Restaurants
This Oʻahu Speakeasy Pays Homage to Honolulu’s Historic Chinatown
Located in Chinatown, The Lei Stand has made a name for itself as one of Downtown Honolulu’s coolest lounges.
Monkeypod Kitchen Opens in Waikīkī with Breakfast and an Ocean View
Veteran local chef Peter Merriman opens in his “dream” location with menus that highlight Hawaiʻi-grown ingredients.
This New Korean Buffet in Waikīkī is a Must-Try
Visitors and locals will love these all-you-can-eat Korean buffet offerings at the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort & Spa.
Mrs. Barry’s Kona Cookies is Big Island’s Sweetest Hole-in-the-Wall
A Honoka‘a schoolteacher goes from winning a cookie contest to starting Mrs. Barry’s Kona Cookies.
Check Out These 5 Unique Cafés in Hawaiʻi
These diverse coffee shops offer up some special treats from all around the Hawaiian Islands.
The 5 Best Loco Moco in Hawaiʻi in 2023
Find out which loco moco topped our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Our Favorite Poolside and Oceanfront Bars in Hawaiʻi
Pools, drinks, Hawai‘i—need we say more?
Bruno Mars Has a Pop-Up Bar in Hawaiʻi Just in Time for Summer
The SelvaRey Rum Bar is open at the Fairmont Orchid on Hawaiʻi Island now through June 30, serving cocktails inspired by the local artist.
The Best Cheap Eats on Oʻahu
Stick to your budget while still satisfying your taste buds with these cheap eats on Oʻahu from our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Have Aloha Will Travel EP109: Talking Hawaiʻi Food with Foodie Melissa Chang
Local food blogger Melissa Chang is back — for the fourth time! — to share her favorite new restaurants and Hawaiʻi snacks on a special live episode of the podcast.
This Waikīkī Poolside Bar is the Perfect Place to Escape the Heat
Earl’s at Halekūlani’s House Without A Key is Waikīkī’s newest poolside bar and an ode to the golden age of Hawai‘i travel.
11 Noodle Dishes You’ll Find in Hawaiʻi
Here’s your primer to some of the many noodle dishes you'll see in Hawaiʻi.
Q&A with James Beard Award Winning Chef Robynne Mai‘i
In 2022, the Native Hawaiian chef-owner of two popular Honolulu restaurants, became the first female chef from Hawai‘i to win a James Beard Award—and the first Hawai‘i winner in 19 years.
22 Hawaiʻi Dishes You Must Try When Traveling to the Islands
Foods across the Islands you and your friends need to get your hands on.
The 5 Best New Restaurants in Hawaiʻi in 2023
Start making your reservations at these restaurants, voted as the Islands’ best new eateries in our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.