alo
Why is it rare to find Hawaiian chefs cooking Hawaiian food professionally? Lorraine Haili Alo of Haili’s Hawaiian Food tells her story.
August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.