19 New Restaurants That Opened on O‘ahu in 2018

Peruvian chicken, Michelin-starred dim sum, Burmese salads to stop for and an adobo fried chicken we're still talking about all arrived in 2018.

By HONOLULU Team

January 2018

The vibrant Peruvian cuisine of this new restaurant is a reason to head west.

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February 2018

This gastropub mixes pub fare with local flavors. And no, there’s no ox on the menu.

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March 2018

Enjoy authentic dim sum outside Chinatown at Yum Cha on Kapi‘olani Boulevard.

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March 2018

Photo: Enjy El-Kadi

Frogs, hedgehogs and bees, oh my! This spot dishes up cute, Instagrammable dumplings.

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May 2018

Photo: Bridget Kitson

An unloved Kapahulu Avenue parking lot gets two tasty new tenants.

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April 2018

Photos: Aaron K. Yoshino

Michelin-starred dim sum shows up in Waikīkī to fanfare and a line of diners.

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May 2018

Photo: Catherine Toth Fox

Welcome adobo fried chicken to the scene, thanks to a new place opened by two former Senia chefs.

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June 2018

Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino

The first O‘ahu location of Merriman’s offers fun, fresh dishes.

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June 2018

Photo: Catherine Toth Fox

Gourmet meatloaf, tuna melt with ‘ahi and the kind of presentation you’d expect from a fine-dining chef.

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June 2018

Photo: Robbie Dingeman

Bartender-bakers roll out fresh cake doughnuts with attitude.

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August 2018

Photo: Catherine Toth Fox

This new brunch spot offers both veggie-centric fare and meaty dishes, all packed with local ingredients.

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September 2018

Photo: Katrina Valcourt

Honolulu’s newest Burmese restaurant hits high marks with an extensive menu of curries, salads, soups, rice dishes and more.

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September 2018

photo: Jennifer Mennella fields

The Waikīkī restaurant’s highlight is the chef’s counter, where a $100 eight-course prix-fixe tasting menu is prepared right in front of diners.

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October 2018

Photo: Wendy Awai-Dakroub

Uni carbonara, roasted bone marrow and chicken alla plancha were on the menu at this newcomer to Salt in Kaka‘ako.

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November 2018

Photo: Catherine Toth Fox

This new taco shop delivers bold flavors and twists on classic Mexican street fare.

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November 2018

Shrimp taco fans, unite! The casual Maui restaurant just opened its first location on O‘ahu and we’re hooked.

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November 2018

Photo: Robbie Dingeman

Chef Roy Yamaguchi launches a new concept restaurant with casual, stylish Pan-Asian food, comforting noodle dishes and creative cocktails.

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December 2018

Photo: Katie Kenny

Up for a challenge? Walk out of this sweet southern Vietnamese restaurant without a massive smile on your face.

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December 2018

Photo: Terri Inefuku

Get the scoop on the secret menu, how to avoid the line and more about Honolulu’s newest fast-food joint.

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