8 New & Coming Eateries on O‘ahu: August 2024
A new seafood spot, a new pop-up brunch and Chris Kajioka’s upcoming Moroccan restaurant.
What’s New
Beer Lab Opens a Fun Bar and Lounge with Food at Puck’s Alley
At the new Bamboo Tiger Shop, the motto is “Drink beer, my friend.”
At Last, a Steak Plate With Local Beef
Steak Plate Saturdays with thick cuts of roasted grass-fed beef are a new thing at Kaimukī’s Local General Store.
Welcome Back, Koholā! A Brewery Destroyed in Last Year’s Fire Reopens
Now in South Maui’s Wailea, Koholā is back in business as a taproom with a new restaurant.
The Prime Rib Club Is My New Favorite (Supper) Club
Vintage Cave alums start a pop-up series to offer the prime rib service of their dreams.
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.
Where Are They Now? Restaurants from Ke‘eaumoku Street
Newly updated: Chogajip and En Hakkore are the latest eateries to resurface after the January 2021 closure of the Ke‘eaumoku super block.
Honolulu’s Most Over-the-Top, Caffeinated Korean Shaved Ice Is Back
En Hakkore Café from Ke‘eaumoku’s old 88 Pal Pal reopens in Palama Supermarket on Makaloa Street.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Crunch and Savory-Sweet at Kapa Hale
More upscale deals: Happy hour at Kāhala’s Kapa Hale is not to be missed.
Celebrate Slimy Beans During O‘ahu’s July 12–14 Natto Takeout Dine-Around
Natto lovers can-natto resist: 12 eateries are featuring 28 new natto creations this weekend.
The Butcher Bar, Waikīkī’s New Beefy Bistro
Aloha Steak House’s kid brother, The Butcher Bar, is focused on beef and cocktails.
Poke Pass Now Available: Frolic’s First-Ever Poke Fest at Kāhala Mall
Can I get an encore? Join us on Saturday, Aug. 3, for more poke, more eats and more fun on Honolulu east side.
A 7-Course All-Natto Dinner Is Coming to Nami Kaze on July 10
Frolic’s annual celebration of Japan’s ripe, stinky bean is back—and it’s open to all natto lovers.
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.
A Top Pastry Chef From Boston Is Making Sweets and Sandwiches for The Curb
Hana Quon closed Café Madeleine to move to Honolulu. Until she starts her own bakery, you can find her baked goods in Kaimukī.
These Restaurants Need Your Support After Power Outages Forced Them to Close
More than 50 restaurants, cafes and bars have had to shut down for days in Downtown and Chinatown Honolulu.
Dusty Grable’s Little Plum Opens at Mānoa Marketplace
The first of two Mānoa restaurants planned by Grable’s new group is a take on the personality of the valley.
All the Reasons Why Anh Chị Em Is My New Favorite Bakery
Run, don’t walk, for traditional and Vietnamese-inspired pastries at this family-run Saturday pop-up in Kaka‘ako.
At Waikīkī’s New Vavin Dessert Bar, Crispy Croissants and Pastries
The croissant game is strong at this new pâtisserie near Eggs ’n Things.
New Ocean Side Bakery Brings a Taste of France to Chinatown
Fresh breads, pastries and even croissant cubes are a hit.
What to Know About Honolulu’s New Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurant
Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera can average $100 a person. Here are 18 tips to know before you go.
Thieves Stole Tight Tacos’ Equipment. Then This Happened
This might have been another story about hard luck hitting a small business. Tight Tacos’ owner tells us why it wasn’t.
Village Beer Just Opened a Bigger Bottle Shop and Eatery in Kapolei
Eight years after opening in Kaka‘ako, the state’s best beer shop finally expands to West O‘ahu.
First Look: Hawai‘i’s First Tokyo Central Opens in Kailua
The vibe of a mini Don Quijote, with Marukai moments sprinkled throughout.
