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Locals Drive Across Oahu For The Garlic Chicken At This Old-School Honolulu Plate Lunch Counter

Some people on Oahu will cross the whole island for one plate of chicken, and they do not apologize for the gas money. The spot that earns that kind of devotion is not a fancy dining room or a resort restaurant. It is a small counter on a Honolulu street...

Honolulu, HI · 12h

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King’s Hawaiian rolls out new holiday flavor

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - King’s Hawaiian is rolling out a fresh flavor in time for the holidays. The new Hawaiian Sweet Gingerbread Rolls combine the classic sweet bread recipe with warm gingerbread spices. The limited-edition rolls are exclusively sold online. A pack of 12 rolls costs $10. The specialty flavor...

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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Honolulu Burger Fans Swear By The Thick Patties At Teddy’s Bigger Burgers

Some burgers are built for a quick bite. Others need two hands, a stack of napkins, and a plan. In Honolulu, a short walk from the sand, one spot has spent years earning a loyal crowd by making patties thick enough to start friendly arguments about who serves the best burger on the island. Locals stop by after work, families grab bags to go, and travelers from as far away as Australia leave saying they have nothing like it back home.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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TEE It Up & Pour Your Own: Kapolei’s 24/7 Golf Hangout

Golf, great drinks and good times — all under one roof, 24/7! Discover Pars and Brews in Kapolei, where cutting-edge Trackman golf simulators let you fine-tune your swing, while 18 self-serve taps offer local craft beers, ciders, seltzers and more. Pay by the ounce, bring your friends and enjoy a one-of-a-kind golf experience on your own schedule! Plus, it's family-friendly and perfect for private parties. www.parsandbrews.com.

Kapolei, HI · 3d

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Where to find the best desserts in Hawaiʻi for your holiday celebrations

KHON2 identified several popular dessert shops across Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, and Kauaʻi to help residents satisfy their holiday cravings.

Honolulu, HI · 4h

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Hawaii Eats About 7 Million Cans of Spam a Year. Here’s Why, and Where to Try It in Honolulu

Hawaii eats about 7 million cans of Spam a year, according to Hormel Foods, the company that makes it. That...

Hawaii · 2d

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Southern Love will satisfy your cravings for ono southern grinds!

Southern Love serves scratch-made Southern cuisine, including breakfast, dinner, and dessert options, at its restaurant located at 753 Queen Street.

Honolulu, HI · 5h

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Kahuku Pizza Truck Zef's Pizza Expands With Hukilau Marketplace Location

A food truck that started with two college students selling pizza out of their apartment is now serving up purple taro-crust pies and Vietnamese-inspired slices from a spot at Kahuku Sugar Mill, and it's growing. Zef's Pizza, formerly known as Zephanie's Pizza, has built a following on Oahu's North Shore for creative pizzas that blend Neapolitan style with Asian-Pacific flavors, and the business is expanding to a second location at Hukilau Marketplace at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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Historians preserve memories of Hawaiʻi's oldest bar

As Veteran's Day approaches, we pour one out for Smith's Union Bar, which officially closed its doors after its final last call. The bar was the oldest in Hawaiʻi, and this year will mark the first Veterans Day without the historic bar. Dec. 7th, 2026, will be the 85th...

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Sijie Special Noodle Brings $12.99 Soup Dumplings To Honolulu's Kakaʻako

A new soup dumpling destination has landed in Kakaʻako, where Sijie Special Noodle has soft opened at 401 Kamakee St. No. 102, taking over the former space of Phuket Thai and Better Bites Thai and More. The restaurant seats 100 customers across indoor and outdoor seating and is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to midnight.

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Episode 65: 72-Hour Dough in Hawaii: What Makes Paulistana Pizza Different?

Andre Alves de Moraes spent more than a decade planning how to bring the Paulistana pizza of his native São Paulo to Honolulu. The result is San Paolo Pizzeria, where long-fermented dough carries generous toppings, Brazilian calabresa meets creamy Catupiry and an all-you-can-eat service introduces diners to roughly 30 different flavors.

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Honolulu Restaurant Week returns with food you don’t want to miss

HONOLULU Restaurant Week is scheduled to return from Nov. 7 through Nov. 15, offering special dining experiences and prix fixe menus at various Oʻahu restaurants to support the Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

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From prepared meals to free meals: Here’s what’s happening in Honolulu for Thanksgiving

Various businesses, restaurants, and community organizations across Oʻahu are providing diverse options for Thanksgiving meals, ranging from preprepared dinners and hotel reservations to free food assistance programs.

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Sunset Noodle House serves Hawaiian fusion ramen and housemade kimchi in Kailua

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Sunset Noodle House in Kailua brings Chinese, Hawaiian and Japanese flavors together through its Hawaiian fusion ramen. Owner Jason Chang shares some of the restaurant’s offerings, including tonkotsu ramen with chashu pork belly, mildly spicy beef noodles and the popular tantan ramen for those who prefer more heat.

Kailua, HI · 2d

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This Old-School Waikiki Steakhouse Sears Prime Steaks And Flames Dessert Tableside In An Elegant, Old-Fashioned Room

Some restaurants hand you a plate and call it a night. Others turn dinner into a small performance, with a grill master who has manned the same station for decades and a server who ignites your dessert right beside your table. In the middle of busy Waikiki, one dining room...

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Zippy's, Anna Miller's team up for Salvation Army pie drive

The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division has partnered with Zippy's and Anna Miller's Restaurant to collect pumpkin pie donations for families in need this Thanksgiving — and donors will earn Zipcoin Reward Points as a thank-you from Zippy's.

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Get ready for ono kine Zippy’s Thanksgiving meals

Zippy's will offer pre-cooked Thanksgiving turkey packages with various sides and promotional discounts for orders placed online by October 25th.

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Bumble Tea Cafe and Ramen to Debut in Las Vegas

Bumble Tea Cafe and Ramen is embarking on opening its first Las Vegas shop. According to a permit filed with Clark County, the ramen bar and bubble tea hangout spot is expected to open on the Las Vegas Strip at 3049 Las Vegas Blvd S, Suite 10N. The address sits...

Las Vegas, NV · 4d

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What’s Cooking: Five Sails chef-owner Alex Kim brings modern Korean to Hawaii Food & Wine Festival

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Five chefs showcasing modern Korean cuisine will headline the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s annual Halekulani Gala Sunday night. Chef Alex Kim, one of the participating chefs, joined Hawaii News Now Sunrise ahead of the gala to discuss his approach to cooking and the influences behind his food.

Honolulu, HI · 5d

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