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Three Hawai‘i eateries among those nominated for Best New Restaurant
You can vote for your favorite in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards until Dec. 22.
Stephanie SalmonsDecember 15, 2025
Okome Hawaiʻi brings tempura and poke bowls to Kakaʻako
The business’s second location is now at SALT At Our Kakaʻako. The Kakaʻako menu is exclusive to this location, and features crispy tempura and poke bowls. Customers can also look forward to Sundays-only Korean cuisine from KoLab, the team formerly from Morning Feed.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 15, 2025
Where to eat on Christmas 2025 and seasonal holiday treats – part 3
Dec. 25 is right around the corner, and we’ve got your holiday plans covered.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 13, 2025
New Vietnamese eatery opens in Mōʻiliʻili
Ribs & Broth is opening its third store today. To celebrate its soft opening, customers can get 20% off their bill until Dec. 19.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 12, 2025
Honolulu Coffee Co.’s Tokyo Toe Blend launches Dec. 18
Customers who buy the exclusive collaboration blend between 12 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 18 at Honolulu Coffee Co.’s Bakery on King location will have the chance to meet football athlete Kansei “The Tokyo Toe” Matsuzawa in person.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 12, 2025
UMI by Vikram Garg launched a new happy hour menu
The eatery’s elevated “Prelude” happy hour menu is offered from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Customers can look forward to globally inspired dishes, ranging from salmon rillettes and beef tartare to duck and foie gras gyoza and Mediterranean bentos.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 11, 2025
Lanikai Brewing Co. offers locally made beers and brick fire pizzas
The biz — which recently received a 2025 Hawaiʻi Green Business Award for its efforts in sustainability — is known for its Island-inspired beers and spirits. At its Kailua taproom, you can find pizzas created from freshly made dough.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 10, 2025
Artizen by MW has a new weekday happy hour
Happy hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, and the menu features exclusive dishes like inari bombs, tempura arabiki corn dogs and curry fried chicken.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 10, 2025
You can get this specialty peppermint treat for a limited time
Big Island Candies and local ice cream shop Thrills Soft Serve are partnering to create a holiday dessert. On Dec. 13 and 14 only, customers can enjoy a creamy chocolate fudge ice cream dessert topped with bits of Big Island Candies’ dark chocolate covered peppermint brownies.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 09, 2025
Where to get Japanese sandos in Honolulu
Waikīkī-based Coco Sand Café opened a few months ago in Eaton Square. The takeout spot is popular for its hot and cold Japanese-style sandwiches and pastas.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 08, 2025
Sizzling news: Pepper Lunch is opening its first Honolulu location
The fast-casual eatery — known for its teppanyaki dishes — is opening in Moanalua Shopping Center on Dec. 12. On that day only, customers can take advantage of a buy-one-get-one-free entree deal.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 07, 2025
Christmas pop-ups to check out this holiday season
No matter what vibe you’re going for, one of these Christmas bars is sure to satisfy.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 05, 2025
Where to eat on Christmas 2025 and seasonal holiday treats – part 2
Whether you’re looking for dine-in or takeout experiences — or seasonal snacks — we’ve got you covered.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 05, 2025
Kāhala’s Olive Tree Café has a new wine shop
Oliver Wine & Goods — located next door to the café — offers a variety of imported wines, canned and dried goods, and mini charcuterie boxes. Customers can look forward to in-store tastings and — coming soon — desserts from Asato Family Shop.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 04, 2025
Chinatown’s Skull and Crown is more than a tiki-themed bar
You’ll not only find creative cocktails, but also innovative dishes like tocino salmon (inspired by this year’s Filipino Food Week), Palabok ravioli filled with minced shrimp and water chestnuts, and a Japanese curry-style Bolognese.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 03, 2025
A new steakhouse and lounge recently opened in Kapahulu
ADEZ Steakhouse & Lounge just celebrated its grand opening. Pronounced “at ease,” the steakhouse offers a three-course tasting menu for $50.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 03, 2025
Sing Sing Thai Street Food is celebrating its first anniversary with a deal
The Chinatown eatery is offering 50% off on its signature chicken rice dishes during lunch on Dec. 5 only.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 02, 2025
This European steakhouse has a new happy hour
Kakaʻako-based Flair European Steakhouse recently launched a new happy hour menu. Exclusive dishes include truffle fries, steak frites, and a must-have wagyu burger.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 01, 2025
The Christmas Bar Hawaiʻi is now open
Tucked away within Tiki’s Grill & Bar, The Christmas Bar Hawaiʻi pop-up is open from today until Dec. 30. This year, you can look forward to more decorations, new festive drinks and — of course — lots of holiday cheer.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 29, 2025
This Kaimukī eatery is offering a free entrée deal for a limited time
From now through Dec. 14, when customers buy three entrees at Duk Kee Chinese Restaurant, they can get a fourth entree for free.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 29, 2025
Where to eat on Christmas 2025 and seasonal holiday treats – part 1
Whether you’re looking for dine-in or takeout experiences — or seasonal holiday treats — we’ve got you covered.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 28, 2025
Musubi Café Iyasume has a second location in Ala Moana Center
The business — which is also located in The Lanai — recently opened in Ala Moana Center’s Makai Market Food Court area in the former Curry House space.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 27, 2025
Surfers Coffee opened a second location in Kakaʻako
The Wahiawa-based coffee shop recently opened a second location at Kakaʻako Business Center. While the menu is limited for now, you can expect the business’s food menu and seasonal specials to come soon.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 26, 2025
SERA has a new Mediterranean-inspired happy hour
The eatery, now with Jeremy Shigekane as its executive chef, recently launched a brand-new happy hour menu and made adjustments to its dinner menu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 25, 2025