8 Places to Get Really Good Jook
There are lots of versions of rice porridge (or congee) from across Asia. Here are the Honolulu eateries with our faves.
Frolic’s Picks
$45 Pau Hana for 2: Yohei Sushi Kāhala
The happy hour menu, served Thursday through Sunday, offers 20 different dishes between $4–$12 to mix and match.
March 2025 Update: Where to Buy Local Farm-Fresh Eggs on O‘ahu
Farms, farmstands and grocery stores that sell organic and conventional eggs from local producers.
My 9 Favorite Bakeries in Honolulu
Reprising a classic from 2022, when a rising bakery scene inspired this compilation of favorites by HONOLULU’s then-dining editor.
120,000 Malasadas and Other Fast Facts About Punahou Carnival Food
Heating up this classic behind-the-scenes post because this year’s carnival is today and tomorrow, Feb. 7 and 8.
Is Mei Sum the Best Dim Sum in Chinatown?
Our digital editor’s dad takes her back to the restaurant where she had her first taste of dim sum.
Coming in Hot (Pot): Luxe Beef at Onkee and Mikiya
Two places where buttery shabu shabu beef is so good, you can skip the sauces.
Potluck Go-Tos: Delicious Last-Minute Takeout Dishes for Parties on O‘ahu
The holiday season, aka potluck season, is upon us. No time to cook? No worries! We rounded up our favorite takeout dishes that can be picked up in a pinch.
Date Night Market: $60 Feast for Two at Pearlridge’s Village Night Market
Pierogies, corn ramen and a chowder bread bowl highlight this third installment of our night market series.
Taka’s Box Lunch May Have the Best Loco Moco in Hawai‘i
In this classic from May 2023, Gregg finds perfection in simplicity in Mapunapuna.
This Kaka‘ako Matcha Shop Is a Must-Try Poke and Plate Lunch Spot
Head to Cooke Street Market for a torched aburi salmon plate, and snag a strawberry matcha latte for dessert.
The Snack You Didn’t Know You Needed: Hawaiian Krunch Turns Canoe Crops Into Granola
New artisan granolas from Maui feature ancient Hawaiian staples kalo, ‘ulu and ‘uala.
Date Night Market: A $60 Sunset Date at ‘Ono Grindz & Mākeke
Our night market series continues with global dishes at ‘Ono Grindz & Mākeke in ‘Ewa Beach. The challenge: $60 for two!
Your Guide to O‘ahu’s Best Badass Brunches
We’re bringing back this cover feature from HONOLULU Magazine’s March issue because it covers everything brunch: standout dishes, newer spots, beery brunches and a where-to-go-if guide.
You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Shave Ice on Oʻahu
Classic shave ice shops dominate the spread from Mākaha to ‘Āina Haina.
Date Night Market: Honolulu Harbor Nights
Our Frolic intern debuts a new series that flirts with $60 at bussin’ night markets around the Island.
Leila Brings a Refined Taste of Morocco to Kaimukī
The restaurant, a partnership between chefs Chris Kajioka and Mourad Lahlou, has been a decade in the making.
Onkee Korean Grill House Is a New High Mark of Modern Korean Barbecue in Honolulu
Dry-aged beef, refined sides and close attention to detail (but no dipping sauces) modernize the KBBQ experience.
Sweet Treats: Where to Find Hawai‘i’s Only Snowthies
Milky Way Hawai‘i Ice’s mashups of Taiwanese-style snow ice and smoothies are worth hunting down on a hot day.
My Quest to Find the Best Loaded Fries in Town
BTS of a carb-fueled project to crown the Best of HONOLULU winner.
Best of HONOLULU 2024: Food and Drinks on O‘ahu
Our editors picked 14 top categories plus 20 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
Ultimate Guide to O‘ahu’s Best Musubi Shops
It’s Monday—comfort yourself with a Spam-ume-shiso, tuna-mayo or cheeseburger musubi.
Best Crispy Gau Gee: Our Top 5
This classic post follows a hunt for the best of the beloved potluck pleaser.
