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Sandwiches

A Sandwich Pop-Up Inspired by Bold Sri Lankan and Indonesian Flavors

Thomas Obungen,

You have one chance to discover Bada Gini before the pop-up goes on hiatus until next year.

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Shioketh Lights Up Pālolo With Fiery Indo-Singaporean Flavors

Thomas Obungen,

Sweet, spice and pandan coffee on ice are here to shiok up Honolulu’s Southeast Asian food options.

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The Prime Rib Club Is My New Favorite (Supper) Club

Thomas Obungen,

Vintage Cave alums start a pop-up series to offer the prime rib service of their dreams.

Food Trucks

The Global Menu: Khao & Papas

Mari Taketa,

Husband-and-wife team Juan Ching and Kim Thepsenavong serve up Peruvian and Lao fusion dishes inspired by their childhood favorites.

Bakeries

The Global Menu: Aloha German Bakery

Mari Taketa,

German and Native Hawaiian Cecilia Tanya Koch returned to O‘ahu to care for her father—and ended up opening a German bakery.

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The Global Menu: Neha’s Kitchen

Mari Taketa,

With Neha’s Kitchen, Kuber Gurung brings food from his hometown in southern Nepal to the farmers markets of O‘ahu.

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Lacy, Buttery Cookies With a Touch of Heart Are Popping Up Saturday

Mari Taketa,

If you’ve been to Monkeypod Kitchen or Duke’s Waikīkī or Minasa, you’ve met people these cookies have helped.

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Food Trucks

Roll With It: Smash Burgers and Sausage Dogs at Meat and Buns

Thomas Obungen,

Find the elusive truck’s wagyu and local beef smash burgers and pork sausages near Mililani Golf Course on Fridays.

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Rotating Pop-Up Vendors at Fishcake Hook Us With New Delights

Mari Taketa,

The test café in the furniture and decor showroom lets micro food businesses showcase their craft.

Bars

Here’s to 4 Pop-Up Holiday Bars and a Christmas Bar Crawl

Tracy Chan,

Seriously jolly places with custom cocktails, themed mugs, tinsel galore and Butterbeer, of course.

Sweets

Rice Blossoms Brings Korean Desserts With a Modern Twist

Andrea Lee,

Find these handmade artisan rice cakes, fruit jellies and sesame cookies at monthly pop-ups around O‘ahu.

Sustainable Local Fish Star at a Pop-Up Sushi Dinner This Sunday

Mari Taketa,

Seasonal local seafood specialist Local I‘a is popping up with a paired dinner at Bottleheads in Kailua.

Hokkaido Ramen Festival Photo Credit Thomas Obungen Miso Butter Corn Ramen

What’s New

Hokkaido Ramen Festival Is Bringing 18 Ramen Shops to Waikīkī

Thomas Obungen,

Every two weeks, a new trio of shops will sell their ramen. Up now: Sanomaru, Tokin and Yukiguni Story.

What’s New

Dash of Sazón Spices Up Hotel Street With Caribbean and Latin Fare

Thomas Obungen,

Peruvian, Jamaican and Puerto Rican flavors mesh well with the diversity of Chinatown.

Drinks

Visit These Christmas Bar Pop-Ups in Honolulu for Holiday Cheer

Tracy Chan,

Check out The Christmas Bar Hawai‘i at Tiki’s, Winter Wonderland at Ala Moana Center, Sippin’ Santa at Prince Waikīkī, Secret Santa at The Other Side Lounge, Candy Cane Lane Speakeasy at ‘Alohilani Resort and the Infinity Bar at Show Aloha Land.

Family Activities

Your Ultimate Guide to the Made in Hawai‘i Festival with 400 Local Vendors

Maria Kanai, Brie Thalmann,

Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping at the annual Honolulu event, now at Ala Moana Center, featuring a wonderland of clothes, jewelry, accessories and food.