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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
Waikīkī’s newest Italian restaurant just opened
Located in Waikīkī Shopping Plaza, BOTANICO Waikīkī features Italian fare with a touch of island- and Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 06, 2025
Travie’s Patties pop-up offers fun, flavorful smashburgers
The biz celebrated its grand opening in August, and can be found at a variety of night markets and seasonal craft fairs across Oʻahu. The biz also recently added non-alcoholic dirty sodas to its menu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 05, 2025
Fairmont Kea Lani’s Kō reopens with a reimagined menu
After being closed for six months, Kō — which means “sugarcane” in Hawaiian — reopened in late October, featuring a full renovation and new menu. The eatery is inspired by the spirit of “kau kau time,” during which sugarcane workers talked story and shared home-cooked meals over lunch.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 04, 2025
Budget Bites: Choi’s Garden’s $5.99 cold noodle lunch special
The Korean eatery brought back its $5.99 cold noodle lunch special for all of November.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 04, 2025
Here's what you'll find at Earls Kitchen + Bar
While the eatery officially opened in early October, its menu is so expansive that it took us several visits to work our way through it. The Waikīkī location offers a weekend brunch, bi-daily happy hour, and dinner.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 03, 2025
Sun Noodle’s new kalo noodle kit celebrates 40 years of Sig Zane
To commemorate Sig Zane’s 40th anniversary, Sun Noodle partnered with the business to launch a limited-edition kalo (taro) noodle kit.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaNovember 03, 2025
Chao features a modern Vietnamese fusion dining experience
The restaurant first opened for takeout in July, but is now open for dine-in for brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Dinner highlights range from hamachi crudo and seafood ceviche to spring rolls and the eatery’s signature chicken pho.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 31, 2025
All That Cake Co. features modern cakes in local flavors
All That Cake Co., which launched this past July, features layered cakes that feature Hawaiʻi-grown flavors like pandan, lilikoʻi, Kona Coffee and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 31, 2025
HI Shack is celebrating its grand opening on Nov. 1
The eatery, located on Kalākaua Avenue, features a mix of Hawaiian, American and Filipino flavors. During HI Shack’s grand opening, customers can enjoy live entertainment and a 20% discount on food.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 30, 2025
Budget Bites: Limited-time deals at Zippy’s
Take advantage of discounted Kōkua Pacs from Nov. 3 to 19, and discounted chili frank plates from Nov. 28 to Dec. 14.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 30, 2025
This popular Asian snack shop just opened its third location
1-2 Buy Hawaiʻi is known for its imported snacks from Japan, Thailand, Korea and China. The business just opened its third location — and this one features claw machines from Claw Kingdom.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 29, 2025
This ice cream shop’s got “soul”
Soulberry Ice Cream, which specializes in New Zealand-style, real fruit ice cream, opened recently in Makawao. The Maui-based business offers customizable treats made with locally sourced fruits and creative toppings.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 29, 2025
Halloween, Día de los Muertos and more: Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 2
Ready to plan your Halloween fun? Aloha State Daily has compiled a guide for Halloween that includes snacks, trick or treat plans and a haunted mansion, in addition to at least one way to celebrate Día de los Muertos.
Katie HellandOctober 29, 2025
‘Pho’-nomenal: Vietnamese eatery Pho Heaven just opened in Pearl City
The restaurant, located in Pearl Highlands Center, is the sister restaurant of Hot Pot Heaven in McCully Shopping Center. Customers can get 15% off during soft opening week, which is now until Oct. 31.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 28, 2025
The Dotted Line has a new executive chef and revamped new menu
The downtown Honolulu eatery, led by new executive chef Christopher Murakami — previously at Hilton Hawaiian Village and SKY Waikīkī — boasts a refreshed menu. During dinner, enjoy dishes like chicken pot pie, New York strip, and a mouthwatering Taste of Aloha sampler platter.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 28, 2025
Kapa Hale recently launched its fall menu
The Kāhala eatery’s seasonal menu includes fall ingredients like kabocha and pumpkin seeds. Customers can also look forward to more pho dishes starting next month.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 27, 2025
Where to go for Thanksgiving 2025 – part 1
Celebrate turkey day with these dine-in and takeout experiences.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 24, 2025
Istanbul Hawaiʻi recently launched its fall menu
The Ward Village eatery, known for its modern Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, is featuring seasonal dishes during brunch, lunch and dinner. Enjoy options like autumn Jidori chicken tagine and pumpkin bread pudding for a limited time.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 23, 2025
Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya is celebrating its fifth anniversary with limited-time specials
From Oct. 25 to Nov. 2, customers can take advantage of discounts and promotions at all six Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya locations across Hawaiʻi.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 23, 2025
Alan Wong’s is opening at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort
The eatery will be replacing Hoku’s as the new signature restaurant at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort in early 2026.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaOctober 23, 2025