Maui has a range of culinary options, from hole-in-the-wall eateries to upscale dining experiences in five-star hotels. If you’re planning a trip to the Valley Isle soon, make reservations at one of these five restaurants, favorites of our readers in our HAWAIʻI Magazine 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Mama’s Fish House Restaurant & Inn Mama’s […]
Just like K-pop, bingsu has taken Hawai‘i by storm over the last few years. It’s an addictive Korean take on Hawai‘i-style shave ice. Distinctly fluffier and more delicate, the base of bingsu is made from milk instead of water, giving it a creamier texture that’s less crystalized. Typically, the picturesque dessert is served with heaping
It’s Slurpee Day! The world’s largest convenience store chain is all over the Islands—currently, there are 67 locations across Oʻahu, Hawai‘i Island, Kaua‘i and Maui—and since it was taken over by the Japan-based Seven & I Holdings in 2005, the offerings have noticeably improved in the last decade. Sure, most of us still think of
There are too many places to eat in Wahiawā for us to cover them all, so we’ve listed our five favorite spots below. 1. Koa Pancake House View this post on Instagram A post shared by Koa Pancake House (@koapancakehouse) Everything you’d want from a hometown diner, Koa Pancake House serves local-style breakfast
Sometimes it is nice to take a break from the beach and enjoy the hotel amenities you have worked so hard to pay for. A day at the pool is a rejuvenating way to spend the afternoon while still getting the most of your Oʻahu experience. Lost & Found Wayfinder Waikīkī Locals will remember the
Coconut, or nui in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), arrived in Hawaiʻi via canoes sailed by Polynesian voyagers roughly 4,500 years ago. Native Hawaiians considered the coconut tree to be the god Kū in physical form. For them, coconut water was sacred and therefore used for important ceremonies and rituals. Many of the coconut trees’ ancient
Maui’s obsession with food trucks continues to grow, introducing a variety of new palate-pleasing options for diverse tastes. From intentionally sourced pizza to renowned vegan fare, these fresh culinary ventures are a foodie’s delight. Here, we highlight six eateries that are the latest to grace the Valley Isle dining scene. Da Grateful Dough With a
Hawaiʻi has produced beer since the mid 19th century, but it wasn’t until the early ’90s that craft breweries began popping up. By the 2010s Hawaiʻi’s craft beer movement was in full swing. Although the Kakaʻako neighborhood on Oʻahu is the local craft beer mecca, the five best local beers —voted by HAWAIʻI Magazine’s readerss—are
If you’re craving traditional Hawaiian food fare—we’re talking kālua pig, lau lau and poi—stop at these reader-endorsed restaurants. Read More: What’s in a Hawaiian Plate, Anyway? 1. Helena’s Hawaiian Food This humble restaurant in Kalihi has topped our list multiple times. It opened in 1946, serving traditional, local Hawaiian food, including its popular version of pipi
Dreaming of a Hula Pie—but booked a trip to Hawaiʻi Island? Hopefully your trip is scheduled for late 2025. Because that’s when Duke’s Kona is scheduled to open. The iconic restaurant will open in a 15,000-square-foot oceanfront space at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa. This marks the restaurant company’s first venture on Hawai‘i Island
From its humble beginnings when vendors peddled cups of powdered ice sweetened with fruit syrups out of pushcarts along the Honolulu Harbor, shaved ice has been a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Over a century later, a trip to Hawaiʻi is still not complete without this iconic local treat. 1. Matsumoto Shave Ice For
“It’s like a pad Thai fell into your mai tai.” That’s how Johnny, tiggerish bartender at Kai Maikaʻi, described the Sugarcane Blaze cocktail, an unexpected and fiery combination of smoky mezcal, Kō Hana Kea rum, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, peanuts and Szechuan pepper orgeat and mango syrup. And he’s not wrong. The cocktail, with a
