[MONTHLY UPDATE] March 2024 Café and Restaurant Openings in Hawaii!

April 9, 2024

Betty’s Burger

Just across the street from the DFS Waikiki, Betty’s Burger is a new counter inside the Royal Hawaiian Dining Plaza.

Known for their mouthwatering smash burgers, Betty’s Burger is a popular local spot near the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Like its original location, the Waikiki location serves up juicy patties cradled in soft, slightly sweet buns sourced from a local bakery. For the perfect side, the French fries are crispy outside and fluffy inside. And while the Waikiki counter is very casual, be sure to also check out the University location, which has a cool retro vibe!

Betty’s Burger（Royal Hawaiian Dining Plaza）>> Get a special offer!
2239 Waikolu Way Honolulu HI

Il Gelato Waikiki Beach Walk

Craving some cool reprieve from Hawaii’s tropical weather? Look no further than Il Gelato’s newest location on Lewers Street at Waikiki Beach Walk.

The award-winning gelato chain prides itself on using all-natural ingredients, including local and high-quality Italian ones. With flavors like mango, ube, coconut, and acai, among classics such as vanilla and chocolate and more, you may have a hard time selecting just one flavor. Fortunately, this central location in Waikiki is quite accessible for multiple visits.

Il Gelato Waikiki Beach Walk
227 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI
（808）462-1961
https://www.ilgelato-hawaii.com/

Mini Monster Cafe

Located in the Paina Lanai Food Court on the second floor of Building B at the Royal Hawaiian Center, Mini Monster Cafe is the next go-to spot for bubble teas.

Originally from California, Mini Monster Cafe offers a variety of fruit-based drinks like strawberry lemonade and passion fruit tea, as well as classics like honey milk tea and taro milk tea. All come with the option to add boba for just 85 cents. Most drinks are priced around $6, making this a great place to grab a refreshing beverage in Waikiki.

Mini Monster Cafe
2233 Kalakaua Avenue Suite B7b, Honolulu, HI

Good Chicken STIX ASIA

While this spot is not open just yet, Good Chicken will bring its brand of Korean-style fried chicken to Waikiki in STIX ASIA, the Asian Food Hall located on the lower level of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza. Indulge in flavors like garlic chili and honey soy, and pair them with tasty sides such as tteokpokki rice cakes and fried mandoo dumplings. Once you try the Korean style of fried chicken, with crispy skin revealing tender moist meat, lacquered with sweet or savory sauces, you may be compelled to try every flavor.

Good Chicken STIX ASIA
2250 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
https://www.instagram.com/goodchicken_waikiki/

Nagasaki Champon Ringer Hut

Once located in the Ala Moana Center’s Makai Market food court, Japan-originated Nagasaki Champon Ringer Hut moved to a new spot in the shopping center on March 26.

Now neighbors with Brug Bakery, the popular Japanese eatery serves soulful noodle dishes topped with pork, seafood, and vegetables. The thick, al dente noodle dishe scented with a light chicken and pork-based broth is a signature, but other dishes such as curry and deep fried cutlets are also available, making this a new hotspot for Japanese cuisine.

Nagasaki Champon Ringer Hut >> Get a special offer!
Ala Moana Center St.Level 1,Ewa Wing ,1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI
(808)-946-7214
11:00am – 9:00pm

March witnessed a modest number of new eateries, but each of them are definitely worth trying. If you plan it right, you could possibly try everything all in one day!