“Mahina Akimoto Reppun and Lani Ng bought the place in 2019 and have cultivated something rarely seen in food establishments: On average, employees stay for eight years; for some it’s over a decade. Catching up with Ben or Alana or anyone behind the counter is why Morning Glass is not just the best coffee shop in Honolulu, for me, it’s extended family.”
Read more about @morningglasscoffee and other restaurants that @thomasohhh loves in part two of three from our print package in the @honolulumag February issue, linked in our bio.
#honolulumagazine #frolichawaii #morningglasscoffee #manoa #hawaiirestaurants #cafe #coffee
120,000 malasadas? That’s like 1/8th the population of O‘ahu! 😳😳
Tap our link in bio for more fast facts about @punahouschool carnival food in today’s repost story from last year!
#frolichawaii #punahoucarnival #punahou #malasadas #carnivalfood
Where Time Stands Still is a new Frolic series that celebrates Hawai‘i’s longstanding and beloved eateries. These places comfort us because they are the same as they always were, serving up favorite foods and dishes that we love, generation after generation.
After 25 years in Kaimukī, this beloved neighborhood restaurant is still @briecheesecake’s go-to for delicious Japanese food, served with a side of warm memories.
Tap our link in bio to read more on @maguroyakaimuki Where Time Stands Still.
#frolichawaii #oldhawaii #nostalgia #keepitkaimuki #maguroya #sushi #japanesefood
Looking for a satisfying, wallet-friendly sandwich in Honolulu? Check out @lucaskamata’s $10 eats.
🥪 Full story at link in bio.
#frolichawaii
“I’d been eating Hawaiian food my whole life. But now I understood its resonance: It’s the food of place, this place, of home as we know it; and its simple, enduring dishes anchor moments in our lives with love and connection.”
@nonatopmari writes about @helenashawaiianfoood and @pigandthelady in the first of three essays by the dining team entitled Restaurants We Love, a package that rounds out our list of the Best Restaurants in Honolulu.
Tap our link for her essay and to watch the full video on honolulumagazine.com
Video by @thomasohhh
#frolichawaii #honolulumagazine #bestrestaurantshonolulu #bestrestaurants #restaurantswelove #helenashawaiianfood #jamesbeardaward #hawaiianfood #hawaii #hawaiifood #hawaiieats
Repost for the Lunar New Year season: if you’re hungry for dim sum, head to Mei Sum for delicious classics and dishes unique to this restaurant.
See everything @awlidays and her Hong Kong-born dad enjoyed in the full story at our link in bio.
#frolichawaii #dimsum #meisumdimsum #chinatownhi #chinatownhonolulu #點心
Sometimes, the best meals are the ones that don’t cost a fortune. From @bettysburgershawaii ‘s filling Double Deluxe Cheeseburger to @feast808 ‘s crispy chicken and fries and Boston’s Pizza serving up huge, crunchy slices—these $10 eats have me coming back for more.
Check our link in bio for all of @lucaskamata’s $10 eats.
A new gem has arrived at bustling Kapi‘olani Boulevard. Meet Mara Honolulu, a lively dinner spot with a New York vibe that highlights Mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist. There’s plenty on the menu to love, but these dishes—a combination of local ingredients, earthy spices and impeccable attention to detail—are what have us coming back.
From hand-cut pasta to fresh-from-the-hearth pita and so much more, read about the Best Bites at Mara, presented by @FirstHawaiianBank:
honolulumagazine.com/best-bites-mara-honolulu-brings-the-all-the-bold-flavors-of-the-mediterranean/
Saying goodbye to a favorite restaurant is like saying goodbye to an old friend. Sadly, @easternparadise is closing for good on Sunday, Dec. 29. Congratulations to Steve and Chih-Kuo Lee on their well-deserved retirement.
Eastern Paradise is CLOSED TODAY as it usually is on Monday but will be OPEN every day through Sunday, including Christmas, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. to give people a chance to get their last meals. Call to make a reservation!
See the full story by @awlidays at our link in bio.
Share your favorite dishes or memories from the restaurant for the Lee family to see in the comments below.
#frolichawaii #honolulumagazine
It’s rare to find a chef that can make jewel-like temari sushi and artful nigiri on the same line as hearty plate lunches and ramen bowls, but Yoshimi Koizimi at @minatokukitchen can.
With the recent addition of dinner and happy hour service, with beer, sake and shochu, Minatoku Kitchen is an all-day haven for Japanese food.
#japanesefood #pauhana #sponsored
What you knew as the @hawaiiconventioncenter is now a world of lights and holiday cheer. @twas.honolulu is magical—it feels like stepping into a Christmas storybook. 🎅 But this isn’t just any holiday adventure, it’s filled with festive treats!
Full story by @lucaskamata at our link in bio.
#frolichawaii
The night market in the Pearlridge parking lot fronting TJ Maxx starts at 5 p.m., when the day is beginning to cool down. Live music acts interacting with the crowd, fairy lights strung on tents, and the smell of delicious food creates a lively atmosphere.
One tip up front: Bring a few friends along. Why? Seating is limited, and this way one of you can save a spot at one of the tables while someone grabs food.
So how did our $60 foodie date go? Watch the full episode linked in our bio!
#frolichawaii #datenightmarket #nightmarket #datenight
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