My 9 Favorite Bakeries in Honolulu
Where a dining editor goes for all things cake and bread and pie.
Kaimukī/Palolo
Tight Tacos Brings Luscious Carnitas and Foodie Cred to the Top of Wai‘alae Avenue
Hand-pressed tortillas, solid proteins and fresh vibes jive with Kaimukī’s evolving food scene.
Kawaii Kravings: 3 Must-Get Drinks at Cowcow’s Tea in Kaimukī
Part 2 of our cute and tasty series takes us to a sweet spot known for the color purple.
Koko Head Cafe Adds New Dishes in a New Location in Kaimukī
With daily baked goods plus new brunch dishes, the neighborhood #brunchallday eatery is settling in nicely across the street.
Roritos: The Burrito Shop That EARL Built
It’s a new direction in a familiar locale for Justin Parvizimotlagh and his East Coast sandwich shops.
Where to Find Outdoor Dining in Kaimukī and Kāhala
Welcome to part 1 of Frolic’s new resource for open-air dining in neighborhoods around O‘ahu.
O‘ahu Cafes that Let You Plug in Your Laptop Over a Good Cup of Coffee
Yes, the search has gotten harder, but these places still exist.
Chinatown’s Mandalay Is Now in Kaimukī and It’s Delicious
A new chef is dishing up killer char siu and lobster e-mein.
A Peek at Brick Fire Tavern’s New Summer Menu
The Italian restaurant keeps it fresh in Kaimukī with an updated lineup of flavors.
6 O‘ahu Cafés to Get Your Art and Coffee On
Fuel up and support local artists at these artsy coffee joints.
Try These New DIY Gelato Cakes from Kaimukī’s Via Gelato
Tiramisu, strawberry shortcake, and even vegan chocolate and haupia gelato cakes.
Park Yourself in Front of These Three Vietnamese Restaurants in Kaimukī
A parklet crawl turns into an exploration of Vietnamese cuisine beyond pho and banh mi.
It’s Takeout Only (For Now) at The Curb’s Bigger, Shinier New Spot in Kaimukī
The new coffee spot is next door to the old spot, with an automated pour-over system and curbside pickup, too.
Roll With It: This New Roaming Food Truck Is All About Smoked Meat
Smoke meat burgers, loco mocos and plates: Dem Mata’s menu has all the ways to eat the Mata family’s smoky specialty.
‘Ahi, ‘Ahi, ‘Ahi, ‘Ahi, ‘Ahi, ‘Ahi, ‘Ahi, ‘Ahi: 8 Ways to Try ‘Ahi Sushi at Maguro-Ya
The Maguro Iro Iro sushi platter at Kaimukī’s longtime sushi restaurant showcases Hawai‘i’s favorite raw fish.
If You Miss Your Kitchen’s Pork Bowl, Try This
Kawaii Bowls in Kaimukī has katsu egg bowls and katsu musubis, too.
Kaimukī’s New Sandwich Cafe Has a Familiar Name
12th Ave Grill DeliCafe is an indoor-outdoor reboot of the long-shuttered restaurant.
Here’s Why Kapa Hale Is One of Honolulu’s Most Exciting New Restaurants
Keaka Lee’s first restaurant fuses elements of Hawaiian, local, modern American and global.
Katsu Sandwiches and Burgers Headline a Healthy Menu at Coco Bloom Kitchen—Really
It’s not weird, it’s a yin-yang thing.
Alan Wong’s Closes After 25 Years, Town After 16 Years
More than any other restaurants, these two shaped modern Hawai‘i cuisine.
Boba Map: New Bubble Tea Places Around Honolulu
Three new places to put on your bubble tea radar.
When the Emergency Order Shut Down Honolulu Dining Rooms, These New Restaurants Decided to Open Anyway
When the emergency order shut down dining rooms, these new restaurants—months in the planning—decided to open anyway.
