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 Toast

Leila. Photo: Melissa Chang

 

January

Aloha Alfajores, Wahiawā

Camado Ramen Tavern, Waikīkī

Leila, Kaimukī

Wong Kung Chop Suey, Waipahu

 


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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

Ramen Bario, Ala Moana; another branch is still open at Stix Asia, Waikīkī

 


 

falafel plate at Ai Love Nalo

‘Ai Love Nalo. Photo: Mari Taketa

 

March

‘Ai Love Nalo, Waimānalo

Chicken & Brisket, Pearl City

House of Wong, Kapahulu

 


 

Tamashiro Market Line

Tamashiro Market. Photo: Guy Tamashiro

 

April

Fort Ruger Market, Kapahulu

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


 

nigiri sushi assortment

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

Hot Pot Heaven, McCully; other locations remain open in Kailua and Kapolei

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

 


 

Smiths Union Bar Last Bud Light

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

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

Sushi Ii, Ke‘eaumoku

 


 

heart-shaped latte art

9bar HNL. Photo: Maria Kanai

 

July

9bar HNL, Kaka‘ako

Café Villamor, Kaka‘ako and Kapolei

Daji Spicy Pavilion, Chinatown

DB Grill, Kapolei

Poke Stand, Kaka‘ako

 


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