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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Get ready to ‘shell’-abrate: Crab Fest is coming to Dixie Grill
The ‘Aiea eatery’s annual Crab Fest is coming Oct. 1 to 31. The restaurant is bringing in Pacific Northwest Dungeness crab and king crab specifically for the festival. Dixie Grill is also celebrating its 25th anniversary with weekly specials during October.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 29, 2025
Inari Factory has $1.50 inari bombs and hand rolls
Inari Factory, located in the food court of Don Quijote Kāheka, is celebrating its 1.5-year anniversary with $1.50 deals. This offer ends Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 27, 2025
Celebrate National Coffee Day with these buzz-worthy deals
National Coffee Day is coming up Monday, Sept. 29. These discounts and deals ensure you have a ‘brew’-tiful day.
Kady Pascual & Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 27, 2025
Prost! Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room Kapolei just launched its Oktoberfest specials
Feast on specialty beers, German-style poutine and bratwurst until mid-October.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 26, 2025
Tūtū’s Place by Highway Inn is a new cafe at Bishop Museum
The new cafe is inspired by traditions passed down from kūpuna, and emphasizes comfort, hospitality and family recipes. You’ll find some of Highway Inn’s signature dishes — including that famous Hawaiian plate with kālua pig — along with cafe exclusives.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 26, 2025
Budget Bites: $9.99 jajangmyeon for a limited time
Korean-Chinese eatery Hong Yeon celebrated its opening on Sept. 10. As part of its grand opening special, the restaurant is offering its popular jajangmyeon for $9.99 until the end of the month.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 25, 2025
Merriman’s Honolulu now offers weekend brunch
The Ward Village extended its brunch specials to both Saturdays and Sundays. Feast on smoked salmon eggs Benedicts, wagyu loco mocos and mimosa flights — plus, the eatery’s full lunch and dessert menus are still available.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 25, 2025
Ochos Latin Vibes brings Mexican and Peruvian cuisine to Kapahulu
The biz features tacos and burritos, along with Peruvian-style ceviche.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 25, 2025
Mama Guava is Chinatown’s new Filipino-inspired pop-up
The pop-up, located in the former space of The Pig & The Lady, is opening the first week of October for lunch only. Chef/owner Monique Cadavona explains the menu is based on what she likes to eat and cook, along with both Hawaiʻi and New York influences.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 24, 2025
Budget Bites: Discounted Hokkaido uni for a limited time
Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera’s uni festival is Friday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 28. The special menu features discounts on premium Hokkaido uni.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 23, 2025
Sachi Sweets offers savory bentos along with souffle cheesecakes
The Mōʻiliʻili cafe offers a variety of bento and a special menu on Tuesdays. The Tuesday menu includes musubi, gyu don, and egg salad and katsu sandos.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 22, 2025
Café VNTG is tucked away within a furniture warehouse
The café — pronounced “vintage” without the vowels — offers a community space combined with coffee, matcha and Brazilian-inspired beverages.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 19, 2025
Shake Shack is opening its first Hawaiʻi location
Shake Shack is partnering with Hawaiʻi-based company Union MAK corporation to bring the first Shack to Oʻahu in 2027.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 19, 2025
This seafood bowl spot has new specials
Totoya Hawaiʻi, known for its signature negitoro and seafood bowls, is launching new specials this Saturday. Customers can enjoy maguro and hamachi bowls, specific to the eatery’s Kaimukī and Piʻikoi locations.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 18, 2025
Hideout Waikīkī revamped its happy hour
Happy hour deals are now from 1 to 5 p.m. daily. Feast on crispy karaage-style chicken, truffle garlic fries and a burger-and-Mai-Tai-combo.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 18, 2025
Tanto Gyoza & Ramen Bar opens second location
The popular business just opened its Piʻikoi eatery, which is currently open for lunch only and closed Wednesdays. The menu is the same as the original Puck’s Alley location; customers can expect a variety of handmade gyoza, appetizers and ramen.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 17, 2025
Slack key guitar, barbecue and acai: What to do Friday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 21
It’s a foodie weekend! Enjoy a barbecue that supports student scholarships at Windward Community College and a sweet deal on acai on Oʻahu's east side. Or catch live music and stage performances. Aloha State Daily did the research so you don’t have to. Read this list of 12 things to do this weekend and start planning fun.
