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Roundups

Holiday 2022 Dine-in and Takeout Menus for O‘ahu: Part 1

Frolic Hawai‘i,

Everything from prime rib and duck to Christmas cakes and New Year’s osechi boxes. More coming in Part 2 next week!

What’s New

Hawai‘i’s First Meet Fresh Brings Taiwanese Desserts to Ala Moana

Martha Cheng,

Find grass jelly and taro balls at this chain from Taiwan.

Mams Bread Butter Meat Pies Credit Thomas Obungen 1

Roundups

Where Are They Now? Eateries from ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace, Part 1

Mari Taketa,

Up first: Updates on Atsushi, Bo’s Kitchen, Fat Cheeks, Little G Cafe, Mam’s Tuck Shop, ‘Ohana Poke House and Waffle & Berry.

Roundups

4 Favorite Halo Halo on O‘ahu, One You Need to Get Now

Martha Cheng,

When it's hot, holo holo for halo halo at Via Gelato, Shimazu Store, Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats and Max’s of Manila.

Food Trucks

The Joy of Cookie Dough in DIY Acai Bowls at HI Cravings

Emily Smith,

Homemade cookie dough is one of 25 toppings at the roaming acai bowl trucks on O‘ahu.

Waikiki Chocolates Bonbons Lauren Kaneshiro

Sweets

Kawaii Kravings: Artful Bonbons at Waikīkī Chocolates

Lauren Kaneshiro,

Part 3 of Frolic’s cute sweets series takes us to a chocolate shop where whimsy meets art.

Restaurants

Tings You Nevah Know About da Last Anna Miller’s on Earth

Lee A. Tonouchi,

Locals love da ‘Aiea restaurant so much, it will be da only one left after da lastest one in Japan closes.

What’s New

Are Kapolei’s New Crumbl Cookies Worth a 35-Minute Wait in Line?

Emily Smith,

Here’s our cookie-by-cookie review of all six weekly flavors and a PSA: They’re closed Sundays.

Okims The Box Korean Cafe Sandwich Credit Thomas Obungen 5

Coming Soon

What Is Chinatown’s O’Kims Cooking Up in the Space Next Door?

Mari Taketa,

This stretch of Nu‘uanu Avenue is getting a new grab-and-go spot with sandwiches, desserts and banchan. The question is when will it open?

This Instagram Doughnut Sensation Sells Out Every Week in Honolulu

Maria Burke,

Because the fluffiest doughnuts in town are Little Vessel Donut Co.’s vegan squares.

What’s New

First Look: Beyond Pastry Studio’s Pastries and Modern Take on Filipino Breads

Martha Cheng,

Beyond Pastry Studio has opened in downtown Honolulu with ube ensaymadas, mango pineapple Spanish rolls and more.

Rabbit Rabbit Tea Six Bao Buns Kris Kokame

What’s New

Find These Kawaii New Bao Pastries at a Boba Shop Near University

Kris Kokame,

The cuteness factor at Rabbit Rabbit Tea is officially through the roof.

Sweets

Did You Know Nisshodo Mochi Shop Has New Chichi Dango Flavors?

Mari Taketa,

Move over, pink and white chichi dango. The 100-year-old shop has been innovating.

Local-Style Eats

Taro, Pudding, Oatmeal, Lychee: Ranking Ice Garden’s Best-Selling Shave Ice Bowls

Maria Burke,

We asked you to name your favorites at the classic ‘Aiea shave ice shop—and then we ate four sugar rush-inducing bowls.

What’s New

Foodflash: Liliha Bakery Is Opening a Full-Service Restaurant and Bar in Waikīkī

Mari Taketa,

The local chain’s fourth location is coming to International Market Place as early as October.

Asato Family Sherbets li hing float series

Local-Style Eats

It’s Li Hing Float Sherbet Month at Asato Family Shop

Mari Taketa,

Since the Downtown store only opens twice a week, that means four more days to get Li Hing Melon Float, Li Hing Cola Float, Li Hing Vanilla Float and Li Hing Float.

Cheap Eats

The Best Kept Secret in Malassadas Is Zippy’s

Martha Cheng,

News flash: Zippy’s has been making some of the best malassadas around. And jin dui, too!

Locally-Owned

Pandesal, Ube Halaya, Mansanas Apple Cookies: Wow Baguio’s Filipino Sweets Connect to Comforting Roots

Martha Cheng,

Think Filipino food is just adobo, pancit and lumpia? Jo Soeung of Wow Baguio will show you otherwise.

Buffets

Waikīkī’s Popular 100 Sails Revamps Its Buffet Format

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

Prince Waikīkī’s restaurant has switched things up with action stations and all-you-can-eat served courses (we’re looking at you, crab legs and dessert!).