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.
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Where to Find Mochi and Other Sweet Treats for Girls’ Day in Honolulu
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Is Kamukura the Best Food Court Ramen in Honolulu?
Osaka’s Kamukura Ramen debuts its exceptional “healthy” consommé ramen at Ala Moana Center this week.
My New Favorite Soba Spot is an Underground Izakaya in Mō‘ili‘ili
Shingen Soba Izakaya’s fresh moringa soba and ube udon are at the heart of a noodle-centric menu.
Islander Sake’s Omakase Sushi Restaurant Opens This Week in Chinatown
Plus, more news from the state’s only sake brewery: It’s moving to Hawai‘i Island.
17 New & Coming Restaurants to Watch for on O‘ahu: February 2022
Poke bowls, mochi doughnuts, Philly cheesesteaks and xiao long bao!
POG Chichi Dango? Sweet Potato Mochi? Pizza Manju? This Is McCully’s New Fujiya
Plus, limited-edition flavors drop every Wednesday. Past hits: pumpkin crunch and banana cream pie.
Two-Minute Takeout: Koko I-naba Hawai‘i Kai
The opening menu is small, but this new outpost is serving up some of your favorite bowls from the original Restaurant I-naba.
Reader Poll: What’s Your Favorite Okazuya on O‘ahu?
Tell us your fave spot for Hawai‘i’s OG build-your-own plate lunch.
We Tried the Seven-Course Chef’s Table Dinner at Sho’s Kitchen
The tiny bento shop goes upmarket every Friday and Saturday with seven-course dinners that sell out every month.
How a Hawai‘i Restaurant Launched the Soufflé Pancake Craze
Waikīkī’s Cream Pot originated the pillowy breakfast and brunch treat in 2009, long before soufflé pancakes surged in popularity.
At Mō‘ili‘ili’s Tane Vegan Izakaya, a Fiery Tale of Suspense
The surprise of the evening is hidden deep inside a deceptively beautiful sushi roll.
Sakana Express Get Japanese and Okinawan-Kine Okazu, Plate Lunches and Poke in ‘Aiea
Da sistah deli of Sakana Grill in Kalihi is wea to go when you craving goya bitter melon champuru with your fried chicken and poke bowl.
Sho’s Kitchen Is Cooking Up Oishii, Affordable Bentos on Sheridan Street
Taste meets value at this modest new add to Honolulu’s bento scene.
A Year Later, Islander Sake Brewery Is Serving Up Nine Sakes
Islander Sake opened the day the city shut down. On its one-year anniversary, things are looking up.
See How a Poke Shop Creates a Sushi Cake in 11 Gorgeous Photos
There’s way more than poke at Aloha Cones: Here are sashimi rosettes, a bubu arare shell and all the layers in between.
Guru Guru Kitchen’s Fruity Japanese Sandwiches Pop Up in Mō‘ili‘ili and Kaka‘ako
Did you even know these pillowy fruit-and-cream sandos were missing from your life?
Best Takeout We Got This Month
Three burgers! Plus sushi, noodles and a bit of luxe headlined our favorite November takeout meals
An Old-School Mochi Shop Finds a New Home in McCully
Fujiya Hawai‘i, a longtime fixture in Kalihi, has reopened with a pillowy array of traditional Japanese sweets.
Psst, Aloha Tofu Factory in Kalihi Offers Cheapest, Freshest Tofu To Go
The 70-year-old Honolulu family business opens each morning to sell a mix of soy-based products.
Islander Sake Is Making Hawai‘i's First Sake in Three Decades
Here's a look at the brand new Kakaako brewery and its junmai ginjo, nigori and amazake.
3 outta-da-box ramen bowls at Shirokiya
Pesto Ramen, Gashoken I wuz with couple pesto lovers when I first saw this and they wuz kinda snooty, brah. They firmly said, "Pesto only belongs with pasta!" But I wuz intrigued. This wuzn't just ramen noodles mixed with pesto sauce. This…
Does 'lechon sushi burrito' speak to your soul? Head to Maui
A few times a year, I get a call like the following: “I’m vacationing in Maui this year, what do you recommend I eat?” I'm not from Maui, nor am I more than an occasional staycationer on the Valley Isle. Other than…
Kampai! The Sake Shop Is Back in Business
The new spot in Kaka‘ako has 100-plus sakes, Japanese beers and whiskeys—and parking.
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