Thanksgiving 2024 Part 2: More Menus From Restaurants All Over O‘ahu
Newly updated with 60 more dine-in and takeout menus from across the island.
Author: Frolic Hawai‘i
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Dine-In and Takeout Menus for Thanksgiving 2024
Updated! We’re up to 60-plus menu options for your big feast on Nov. 28.
63 Restaurants Are Showcasing Their Menus With Deals During Honolulu Restaurant Week
The Nov. 9 to 17 showcase is a win-win for restaurants and diners in a historically slow season.
All Kinds of Banana Tastings, Banana Dishes, Banana Cook-Off and More Coming to Sunday’s Banana Festival
Plus DIY banana art, banana plants, banana growing tips (and yes, even more), at Windward Community College on Oct. 20.
The Winner of the Fan Favorite Vote at 2024’s Poke Fest East Is …
Fifteen new poke creations, one King of Poke Fest East. And the poke that reigned supreme wasn’t ‘ahi.
Poke Fest East 2024: Vote for Your Favorite Poke
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All the New Poke Coming to Aug. 3rd Poke Fest East at Kāhala Mall
The island’s biggest and best collection of poke is headed to town on Saturday, Aug. 3, with free admission.
Dine-In and Takeout Menus for Father’s Day on O‘ahu
More than three dozen options for Dad’s special day this Sunday, June 16.
Poke Fest 2024: Vote for Your Favorite Poke
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Parade of Poke: All the New Poke Coming to Frolic’s May 18 Poke Fest
Nearly 20 poke vendors from all over O‘ahu are bringing their best for poke’s biggest event of the year.
Nami Kaze Unveils New Okazuma Okazuya at Frolic Dinner on May 19
Readers can preview the award-winning restaurant’s new okazuya in an evening of live music, lucky numbers and take-home omiyage.
All the Food Coming to the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Fisherman’s Wharf
The largest gathering of Latin food is serving up all kinds of arepas, ceviches, elote, empanadas and more on Sunday, May 5.
68 Ways to Eat Spam: All the Food Coming to Spam Jam 2024
Mark your calendar for Spam noodles, Spam sliders, Spam dim sum, Spam nachos, Spam desserts and more on April 27.
Your Roundup of Easter 2024 Menus From All Over O‘ahu
Kicking off the season of pastel treats and Easter brunches with three dozen offerings around the island.
Here’s What You Bought: Top 10 Best Sellers at Paris Baguette
The hottest items after Week One at Honolulu’s first Paris Baguette.
New Year’s Eve Meals and Treats for Takeout or Dine-in on O‘ahu
22 Kailua Kailua 53 by the Sea Kaka‘ako 88 Fresh Fish Chinatown ‘Ahi Assassins Kāne‘ohe Akira Japanese Restaurant Makiki Ali‘i Fish Market Mō‘ili‘ili ‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī …
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2023
From butter rolls to ‘ulu to a bite of sushi: highlights of a year of eating.
Frolic’s Top 10 Food Posts of 2023
If 2023 proved anything, it was how much we love lists, local food and oxtails.
Christmas and New Year’s Special Menus at O‘ahu Restaurants, Bakeshops and More
Newly updated with more ‘ono options for New Year’s.
19 Foodie Gifts the Frolic Team Is Giving This Christmas
Sweet, savory, boozy, non-boozy and so much in between.
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Dine-In and Takeout Menus for Thanksgiving 2023
Not planning to cook? See what 80 restaurants and bakeries around the island are offering for Nov. 23.
Reader Poll: Who Makes the Best Roast Duck on O‘ahu?
Now that Nam Fong has closed, we’re throwing this question out to our readers.
When You Go to Maui (But Not West Maui), These Restaurants Are Waiting
Fourteen of our favorite places across the Valley Isle.
36 O‘ahu Foodie Omiyage to Take to Neighbor Islands and Beyond
Everything from crispy beef jerky and Sun Noodles dry mein to Noms Gushers and ube crinkle cookies.
Try 33 Filipino Food Week Specials at These O‘ahu Restaurants
Roy’s, Obake Honolulu, Stage Restaurant and others join Filipino eateries offering pulutan bar snacks from June 20 to 26.