Katie HellandSeptember 17, 2025
This acai bowl shop is celebrating a milestone with a BOGO offer
HI Cravings Windward is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its business this Sunday, Sept. 21. Customers can take advantage of a buy-one-get-one-free acai bowl offer from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 16, 2025
Lele’s Bakery is a “love letter” to its community
Opened by three friends, Lele’s Bakery is a neighborhood spot that features made-from-scratch pastries using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 16, 2025
Maui hotel GM talks new restaurant, business
Serkan Hizliok, area general manager of Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore, shares about The Palms Bar & Bitesʻ Sept. 16 opening — including who helped with the design/build and his favorite item on the menu — and how business has been for the new 136-room property on the shores of Kahului Bay.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosSeptember 15, 2025
New slushy shop on Oʻahu’s North Shore
Seki Slush recently opened its first permanent location in Hukilau Marketplace in Lāʻie. The biz offers refreshing mango and guava slushies with a variety of toppings.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 15, 2025
You can get fresh ‘ulu chips at this Honolulu factory
‘Ulu season is from July to December, and customers can get freshly fried boxes of ‘ulu chips at ‘Ulu Mana Hawaiʻi’s Kalihi factory. The biz also now offers cassava chips and more than 15 different flavors of Keith’s Cookies.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 12, 2025
Inferno’s Pizza has a new spot in Waikīkī
The business, known for its late-night hours and Neapolitan-style pizzas, used to operate out of a food truck on Kapiolani Boulevard. Now, the biz opened in Ohana Hale Waikīkī with its signature savory pies and Detroit-style pizzas.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 12, 2025
Olohana Brewpub by Kalihi Beer is now open in Chinatown
Kalihi Beer has closed its former brewery in Kalihi and has relocated to Chinatown. Olohana features a fresh take on traditional brews, along with pizzas and Sunday brunch.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 10, 2025
Slurp’s up: You can get coupons for free ramen this weekend
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is celebrating the 12th anniversary of its Kaheka store. The first 100 customers on Sept. 12 to 14 can get coupons for a free ramen bowl for future use.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 10, 2025
The Capital Grille is opening in Waikīkī
This fine dining restaurant, known for its high-quality steaks and world-class wines, is opening to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 10, 2025
Megabon is back this weekend
The 3rd annual Megabon — created by JCI Honolulu and Hawaiʻi Todaiji — is coming Sept. 13 at Leeward Community College. Here’s what to expect.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 09, 2025
Budget Bites: $9.99 plates at Zippy’s
From Sept. 8 to Oct. 5, Zippy’s Korean fried chicken and chili mixed plate will be $9.99 for takeout ($11.99 for dine-in) at Oʻahu and Las Vegas locations.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 08, 2025
Empty Bowl Hawaiʻi returns after six-year hiatus
Proceeds from the event — set for Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Hawai’i Convention Center — will benefit Chef Hui and Aloha Harvest’s program, Feed the People Hawai’i, which combats food insecurity statewide. Hawaiʻi Potters’ Guild has contributed more than 3,000 hand-thrown bowls for guests to eat from and take home. Chef Mark Noguchi shares why he has participated in it for over a decade and the deeper meaning behind a bowl.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosSeptember 06, 2025
Much ado about matcha: A taste of Midori Matcha
The new at-home matcha café, based in Kapolei, offers iced matcha and espresso lattes, along with homemade pastries — like cookie butter rolls and banana bread muffins — designed to pair with the drinks.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 05, 2025
Hy’s Steak House has a new monthly brunch buffet
The Waikīkī steakhouse, known for its fine dining experience, recently launched a monthly buffet that includes prime rib, leg of lamb, a variety of seafood, and its signature flambé desserts.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 05, 2025
This new surf and turf dinner deal is worth the drive to Kapolei
Kapolei Golf Club Restaurant recently started a three-course dinner that’s on Sundays only. The $65 meal includes prime rib and your choice of crab legs, a lobster tail or garlic and chimichurri shrimp.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 05, 2025
This Korean yakiniku restaurant has a new, all-you-can-eat option
