19 New Restaurants That Opened on O‘ahu in 2018
Peruvian chicken, Michelin-starred dim sum, Burmese salads to stop for and an adobo fried chicken we're still talking about all arrived in 2018.
Limon Rotisserie in Kapolei
January 2018
The vibrant Peruvian cuisine of this new restaurant is a reason to head west.
The Brilliant Ox at Ala Moana Center
February 2018
This gastropub mixes pub fare with local flavors. And no, there’s no ox on the menu.
Yum Cha Hawai‘i
March 2018
Enjoy authentic dim sum outside Chinatown at Yum Cha on Kapi‘olani Boulevard.
Panda Dimsum in Kalihi
March 2018
Photo: Enjy El-Kadi
Frogs, hedgehogs and bees, oh my! This spot dishes up cute, Instagrammable dumplings.
My Kitchen and Ay Chihuahua Taqueria Food Trucks in Kapahulu
May 2018
Photo: Bridget Kitson
An unloved Kapahulu Avenue parking lot gets two tasty new tenants.
Tim Ho Wan in Waikīkī
April 2018
Photos: Aaron K. Yoshino
Michelin-starred dim sum shows up in Waikīkī to fanfare and a line of diners.
XO Restaurant in Kaimukī
May 2018
Photo: Catherine Toth Fox
Welcome adobo fried chicken to the scene, thanks to a new place opened by two former Senia chefs.
Merriman’s Honolulu
June 2018
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
The first O‘ahu location of Merriman’s offers fun, fresh dishes.
Gochi Grill in Downtown
June 2018
Photo: Catherine Toth Fox
Gourmet meatloaf, tuna melt with ‘ahi and the kind of presentation you’d expect from a fine-dining chef.
Purvé Donut Stop
June 2018
Photo: Robbie Dingeman
Bartender-bakers roll out fresh cake doughnuts with attitude.
Yield in Chinatown
August 2018
Photo: Catherine Toth Fox
This new brunch spot offers both veggie-centric fare and meaty dishes, all packed with local ingredients.
Rangoon Burmese Kitchen in Downtown
September 2018
Photo: Katrina Valcourt
Honolulu’s newest Burmese restaurant hits high marks with an extensive menu of curries, salads, soups, rice dishes and more.
Paris Hawai‘i
September 2018
photo: Jennifer Mennella fields
The Waikīkī restaurant’s highlight is the chef’s counter, where a $100 eight-course prix-fixe tasting menu is prepared right in front of diners.
Vein
October 2018
Photo: Wendy Awai-Dakroub
Uni carbonara, roasted bone marrow and chicken alla plancha were on the menu at this newcomer to Salt in Kaka‘ako.
Taco‘ako in Kaka‘ako
November 2018
Photo: Catherine Toth Fox
This new taco shop delivers bold flavors and twists on classic Mexican street fare.
Pāʻia Fish Market in Waikīkī
November 2018
Photo: Katie Kenny
Shrimp taco fans, unite! The casual Maui restaurant just opened its first location on O‘ahu and we’re hooked.
Goen Dining + Bar in Kailua
November 2018
Photo: Robbie Dingeman
Chef Roy Yamaguchi launches a new concept restaurant with casual, stylish Pan-Asian food, comforting noodle dishes and creative cocktails.
Ripple of Smiles in Kaimukī
December 2018
Photo: Katie Kenny
Up for a challenge? Walk out of this sweet southern Vietnamese restaurant without a massive smile on your face.
10 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Raising Cane’s
December 2018
Photo: Terri Inefuku
Get the scoop on the secret menu, how to avoid the line and more about Honolulu’s newest fast-food joint.
