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Melissa & Mari — our new food critiquing duo
This past Tuesday, Mari Taketa and Melissa Chang did what they typically do together — eat. This time, the occasion was opening night at Morimoto Waikiki, the new restaurant by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.Their assignment was to review the restaurant…
Best Restaurants in Honolulu
HONOLULU Magazine’s picks for the top eateries on O‘ahu by Mari Taketa, Thomas Obungen and Melissa Chang.
HONOLULU Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2025
It was a full year of events, holiday celebrations and lots of love for our local restaurants.
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2025
Our team’s personal picks for the most memorable bites of the year.
O‘ahu’s Best New Restaurants of 2025
Our food writers’ top picks for new restaurants they return to again and again.
Frolic’s ‘Onolicious 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: 14 (Edible) Treats Foodies Will Love
Part 2 of Frolic’s foodie gift guide is (almost) all locally made, so you know you’ll be on Santa’s nice list.
8 Food Spots Outside Honolulu Worth the Drive
Eateries that townies should visit—for reasons they may not realize.
“I’m Just a Happy Person, That’s All”
Superager Stella Shimabukuro is a living example of the happiness of being.
All Our Favorite Pies in Honolulu
Get your eating pants ready—the holiday season, aka pie season, has arrived!
14 Cool Things You’ll Find IRL at the New Hō‘ili‘ili by Farm Link
The locally sourced website has come to life: From everyday items to Maui persimmons and charcuterie, it’s all here.
An Instagram Baker Offered Free Birthday Cakes for Keiki Living on SNAP—and Hopes Other Businesses Will Follow
Georgi DeCosta’s offer means 12 kids around O‘ahu will celebrate with festive birthday bundt cakes.
Japan’s New Wave of Eateries in Honolulu
Driven by craft and quirk, they’re expanding the boundaries of Japanese food in Honolulu.
Pursuits: Brian Bigornia Pours A Shot of Joy With Panday Coffee
A former nurse finds his true calling running his own Filipino-themed coffee cart.
Here Are All the New Restaurants We Covered in October
New places dominated our coverage in an especially busy month.
A Foodie’s Guide to Halloween Happenings
Where to find Halloween bars, bar crawls, costume contests and food, sake and beer tastings through Oct. 31.
Foodflash: Alan Wong’s Next Restaurant Will Replace Hoku’s at The Kāhala
The legendary chef’s new Alan Wong’s is slated to open early next year.
New & Coming Restaurants and Shops in Waikīkī
Nine spots worth driving in for.
The Pig & the Lady 2.0 Opens in Kaimukī This Week
Twelve years after opening in Chinatown, one of Hawai‘i’s hottest restaurants brings global-modern Vietnamese to the top of Wai‘alae Avenue.
Chao Brings Modern Vietnamese Shine to an Unlikely Stretch of Nu‘uanu
Think buttery pasta, grilled octopus and roasted bone marrow with Vietnamese touches—and chicken pho for the soul.
Pitch in for 19th Century Baseball With the Aloha Vintage Base Ball Association
A Waikīkī artist is reviving 19th century baseball in Hawai‘i—and he’s looking for players to field more teams.
Foodflash: Nami Kaze Is Closing Next Month. Jason Peel Tells Us Why
“There’s a lack of passion and loyalty and accountability” in the industry, Peel says. “I need to step back, downsize and rebuild.”
With New Hawaiian Style Seafood Co., Waikīkī Becomes a Lobster Roll Destination
Feast Mānoa’s Jon Matsubara opens a new lobster roll and seafood spot—a block from Waikīkī’s two lobster roll specialists.
Frolic’s 7-Course Tofu Day Celebration Feast Coming to Jinya on Oct. 2
Tofu is going luxe in a kaiseki-style feast with lobster, a touch of truffle and more. *Bonus late add: appetizer trio with fall persimmon.