MooBonGri Soup & Yakiniku, located in the former space of McCully Buffet, recently started a new AYCE option for lunch and dinner.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 04, 2025
This beachfront fine dining restaurant launched a new tasting menu
Located at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikīkī, Azure Waikīkī is known for its oceanfront views and exquisite fine dining experience. The eatery’s new tasting menu launched this past summer and includes a five-course culinary experience.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 04, 2025
Kyoto Katsuda, which specializes in premium beef katsu, is now open in Honolulu
The biz, which has four outlets in Kyoto, Japan, recently opened its first U.S. location within STIX ASIA food hall in Waikīkī. You’ll not only find U.S. beef katsu, but salmon katsu, shrimp katsu, tuna katsu and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 03, 2025
‘Fowl’ play: New Kahuku biz specializes in chicken tenders
Chick-N-Dips opened in early July. Its chicken tenders-centric menu offers combos and mini sandwiches, along with a variety of flavorful dipping sauces — and chocolate-dipped ice cream.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 02, 2025
Popular Greek restaurant re-opens for dine-in
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, Kāhala-based Olive Tree Café has been open for takeout only. The neighborhood Greek eatery recently opened for dine-in, and will be launching its next-door deli shop in the coming months.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 02, 2025
Save the date for The Best of Hawaiʻi’s Best Kitchens 2025
The 10th Anniversary Gala event is Sept. 27 at the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa. General admission tickets are still available; scroll below to see the restaurant line-up.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 29, 2025
La Tour Café’s Ward Village location is now a hybrid café
The eatery now offers both, plant-based and non plant-based La Tour Café dishes, including sandwiches, macarons, Kouign Amann and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 29, 2025
(Shave) Ice, Ice, Baby: A look at one of Hawaiʻi’s oldest shave ice businesses
Original Big Island Shave Ice Company — known as OBISIC — is known for its unique style of shave ice, which originated in 1957. Today, the company features fully loaded shave ice desserts with flavors like Kona Coffee and Chantilly, and will be opening its first Mainland store in the coming months.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 29, 2025
Sushi Ichika launched a revamped omakase course
The sushi counter — located within Tempura Ichika on Piʻikoi Street — now offers a new omakase sushi course that includes tempura.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 28, 2025
Chick-fil-A Kamokila opens
Chick-fil-A’s second Kapolei-based store is opening Thursday, Aug. 28. If you’re dressed like a cow, you can get a free entrée. This location is also the first one on Oʻahu to have an indoor kids’ playground.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 27, 2025
ThrowBack Alley pays tribute to old-school Hawaiʻi
The pop-up at Sheraton Princess Kaʻiulani features signature dishes and nostalgic flavors from popular Oʻahu drive-ins and diners of the 1960s and 1970s.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 27, 2025
FEAST on this: Okinawan FEASTival is coming Sept. 1 to 15
A variety of Oʻahu businesses are offering specials designed to celebrate Okinawan food and culture. Specials range from andadogs and pork and bittermelon to Okinawan sweet potato manju and pork belly rafute.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 27, 2025
This fusion taco truck features yakisoba burritos
Tacos 4U — sister business of Tako 4U — offers tacos, nachos and sobarittos, or yakisoba burritos. You can find the Japanese kei (mini) truck roaming around Oʻahu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 26, 2025
Mad Pie is Kakaʻako’s new 'friendly neighborhood pizza shop'
Owned by James Orlando from Fatto a Mano, Mad Pie features an extended menu of pizzas — made from naturally leavened sourdough — along with salads, cookies and cannolis.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 26, 2025
Budget Bites: Izakaya Tenkichi’s new lunch deal
This tempura and sashimi set includes noodles, soup, tofu, tempura and more — for less than $20.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 25, 2025
New udon spot open in McCully
Udon Yonpachi offers firmer, chewier noodles served with a hot dipping sauce. The new eatery recently started opening for lunch with a variety of noodle sets.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 22, 2025
Honolulu’s newest tonkatsu spot features high-quality pork cutlets
Tonkatsu @ Honolulu, features deep-fried pork cutlets, shrimp katsu and gyukatsu made by a Michelin-trained chef.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 21, 2025