Reader Poll: Where’s the Best Shave Ice on O‘ahu?
Every one is different. So which shop makes your favorite?
Best Shave Ice on O‘ahu
Li hing shavings, fresh fruit, cigar cookies or old-school: The 10 picks in this classic post have it all.
Foodflash: Bar Leather Apron Wins Hawai‘i’s First National James Beard Award
The win for Outstanding Bar was announced Monday afternoon in Chicago.
Parade of Poke: All the Exclusive New Poke Coming to May 20 Poke Fest
Dozens of poke choices from all over the island converge at Ka Makana Ali‘i on Saturday, May 20, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Where to Find Cinco de Mayo Specials on O‘ahu
17 spots for food and drink specials, mariachi bands, live deejays y más!
31 Ways to Eat Spam: All the Food Coming to Saturday’s Spam Jam
Everything from Spam bombs and Spam pad thai to Spam pecan cupcakes and candied Spam Hula Pie.
Save the Date: Frolic’s 2023 Poke Fest Presented by Fresh Island Fish
‘Onolicious poke creations from all over the island are coming together at Ka Makana Ali‘i on Saturday, May 20.
Easter 2023 Menus at O‘ahu Restaurants and Bakeries
Where to find Easter brunch, cookie kits, marshmallow bunnies and more through Easter on April 9.
Your Guide to St. Patrick’s Day Parties and Pub Crawls on O‘ahu
Where to find live music, after parties, at-sea dancing, beer gardens and golf balls.
Foodflash: Manago Hotel Wins James Beard America’s Classics Award
Hawai‘i’s oldest restaurant joins the ranks of Helena’s Hawaiian Food, Sam Choy’s Kaloko and Hamura Saimin.
Valentine’s 2023 Menus at O‘ahu Restaurants and Bakeries
Fifty choices for dinner, special desserts and way-too-cute Valentine’s foodie gifts.
You Voted: Here Are Your Top 5 Foods at This Week’s Punahou Carnival
You always knew malasadas would win by a landslide. But can you name the other four best-sellers?
These 11 Hawai‘i Chefs and Restaurants are the 2023 James Beard Awards Semifinalists
Here are all the Hawai‘i James Beard Awards 2023 semifinalists.
Reader Poll: What’s Your Favorite Punahou Carnival Food?
Malasadas, teri burgers, fried noodles, taco salad: You have until Friday night to vote for your favorite!
All the Food at This Weekend’s Chinese New Year Festivals in Chinatown
Two big festivals on Jan. 13 and 14 celebrate the coming Year of the Rabbit.
Our Favorite New Hawai‘i Restaurants of 2022
These were the places Frolic’s writers couldn’t stop thinking (and writing) about.
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2022
The most memorable bites from a team that eats out A LOT.
We Rounded Up Your Top 5 Dim Sum, Manapua and Oxtail Soup on O‘ahu
We asked, and you voted—see how your faves stacked up in these hotly contested reader polls of 2022.
Who Makes the Best Roast Duck? Most Say Roast Duck Kitchen
In a quick and passionate survey, 56% went for the ‘Aiea takeout spot.
Holiday 2022 Menus at O‘ahu Restaurants: Part 2
More than 50 new menus for Christmas, New Year’s and every conceivable holiday treat.
16 Local Gifts the Frolic Team Is Giving Foodie Friends for Christmas
Crispy beef jerky? Musubi giclee prints? Local Crocs charms? Furikake cookies? Read on for the tastiest presents we're giving this year.
Holiday 2022 Dine-in and Takeout Menus for O‘ahu: Part 1
Everything from prime rib and duck to Christmas cakes and New Year’s osechi boxes. More coming in Part 2 next week!
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Thanksgiving 2022 Menus: Part 2
More dine-in and takeout menus for the biggest feast of the year.
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Dine-in & Takeout Menus for Thanksgiving 2022: Part 1
Not cooking this year? Here are 30-plus early menus from around O‘ahu—stay tuned for even more in Part 2.
You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Dim Sum Restaurants on O‘ahu
Fook Lam, Happy Days, Jade Dynasty, Mei Sum and Yung Yee Kee: Find out how you ranked them.
