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.
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Things to do on O‘ahu: Meet the Kailua couple buzzing about bees every Monday
Learn more about bees and the honey-making process at Kailua Honey — and you’ll get to sample some of that “golden nectar,” too.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 23, 2025
Jamba Hawaiʻi has $1 smoothies for National Smoothie Day on June 21
You can get $1 Strawberry Whirl or Mango-A-Go-Go smoothies in-store from 3 to 6 p.m.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 21, 2025
Inaba Hanalei‘i just launched a new tempura omakase in Mōʻiliʻili
The sister restaurant of Japanese restaurant Inaba Honolulu focuses on sushi and high-quality tempura.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 20, 2025
Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice just opened a new store in Waimānalo
The Maui-based business is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location this Saturday, June 21.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 20, 2025
You’ll find grill sets galore at this modern Korean barbecue restaurant
Onkee Korean Grill House revamped its grill sets and added new menu items, including bossam and combos with kimchi or soybean stew.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 19, 2025
Guieb family take their popular ube mascarpone pancakes and Fruity Pebbles French toast to the Ninth Island
The family-owned business, which opened during the pandemic, just celebrated its five-year anniversary.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 19, 2025
Honu’s Kalbi & Sushi is offering discounted mini plates for a limited time
The business is celebrating its two-year anniversary with happy hour specials daily from 1 to 4 p.m.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 19, 2025
Ono Dough Co. is serving up sourdough pizzas
Wahiawā-based pizza truck serves handcrafted margherita, veggie, and Mānoa Honey pizzas — and sourdough waffles on the weekends.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 18, 2025
Budget Bites: KAMUKURA Surf + Dine’s tiered happy hour
For $8, you can get a char siu plate, cheese plate or Japanese omelet. The char siu plate is one of the most popular orders; it comprises thinly cut pieces of char siu served on a bed of bean sprouts.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 17, 2025
Limited-time watercress sandwiches are now at La Tour Café
Sumida Farm and La Tour Café launched a seasonal watercress menu that’s available for the next month.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 16, 2025
New Taco Tuesday option in Chinatown
Smith & Kings is now open on Tuesdays with tacos, elotes, margaritas and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 16, 2025
New weekend brunch at this vintage speakeasy in Kaimukī
Vintage Books’ new brunch boasts creative cocktails and gourmet comfort food, including a must-try bacon curry donburi.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 13, 2025
This taco spot offers a full vegan menu
Gordos prides itself on both, meat-centric and plant-based options for its tacos, burritos and nachos.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 12, 2025
Han No Daidokoro just launched a new happy hour at its Kakaʻako location
Feast on high-quality meats without blowing your budget
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 12, 2025
Chubbies Hawaiʻi is back as Boarded Up Burgers
The new smashburger concept soft opened in the former Hokkaido Ramen spot with a revamped menu and support from the Kaimukī community.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 11, 2025
SERA is Honolulu’s newest Mediterranean restaurant
The new eatery from DB Restaurant Group took the place of MARA Restaurant & Bar, and specializes in coastal Mediterranean cuisine.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 11, 2025
Where to go on Father’s Day 2025 – part 2
From steak dinners to all-you-can-eat buffets, treat dad to unforgettable dining experiences.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 10, 2025
A new breakfast menu is available at this gourmet musubi café
Gohan’s new breakfast includes musubi plates, ochazuke and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 10, 2025
Sushi You’s affordable omakase experience is available for Father’s Day
The eatery is usually closed on Sundays, but will be open for the holiday.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 09, 2025
Enjoy a ‘fusion’ of flavors at this new Ala Moana café
Fusion moved from Kaimukī to a new spot in Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 09, 2025
This Italian shop is serving up pizza and wine on Fridays and Saturdays
Bocconcino features Napoletana pizzas from 6 to 9 p.m.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 06, 2025
EARL Hawaiʻi just launched a new breakfast menu
The sandwich shop now has breakfast bagels available on weekends only.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 06, 2025
Where to go on Father’s Day 2025 – part 1
Treat dad to unforgettable dining experiences.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 06, 2025
New souffle cheesecakes and Portuguese tarts are now in Chinatown
Green Island Cheesecake is serving up a variety of fluffy Japanese cheesecakes.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 05, 2025
Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream is celebrating its grand opening this Saturday
The Hawaiʻi Kai ice cream shop offers housemade flavors — and adorable waffle cone ice cream flights.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 04, 2025
Lewers Lounge’s food menu was recently revamped
Besides its signature cocktails, you can now get spicy crab rolls, croquettes, a prime burger and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 04, 2025
Happy Lemon Hawaiʻi launched a new snowy shave ice
This brown sugar dessert is only available at the boba shop’s Kakaʻako location.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 03, 2025
You can get 50% off this truffle pasta for a limited time
