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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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Chick-fil-A opened its largest Hawaii location ever on Kapiolani Boulevard Tuesday, creating 120 jobs and marking another major national chain’s expansion into Honolulu’s competitive food scene. The 4,200-square-foot flagship drew overnight crowds and raises questions about the corridor’s transformation.
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Liliha Bakery is opening its sixth location in Waikiki Beach Walk, bringing its famous coco puffs to the heart of tourist territory. The move marks a significant expansion for the 75-year-old local institution.
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Chick-fil-A opened its largest Hawaii location at Kapiolani and Kalakaua on April 2, choosing an urban format without a drive-thru. The 4,200-square-foot restaurant signals how mainland chains are adapting to Honolulu’s dense urban core.
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Liliha Bakery is opening its sixth location in Waikiki Beach Walk, bringing its famous coco puffs and local comfort food to the heart of Hawaii’s tourist district. The expansion signals a broader shift toward featuring authentic local brands in Waikiki.
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