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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.
Foodflash: 9 Hawai‘i Chefs and Eateries Are in the Running for 2026 James Beard Awards
Longtime restaurateur Peter Merriman leads the pack—and 5 of the 9 are first-time semifinalists.
All Our Favorite Soups in Honolulu
There's nothing better on a chilly day than tucking into one of these comforting bowls.
Asatos Waikīkī Debuts a Whimsical Three-Course Dessert Omakase Starting Today
The $58 menu is a Willy Wonka-esque journey that’s wacky, geeky and over the top.
Where to Eat If It’s Not Your First Time to O‘ahu
So you’ve tried plate lunch, loco moco and shave ice. Now try these.
New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu
Notable openings include a new steakhouse, tempura bowls and matcha; plus the latest on Alan Wong’s and a coming beer bar.
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.
