How to Celebrate Lunar or Chinese New Year in Hawai‘i
Revisiting a classic guide: If you want to usher in good luck in 2025, here are timeless tips from a local Chinese American family.
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Chinatown’s New SingSing Thai Street Food Is a Jangly, Delicious Vibe
Leave your expectations of pad thai and evil jungle prince at the door and get in line.
Alicia’s Market Reopened Its Original Counter and Is Back to Half Its Pre-Fire Size
More OG comfort foods have returned to the 78-year-old Kalihi store—and there’s a new poke sampler box.
A Top Pastry Chef From Boston Is Making Sweets and Sandwiches for The Curb
Revisiting a story about Hana Quon, a newly named James Beard Award nominee who moved from Boston to bake her renowned pastries in Honolulu.
Best Restaurants in Honolulu
HONOLULU Magazine’s picks for the top eateries on O‘ahu by Mari Taketa, Thomas Obungen and Melissa Chang.
Foodflash: 9 Hawai‘i Chefs and Eateries Are in the Running for 2025 James Beard Awards
An emerging chef and a baker new to Honolulu are semifinalists for the country’s top culinary honors.
If You Like to Drink Beer After a Run, Check Out These Free Run Clubs
Many will let you join just by showing up. And there’s always a post-run pau hana at a local brewery or restaurant.
Is Mei Sum the Best Dim Sum in Chinatown?
Our digital editor’s dad takes her back to the restaurant where she had her first taste of dim sum.
‘Ai Love Nalo Is Back With Vegan Hawaiian Plates and Other Meatless Comfort Food
Oh Wow Laulau and the poi-fect parfait are back at the roadside stand in Waimānalo.
Coming in Hot (Pot): Luxe Beef at Onkee and Mikiya
Two places where buttery shabu shabu beef is so good, you can skip the sauces.
Mian & Bao Brings Noodles and Dumplings to Former Piggy Smalls Space
Snacks, noodles and xiao long bao at the new sister eatery to Chengdu Taste and Mian.
Ethel’s Grill: Why It Closed and What Lies Ahead for the Longtime Kalihi Hole-in-the-Wall
It wasn’t just one thing, but the story from co-owner Minaka Urquidi mirrors similar issues at many local eateries.
Hidden Gem: Tio’s Tamales
Throwback to that time we found a brand-new tamale place between a mandoo shop and a Thai bar.
Namaste Brings Indian and Nepali Cuisine to Waikīkī’s Doorstep
The old Bombay Palace has new owners and a new menu of curries and momo dumplings.
Not a Bookseller: Vintage Books Is Kaimukī’s New Speakeasy and Restaurant
Find excellent cocktails and a global food menu inside the old 3660 On the Rise spot.
Here’s Where to Get Free Korean Rice Cake Soup on Jan. 1
We found three restaurants offering bowls of duk kuk to usher in the new year.
The Year in Beer: Who Opened, Who Closed and Best Beers of 2024
Moves and expansions outnumbered closures in Hawai‘i, plus our picks for outstanding beers from every brewery.
Partner Content Saucy braised beef loco mocos, petite Swedish pancakes and house-cured gravlax hash skillets are just a few of the Best Bites.