What Is Chinatown’s O’Kims Cooking Up in the Space Next Door?
This stretch of Nu‘uanu Avenue is getting a new grab-and-go spot with sandwiches, desserts and banchan. The question is when will it open?
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COVID’s Taken My Sense of Smell, But Not My Appetite
While waiting for a full recovery, HONOLULU Magazine’s dining editor discovers a world beyond taste.
Koko Head Cafe Adds New Dishes in a New Location in Kaimukī
With daily baked goods plus new brunch dishes, the neighborhood #brunchallday eatery is settling in nicely across the street.
Tableside Temaki and Oshizushi Arrive at Upstairs Waikīkī
You have until June 1 to book a 10-course omakase temaki dinner for a discounted $65—if you can snag a seat.
Our HIFF Pick: A Michelin Star Chef Feeds Millions of Hungry in ‘We Feed People’
José Andrés’ fame for feeding the destitute may have overtaken his renown as a celebrity chef.
Here’s What’s Coming at the New Pint + Jigger Inside Ala Moana Hotel
The gastropub is set to reopen more than two years after its King Street location closed. We got a sneak peek.
Kawaii Kravings: 6 Cupcakes To Get at Sugarlina Bakeshop
Frolic intern Lauren Kaneshiro's new video series shines light on irresistibly tasty and photo-worthy desserts.
Legit Banh Mi Lands on Top Floor of 808 Center in Honolulu
Le’s Banh Mi is a classy new Vietnamese bakery with perfect baguettes and sandwiches.
A Chinatown Chocolate Factory Whose Entire Profits Help the Homeless
Chocolate on a Mission even has some Easter treats—but you need to preorder today.
You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Manapua on O‘ahu
From Waipahu to Chinatown and beyond, these shops sell your favorite meaty buns.
PeleKai Is a New One-Woman Coffee Shop in Kaka‘ako
Think Hawai‘i coffees, house-made nut milks and rainbow tea lattes.
New: Xiao Long Bao at Mr. Dough, and Revisiting the Sheng Jian Bao
First we reviewed the still-evolving pan-fried soup buns. Now, xiao long bao: Too thick or too thin or just different?
Hop to It: These O‘ahu Eateries Are Doing Easter Dine-In and Takeout
Brunch, surf and turf, cookies and cake pops: Easter is next Sunday!
Reader Poll: Vote for Your Favorite Manapua on O‘ahu
Tell us your fave by midnight this Thursday and check back next week for the results!
Found in Kailua Town: Smokehouse Barbecue With Windward-Side Roots
Smoked meat, smash burgers and sandwiches, oh my! Whiskey Smoke 808 is a new neighborhood gem.
Two-Minute Takeout in Honolulu: Omega Mandoo House
In Part 3 of our look at takeout eateries in the Miyamoto Building, we visit a coveted mandoo-only destination.
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