Metromix eats

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: local-style

We put together our own list of local diners, drive-ins and dives that we love

My Top 10 late-night eateries

Here's where Metromix photographer Jermel-Lynn Quillopo satisfies her late-night cravings

New eats: Pioneer Saloon

Yup, it's a Western-themed "saloon," serving musubi and Japanese plate lunches

Metromix eats: Old Stadium Mall

We found Indian takeout, buffalo and ostrich burgers and Taiwanese hotpot

New eats: Serg's Mexican Kitchen

Yeah, we know you only like real Mexican food. Well amigos, you’re in luck...

Metromix eats: City Square

At this popular Kalihi mall, we tasted everything from Okinawan specialties to local grinds

First Friday eats

Kalua pig, hot dogs, smoked brisket, Otto fries... Need we say more?

Chef Ed's favorite desserts

When this pastry chef craves something sweet, here are his go-to treats

Cheap eats at Palama Market

Who can afford $17 kalbi? Metromix stopped by Palama to scope out cheap Korean eats

My Top 10 places to eat

Jennifer Lieu, who has been part of past Metromix eating adventures, shares her faves

My Top 10 places for business socializing

Toby Tamaye shares his favorite networking spots in Honolulu

My favorite fries

Catherine Toth of The Daily Dish shares her picks, then invites readers for a challenge

Good eats where you least expect it

We went on a quest for unexpected gems — places you wouldn't expect to find ono grinds

Okinawan grinds at Kapiolani Park

At last weekend’s Okinawan Festival, shoyu pork and andagi reigned supreme

Hot in Honolulu: Mandoo

Foodies are all abuzz about the giant steamed buns from Mr. Mandoo

Metromix eats: Pearl Kai

We went on an eating tour of one of Oahu's most-overlooked restaurant hubs

Affordable, gourmet-ish pupu

A spin around town finds pau hana isn’t just greasy bar food

Goma Tei at Ala Moana

We tried the ramen and more at this new Ala Moana Center outlet

New hotspots for summer noodles

Three noodle shops have opened on Keeaumoku, with awesome cold dishes to beat the heat

Shrimp trekkin' on Oahu

A group of us went on a quest to the North Shore to find the best shrimp

Tasting: Shokudo's after-dark menu

Metromix readers and food writers sampled the new $3, late-night menu

It's ba-ack: Green Door Cafe

The Singaporean-Malaysian hot spot is back in Chinatown with food that takes us to Penang

First taste: Pa'ina Cafe

With poke bowls, kalua pork sandwiches and Jobo's musubis, Pa'ina's got us addicted

Off-the-menu

There's a secret society out there, with restaurants making special dishes if you ask

Ice Ice Baby

The hot weather had us sweating, so we scoured the island for the best, local-kine shave ice

First taste: Tsunami

This new South King hangout may be known more as a bar, but it's the food that shines

First look: Buffalo Wild Wings

Metromix and some of our Twitter buddies checked out this new wings place at Discovery Bay

My Top 10 dishes

Catherine Toth of The Daily Dish shares her favorite eats in Honolulu

First taste: Eggs 'n Things

The Waikiki breakfast destination is back, like an old friend in bright new digs

My Top 10 restaurants

Here are the spots Melissa Chang gravitates toward, over and over, for different reasons

My Top 10: NctrnlBst

Metromix introduces its series, where we ask local foodies about their favorite restaurants

Best bon dance eats

Summer nights = bon dances = awesome bon dance grinds!

A night at J.J. Dolan's Pizza Pub

Four guys, a girl and a pizza place

First taste: Your Kitchen

This new Japanese takeout place may very well have the island's best shave ice

First taste: Kaimuki Grill

A group of us tried this casual new sports bar and eatery in Kaimuki

Dining tales: Izakaya Nonbei

We were exiled from one of the best izakaya in town, but now we're back...

Catch the Wave at Storto's

We tried a few sandwiches at this new Kaimuki eatery

Grinds on wheels

We tracked down lunch trucks that serve good, cheap, and even sophisticated meals

Metromix eats: Samsung Plaza

We scoped out the hole-in-the-wall eateries for good, cheap eats

Honolulu's favorite sushi rolls

We hit the streets to bring you some of the most creative and delicious sushi rolls

Yogurt mania in Hawaii

We ate at 10 of the most popular spots to bring you this ultimate guide

Cheap eats on Keeaumoku

We went on a walkabout and found tons of yummy, inexpensive deals

First taste: Himalayan Kitchen

This new Indian place in Kaimuki has become a hot spot for foodies.

