Frolic Foodie Advent Calendar: Local Kine Gifts for Days 6-10
Superlative banana bread, crunchy snacks and poke bowls to hang on your tree: 5 new gift ideas for your Advent calendar.
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Frolic Foodie Advent Calendar: Local Kine Gifts for Days 1–5
Our team’s ‘onolicious local gift ideas are coming to you in a five-part series, starting right here with Days 1 to 5.
Top 13 Las Vegas Dishes of the Las Vegas Man Who Eats Out in Honolulu 180 Times a Year
In case you’re wondering, Young Park eats out in his home city 11 times a week.
In Case You Need Some Comfort: Your Top 5 Oxtail Soup on O‘ahu
Thunderous downpours and a bitter election are finally over—here's a classic to help reset your soul.
Pursuits: Gregory Pai Is a Messenger for Compassion
In Pālolo Valley, a former economist’s free talks relate ancient Buddhist teachings to life in the modern world.
The Snack You Didn’t Know You Needed: Hawaiian Krunch Turns Canoe Crops Into Granola
New artisan granolas from Maui feature ancient Hawaiian staples kalo, ‘ulu and ‘uala.
In Kaka‘ako, Plant-Based Goes Vogue at 3 Restaurants
Even omnivores are opting for new meatless offerings at three spots in Kaka‘ako.
7 Omnivore Restaurants Where Vegetables Get Extra Love
More than Caesar salad and chickpea stew: At these places, veggies go indulgent.
“Plan on Hallowbaloo Not Happening”—But Another Chinatown Bar Crawl Is Coming
If you’ve been wondering about Hallowbaloo, organizer Mark Tarone says don’t plan on it, at least not this year.
5 New Indian Restaurants Have Opened in Honolulu This Year
So much more butter chicken curry, vindaloos, dosas and pani puri.
You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Saimin Spots on O‘ahu
Revisiting a classic reader poll in which only 5 votes separated your two favorite shops (you know who they are).
The Hospitalitarian: Dusty Grable Is the 2024 Restaurateur of the Year
A Chinatown pioneer resurfaces with a new vision for Mānoa.
Empanadas, Grilled Octopus, Tender Iberico: Why El Cielo Is the Hale ‘Aina Best New Restaurant
HONOLULU editors’ pick for the top restaurant award of 2024 goes to a Spanish nook on Lewers Street.
Insider’s Guide to Eating Local on Maui
Reposting Maui chef Kyle Kawakami’s list of 16 small local food businesses worth visiting across the Valley Isle.
Where They Are Now: Lahaina Restaurants, Bars, Snack Shops and Food Trucks
We reached out to nearly 80 places for updates a year after the Maui fires.
The Maui Wildfires, A Year Later: Part 2
We follow up with Lahaina wildfire survivors—a Buddhist priest and a teacher of ‘ōlelo—to see how they’re faring one year later.
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.
What Are the Most Popular Dishes and Treats at Liliha Bakery?
Old diners never go away (if we’re lucky): This classic reveals different top sellers at each Liliha Bakery location.
Reader Top 5 Meaty Fried Rice: The Sequel
Kyle Tatsumoto has now tried 100 meaty fried rices around O‘ahu—and has updated his Reader Top 5 ranking.
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.
Best of HONOLULU 2024: Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Our editors picked 14 top categories plus 20 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
The Global Menu: Khao & Papas
Husband-and-wife team Juan Ching and Kim Thepsenavong serve up Peruvian and Lao fusion dishes inspired by their childhood favorites.
Seriously, Thanks for Not Stealing My Avocados
Counting the fruits of my avocado tree has become my obsession.
The Global Menu: Aloha German Bakery
German and Native Hawaiian Cecilia Tanya Koch returned to O‘ahu to care for her father—and ended up opening a German bakery.
The Global Menu: Neha’s Kitchen
With Neha’s Kitchen, Kuber Gurung brings food from his hometown in southern Nepal to the farmers markets of O‘ahu.
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.
Chinatown’s Best Hidden Courtyard Is a Thai-Laotian Gem
Showing love for Chinatown eateries after the outages: At Olay’s Thai-Lao Cuisine, Laotian food standouts aren't the only draw.
May 2024: Our Top 3 Most Popular Food Stories
The upside of a crime, Kailua’s new big opening and 15 picks that rose to the top in two days.
Omakase Sushi: A How-To Guide
It’s fine to eat with your hand—and other pro etiquette tips from @Sushi chef-owner Atsushi Kumagai.
Tails of the City: Mr. Mejiro
He never thought he’d fall in love with a bird—or go on to rescue 10 more.
Honolulu’s Omakase Obsession
Honolulu now has about two dozen omakase-only sushi counters—eight of which opened in the past year.
Top 15 Picks of a Las Vegas Man Who Eats Out in Honolulu 180 Times a Year
From noodle bowls to meatballs, sushi omakase to hamburger steak (with extra gravy): Young Park loves the local food scene.
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.
Lacy, Buttery Cookies With a Touch of Heart Are Popping Up Saturday
If you’ve been to Monkeypod Kitchen or Duke’s Waikīkī or Minasa, you’ve met people these cookies have helped.
The Hawai‘i Wildlife Center Lends a Helping Wing to Native Birds and Bats
Native feathered (and furred) patients are on the rise at this unique rehab.
March 2024: Our Top 3 Most Popular Food Stories
More from Paris Baguette and the neighborly story behind Onda Pasta & Provisions.
Be the Mane Attraction With These Local-Themed Hair Claws
Claw art is a thing—especially when it features local food.
10 New & Coming Eateries on O‘ahu: March 2024
Where to find new and coming Italian food, tacos, a luxe sushi omakase and good chicken.
Onda Pasta & Provisions Store Opens Saturday in Kaimukī
New owners of the longtime craft pasta maker are opening a one-stop shop for fresh pasta dinners.
