The Global Menu: Khao & Papas
Husband-and-wife team Juan Ching and Kim Thepsenavong serve up Peruvian and Lao fusion dishes inspired by their childhood favorites.
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The Global Menu: Aloha German Bakery
German and Native Hawaiian Cecilia Tanya Koch returned to O‘ahu to care for her father—and ended up opening a German bakery.
The Global Menu: Neha’s Kitchen
With Neha’s Kitchen, Kuber Gurung brings food from his hometown in southern Nepal to the farmers markets of O‘ahu.
The Butcher Bar, Waikīkī’s New Beefy Bistro
Aloha Steak House’s kid brother, The Butcher Bar, is focused on beef and cocktails.
A 7-Course All-Natto Dinner Is Coming to Nami Kaze on July 10
Frolic’s annual celebration of Japan’s ripe, stinky bean is back—and it’s open to all natto lovers.
Yakitori Hachibei Is Launching a $40 Happy Hour Omakase
The grilled skewer specialist from Kyushu is launching a lighter omakase on July 2 in Chinatown.
Chinatown’s Best Hidden Courtyard Is a Thai-Laotian Gem
Showing love for Chinatown eateries after the outages: At Olay’s Thai-Lao Cuisine, Laotian food standouts aren't the only draw.
Local ARMY Eats Her Way Through BTS Festa Pilgrimage—Again
A dish-by-dish recap of an O‘ahu ARMY’s second food-driven journey to BTS Festa in Seoul.
Afterthoughts: The Lunch Club at Niu Valley Middle School
Summer break is a good time to revisit this memory about the best school cafeteria food around—not just because it was free.
These Restaurants Need Your Support After Power Outages Forced Them to Close
More than 50 restaurants, cafes and bars have had to shut down for days in Downtown and Chinatown Honolulu.
Best Bites: Goofy’s Café and Dine is a Hidden Gem for Breakfast-Loving Locals
Already a popular stop for visitors, the 2024 Hale ‘Aina Bronze winner for Best Breakfast has a menu focused on local, organic ingredients and one of the best loco mocos on the island.
Dusty Grable’s Little Plum Opens at Mānoa Marketplace
The first of two Mānoa restaurants planned by Grable’s new group is a take on the personality of the valley.
All the Reasons Why Anh Chị Em Is My New Favorite Bakery
Run, don’t walk, for traditional and Vietnamese-inspired pastries at this family-run Saturday pop-up in Kaka‘ako.
Ultimate Guide to O‘ahu’s Best Musubi Shops
It’s Monday—comfort yourself with a Spam-ume-shiso, tuna-mayo or cheeseburger musubi.
In Waimānalo, Sunflowers Are Grilled and Sprinkled With Cheese
We’re reposting this classic because grilled blooms are back at Waimānalo Country Farms until July 4.
Dine-In and Takeout Menus for Father’s Day on O‘ahu
More than three dozen options for Dad’s special day this Sunday, June 16.
Shades of Shave Ice: Holo Holo for Halo Halo in Waipahu
Reposting a classic with all the soulful shave ice vibes of the O.G. Mahalo Halo at Magnolia Ice Cream and Treats.
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August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.