First taste: Buffalo Boys Hoagies

Wings and hoagies until 3 a.m., just down the street from UH Manoa

First taste: Fendu Boulangerie

Now open in Manoa, it's a true European bakery with delectable pastries, pizzas and breads

Bizarre foods 2

You wanted more, so we got you more. Here's part II of Honolulu's most unusual eats

First taste: Stonegrill Restaurant

We went straight for the beef at this cook-it-yourself eatery at Restaurant Row

First taste: Bangkok Chef Manoa

We trekked to Manoa Valley to see how this new Thai eatery compares to its Nuuanu sister

Metromix eats: The Little Oven

This dessert cafe on South King is all the rage, and now we know why

First taste: Yuzen

This sushi bar and izakaya just opened in town, so we had to have a taste

Metromix eats: A night in Aiea

Some of us townies hung out with some Aiea friends to check out their favorite grinds

First taste: The Counter

Talk about buzz... Of course we had to try this new build-your-own-burger place

First taste: Cafe TajMahal

If you're jonesing for Indian food, this Waialae Avenue eatery is where to go

Yummy breakfast options

Think Honolulu isn't a breakfast town? We found lots of great plates worth waking up for

Best eats: Punahou Carnival

We braved the crowds to try the malasadas, teriburger and more

First taste: Off the Wall

It's a local-style, Okinawan fusion izakaya and plate lunch place. Huh? Come see for yourself

First taste: Maile's Thai Bistro

People are buzzin' about Maile's Thai Bistro, with OMG good dishes

Metromix tasting at Legend

Melissa Chang took three readers for a nine-course feast to celebrate Chinese New Year

Hangover helpers

When you've partied too hard, here's what to eat in Honolulu to stop the pain

Inside: The Alley at Aiea Bowl

At this Aiea eatery, plate-lunch fare is raised to a level that’s oh-so-haute

The best tacos in town

We asked a native Angeleno to show us where to get authentic, Mexican-style tacos

First taste: Hog Island

Memphis-style barbecue has arrived in Kaimuki. Metromix stopped by for a taste

What's cookin' at Shirokiya

From takoyaki to taikoyaki, this food court's got it all, especially this time of the year

A baker's dozen: 13 delicious bakery treats

We scarfed more sugar than we normally eat in a year to bring you these goodies

Metromix tasting at Gazen

Melissa Chang and three readers went on a tasting trip to a cool, Kaimuki izakaya

Delicious finds at Don Quijote

This is Asia central, baby! Here's what to eat at DQ

Unique eats at Hank's Haute Dogs

Anyone for an Alaskan Reindeer Dog? After hearing about it, we just had to try it

Honolulu's best handmade noodles

We've lined up our favorite homemade noodle dishes around town. Come see

First taste: ZenShu

Finally, there's life at the old Harpo's building in Kapahulu. Come see what we tasted

On the hunt for the elusive pastele

Here's a look at two takeout joints that serve this Puerto Rican staple

First taste: Jinroku

A Japanese teppan and okonomiyaki featuring beef tendon and kim chee? That’s bold

First taste: Da Hawaiian Stop

This Fort Street Mall take-out place offers brok da mout Hawaiian plate lunches

First taste: Fresh Catch

This Kaimuki take-out spot offers seafood, pupu, plate lunches and mounds of glorious poke

Local food... and we mean local

We explored Honolulu to find the best dishes made from mostly local ingredients

Ten most delicious Korean dishes

We got recommendations, then ate (too much). Come see what made our list

Nijiya Market: A taste of Japan at Puck's Alley

Mmmm... Takoyaki and more! Come see what we tried at this new takeout spot

First look: Kanpai Bar and Grill

We checked out this new sports bar and eatery on Ward that's run by the same folks from Slammers

Whole Foods: A new mecca for take-out

Crowds - and we mean crowds - are coming to gawk at the vast food fare. Come see what we tasted

Must-try eats at KCC Farmers Market

Come see the scrumptious things we tasted at this weekly open market

Honolulu's best salads

Our 10 picks are non-chain entrees where greens reign supreme. Come see what made our list

Bizarre foods, local style

We tried some of Honolulu's strangest eats, a la Andrew Zimmern

Aperitivo! A deal or just a temptation?

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Sampling the menu at Nobu Waikiki is now economically feasible. Or is it?

10 must-try Thai dishes

We searched the Island and found these incredible Thai offerings

Inside: Cream Pot

Come see the yummy breakfast dishes we tried at this quaint Waikiki eatery

Hidden gem: Quirky in Koreatown

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They've got karaoke rooms in passenger vans. Yes, those shuttles that bus tourists

Maunakea Marketplace: 10 delicious finds

See the incredible dishes and drinks we found at this Chinatown food court

Craving Italian?

Mediterraneo, a cozy trattoria on South King, offers authentic pastas, risotto and more

10 must-try izakaya dishes

We went to four of our favorite places and picked the best off the menu

Custom-made bentos

We visited three Honolulu eateries offering this new style of bento grinds

Bes' kine local snacks

Here in Hawaii, we love our snacks salty, sweet, crunchy, chewy, whatevahs

Beyond pho: Ten must-try Vietnamese dishes

Guilty of over-ordering pho? Try these options

First look: Mana Bu's

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An authentic musubi bakery comes to Honolulu

First look: Hanamaru

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An izakaya with a helping of quirk opens at Puck's Alley