Mahalo and Aloha to O‘ahu Restaurants, Bars, Cafés and Eateries That Closed This Year
They closed for different reasons, but the closures are increasing. Here’s our running list.
Leila. Photo: Melissa Chang
January
Aloha Alfajores, Wahiawā
Camado Ramen Tavern, Waikīkī
Coffee Gallery, Hale‘iwa
Leila, Kaimukī
Mr. Sangria Bar, ‘Aiea
The Smoking Boar & The Coconut, Waialua
Valor, ‘Aiea
Wong Kung Chop Suey, Waipahu
SEE ALSO: Ward Centre Shops and Restaurants: Where Are They Going?
February
Jesse’s Coffee Shop & Restaurant, Kalihi
Jinya Ramen Bar and Robata Jinya, Kaka‘ako
Kulu Kulu at Royal Hawaiian Center; another branch is still open on Hobron Lane
Mo-Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill, Kāne‘ohe
Ramen Bario, Ala Moana; another branch is still open at Stix Asia, Waikīkī
‘Ai Love Nalo. Photo: Mari Taketa
March
‘Ai Love Nalo, Waimānalo
Chicken & Brisket, Pearl City
House of Wong, Kapahulu
Miyoshi Ramen, Kailua
Tamashiro Market. Photo: Guy Tamashiro
April
Fort Ruger Market, Kapahulu
Monarch Poke, ‘Aiea
Nancy’s Kitchen, Waipahu and Waipio
Side Street Inn, Kapahulu; other locations on Hopaka Street and in ‘Ewa Beach remain open
Tamashiro Market, Kalihi
SEE ALSO: In Their Words: Cyrus and Guy Tamashiro on the End of Tamashiro Market
Morio’s Sushi Bistro. Photo: Martha Cheng
May
Café Miro, Kaimukī; the restaurant on Wai‘alae Avenue has closed, but Miro Kaimukī – The Counter remains open with prix fixe dinners
Hog Dog on a Stick, ‘Aiea
Hot Pot Heaven, McCully; other locations remain open in Kailua and Kapolei
Kava Queen Kava Bar, Waialua
Lē‘ahi Health, ‘Aina Haina; locations in Mānoa and Kaimukī remain open
Mahaloha Burger, Kailua; other locations are open in Waikīkī and Ala Moana Center
Manichi Ramen, Ala Moana
Mariposa and Espresso Bar, Ala Moana
Morio’s Sushi Bistro, Makiki
Olohana Brewpub by Kalihi Beer, Chinatown
Pieology in ‘Aina Haina, Kailua, Pearlridge, Kāne‘ohe, McCully
Tchin Tchin Bar, Chinatown
Tiny Pyramid Express, Liliha
Smith’s Union Bar. Photo: Tracy Chan
June
Ali‘i Coffee, Downtown and Ward Centre; other locations are open in Waikīkī and Ala Moana Center
Bing Bros, farmers market
Dumpling Factory, Kapahulu
Hong Nien Chinese Restaurant, Kalihi
Infinitea, all locations
J-Shop Izakaya, Makiki
Kam Bowl Restaurant, Kalihi
La Tour Café, Kapolei; other locations remain open in Kaka‘ako and Iwilei
Moani Waikīkī Island Bistro & Bar, Waikīkī; original location is open in Kapolei
Red Lobster, Waikīkī
Smith’s Union Bar, Chinatown
Straight Outta Husk, ‘Aiea
Yakitori Glad, Kapahulu
9bar HNL. Photo: Maria Kanai
July
9bar HNL, Kaka‘ako
Café Villamor, Kaka‘ako and Kapolei
Daji Spicy Pavilion, Chinatown
DB Grill, Kapolei
Hong Yeon, Mō‘ili‘ili—announced it will close after July 30
Poke Stand, Kaka‘ako
Sushi Ii, Ke‘eaumoku
Tea Time Taiwan, Pearl City
August
Cat Café Moff announced it will close its Pearlridge location after Aug. 23
Choi’s Garden announced it will close at the end of August
Kapolei Chinese Restaurant: has posted a sign announcing its last day will be Aug. 1
SEE ALSO: Ward Centre Shops and Restaurants: Where Are They Going?
