Michelin Star Chef Sets Up a Tempura Omakase in Honolulu
Tempura Ichika isn’t just the city’s first seasonal tempura omakase; it’s now added a sushi omakase.
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Pearl City’s Hidden Thai Street Food Oasis Only Appears on Sundays
Wat Thai’s street food is back every Sunday through October 2024! Cash only, and no tank tops or shorts—monks are meditating and praying on the grounds.
Artizen Rolls Out $45 Bistro Dinner Through August
French onion soup, steak frites and strawberry charlottes: The Kaka‘ako café’s three-course prix fixe was inspired by the Olympics.
Saying Goodbye to Glazer’s Coffee
A love letter to a beloved coffee shop that will pour its last cup on Aug. 23.
Shioketh Lights Up Pālolo With Fiery Indo-Singaporean Flavors
Sweet, spice and pandan coffee on ice are here to shiok up Honolulu’s Southeast Asian food options.
Beer Lab Opens a Fun Bar and Lounge with Food at Puck’s Alley
At the new Bamboo Tiger Shop, the motto is “Drink beer, my friend.”
At Last, a Steak Plate With Local Beef
Steak Plate Saturdays with thick cuts of roasted grass-fed beef are a new thing at Kaimukī’s Local General Store.
My Quest to Find the Best Loaded Fries in Town
BTS of a carb-fueled project to crown the Best of HONOLULU winner.
Insider’s Guide to Eating Local on Maui
Reposting Maui chef Kyle Kawakami’s list of 16 small local food businesses worth visiting across the Valley Isle.
Where They Are Now: Lahaina Restaurants, Bars, Snack Shops and Food Trucks
We reached out to nearly 80 places for updates a year after the Maui fires.
The Maui Wildfires, A Year Later: Part 1
We follow up with Lahaina wildfire survivors—husband-and-wife restaurateurs and a Hawaiian cultural practitioner—to see how they’re faring.
Welcome Back, Koholā! A Brewery Destroyed in Last Year’s Fire Reopens
Now in South Maui’s Wailea, Koholā is back in business as a taproom with a new restaurant.
The Winner of the Fan Favorite Vote at 2024’s Poke Fest East Is ...
Fifteen new poke creations, one King of Poke Fest East. And the poke that reigned supreme wasn’t ‘ahi.
In Kahului, Balai Pata Is a Celebration of Filipino Fare
Crispy pata, malunggay noodles and shrimp ukoy attest to Maui chef Joey Macadangdang’s resilience.
The Prime Rib Club Is My New Favorite (Supper) Club
Vintage Cave alums start a pop-up series to offer the prime rib service of their dreams.
Alan Wong’s Favorite Healthy, Local Snacks for Kids (and Grownups)
Acclaimed chef Alan Wong offers tasty suggestions to spruce up your family home cooking.
Guide to O‘ahu Bon Dance Food: August 2024
The latest temple-by-temple guide to hamburger curry, fried noodles, KC Waffle Dogs and more from Makiki to Waipahu to Mililani.
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August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.