Food & Dining
Hawai‘i Cuisine: Food, Flavors, and Local Favorites
Exploring all your favorite Island dining, from cheap eats to high-end. Craving omakase? We’ve got you covered. Shave ice? Sure thing! Loco moco? Like we’d forget! We’ve got heaping bowls of poke, and acai. You’ll find pau hana deals, foodie cocktails and delicious mocktails. Of course, none of that would be possible without the chefs, bakers, and mixologists you’ll meet here. We also take you to the Hawai‘i farms that fuel our farm-to-table movement.
News
This is Jason Momoa’s second food stop on Oʻahu (after Zippy’s)
In a recent interview with Aloha State Daily, the “Chief of War” actor mentioned the Hawaiian plate from Hannara Restaurant. We drove out to Waiʻanae to find it.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 13, 2025
ʻAlohilani’s new breakfast menu is ‘swell’
The Waikīkī resort’s SWELL Restaurant and Pool Bar launched a new breakfast menu in September. It’s available daily from 7 to 10 a.m. and includes options ranging from banana bread French toast and acai bowls to breakfast burritos.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 13, 2025
New izakaya now open in Māpunapuna
Izakaya Mitch’s — located right next door to Mitch’s Fish Market and Sushi Bar — specializes in cooked dishes designed to share. You’ll find everything from Hokkaido crab tempura, dashimaki tamago and assorted sashimi to A5 wagyu steak, menchi katsu and nabe.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 13, 2025
This iconic Maui bakery is opening a second location
Located in Wailuku, Stillwell’s Bakery & Cafe has been serving its freshly baked pastries to the Maui community since 1994. The bakery and cafe recently announced it’s opening a second location in early 2026.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 12, 2025
Aloha Alfajores opened a new kitchen space
The business, which started in 2020, officially has its own commercial kitchen space in Wahiawa. Besides its signature alfajores, the biz offers dulce de leche brownies, crème brulee and frescas con cremas.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 11, 2025
Where to go for Thanksgiving 2025 – part 2
Celebrate turkey day with these dine-in and takeout experiences.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 11, 2025
This Japanese restaurant offers a weekday curry menu
Kailua-based Tokoname Sushi Bar & Restaurant’s “Curry Shack” menu is only available during weekdays for lunch. Curry entrees include chicken katsu with cheese, ebi fry, chicken karaage, eggplant and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 10, 2025
This Kalihi boba tea spot has a brand-new name
Dragon Tea recently re-branded and is now named Leilani Taiwanese Kitchen. The shop changed its name to reflect its offerings, which go beyond boba.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 10, 2025
Uncle’s Fish Market Bar & Grill has a new chef and revamped menu
The ‘Aiea eatery, headed by chef Chad Yang, features more daily specials, an early bird prix fixe menu, and seasonal desserts.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 07, 2025
Tango Empanadas brings authentic Argentinian flavors to Oʻahu
Owned by siblings Julieta and Lucas Garnil, Tango Empanadas offers made-from-scratch empanadas with a variety of meat and veggie fillings. The business’s Kahuku trailer is open daily, and you can also find the empanada biz at the Kakaʻako farmers market.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 07, 2025
Budget Bites: Yakiniku Like’s $9.95 yakiniku set
November’s special include kalbi short plate and Misuji top blade, along with miso soup, salad, kimchi and rice.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 06, 2025
Easy ‘Que brings a revamped weekend brunch to Kailua
The eatery, which is the sister restaurant of Over Easy, offers savory barbecue-themed options like brisket patty Benedict, brisket loco moco and shrimp and grits.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 06, 2025