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.
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7 Notable Restaurants in Hawai‘i
These spots opened in a landscape altered by the pandemic—and remind us of the joy of dining out, whether it’s a jovial omakase counter or regional Peruvian food served from a truck.
Hawai‘i’s Historic Homes
They reveal our past and offer a richer understanding of who we are. We look at three neighborhoods full of these gems.
2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards’ Best Buffet Goes to Plumeria Beach House
Seafood and Hawaiian food are a winning combo at the Kāhala Hotel & Resort’s beachside buffet destination.
2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards: Restaurateur of the Year Peter Kim Built a Local Empire of Fast Food, Fine Dining and Coco Puffs
Kim’s motto: Expect the unexpected.
Restaurants We Love: Resonant Stories From the Best Restaurants in Honolulu
Restaurants with superlative food are one thing. Those with a place in our hearts are another. Our writers explore the restaurants they love.
“I Want Them to Dream,” Says President of Izakaya Naru, 2025 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner of Best Izakaya
With the tiny izakaya on King Street winning Hale ‘Aina gold, we talk to president Hiroyuki Akiyama about the eatery’s 15-year history.
We Tried It and You Can Too
22 fun and exciting things to do that we personally recommend.
8 Food Spots Outside Honolulu Worth the Drive
Eateries that townies should visit—for reasons they may not realize.
Breakfast Scenes Around O‘ahu
From old-school comforts in ‘Āina Haina to bulletproof coffee in Pūpūkea, our writers fanned out to different neighborhoods for this snapshot of five eclectic breakfast scenes.
Japan’s New Wave of Eateries in Honolulu
Driven by craft and quirk, they’re expanding the boundaries of Japanese food in Honolulu.
In His Words: How Alan Wong Got His Second Chance
Five years after closing Alan Wong’s, the legendary chef reopened at The Kāhala Hotel. Here’s his story.
Not Just for Popo Anymore—Mahjong Is a Pastime for All Ages
Sign-ups for the Bad Luck Club’s mahjong get-togethers in Chinatown always fill up.
ReBran Uses a Locally Discarded Superfood to Make Granola Bran New
Nutrient-dense bran from rice polished in Kalihi stars in a new local granola.
Your 2026 Guide to O‘ahu Bon Dance Food: Part 1
A temple-by-temple guide to who’s cooking up teri beef sticks, fried noodles, cold noodles, chili bowls and of course, shave ice and andagi.
Rice Dishes Steal the Show at New Biryani King
Find homestyle Punjabi cooking behind Walmart on Sheridan Street.
Kilohana Square Is Closing. What’s Next for Threadfin Bistro and Slice by HB Baking?
The short answer: One’s moving, the other is taking a break.
A Proliferation of New Poke Shops on O‘ahu
Seriously, how much ‘ahi can we eat?
Eating Well in a Healthy Game Plan
It’s not about salads and veganism: Four wellness gurus tell us their best tips and personal approaches.
Where to Find Local Pet Treats in Hawai‘i
Pet owners are snapping up locally sourced venison sticks, fish candy and Furry Kake treats.
The Value of Good Health
I’m not alone in wanting wellness, and I’ve learned a difficult lesson this year about what happens when you lose it.
Kealoha Domingo Is Opening a Different Kind of Hawaiian Food Eatery Downtown
The Native Hawaiian chef is blending traditional and healthier Hawaiian dishes at a café coming to the Capitol Modern.
In Chinatown, a Sushi Omakase With a Rock Star Vibe
Hiro no Uchi’s unconventional omakase offers bold, layered flavors and showmanship. Does it work?
Where to Eat If It’s Not Your First Time to O‘ahu
’Tis the season when your mainland friends start texting you for recs. So just ahead of Memorial Day, we're reprising this much-searched post.
