New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Restaurants
A New Conveyor Belt Sushi Spot Just Opened in Kapolei
Waka Sakura opened inside Don Don Donki’s food court, and we made the drive to see how it compares to Genki.
Where Time Stands Still: Stadium Giant Malts & Bar-B-Que
The family-owned eatery has remained true to its roots, still serving up solid plate lunch options.
$45 Pau Hana for 2: Yohei Sushi Kāhala
The happy hour menu, served Thursday through Sunday, offers 20 different dishes between $4–$12 to mix and match.
Where Time Stands Still: Kim Chee II
Open for 48 years, this legendary Kaimukī eatery still serves up big-bone kalbi, meat jun and fried mandoo the way lots of us know and love it.
6 Questions You’re Too Shy to Ask When Dining Out
When to send food back? What’s a kitchen service fee? We ask restaurateurs for answers about awkward aspects of dining out.
Say It Ain’t So-rabol: Mahalo to a Longtime Eatery That’s Closing After March 7
A longtime customer pays tribute to an icon among Honolulu restaurants.
3 More Questions You’re Too Shy to Ask When Dining Out
Is it OK to split an entrée? Why are restaurants so loud? And tips for making solo dining less uncomfortable.
Where Time Stands Still: Bravo Italian Restaurant
Iconic for garlic knots since the ’80s, Bravo’s red sauce aesthetic remains unchanged.
Where Time Stands Still: Maguro-Ya
After 25 years in Kaimukī, this beloved neighborhood restaurant is still my go-to for delicious Japanese food, served with a side of warm memories.
Faria Is O‘ahu’s Soulful, New and Only Portuguese Restaurant
If you live outside Kailua, Faria’s traditional and updated takes on classic comfort food dishes are worth the drive.
Restaurants We Love: Resonant Stories From the Best Restaurants in Honolulu
Restaurants with superlative food are one thing. Those with a place in our hearts are another. Our writers explore the restaurants they love.
Ethel’s Grill: Why It Closed and What Lies Ahead for the Longtime Kalihi Hole-in-the-Wall
It wasn’t just one thing, but the story from co-owner Minaka Urquidi mirrors similar issues at many local eateries.
Namaste Brings Indian and Nepali Cuisine to Waikīkī’s Doorstep
The old Bombay Palace has new owners and a new menu of curries and momo dumplings.
New & Coming Restaurants on O‘ahu
Four new restaurants, one that just reopened, and four more set to open this year around Honolulu.
Frolic’s Top 10 Most Popular Stories of 2024
Page views don’t lie: From farmers markets to dim sum, these were our most-read food stories of 2024.
Farewell to Eastern Paradise—It’s Closing After Nearly 50 Years on King Street
You have until Sunday, Dec. 29, to get your last bowl of jjajangmyeon and say goodbye.
HONOLULU Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2024
The stories that drew the most readers this year covered everything from events and holiday celebrations to brunch and Best of HONOLULU.
Dusty Grable’s Lady Elaine Just Opened at Mānoa Marketplace. Here’s What That Means
The second Mānoa eatery from Grable’s restaurant group brings lamb, spiced carrots and other Mediterranean-inspired food.
Special New Year’s Menus at O‘ahu Restaurants
Newly updated with 75 choices for scrumptious meals and treats New Year’s.
5 Chefs to Watch on O‘ahu
In their dishes and kitchens, these local chefs are helping to shape the city’s restaurant scene.
Top 13 Las Vegas Dishes of the Las Vegas Man Who Eats Out in Honolulu 180 Times a Year
In case you’re wondering, Young Park eats out in his home city 11 times a week.
In Case You Need Some Comfort: Your Top 5 Oxtail Soup on O‘ahu
Thunderous downpours and a bitter election are finally over—here's a classic to help reset your soul.
