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
Celebrity competitive eater comes to Hawaiʻi this weekend
Social media celebrity Raina Huang will be participating in an eating contest at Oh My Grill McCully. The prize? $1,500 in cash.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 30, 2025
Kahuku bakery offers a variety of housemade desserts from local businesses
The Marketplace at Kahuku Sugar Mill is now Seven Brothers Mom’s Bakery
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 29, 2025
There’s a new, hidden teppanyaki omakase in Honolulu
Wabisabi offers a private dining experience within Honolulu Park Place.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 29, 2025
This Korea-based convenience store is opening in Hawaiʻi this fall
Asia’s large convenience store chain’s flagship store will be in Downtown Honolulu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 28, 2025
You can now get this original garlic butter shrimp in Honolulu
Fumi’s Kahuku Shrimp celebrated its grand opening at Ala Moana Center
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 28, 2025
Kapolei’s newest acai bowl spot is grand opening May 31
OAKBERRY ACAI launched its first Hawaiʻi location
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 28, 2025
This yakiniku spot in Kalihi now offers all-you-can-eat sushi
Kale’s Hale offers AYCE sushi on Wednesdays only for $39.99.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 27, 2025
HanaPa’a Market is celebrating the grand opening of its new location on May 24
The Hawaiʻi Kai-based business recently opened its second location in Kapahulu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 24, 2025
Budget Bites: Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Steak House’s early bird special
You can get up to 50% off select dishes for a limited time on Sundays and Mondays.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 23, 2025
This popular Indian eatery recently reopened its Kailua location
Starting this week, Himalayan Kitchen is open daily.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 22, 2025
Save the date for the launch of this new Mu‘u and Mimosas afternoon tea
Kaimana Beach Hotel’s afternoon tea service is starting in June
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 22, 2025
Central Oʻahu has a new dim sum option
Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle now offers a daily dim sum menu
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 21, 2025
Kau Kau Grill — and its huge plates lunches — recently relocated
The menu is still the same, and you can now find the biz on Sand Island Access Road
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 21, 2025
Limited-time “Lilo & Stitch” movie-themed menu items launch May 23
Consolidated Theatres is offering movie merch and fun food offerings to celebrate the premiere
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 21, 2025
A new Vietnam Deli recently opened in Kailua
Vietnam Deli brings vegan-friendly options to Windward Oʻahu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 20, 2025
These local honey slushies are ‘wicked’ good
You’ll come for the pizzas but stay for slushies at WICKED HI Sourdough Truck
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 20, 2025
Come with us to this popular Kāneʻohe huli huli chicken spot
Keep your eyes peeled for the Coral Kingdom sign, and follow the smoke.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 20, 2025
This new matcha home café is worth the drive to ‘Ewa Beach
Cai’s Café offers a variety of matcha lattes — including a crème brulee option.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 19, 2025
You can get this Kith Treats and Dominique Ansel collab dessert this weekend only
The Metropolitan Cronut-inspired ice cream special is available at all U.S. Kith Treats locations from May 16 to 18.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 17, 2025
Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival announces line-up of events
This annual celebration of food and wine is back with a new theme: feast. The events focus on food, education, agriculture, sustainability and tourism, and feature more than 100 world-renowned chefs and culinary leaders.
Katie HellandMay 16, 2025
‘Chill’ out with Kaimukī’s newest shave ice option
Chillest Shave Ice officially opens tomorrow on Waiʻalae Avenue
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 16, 2025
This popular pizza spot is now serving up massive sandwiches
Little G Café in the 808 Center is offering East Coast-style sandwiches.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 16, 2025
Have you spotted this adorable takoyaki truck?
Tako 4U specializes in the popular Japanese street food — and kids under age 12 eat free.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 15, 2025
The Maui Cookie Lady among Hawai‘i businesses nominated for USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
The awards rank the 10 best in several travel and lifestyle categories, including Best Cookie Shop.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 14, 2025