Customers entering the small Hawaiian Sweet Potato Factory are enveloped by the earthy scent of roasting sweet potatoes and baking bread. If the aroma isn’t tempting enough, the rich autumnal colors of the food and drink will be. Read more
It’s not like you want to see if you get an itch after a meal from a tiny Korean spot on Keeaumoku Street, but with a name like “Itchy Butt,” the curiosity factor is cause enough to check it out. Read more
When Jeffrey Nedry came to Oahu six years ago, he was “disappointed that there was nothing similar to this style and surprised to see how little local ingredients were being used.” So he set out to open a classic burger joint with fresh, quality products. Read more
Even if you’ve never stepped inside the tiny restaurant on Pensacola Street, there’s a good chance you’ve eaten the food from Teruya Andagi. Read more
Leahi Health may sound like the name of a hospital or medical clinic but that hasn’t stopped the tide of customers eager to throw back its green smoothies, mock tacos and vegan rice bowls. Read more
The newest Maui Tacos restaurant, which recently opened in the Waipahu Town Center, is becoming the go-to place for those on the west side craving Tex-Mex with a tropical flair. Read more
Sunny Side may not be your grandma’s kitchen, but it has been serving the same local, homestyle dishes at its current location in Wahiawa since 1977. Read more
Hawaii may be the southernmost state in the U.S., but when Southern food is contemplated, it is not kalua pork and poi that fire up the salivary glands. Rather, it’s dishes like fried chicken, smothered pork chops, collard greens and cornbread. Read more
“Local boy, local food,” is Dean’s motto, and the menu is chock-full of local favorites, from loco moco and teri chicken to burgers and salads. Read more
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French dip sandwiches of wagyu beef served with a rich, beefy au jus; macarons reflecting the colors of the rainbow; and the popular whole-grain puffs are just a few reasons to frequent La Tour Cafe locations around Oahu. Read more
You should be hungry when you go to Papa Ole’s Kitchen in Hauula. Really hungry. Read more
Aloha Tofu Factory Inc. has launched a Wednesday pop-up, offering to-go items at Shingon Shu Hawaii. Read more
The Thai food at S&P Kitchen is vibrant, colorful, flavorful and as mild or spicy as you want it. Read more
The serious craft sandwich experience is what EARL seeks to give customers at its small Kaimuki space. Read more
Sam Choy’s famed poke, Tita’s Grill’s deeply flavored local favorites, thick, buttery Polynesian toast and more are featured at new food trucks in Hukilau Marketplace, open to the public at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Read more
Classic Vietnamese flavors and contemporary sensibilities combine in flavorful pho, beef, pork and chicken dishes at Broken Rice, which officially opened in Kaimuki on March 1. Read more
Dining choices at the new Ka Makana Ali‘i mall in Kapolei are many and growing. Read more
Teishoku restaurant in Kapalama serves traditional Japanese dishes including curry, ramen, sushi, sashimi, nigiri and local favorites including poke bowls, as well as teishoku-style meals served with salad, appetizers, rice and miso soup. Read more
When perusing the menu at Wingstop, it’s easy to understand why local diners have wholeheartedly embraced the Buffalo wing craze. Read more
Jersey Mike’s Subs has landed in the isles with a sammie-building style and ingredients unlike what you’re used to seeing at sub shops. Read more
The menu at Yen Yen Chinese Cuisine is like an old friend with whom you are comfortable. Read more