Taormina Sicilian Cuisine is offering a discount on its signature carbonara until June 30.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 03, 2025
Kevin’s Kitchen serves up Hong Kong-style cuisine
Plus, you can get bento with roast pork and roast duck before 2 p.m.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJune 02, 2025
Budget Bites: Happy hour at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
You can get an entire steak dinner during happy hour.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 30, 2025
Arancino just launched a limited-time summer menu
The Italian eatery is celebrating summer with specialty pastas, pizza and more
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 30, 2025
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
This popular taco spot now offers eye-catching horchata towers
Aloha Mamacita just launched drink towers, new cocktails and elevated crunch wraps.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 14, 2025
This sandwich shop is serving up Italian ice and frozen custard
EARL Hawaiʻi’s Kaimukī location just debuted these refreshing desserts.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 14, 2025
Enjoy this House of Sakura experience for a limited time
This themed pop-up bar at Prince Waikīkī is now open until the end of May.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 13, 2025
New tasting menu at this chic Kapi‘olani eatery
Stage Restaurant’s five-course tasting menu showcases signature dishes for a reasonable price
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 12, 2025
This scenic restaurant in Kaʻaʻawa just celebrated its one-year anniversary
The Crouching Lion Restaurant & Bar is worth a stop during any around-the-island drive. Read on for more about how this legendary restaurant is celebrating its first anniversary.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 09, 2025
Honolulu’s newest speakeasy is inside a pawn shop
RM 38 opened a second location in Waikīkī.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 09, 2025
Robata JINYA launched a new omakase experience
The Kakaʻako eatery’s 22-course meal is less than $150.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 08, 2025
This late-night happy hour is back
Moku Kitchen’s late-night happy hour offers deals on appetizers, cocktails and pizzas
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 08, 2025
These shave ice treats are so ‘kawaii’
Kawaii Ice Wave brings its sundaes, soft serve and shave ice to Mililani Shopping Center
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 07, 2025
Dive into this limited-time, Market Fish menu
StripSteak, A Michael Mina Restaurant, is kicking off summer with dining events and dishes that showcase island-caught fish
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 07, 2025
This famous steakhouse has a revamped happy hour
Hy’s Steak House’s new happy hour menu offers expanded selections at discounted prices
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 06, 2025
Domo Café brings its sushi and poke to Pearl Kai Shopping Center
The biz just opened its third location.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 06, 2025
Unique ice cream flavors will have you coming back to Kailua
Please Come Again’s Pan Asian-inspired ice cream flavors are worth the drive to the Windward side.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 05, 2025
Where to go on Mother’s Day 2025 – part 2
Treat mom to unforgettable dining experiences.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 03, 2025
Wahiawa burger spot has new cocktails
Da Burger Wing Hub launched a new cocktail menu and a brand-new bar space — just in time for Cinco de Mayo
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 02, 2025
Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Ring in May 5 with tacos, tequila and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 02, 2025
This poolside eatery offers Island flavors with a fireworks view
The Grove Restaurant & Bar offers an ideal solution for a Friday night out
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 02, 2025
The Lei Stand Waikīkī opens today
The former Chinatown cocktail bar now has a permanent home at Romer House Waikīkī.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaMay 01, 2025
Where to find specialty treats for Children’s Day
Celebrate Boy’s Day with mochi and other treats
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 30, 2025
New Korean fried chicken spot in Honolulu
bb.q Chicken opens its third and newest location in Waikīkī.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 30, 2025
Hawai‘i entrepreneurs get lessons through ‘Āina to Mākeke program
The 12-week program aims to help participants scale up their food businesses.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 30, 2025
This Kakaʻako eatery offers an affordable tasting menu
PARIS.HAWAIʻI’s new, value-driven menu is less than $100
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 30, 2025
This popular seafood spot has another location
Pāʻia Fishmarket Express opened across Ala Moana Center.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 29, 2025
Budget Bites: The new happy hour at 100 Sails Restaurant and Bar
These dishes are regular-sized portions at happy hour prices
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 29, 2025
Kailua has a new sushi and teppanyaki restaurant
Kizuna Steakhouse and Sushi, sister restaurant of Kizuna Sushi Bar & Grill, is now open.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 28, 2025
This new soda shop has an indoor playground
Sip ‘N Slide just opened in Lāʻie Village Center.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 25, 2025
New ajitama musubi is an “egg-cellent” addition to the Kakaʻako neighborhood
Ajitama Hawaiʻi offers ramen egg musubi, matcha and more
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 25, 2025
This cozy shop is a hidden gem for kimbap
Kimbap Plus offers assorted kimbap and acai bowls.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 25, 2025
Budget Bites: Basalt Waikīkī’s $55 prix fixe menu
This three-course meal includes a 10-ounce prime rib
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaApril 24, 2025