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Nami Kaze Hawai‘i ends brunch to pave the way for its new lunch menu
The lunch menu is available from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. It features an amuse — which will also rotate monthly — choice of starter, choice of entrée and specialty cake of the day by pastry chef Beverly Luk.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 27, 2025
Hiss, hiss, hooray: Here are some tasty ways to celebrate the Year of the Snake
Besides the traditional foods for Lunar New Year, of course
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 25, 2025
Valentine’s love in Wai‘anae
Lanterns Restaurant and Tavern’s new pop-up is celebrating the month of love
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 24, 2025
This Brazilian-Italian fusion spot launched a new all-you-can-eat pizza experience
San Paolo Pizza & Wine offers an AYCE gourmet pizza dinner on Wednesdays only
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 23, 2025
This iconic restaurant just brought back its lunch service
Roy’s Waikīkī offers local favorites and exclusive dishes for lunch.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 23, 2025
New yakiniku and hot pot spot now open in Kapahulu
Hiromi-Ya is celebrating its grand opening today. Business owner Hiromi Koh said "it was time" to launch the new concept, which offers specialty meats from Japan.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 22, 2025
Chubbies Burgers closing in Kaimuki, launching pop-up
This isn’t the end for the beloved burger biz as owners explore future pop-up and brick-and-mortar plans.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 21, 2025
A new sub sandwich shop is open in Wahiawa
Sub Shack specializes in cold, grab-and-go sandwiches
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 21, 2025
This fusion restaurant launched a new $3 hand roll happy hour
Downtown Honolulu’s Aloha Mamacita serves up more than birria tacos
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 19, 2025
This Waikiki restaurant has a new, nigiri-focused omakase
Restaurant SUNTORY’s 12-course omakase is designed to be affordable
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 17, 2025
Budget Bites: Tango Contemporary Café’s happy hour
The restaurant's happy hour menu features exclusive dishes – like a $14 charcuterie board perfect for sharing.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 16, 2025
Butterfly tea is back at Moana Surfrider
This collab with Paradise Monarchs is every second Saturday of the month.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 15, 2025
Enjoy more boba tea in Waikiki
Tiger Sugar just opened its third location in Waikiki.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 14, 2025
Elevated Japanese comfort food in Moiliili
Minatoku Kitchen features a lot more than chicken nanban
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 13, 2025
This iconic Waikiki restaurant has reopened
A renovated Chart House Waikiki reopened right before Christmas
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 10, 2025
You can get all-you-can-eat wagyu nabe in West Oahu
Gyu-Masu’s new AYCE experience features Japanese wagyu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 10, 2025
This Japanese yakiniku spot expands to Waikiki
Han No Daidokoro opened its second Oahu location
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 09, 2025
This popular Waialua bakery is celebrating its grand opening
Mele Mele Bakery serves coffee, matcha and fresh pastries at the Old Waialua Sugar Mill
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 09, 2025
This Haleiwa pie shop expands hours and menu
Get ready for more pie flavors, events and online ordering in 2025.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 08, 2025
Budget Bites: The Dotted Line’s happy hour
Pro tip: If you’re there for pau hana on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday, you can enjoy live music while you dine.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 08, 2025
Budget Bites: This Kakaako sports bar has $3 hand rolls
The eatery is known for its hot bar-type eats like salt and vinegar pork rinds, truffle gyoza and chimichurri pork chops, but it also has a full sushi counter.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 07, 2025
This popular Hokkaido-inspired dessert is back
Choco lea’s soft cream has returned and it’s here to stay
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 07, 2025
This popular Asian snack shop has a pop-up in Central Oahu
1-2 Buy Hawaii is open in Pearlridge Center’s Wai Makai
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 06, 2025
Kaimuki's Vintage Bookstore boasts a hidden speakeasy
When asked about his inspiration for this new concept, Head Chef said "I wanted to hit the Hawaii food notes of addicting and comforting, which also send you on a subtler but nerdy food adventure.”
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 06, 2025
Asato Family Shop celebrates six years
Here’s a look back at some of the sherbet shop’s most unique flavors
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 04, 2025
Puppet-themed eatery pops up in Manoa
Lady Elaine – the second Manoa location by Dusty Grable’s restaurant group – serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes that are prepared family-style.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 04, 2025
Budget Bites: Merriman’s Honolulu
With the start of the new year – and New Year’s resolutions – everyone’s looking to save money and get the most bang for their buck. This series will show you where you can save while still savoring a good meal.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 03, 2025
Craving saag paneer? Eat here.
The popular Indian restaurant Himalayan Kitchen has opened a new location in Chinatown designed for grab-and-go breakfast and lunch.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJanuary 03, 2025
Get through Dry January with these six mocktails
We drank our way through some of Honolulu's best spots for non-alcoholic concoctions, featuring local flavors and restaurant pairings.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 30, 2024
Crazy bao this new restaurant in town
Mian & Bao brings soup dumplings and pork buns reminiscent of a manapua to Ward Centre.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 26, 2024
New Thai restaurant opens in Honolulu’s Chinatown
SingSing specializes in traditional Thai street food.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 26, 2024
What’s up with these lockers at Zippy’s?
These food lockers are at 10 locations and will be expanding to other stores.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 24, 2024
430 PKWY is Honolulu’s newest cocktail lounge
This spirit-forward gem is hidden in plain sight.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 24, 2024
Budget Bites: Smith & Kings' happy hour
Poutine with bacon, chicken wings, sliders and more at this Downtown Honolulu pub.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 24, 2024
This popular Japanese restaurant in Kahala launched a new happy hour
The $4 menu includes dishes like Japanese potato salad, Japanese egg omelet, cold udon noodles, inari sushi and the rice ball of the day.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaDecember 23, 2024