Ki Club Hawaiʻi has a new weekend brunch
Indulge in matcha pancakes, smoked salmon eggs Benedict, miso crème brulee and Japanese-inspired cocktails.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 21, 2025
A taste of Sushi Fukurou’s summer menu
Feast on seasonal specialties like somen in an ice bowl, A5 wagyu presented three ways, and chutoro with caviar in this affordable Waikīkī-based omakase.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 20, 2025
Puck’s Alley has a new late-night ice cream shop
MOSA! opened its second location on South King Street. The ice cream biz is known for its shaven peanut brittle topping which comes on its desserts.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 20, 2025
This Kapahulu izakaya now serves lunch
Izakaya Nonbei’s new lunch menu includes dishes like chicken katsu curry, soba and a mouthwatering hamburger steak.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 19, 2025
Budget Bites: $5.99 cold noodle lunch special at Choi’s Garden
These discounted noodles are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Korean restaurant for a limited time.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 19, 2025
Korean fried chicken biz opens a second location
E Chicken just opened in the former space of Good Chicken in the Ward neighborhood. Feast on a variety of fried chicken and Korean street food.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 18, 2025
This Waikīkī eatery features a new culinary experience inspired by local favorites
855-ALOHA, located in Romer House Waikīkī, just launched a new menu, spearheaded by executive chef Brad Dodson. What you’ll find: poke nori wraps, kalbi ribs and the most addicting edamame hummus.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 16, 2025
Budget Bites: Kamitoku Japanese Hot Pot’s $29.99 AYCE wagyu hot pot
This all-you-can-eat hot pot deal is from Aug. 18 to 24 during dinner only.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 15, 2025
Arancino at The Kāhala has a new tableside tiramisu experience
This location-exclusive experience features an elevated tiramisu presentation. Plus, now’s your chance to try the Italian eatery’s new summer dishes.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 14, 2025
Canadian restaurant chain set to open its first Hawai‘i location
Earls Kitchen + Bar will open in Waikīkī in October. In the meantime, the restaurant is looking to fill a lot of jobs.
Stephanie SalmonsAugust 13, 2025
New poke and sushi shop now open in Māpunapuna
Souza’s Fish House, which started as a seafood catering company, is now open in the former Kau Kau Grill restaurant space. Its new daily menu features sashimi donburi and poke — and local-style plates are coming soon.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 13, 2025
Meant to BE: This coffee trailer is worth the drive to West Oʻahu
BE. owners Cody and Kaitie Miyashiro-Carvalho created their business to be a space where “kamaʻaina and kanaka can find BElonging.” Plus — find out what they’re bringing to this year’s Made in Hawaiʻi Festival.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 12, 2025
Texas de Brazil is starting a new $1 mimosa brunch special
This $1 mimosa deal starts Aug. 16 at the all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse. Plus, kamaʻāina can score a 20% discount on Tuesdays from 5 to 9 p.m.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 11, 2025
Mariposa’s new executive chef revamps its Sunset Lounge experience
Starting this week, the Sunset Lounge is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with live music, a new menu and scenic sunset views. Returning executive chef Marc Freiberg shares more about the updated menu.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 11, 2025
Dipped by Dee is bringing signature dipped delights to Made in Hawaiʻi Festival
Business owner Daniela Fry gives us an update on her second store in Las Vegas, the newest dipped treats, and what to expect at the 31st annual Made in Hawaiʻi Festival.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 08, 2025
The Hawaiʻi United Okinawa Association’s 43rd Okinawan Festival is coming
Early admission tickets are available for pre-sale starting Aug. 8 at 8 a.m., but general admission tickets will still be available for purchase at the door. This year’s festival on Aug. 30 and 31 commemorates the 125th anniversary of Okinawan immigration to Hawaiʻi.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 08, 2025
Diamond Bakery’s new school snack features ʻulu
Aloha State Daily recently toured the iconic cracker and cookie manufacturer’s Honolulu factory during the production of its animal crackers made with local breadfruit and honey for school cafeterias statewide. Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative and FLIK808 are key partners for this initiative.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosAugust 07, 2025
