Best Loco Mocos in Hawaiʻi: Our Top 5
Our new and updated 2023 ranking: Who makes the best loco mocos in Hawai‘i?
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July 2023: Our Top 3 Most Popular Posts About the Local Food Scene
A closer look at chicken wings, only-in-Hawai‘i Japanese delis and the mystery of oxtail and goat curry.
11 O‘ahu Eateries Will Have Special Natto Dishes This Weekend
The Natto Day Dinner is sold out, but nat-to worry: You can still score original natto creations this Saturday and Sunday.
My 8 Favorite Sandwiches on O‘ahu
Frolic’s sandwich-loving contributing dining editor Thomas Obungen rounds up his top picks.
June 2023: Our Top 3 Most Popular Posts About the Local Food Scene
No, the natto dinner didn’t make the list. But the Top 3 held some surprises.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Our editors picked 14 top categories plus 21 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
Try 33 Filipino Food Week Specials at These O‘ahu Restaurants
Roy’s, Obake Honolulu, Stage Restaurant and others join Filipino eateries offering pulutan bar snacks from June 20 to 26.
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.
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.
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.
Discover O‘ahu’s 8 Newest Poke Shops
Eight have opened since last spring—and more are in the works.
Where to Find Cinco de Mayo Specials on O‘ahu
17 spots for food and drink specials, mariachi bands, live deejays y más!
April 2023: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About the Local Food Scene
New and coming eateries took over in a complete sweep of Frolic’s top posts.
I Watched ‘Hunger,’ Then Tried the Pad See Ew at These Thai Restaurants
Here’s how the street food dish stacked up at Bangkok Chef, Olay’s Thai-Lao Cuisine and Noi Thai Cuisine.
March 2023: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About the Local Food Scene
A century-old diner, a trio of brand new eateries and the only AYCE sushi restaurant on O‘ahu.
August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.