Yi Xin Brings Bold Flavors of Southeast Asia and Hong Kong
It’s a different culinary melting pot at this Market City eatery.
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$40 Pau Hana for 2: Signature Prime Steak & Seafood
Come for the 50% happy hour discounts, stay for the view.
Umi Is Vikram Garg’s Fine-Dining Tribute to the Ocean
Garg is back across the street from the Halekulani, this time with his own seafood-focused restaurant.
Discover O‘ahu’s 8 Newest Poke Shops
Eight have opened since last spring—and more are in the works.
Taka’s Box Lunch May Have the Best Loco Moco in Hawai‘i
In Mapunapuna, find perfection in simplicity.
Where Are the Hawaiian Chefs? Part 2: Lorraine Haili Alo
Why is it rare to find Hawaiian chefs cooking Hawaiian food professionally? Lorraine Haili Alo of Haili’s Hawaiian Food tells her story.
Where Are the Hawaiian Chefs? Part 1: Kealoha Domingo
Why is it rare to find Hawaiian chefs cooking Hawaiian food professionally? In Part 1 of this two-part series, Kealoha Domingo of Nui Kealoha catering tells his story.
Kailua Welcomes a Tiny Curbside Parklet Built From Recycled Materials
Windward O‘ahu’s first parklet, built by volunteers, offers a stylish mini-green outside Café Kopi and near several popular Kailua shops.
Dine-In and Takeout Menus for Mother’s Day on O‘ahu
Sixty-plus ways to pamper Mom’s taste buds on May 14.
‘Ili‘ili Cash & Carry Debuts New Pizzas by the Slice Every Tuesday
One day a week, the Mō‘ili‘ili store’s new Roman-inspired pizzas take over the case with eight varieties.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Sushi at ‘Ahi & Vegetable in Kapālama
Ahi & Vegetable’s Kapālama store has a daily 2 to 6 p.m. happy hour with choices from nigiri sushi to fried shrimp and chicken karaage.
Shirokiya’s Tanto Gyoza & Ramen Bar Reopens in Mō‘ili‘ili
Tanto’s sole location outside of Japan is a buzzy new shop inside Puck’s Alley serving bite-sized gyoza and hearty ramen.
31 Ways to Eat Spam: All the Food Coming to Saturday’s Spam Jam
Everything from Spam bombs and Spam pad thai to Spam pecan cupcakes and candied Spam Hula Pie.
I Watched ‘Hunger,’ Then Tried the Pad See Ew at These Thai Restaurants
Here’s how the street food dish stacked up at Bangkok Chef, Olay’s Thai-Lao Cuisine and Noi Thai Cuisine.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Moku Kitchen in Kaka‘ako
Not just edamame and fries: Frolic’s new series shows you where two can eat well for a pair of Andrew Jacksons.
Your Ultimate Guide to the ‘Iolani Fair 2023
The ‘Iolani Fair is back in full swing on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 with fun for everyone—including games, family-friendly rides and crafts, a gaming arcade and silent auction.
Quiora Waikīkī’s $29 Lunch Set Comes with a Ritzy Rooftop View
On the seventh floor of the Ritz-Carlton Waikīkī, an unexpected deal in an unexpected setting.
Peso, a Modern Filipino Restaurant, Is Coming to the Piggy Smalls Space
Helmed by L.A. chef Ria Dolly Barbosa, it’s opening as early as this month.
I Was Desperate for Tongue-Numbing Mala Flavors. Chengdu Taste Saved Me
Before Sichuan restaurants started opening around Honolulu, one place was a flashing red beacon. Here’s why it still is.
Worth the Splurge: $32 Grill-Your-Own Lunch Sets at Han no Daidokoro
Complete meals at the posh Kaka‘ako yakiniku feature beef tongue or tongue-and-washugyu combos daily.
March 2023: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About the Local Food Scene
A century-old diner, a trio of brand new eateries and the only AYCE sushi restaurant on O‘ahu.
Easter 2023 Menus at O‘ahu Restaurants and Bakeries
Where to find Easter brunch, cookie kits, marshmallow bunnies and more through Easter on April 9.
3 New and Coming Eateries in Chinatown and Downtown Honolulu
Keep an eye out for sushi hand rolls and cocktails, pour-over coffee and French toast and pancakes.
Kailua Gets a Casual Outdoor Hangout in the Garden at Boardroom
The Garden adds breakfast toasts and sandwiches and a kid-friendly sibling to The Boardroom.
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The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.