Recently Opened Restaurants in the Honolulu Area

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Recently opened restaurants in the Honolulu area

Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.

While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."

US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,000 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits in 2024. They found that the average person dines out about 4.6 times per month, up significantly from three times in 2023. Diners are going out to eat for a wide range of reasons, from socialization to enjoying the atmosphere, and from celebrating something special to avoiding the labor of cooking (and cleaning up afterward).

As for what types of restaurants they tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (69%), followed by fast food (55%) and fast casual (55%). Contemporary casual (38%) and bar and grills (30%) round out the top five.

Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Honolulu in 2025 using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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Paris Hawaii

- Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 324 Coral St. Ste 101 Unit 102 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp

Clau And Chui's Cocina

- Rating: 4.1/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 7192 Kalanianaʻole Hwy Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Han No Daidokoro - Waikiki

- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2380 Kūhiō Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Grindz & Laos Cusine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1742 South King St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Thai, Laotian, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Aloha Amigo Island Mexican Cantina

- Rating: 3.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 400 Royal Hawaiian Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Hawaiian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Totoya

- Rating: 4.6/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1127 12th Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood, Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Chicken University

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1910 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste 3 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Empire Steak House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1777 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Gecko Girlz Shave Ice and Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.7/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 3045 Monsarrat Ave. Ste 6 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Lady Elaine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 2752 Woodlawn Drive Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Mediterranean, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Mian & Bao

- Rating: 3.6/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste 665 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Dim Sum, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Aloha Hotdog & Banh Mi

- Rating: 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 2250 Kalakaua Ave. Unit LL105 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Vietnamese, Hot Dogs, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Vintage Books

- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 3660 Waialae Ave. Ste 101 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp