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Culinary legend Alan Wong is opening a new restaurant at the Kahala Hotel & Resort in early 2025, replacing the former Hoku’s fine dining room. The move marks Wong’s return to restaurant ownership and could signal renewed investment in Honolulu’s luxury dining scene.
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Sonic Drive-In opens its first Hawaii location Saturday in Kapolei, bringing roller-skating carhops and classic drive-in service to West Oahu. The locally owned franchise at 5001 Kapolei Parkway features five carhop stalls and could signal broader island expansion.
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Poke Fest returns May 16 to Ka Makana Ali’i parking lot in Kapolei, featuring local chefs competing for King of Poke crown. New Poke Pass offers fast-lane sampling, with attendees voting on brand-new poke creations.
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Hawaii culinary icon Alan Wong is opening a new restaurant in the former Hoku’s space at The Kahala Resort. The concept will feature signature dishes from his celebrated career alongside new oceanfront-inspired creations.
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Culinary legend Alan Wong is returning to Honolulu’s dining scene with a new restaurant at The Kahala Hotel & Resort in 2026. The James Beard Award winner will occupy the space formerly held by Hoku’s, marking his first permanent restaurant since closing his flagship Kaimuki location in 2020.
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Michelin-starred yakitori restaurant Torishin has opened in Kakaako, bringing New York’s acclaimed omakase chicken experience to Honolulu. The restaurant’s arrival signals growing recognition of Hawaii as a viable expansion market for high-end dining establishments.
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Liliha Bakery is opening its sixth location at Waikiki Beach Walk, bringing the beloved local institution’s famous coco puffs to the heart of the tourist strip. The move marks the 74-year-old family bakery’s first expansion into Waikīkī’s heavily trafficked retail corridor.
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Five years after closing his King Street restaurant, James Beard winner Alan Wong has reopened at The Kāhala Hotel, bringing back signature dishes like ginger-crusted onaga while adapting to a resort setting. The return marks a pivotal moment for Honolulu’s fine-dining scene.
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Liliha Bakery will open its sixth Oahu location in Waikīkī Beach Walk, bringing iconic coco puffs and local flavors to tourists. The expansion marks the 72-year-old institution’s first move into the heart of the tourist corridor.
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Brazilian açaí chain Oakberry opens its first Hawaii location Saturday at Park Shore Waikiki, bringing authentic superfood bowls and smoothies to the competitive beachfront dining scene. The fast-casual concept targets both health-conscious tourists and local residents.
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