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Nami Kaze’s ‘omakaze’ offers a unique dining experience
The “Chef’s choice” dinner isn’t centered around sushi, but highlights local products from Hawaiʻi’s farmers and purveyors through a variety of dishes.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 22, 2025
Aurum Maui opens in Wailea
At the helm of the restaurant, which opened July 19, are Maui locals and husband-and-wife team Taylor and Natasha Ponte.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 22, 2025
Hiromi-Ya offers a premium all-you-can-eat wagyu experience
The $60 dinner experience includes premium A4 and A5 wagyu from Japan.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 22, 2025
$3 sushi is back at Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera
The popular conveyor belt sushi restaurant is bringing back discounted nigiri from July 26 to 28.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 21, 2025
Izakaya Hideyoshi is hidden sushi pop-up within Osoyami Bar & Grill
This Mo‘iliʻili gem is a one-man show — and that's how chef Hideki “Hide” Yoshimoto likes it.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 21, 2025
This new European steakhouse has ‘flair’
Flair Hawaiʻi just opened in Kakaʻako with a menu that has French, Italian, Spanish and Eastern European influences.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 19, 2025
New Asian snack shop now open in Pearl Kai Shopping Center
1-2 Buy Hawaiʻi soft opened its new location across Queen’s Island Urgent Care. While this store isn’t as huge as the business’s Kakaʻako warehouse, you’ll still find an extensive selection of Asian snacks.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 18, 2025
Here’s the scoop on National Ice Cream Day
Celebrate the food holiday this Sunday, July 20, with some delicious ice cream finds — including brand-new flavors and $1.50 single scoops.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 18, 2025
First look at Honolulu Coffee Co.’s new bakery on South King
The biz is celebrating its grand opening in Moʻiliʻili on Monday, July 21. The new artisan bakery and café will feature an expanded menu of homemade pastries, breads and café specialties to pair with its signature coffees.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 17, 2025
Budget Bites: Camado Ramen Izakaya’s $10 ramen
From 5 to 6 p.m. every day, customers can take advantage of a $10 shoyu ramen bowl and other discounted dishes.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 17, 2025
Q&A with Boarded Up by Chubbies Burgers owner Jeff Nedry
From the meaning behind the business’s name and its new offerings to his go-to order, Nedry updates us on his latest venture.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 16, 2025
Say ‘chao’ to this new, contemporary Vietnamese eatery
We got a first look at Chao, which just opened for takeout in Nuʻuanu Shopping Center.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 16, 2025
New Japanese breakfast option in Honolulu
Ward Village’s Nori Bar just launched a new weekend breakfast that includes a variety of sets and tonkotsu ramen.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 15, 2025
What's up with LongHorn Steakhouse?
A sign in Honolulu's Ala Moana neighborhood has been announcing for a while now that the restaurant is coming soon — but how soon? Aloha State Daily was curious, so we asked.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 15, 2025
Dim sum eatery Tim Ho Wan Waikīkī now offers xiao long bao
Plus, you can get 20% off during the eatery’s weekday happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 15, 2025
How this Haleʻiwa-based sourdough pizza spot got its start, name
Jax Wood Fired Pizza features 18 specialty pizzas made from a sourdough starter. The result? Flavorful pies that are good for your gut health.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 14, 2025
New summer dishes at this Kailua speakeasy
Tucked away within Kailua Town Pub & Grill, Gaslamp just launched its summer menu. Standout dishes range from a light, flaky Dover sole to an A5 wagyu beef belly Bolognese.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 11, 2025
Budget Bites: Makoto Sushi’s massive sushi rolls
This 'Aiea hidden gem offers huge rolls that are less than $20 each.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 11, 2025
The W Lanai by Wolfgang Zwiener just opened in Waikīkī
Wolfgang Steakhouse’s new concept features an approachable menu with reasonable prices in a more casual environment.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 10, 2025
You can get a free Spam musubi on Aug. 8
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is celebrating its fifth annual National SPAM Musubi Day this “8-0-8.”
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 10, 2025
Feast on burgers and Mai Tais for a good cause
For every featured burger and Mai Tai sold at resorts like The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort and Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort, $1 will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network at Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 10, 2025
The Breakroom is a gateway to gourmet comfort food
The recently opened sports bar is home to local favorites like house fried rice, country fried pork chops and kalbi short ribs — but with an elevated twist.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 09, 2025
Leila Kaimukī debuts a new Italian-Mediterranean menu
Led by chefs Chris Kajioka and Mourad Lahlou, the eatery changed its Moroccan tasting menu to a four-course prix fixe.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 08, 2025
New lobster roll spot coming to Waikīkī is totally ‘claw’some
Hawaiian Style Seafood Co. by chef Jon Matsubara is opening later this summer.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 08, 2025