Food & Dining
Hawaiâi Cuisine: Food, Flavors, and Local Favorites
Exploring all your favorite Island dining, from cheap eats to high-end. Craving omakase? Weâve got you covered. Shave ice? Sure thing! Loco moco? Like weâd forget! Weâve got heaping bowls of poke, and acai. Youâll find pau hana deals, foodie cocktails and delicious mocktails. Of course, none of that would be possible without the chefs, bakers, and mixologists youâll meet here. We also take you to the Hawaiâi farms that fuel our farm-to-table movement.
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TĆ«tĆ«âs Place by Highway Inn is a new cafe at Bishop Museum
The new cafe is inspired by traditions passed down from kĆ«puna, and emphasizes comfort, hospitality and family recipes. Youâll find some of Highway Innâs signature dishes â including that famous Hawaiian plate with kÄlua pig â 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
Merrimanâs 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 â plus, the eateryâs 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 Chinatownâs 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 Onoderaâs 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 MĆÊ»iliÊ»ili 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 cafĂ© â pronounced âvintageâ without the vowels â 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 HawaiÊ»i, known for its signature negitoro and seafood bowls, is launching new specials this Saturday. Customers can enjoy maguro and hamachi bowls, specific to the eateryâs KaimukÄ« and PiÊ»ikoi 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 PiÊ»ikoi eatery, which is currently open for lunch only and closed Wednesdays. The menu is the same as the original Puckâs Alley location; customers can expect a variety of handmade gyoza, appetizers and ramen.
Kelli Shiroma BraiottaSeptember 17, 2025