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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