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Moani Waikiki will close permanently after June 13 following nearly five years serving authentic Hawaiian food in International Marketplace. The family-owned restaurant’s closure highlights the economic challenges facing independent operators in Waikiki’s high-rent tourist corridor.
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Molly Tea, the first tea concept dedicated to floral flavors, opens its debut Hawaii location at Ala Moana Center on June 17. The brand offers aromatic teas with real flower essences, standing out in Oahu’s crowded bubble tea market.
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Molly Tea, Taiwan’s floral aroma tea specialist, opens at Ala Moana Center on June 17, bringing fresh flower-infused beverages to Honolulu’s booming tea scene. The brand emphasizes natural ingredients and botanical experiences over traditional bubble tea offerings.
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Pepper Lunch announces two new Honolulu locations in Waikīkī and Kapahulu following success of first Hawaiʻi restaurant. The Japanese DIY teppanyaki chain offers interactive dining on 500-degree iron plates.
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Molly Tea, the floral-aroma tea brand with a cult following across Asia, will open its first U.S. location at Ala Moana Center on June 17. The Taiwan-based company chose Hawaii as its testing ground for American expansion.
Read MoreJapanese teppan chain Pepper Lunch is expanding rapidly across Honolulu with new locations planned for Waikiki’s Hyatt Centric and Kapahulu Avenue. The expansion follows successful debut of the chain’s first Hawaii restaurant earlier this year.
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Japanese teppan chain Pepper Lunch is expanding to Waikiki and Kapahulu after a successful Honolulu debut, bringing its signature sizzling-plate dining experience to more neighborhoods. The DIY cooking concept has resonated with local diners and reflects broader trends in Hawaii’s evolving restaurant scene.
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Molly Tea opens its first Hawaii location at Ala Moana Center on June 17, bringing floral-infused bubble teas to Oahu’s growing specialty beverage scene. The brand focuses exclusively on aromatic, freshly-made tea drinks featuring botanical ingredients.
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Japanese teppan chain Pepper Lunch is expanding to Waikiki and Kapahulu after a successful debut in downtown Honolulu. The interactive dining concept serves meals on 500-degree iron plates that diners cook themselves.
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Goofy Café & Dine opened its second location at The Twin Fin Hotel in Waikīkī, expanding beyond its beloved Ala Moana breakfast spot. The oceanfront restaurant adds dinner service and happy hour while maintaining its commitment to local ingredients and island-style comfort food.
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