“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.
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New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu
Notable openings around the island plus upcoming Michelin-grade yakitori, a Korean convenience store and lobster rolls.
Our Guide: Honolulu Summer Festivals
Looking for fun things to do with friends and family? Eat, drink, dance and celebrate culture throughout the summer.
Your Insider Guide to the 12th Annual Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest
Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest returns on Saturday, July 5. Here’s what you should know about the bon dance, activities, food, shopping and more.
Waiānuenue at Kapa‘akea to Transform the University Area of Mō‘ili‘ili
The new Waiānuenue project brings change to the neighborhood meant to better connect with the UH Mānoa community.
Saying Goodbye to Glazer’s Coffee
A love letter to a beloved coffee shop that will pour its last cup on Aug. 23.
Beer Lab Opens a Fun Bar and Lounge with Food at Puck’s Alley
At the new Bamboo Tiger Shop, the motto is “Drink beer, my friend.”
What to Know About Honolulu’s New Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurant
Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera can average $100 a person. Here are 18 tips to know before you go.
Oli’s Kitchen Brings All-Day Breakfast to University Avenue
Get the peanut butter banana stuffed French toast and a very different loco moco.
Mō‘ili‘ili’s New Ali‘i Fish Market Levels Up the Poke Bowl Game
Robin Abad, a veteran of high-end kitchens, serves up local comfort food with an upscale twist.
‘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.
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.
Fujiyama Texas Izakaya Now Serves Japanese Breakfast in McCully
Start your day with solid Japanese breakfast sets with tonjiru soup to pork belly kakuni and grilled menpachi with rice and sides.
New Bakery Sachi Sweets Combines Japanese and Local Flavors
Find hojicha souffle cheesecakes, ube mont blancs, liliko‘i tiramisu cups and more in McCully.
Niu Brings Its Plant-Based Soft-Serve to Mōʻiliʻili
The former 'Ohana Hale Marketplace tenant takes diary-free ice cream to the next level in a new central location.
What’s Popping: Sooper Secret Izakaya Has Tuesday Lunch Specials at ‘Ili‘ili
A James Beard Award nominee is popping up with Mexican-flavored Sloppy Papis and Chicken Tsukune Katsu sandwiches Tuesday in Mō‘ili‘ili.
Arabic Cuisine Finds a New Home on South King Street at Habibi Tasty
The former late night Waikīkī food truck expands its menu with stuffed falafel, meaty kababs and a slew of appetizers.
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.
Mō‘ili‘ili’s Longtime Hide-Chan Restaurant Will Close April 23
Last chance for miso rafute and bittermelon tempura: Retirement is claiming one of Honolulu’s three Okinawan restaurants.
Where to Find Outdoor Dining in Mānoa, Mō‘ili‘ili and McCully
Part 3 of Frolic’s resource for open-air dining around O‘ahu has everything from picnic tables at an izakaya to canopy dining in a co-op parking lot.
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.
Venezuelan Empanadas Pop Up Hot and Fresh Every Tuesday in Mō‘ili‘ili
Guaiqueri Empanadas brings over seven types of savory empanadas to ‘ili‘ili Cash and Carry each week.
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.
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?
