Jan. 31 Will Mark the End for a Whole Block of Ke‘eaumoku Eateries. Here’s Where They’re Going
Sorabol, Menchanko-Tei, Yogurstory, Ireh are giving way to—you guessed it—a new condo development.
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Your Top 5: The Most Popular Honolulu Comfort Food Stories in 2021
Noodles, doughnuts and a whole lot of fried goodness were what we all craved this year.
We Tried 5 Random Instant Ramens from H Mart in Kaka‘ako
Inspired by BTS’ love of instant ramen, we grabbed from H Mart’s endless selection. Here are our reviews.
Two-Minute Takeout in Honolulu: Teasket Toasket at Kaka‘ako’s H Mart
Savory sweet bread sandwiches are the tastiest handheld grab-and-go lunch.
Two-Minute Takeout in Kailua: Willow Tree Korean Restaurant
Spicy chicken katsu, jap chae and turnip soup are our go-to faves at this homey old-school spot in Aikahi.
Shades of Shave Ice: Get Your Bingsu Two Ways in Ke‘eaumoku
Freshly pulled espresso lends a twist to traditional Korean shave ice while seasonal fruit is the way to go at Ala Moana Center.
What the Cluck? 3 New Korean Fried Chicken Shops to Try on O‘ahu
This kind of KFC is surging and we’re so here for it.
Hawai‘i’s Best Korean Shave Ice Is Hidden in a Supermarket
Just past the produce and the latest in Korean aunty fashion, Ke‘eaumoku’s En Hakkore Café serves up a loaded mountain of shave ice with an espresso shot.
Ranking Our Favorite Flavors at Vons Chicken
Snow wings, honey butter, crispy fried shoyu: The Korean fried chicken wing chain has been taking O‘ahu by storm recently, for good reason.
Palama Supermarket Is Leveling Up Its Korean Sushi Roll Game
The local chain has all kinds of exciting new stuff rolled up inside rice and nori.
What If Kim Chee Fried Rice and Paella Had a Baby?
The Korean-Spanish mashup is a March special at O’Kim’s Korean Kitchen in Chinatown.
Mama Kim’s Fresh Sushi and Poke Bowls Spice Up Kāheka
Slimy neba neba, garlicky torched scallops and poke with freshly prepared kim chee bring life to this corner of King Street.
When Rice = Comfort Food: 6 Steaming Bowls from Around the World
Where to find warm, comforting rice porridge from China, Japan, the Philippines, Spain and more, all in Honolulu.
What $10 Gets You: Downtown Honolulu
Downtown has tons of affordable lunch options if you know where to go.
Korean fried chicken soars at Kickin Chick'n
New KFC and street food concept replaces beleaguered Bonchon in Kapolei
Seoul delicious: Korean sushi shop rolls up in downtown
Seoul Kimbap's handmade rolls have spicy pork, beef, tuna and a rainbow of good stuff
Cool Slurps: Mul Naengmyeon at Budnamujip
Our series on cold noodles for hot days dives into a beefy, chewy Korean classic.
Fat Kid Friday: Jumbo-sized Korean-style Shave Ice
Layered, loaded, over the top — and then you pour fresh espresso over everything
Something New: OMG, Honolulu Finally Has Korean Chain Chicken
Crispy, light as air and addictive. Finally!
