Restaurants
Hidden Eateries on Oahu You Need to Try
Small eating establishments off the beaten path that will amaze your taste buds.
The Classic Hawaiian Restaurant that has a James Beard Award and a 'Bill Murray' Table
Here are all the reasons you should visit Helena's Hawaiian Food on Oʻahu.
5 Changes We Love About Oahu’s Mew Matsumoto’s Shave Ice Store
The best part: Much of it hasn’t changed at all.
The History of Five Local Grinds
We traced the history of five Hawaii comfort food favorites back to their earliest origins to decipher the roots of their modern-day multicultural appeal.
Crazy for Kulolo, Kauai's Dessert Staple
Nobody does the Hawaiian dessert made from mashed kalo (taro), coconut milk and sugar, better.
The Shave Iceman Cometh: The Story (and Family) Behind the Matsumoto Shave Ice Empire
Find out more about this North Shore icon on Oʻahu.
Chips and Dale: The Tasty Handmade Chips of Kauai’s Taro Ko
You don’t want to miss this hard-to-find chip factory in Hanepēpē.
Monumental Mochi: A Morning at Hilo's Famous Two Ladies Kitchen
This little shop is a must-stop for Hilo residents and visitors buying Big Island omiyage.
Big Shrimpin'! Our Guide to North Shore Oahu Shrimp Trucks and Stands
You definitely don’t want to drive past these.
Dry Idea: The Story Behind Maui's Favorite Noodle Dish, Sam Sato's Dry Mein
Unique to Maui, this noodle dish is served all over the island—but Sam Sato’s is arguably the best.
Oahu's Nisshodo Candy Store is the Spot for Handcrafted Japanese Sweets
The tiny store has crafted its locally famous Japanese confections since the 1920s.
Elmer Guzman: 5 Things I Love About Poke
The celebrated owner and chef of Oahu's Poke Stop restaurants is known for his way with the raw fish dish.
Jim Gusukuma: 5 Things I Love About the Hawaii Plate Lunch
The owner of Rainbow Drive-In reminisces about what makes the plate lunch so iconic.
32 Gotta-Eat Hawaii Grinds
These A-to-Z local food faves are the ones you must taste while in the Islands.
Kauai's Classic Hamura Saimin Stand is Noodle Nirvana
This must-stop little Lihue stand has been dishing out some of Hawaii’s favorite noodles for nearly 60 years.
