430 Pkwy Offers Elevated Cocktails and Well-Crafted Bites
Chris Kajioka’s nostalgic cocktail lounge on Pi‘ikoi is worth a visit, if you can find it.
Melissa Chang
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Why I’m Fond of Jojo Vasquez’s Chef’s Counter Dinners on Maui
The chef-owner of Fond Maui is 1) getting raves for his tasting menus, 2) competing on “Chopped” and 3) trying to rebuild after the Lahaina fire.
Lahaina Tacos, Downtown’s New Taqueria, Opens Today in Pioneer Plaza
It’s the longtime dream of a family who lost home and jobs in the Lahaina fires.
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.
Amaterasu Resurfaces at Ala Moana Center with Lunch and Dinner Sushi Omakase
Hideo Ohmiya started with a pop-up counter inside a car showroom. This is his first brick-and-mortar.
Youpo Noodles Opens a Brick-and-Mortar
Chef-owner Andrew Pressler is serving up his popular spicy noodles in Chinatown.
Secret Sushi Bar Fukurou Is a Secret Deal
In the age of trendy, $100-plus sushi omakase, an impressive $90 menu is hidden in Buho Cocina y Cantina.
Leila Brings a Refined Taste of Morocco to Kaimukī
The restaurant, a partnership between chefs Chris Kajioka and Mourad Lahlou, has been a decade in the making.
La Birria Opens Its First Brick-and-Mortar Downtown Today
The food truck at Pearlridge brings birria tacos and ramen to its first storefront.
In Kahului, Balai Pata Is a Celebration of Filipino Fare
Crispy pata, malunggay noodles and shrimp ukoy attest to Maui chef Joey Macadangdang’s resilience.
Yakitori Hachibei Is Launching a $40 Happy Hour Omakase
The grilled skewer specialist from Kyushu is launching a lighter omakase on July 2 in Chinatown.
New Ocean Side Bakery Brings a Taste of France to Chinatown
Fresh breads, pastries and even croissant cubes are a hit.
Straits Honolulu Delivers a Tasty Southeast Asian Vibe
Good food, good cocktails and a great vibe—just don’t expect authentic Singapore.
Chinee Like Me: Making Gau
Yes, Chinee: A local Chinese-American says her popo’s old-fashioned gau was the best, but this recipe comes close.
Mochi Crepes and Kanazawa Curry Have Popped Up in Waikīkī
Gluten-free crepes and umami-packed curry made with wagyu drippings broth are deep inside a grocery store.
Farmers Market Finds: Lebanese Flatbreads and Desserts at Saj Beirut
A taste of Beirut in Kaka‘ako and Kailua.
Battle of Two Manapua: Sing Cheong Yuan and Royal Kitchen
Can Battle Manapua ever be won? In this classic, Melissa Chang and Frolic reader Chad Yamamoto go head to head with their favorite baked manapua.
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.
Miro Kaimukī Just Brought Back a Luxe Sunday Brunch
The $45 prix fixe of three courses is a rare upscale brunch in Honolulu.
El Cielo Is an Oasis of Spanish Tapas in Waikīkī
Find pintxos, tapas, paellas and other modern Spanish fare in a newish spot on Lewers Street.
Tali’s Bagels Brings a Taste of New York to Honolulu
These New York style bagels and bialys leave us verklempt.
Biscuits and Gravy and Po Boys: We Love Southern Love in Kaka‘ako
Real home-style cooking comes to the heart of Kaka‘ako.
Talk Kaimukī’s Nighttime Pizzas and Sandos Are Addictive
Decadent toppings and fillings now feature on the Thursday-to-Saturday bar bites menu.
At The Kāhala’s Veranda, a New Lounge Menu With Hawai‘i Ingredients
Two dozen dishes, including braised tako ‘escargots’ with herb butter and limu.
Yi Xin Brings Bold Flavors of Southeast Asia and Hong Kong
It’s a different culinary melting pot at this Market City eatery.
Umi Is Vikram Garg’s Fine-Dining Tribute to the Ocean
Garg is back across the street from the Halekulani, this time with his own seafood-focused restaurant.
Roll With It: Asato Family Sherbet Truck Hits the Road
O’ahu’s only sherbet truck parks in Waikīkī during the week and roams the island on weekends.
Maui’s Ululani Shave Ice to Open First O‘ahu Location in Kapahulu
The new outlet opens Jan. 20 and the next is coming to Waimānalo.
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.
J-Shop’s New Izakaya is a Hidden Gem in a Hidden Gem
Head after hours to this Young Street market for daily specials of tender ‘ahi belly nitsuke, torched dynamite and buttery sashimi.
Find Modern Luxe Sushi at Kapahulu’s New Omakase by Aung
At $130, it’s on par with other locally owned sushi omakase—with caviar and truffles to boot.
We Tried Margotto, Kaka‘ako’s New Truffle-Centric Restaurant
Choose your menu, choose your truffle quantity and let the shaving begin.
These Floral Cupcakes Are Worth the Drive to Wahiawā
Pua Cake Studio’s gorgeous cakes and cupcakes are as delicious as they look.
Two-Minute Takeout: Golden Duck’s Jai for Chinese New Year 2022
Why is this vegetarian dish a must for Year of the Tiger feasts? And what do the different ingredients symbolize? Find out here.
New Windward Café Has Singaporean Flair and Weekend Laksa
More than coffee and French pastries, Café Kopi has laksa that Southeast Asian expats are calling legit.
Chinatown’s Mandalay Is Now in Kaimukī and It’s Delicious
A new chef is dishing up killer char siu and lobster e-mein.
Where to Eat If It’s Not Your First Time to O‘ahu
So you’ve tried plate lunch, loco moco and shave ice. That was just the beginning—there’s so much more to Hawai‘i’s food scene.
Chef Chai Brings Hawaiian Food to Waikīkī
From pipikaula to chicken long rice, Kalo puts Hawaiian food—and some of Chai's signature dishes—within reach of visitors.
Garibaldi’s Offshoot Little G Cafe is Slinging Pizzas at 808 Center
Don’t go expecting Garibaldi’s signature thick-crust pizzas. These are thin-crust pies inspired by the Big Apple.
