8 Places to Get Really Good Jook
There are lots of versions of rice porridge (or congee) from across Asia. Here are the Honolulu eateries with our faves.
Favorite Dishes
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.
Vote for Your Favorite Restaurant in the 2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards
Now through March 31, support your favorite restaurants by nominating them for Hawai‘i’s most prestigious dining awards.
Best Restaurants in Honolulu
HONOLULU Magazine’s picks for the top eateries on O‘ahu by Mari Taketa, Thomas Obungen and Melissa Chang.
Best Restaurants in Honolulu
Here are HONOLULU Dining Editor Martha Cheng’s picks for the top eateries on O‘ahu.
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2024
From a standout banh mi to a dry-aged pork chop and a beef noodle soup that transports us to Taiwan, here’s what made 2024 memorably delicious.
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.
My 7 Favorite Fried Chicken Wings on O‘ahu That Aren’t KFC
Put aside the Korean fried chicken: Here’s our classic roundup of other wings to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day on July 29.
5 Ramen Shops in Honolulu to Cure Your Vegan Ramen Cravings
This classic post proves ramen does have a lighter side: plant-based bowls packed with rich flavor and healthy toppings.
AYCE Nights: My Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Spot in Honolulu
Frolic’s sixth most popular post of 2023 spotlights Kats Sushi and its $32.90 made-to-order nigiri deal.
AYCE Nights: My Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Hot Pot Spots in Honolulu
Family-friendly spots in this classic post were made for big groups that eat a lot.
My 12 Favorite Restaurants Off the Strip in Las Vegas
Who’s headed to Las Vegas for the holidays? For you, a repost of an expert diner’s best Ninth Island recs.
Reader Poll: Who Makes the Best Holiday Pies on O‘ahu?
If Lee’s Bakery isn't selling pies this Thanksgiving, where are we left to go? Vote for your favorite!
Reader Poll: Who Makes the Best Chinese Roast Pork 燒肉 on O‘ahu?
Hot off our recent roast duck poll, we’re back with another to find the best crispy, juicy roast pork.
My 8 Favorite Sandwiches on O‘ahu
Frolic’s sandwich-loving contributing dining editor Thomas Obungen rounds up his top picks.
Why I Love the New Hapa Kaua‘i’s Tonkotsu Ramen
At $29, it’s a heartier-than-usual bowl with roasted pork belly and a perfect egg.
AYCE Nights: My Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Korean Barbecue Spots in Honolulu
My three go-to AYCE KBBQ spots and why they are the best for college students on a budget.
Where to Eat on Your First Visit to O‘ahu
Raise your hand if you’ve been asked this question. This classic is a personal guide to everything from crack seed to loco moco.
Meadow Gold’s Famous POG Now Stay One Sorbet
Passion Orange Guava juice connoisseurs, rejoice!
Ke‘eaumoku’s Chicken Factory Finds New Life as Steve’s Chicks in Kunia
Come for the fried chicken and stay for the beefy kalbi soup.
Sneak Peek: The Lei Stand Cocktail Lounge in Chinatown
A cheeky tribute to Chinatown's iconic flower shops mixes fresh lei with craft cocktails and bites by a James Beard Award nominee in a familiar space.