Discounted donburi during lunch at Doraku Sushi Kakaʻako
This location-exclusive offer features discounts on spicy lobster, rib-eye and toro-taku donburi until Sept. 30.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 07, 2025
Budget Bites: Fresh Bites’ Thirsty Thursday special
On Thursdays only, the Moʻiliʻili-based café is offering $1.99 lattes. You can also take advantage of its $2.99 matcha latte special on Matcha Mondays.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 07, 2025
This Waikīkī brunch spot is also a sushi spot
Brunch Spot Waikīkī offers dishes ranging from loco moco and brioche French toast to sushi rolls during lunch time.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 06, 2025
Haliʻa by Side Street Inn is now open in ‘Ewa Beach
The new eatery is in the former space of Kitchen Door at Wai Kai. You can still find Side Street Inn’s classic dishes, including that signature fried rice and pan-fried pork chops, along with new seafood dishes and brunch coming soon.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 05, 2025
Waialua is home to a new okazuya
Nani’s Café offers a healthier alternative to local-style eats and strives to be a positive influence in the Waialua community.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 05, 2025
This affordable udon spot has a new menu
Udon Gama-Dashi, known for its reasonably priced, customizable udon bowls, added a few new dishes to its menu. You can now feast on curry udon with pork cutlet, a mini ten don and more.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 04, 2025
Jamba Hawaiʻi is offering $2 watermelon smoothies on Sunday, Aug. 3
The discount is in honor of National Watermelon Day and will be valid from 2 to 5 p.m. at participating Jamba Hawaiʻi stores.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 02, 2025
Frost City brings its Taiwanese-style shave ice to ‘Aiea
The dessert shop is home to fluffy snow ice treats, bubble teas, smoothies and more. Plus, starting Aug. 5, customers can take advantage of a “Back to School” discount.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 01, 2025
DEVOS Hawaiʻi is a new ʻEwa-based matcha pop-up
This faith-based biz offers weekly matcha pop-ups. Choose from classic matcha lattes to more creative options like the strawberry ube matcha latte.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaAugust 01, 2025
Five-One-Six is West Oʻahu’s new, chic rooftop bar
Located within Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina, this unique experience officially opened to the public at the beginning of July. Here’s what you can expect.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 31, 2025
Affordable sushi option now open in Chinatown
Fruisea, located in the Chinatown Cultural Plaza, offers a variety of fruit teas and sushi rolls at reasonable prices.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 30, 2025
Budget Bites: ONKEE Korean Grill House’s affordable early bird special
This prix fixe menu is less than $40. The catch: It’s only available from 4:30 to 5 p.m.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 29, 2025
‘Rise’ and shine with this keto-friendly café
Kaimukī-based Rise Café offers low-carb brunch options that are designed to keep your blood sugar down.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 29, 2025
This new Korean restaurant specializes in savory pork broth
OKDONGSIK, with locations in New York and Seoul, recently opened its first Hawaiʻi location.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 28, 2025
Iconic brunch spot Koko Head Café launches its new dinner menu
Dinner service has been 11 years in the making. The menu debut includes dishes like wagyu ramen, ʻulu fried cheese and poisson cru with a shave ice surprise.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 26, 2025
Big Island Candies’ newest collab will benefit HUGS
The business’s collaborative box features a design from local artist Lauren Roth. A portion of proceeds from every sale of this special box will benefit HUGS.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 25, 2025
Budget Bites: Mahina & Sun’s $2 oysters
The eatery’s Sip & Shuck Social features a $2 oyster deal from Monday to Friday.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 24, 2025
Cosmic Records is a limited-time ’90s pop-up bar
Located in the former space of Chili’s Grill & Bar at Pearlridge Center, the themed pop-up is around until the end of August.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 24, 2025
This new late-night happy hour includes a luxe wagyu burger
Available on Friday and Saturday nights, Solera’s Afterglow includes elevated eats like caviar loaded tater tots, crab fried rice, and boozy shave ice.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaJuly 23, 2025
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