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It’s Rodeo Season at Rim Tanon! Celebrate with specials now through March 22, 2026!

✨ Rodeo Specials
• All day Monday – Wednesday: $8 cocktails: Mojito, Lychee Martini, Lemon Drop, Cosmopolitan, Blue Hawaii
• All day, every day: Dress like a rodeo fan* and get a free soft drink or tea with any entrée purchase
✨ Khao Na Gai Special | $16 all day, every day: Tender chicken thighs braised in rich brown gravy with mushrooms, served over jasmine rice with a fried egg. Classic Thai street food done right!

Bold flavors, colorful vibes, a cozy patio, and drinks you’ll love. Grab your boots, bring your friends, and make it a night to remember!
📍: @rim.tanon.tx 2241 Richmond Ave, Houston, Texas 77098

*Cowboy/cowgirl accessories like a hat, bandana, boots, belt, bolo tie, or western shirt/jacket qualify. Dine in only, limit one per person, cannot be combined with other offers.

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One of my favorite parts of @hifoodwinefest is meeting chefs for the first time. Sometimes those quick conversations turn into real meals. That’s exactly how this dinner at @seasons_taiwanese_eatery came about after meeting Chef and owner Brian Wang at the festival.

Seasons began as a family run spot started by Brian’s mother, and Brian later took over, leaving a career in banking and law to carry it forward. Today, the restaurant reflects his roots in Taiwanese cooking, shaped by influences from his time studying in Sichuan.

The menu is full of comforting dishes with depth and personality. From the beef noodle soup that pulls together multiple regional styles to crispy popcorn chicken and black pepper ox tail, everything feels thoughtful, satisfying, and made with care.

If you’re in Honolulu and craving comforting Taiwanese food with a great story behind it, this spot is worth a visit.

Swipe through the carousel for highlights from this tasty meal!

1. Highlights
2. Popcorn chicken
3. Beef noodle soup
4. Pineapple shrimp
5. House Special Oxtail black pepper
6. Stirfry tofu and veggies
7. Braised pork belly
8. Fried rice
9. Chef Brian Wang

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This wasn’t a restaurant I had planned around, but it ended up being one of the most memorable meals I had on Oahu.

Istanbul Hawai‘i quickly won me over with how satisfying and expressive the food is. Every dish was so flavorful, beautifully plated, and deeply comforting.

The restaurant is led by a mother and daughter team, Chef Ahu Hettema and her mother Chef Nili Yildirim, and their story is inseparable from the food. Chef Nili brings generations of Anatolian tradition and foundational flavors, while Ahu brings an artistic eye and personal voice to both the plates and the space itself. Together, they’ve created something that feels honest and deeply personal.

It’s rooted in Turkish cooking, but shaped by local Hawaiian ingredients in a really natural way. The flavors are vibrant, clean, and soulful, and you can feel how much heart goes into every dish.

@istanbulhawaii is a place I’ll continue recommending to anyone visiting O‘ahu.

Swipe through the carousel for highlights from a meal that I truly loved!

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I first tasted Chef Hyun Kim’s mandoo at @hifoodwinefest, and it stayed with me enough that I made a point to visit O’Kims Korean Kitchen when I was in Chinatown.

Chef Hyun was extremely kind and generous with her time, and that sense of welcome carries through the restaurant. Korean traditions sit at the core of the menu, with island influences woven in to keep everything feeling easy and approachable.

@okims_honolulu fits so naturally into the neighborhood. It’s the kind of place you’re happy to walk into, linger, and support. If you’re nearby, go say hello and grab a bite!

Swipe through to see highlights from my visit!

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No matter where I am in the world, I always need a Cantonese food fix. And when I’m in Honolulu, this is where I go.

Hawaii Dim Sum & Seafood Restaurant in Chinatown is run by Karen Tam and her family, and you can feel the hospitality the moment you walk in. It’s a true mom and pop spot, the kind of place that feeds you well and makes you feel taken care of at the same time.

They’re already known for having some of the best dim sum on the island, but their dinner deserves just as much attention. A lot of the dishes here are classics I grew up eating, familiar in the best way, cooked with intention and love.

And IYKYK….Their charsiu is something special. It can be reserved in advance, and it’s easily some of the best I’ve had anywhere. Deeply flavorful, beautifully done, and absolutely worth planning ahead for.

Swipe through for highlights from a meal that always feels like home when I’m in Honolulu! @hawaiidimsumseafood ❤️

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One of the hardest reservations to get in Honolulu.

After years of grilling skewers at other restaurants, Takashi Ando finally has his own spot in Kaimuki. @yakitoriando is a counter experience where you get a front-row seat to the process, and Chef Ando’s calm, engaging presence makes the night feel relaxed and welcoming.

The yakitori is served omakase style, with skewers coming off the grill one by one at a steady pace. There’s also an optional motsunabe at the end of the meal, which adds a warm, comforting finish if you choose to go that route.

Reservations are tough for a reason, but if you manage to get in, Yakitori Ando is well worth experiencing.

Swipe through for highlights from my fun and delicious visit!

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Every time I come back to @aburiya_ibushi, I’m reminded why I love this place so much. Over the years, it’s been a real pleasure getting to know Chef and owner Toru Ibushi and hearing his story. He opened the restaurant just one day before dining rooms were forced to close during the pandemic, and seeing what he’s built since then makes this restaurant feel even more meaningful.

Aburiya refers to aburiyaki, a style of cooking where ingredients are char grilled over open flame, bringing out a smoky depth while keeping things simple and comforting. That approach runs through the entire menu.

If it’s your first visit, don’t skip the potato salad or the aburiyaki chicken thigh. Both are reasons on their own to come back. This is an easy, fun spot that works for just about any occasion, whether it’s a casual night out or something worth celebrating.

And before calling it a night, stop by Cha to Gelato Zen next door for cocktails and dessert to wrap things up right.

Swipe through for highlights from my many visits here!

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If you want a taste of what true Hawaiian food feels like, then check out @HelenasHawaiianFood in Honolulu.

This spot has been serving traditional Hawaiian dishes since 1946, and it’s easy to see why it’s become a local favorite. Helena’s is recognized by the James Beard Foundation as an “American Classic,” and it’s the kind of place where you taste history in every bite.

From kalua pig slow-cooked in the imu to lomi lomi salmon and the pipikaula short ribs, everything on the menu reflects the authentic, rich flavors of Hawaii.

Swipe through to see some highlights from my past two visits, and if you’re in Honolulu, it’s worth considering!

1. Highlight reel
2. Spread
3. Owner Craig Katsuyoshi
4. Short Ribs Pipikaula Style
5. Kalua Pig & Cabbage
6. Macaroni salad
7. Long rice chicken
8. Lomi Salmon
9. Poi
10. White rice
11. Haupia
12. Tripe stew
13. Fried Butterfish Collar
14. Short Rib Pipikaula Style
15. Watercress
16. Lomi salmon & poi
17. Exterior

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Going back through older photos and realized I never shared this lovely dinner at @giovedirestaurant in Chinatown.

Giovedi focuses on a menu built around Italian foundations with Asian influences, a combination that sets it apart within Honolulu’s dining scene. The space is lively without feeling overwhelming, and it fits naturally into the energy of Chinatown.

Since opening, the restaurant has received a fair amount of attention, including recognition from Bon Appétit and local nods through the Hale ʻAina Awards, which put it on many people’s lists.

For us, it was a relaxed night out with delicious food, drinks, and conversation, the kind of meal that is perfect for sharing.

Swipe through for a look at what we ordered that evening!

1. Highlight reel
2-3. Prosciutto San Daniele - Vietnamese sesamo donuts, giardiniera pickles
4-5. Scallop crudo - diver scallop, brown butter, pistachio, orange
6. Hokkaido milk rolls w/ black garlic butter
7. Ahi carpaccio - giovedì Calabrian chili crisp, Castelvetrano olive, red shiso
8. Dan Mien Vietnam-Atriciana - Yat Tung Chow egg noodle, lap xuong, pecorino romano, pickled peppers
9. Pasta of the day - Spicy tomato eggplant
10. Char Siu Pork - smoked kurobota rib chop, red wine plums
11. Five-Spice Carrot Cake - cream cheese frosting, ginger gelato
12. Dining room

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