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Legendary chef Alan Wong returns to Honolulu’s dining scene with a new restaurant at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort, opening in spring 2026. The menu will feature classics from his iconic King Street location that closed in 2020.
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Alan Wong returns to fine dining at The Kāhala resort while Liliha Bakery expands to Waikīkī Beach Walk, marking strategic comebacks for two iconic local brands adapting to Honolulu’s evolving dining scene.
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Midtown Eats food hall at The Park on Ke’eaumoku is finding its rhythm three months after opening, with some vendors thriving while others adapt to changing foot traffic patterns. The 12-vendor collective is proving the viability of supporting local culinary entrepreneurs in Honolulu’s competitive dining scene.
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Rise & Grind Coffee Bar has expanded from a food trailer to a 2,400-square-foot Kailua location with tripled seating and an expanded menu. The move reflects a broader trend of successful mobile vendors securing permanent storefronts in the competitive beach town market.
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Liliha Bakery is opening its sixth location at Waikiki Beach Walk, bringing famous coco puffs and local comfort food to tourist central. The expansion puts this 75-year-old Honolulu institution at the intersection of authentic local culture and visitor expectations.
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Alan Wong’s is returning to Honolulu after closing in 2020, this time at The Kahala Hotel & Resort. The legendary Hawaii Regional Cuisine pioneer will serve as consulting chef, bringing back signature dishes that defined island fine dining for three decades.
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Alyssandra’s Lumpia Express opened at Waikele Premium Outlets on April 24, bringing Filipino comfort food to West Side shoppers. The local business’s success represents the growing mainstream appeal of Filipino cuisine and the West Side’s evolving dining scene.
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Chef Alan Wong is making his highly anticipated return to Honolulu’s dining scene with a new restaurant at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort. The Hawaii Regional Cuisine pioneer will open in the former Hoku’s space, marking a significant comeback for one of the island’s most respected culinary figures.
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Liliha Bakery is opening its sixth location at Waikiki Beach Walk, bringing the 75-year-old local institution’s legendary Coco Puffs to Honolulu’s tourism corridor. The expansion marks the family bakery’s first venture into Waikiki’s evolving dining scene.
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Pepper Lunch is bringing its sizzling hot plate dining experience to two new Oahu locations in 2026: Hyatt Centric Waikiki and Kapahulu Avenue. The Japanese teppanyaki chain’s expansion follows strong performance at its first Hawaii restaurant that opened to massive crowds earlier this year.
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