Basalt’s New Chef Overhauls the Menu—and There’s a 20% Kama‘āina Discount
Veteran chef Lance Kosaka brings homegrown flavors to the heart of Waikīkī.
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All Our Favorite Musubi in Honolulu
Humble to loaded, white or brown, these rice balls fuel our foodie team at all hours of the day.
All Our Favorite Fries in Honolulu
Skinny or thick, simply salted or topped with garlic, sauce or no sauce—our team’s favorite fries hit the spot.
Seriously, Thanks for Not Stealing My Avocados
Counting the fruits of my avocado tree has become my obsession.
HONOLULU Magazine Wins 12 Local and National Awards for 2024
We’re honored to take home awards from the Society of Professional Journalists Hawai‘i Chapter and the City and Regional Magazine Association for work we published last year.
All Our Favorite Cold Noodles in Honolulu
When the summer heat hits, we reach for these refreshingly delicious cold noodle dishes.
Kama‘āina Deals: Restaurants and Eateries
50-plus places where it pays to show your Hawai‘i ID—just remember to ask before the check comes.
Finally, a Portuguese Restaurant: Faria Brings Hawai‘i-Style Portuguese Food to O‘ahu
For 40 years, there were none on O‘ahu. Now, there’s Faria, helmed by Hawaiian Portuguese chef Kawehi Haug.
12 Restaurants Are Creating Slimy Specials for Next Week’s Natto Takeout Dine-Around
Everything from natto eggplant bolognese and natto oyako donburi to guava natto white chocolate chip cookies.
Foodflash: After 12 Years in Chinatown, The Pig & the Lady Is Closing to Move to Kaimukī
The scrappy, brick-walled icon is moving to a bigger, brighter place.
All Our Favorite Shave Ices in Honolulu
The Frolic and HONOLULU team’s go-to spots for every kind of sweet, icy chill.
Frolic’s 7-Course Natto Day Dinner Is Coming to Jinya on July 10
Seven original comfort dishes with oishii slimy twists, and only one rule: You must love natto.
Foodflash: Get Ready, West Side—Side Street Inn Is Opening Next Month
Hali‘a by Side Street Inn is bringing the famous fried rice and pan-fried pork chops to ‘Ewa Beach.
Best Mac Salad on O‘ahu: Our Readers Weighed In
Revisiting that time when reader comments on a Top 5 Mac Salad ranking turned into a spontaneous new poll.
Honolulu Summer Bucket List: The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu
Plan the best summer ever with outdoor adventures, new and classic eats, live music, cultural festivals and more ways to have fun in the sun.
A Former Sushi Chef Sells and Sharpens Knives at Aframes Tokyo in Kalihi
Revisiting that time we found an off-the-beaten-path stall selling top-line handmade knives and everyday knives at City Square’s open market.
36 O‘ahu Foodie Omiyage to Take to Neighbor Islands and Beyond
Who’s headed interisland or beyond? This classic rounds up everything from crispy beef jerky and Sun Noodles dry mein to Noms Gushers and ube crinkle cookies.
Sooper Secret’s à la Carte Izakaya Pop-Up With Bar Maze Sold Out in Minutes. More May Follow
Ricky Goings isn’t promising, but à la carte fast food from two James Beard Award semifinalists would be hard to resist.
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.
Why These Stories?
In this issue, we celebrate historic homes, mu‘umu‘u, lei and Hawai‘i books, all reflections of our unique history and culture.
Niu Soft Serve’s Hot Kūlolo Sundae Is Its Top Seller (and It’s Vegan)
‘Aiku‘e and Kekahu Napoleon-Ahn opened a coconut-based ice cream shop. They didn’t expect to spend more of their time making kūlolo.
Potluck Go-Tos: Delicious Last-Minute Takeout Dishes for Parties on O‘ahu
May is a good time to revisit this tried-and-true roundup of favorite potluck dishes that can be picked up in a pinch.
