Ten updates you’ll want to know about: the second location of a popular hotspot, stylish new cafés, and several restaurants where you can enjoy Hawaii’s latest boom, katsu.
【Relocation】Slice of Waikiki
The pizza shop once inside OHANA Waikiki Malia by Outrigger moved to Seaside Avenue in Waikīkī, next to Ross Dress for Less.
The sizable slices start at $8. The menu is quite simple, featuring Cheese, Pepperoni, 3 Toppings, and 4 Toppings. Layered over house-made dough crafted with premium flour, Slice of Waikiki uses fresh ingredients grown without pesticides or chemical additives. Slices are perfect for a quick lunch, while the whole pie make for a fun party, shared with family and friends.
Store Information
- Address: 333 Seaside Ave., Honolulu, HI
- Hours: Sun–Thu 11:30–22:00; Fri–Sat 11:30–23:00
- Phone: 808-888-0288
- Web: https://www.sliceofwaikiki.com/
Kyoto Katsuda — Soft Opening at STIX Asia Food Hall
Kyoto’s famed Kyoto Katsuda opened its first overseas location in August 2025 inside Waikīkī’s STIX Asian Food Hall.
The focus is gyu-katsu (beef katsu), but the Japan-based deep-fried eatery also showcases other proteins. Sets include US Beef Katsu, US Beef Tenderloin, and a US Wagyu Chuck Tail Flap Katsu made with the Black Angus hybrid.
There are also various seafood deep-fries, such as Salmon Katsu, Maguro (Tuna) Katsu, and Shrimp Katsu. Sets come with shaved cabbage, white rice, and a variety house sauces, including with dashi soy, curry sauce, tonkatsu sauce, or wasabi for different flavor profiles. Currently, they are open for dinner only, with plans to open for lunch soon.
Store Information
- Address: 2250 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu, HI
- Hours: 15:00–21:00
- Coupon here!
Tonkatsu @ Honolulu
Opened August 10, 2025 on Waimanu Street near Ala Moana Center, this tonkatsu specialty eatery was founded by Nagoya natives, Go Oyamada with Michelin-trained Chef Keita Maeda helming the kitchen. The lineup features aged U.S. corn-fed pork (loin and tenderloin), Miyazaki A5 wagyu gyu-katsu (beef katsu), chicken, shrimp and oysters battered with fragrant breadcrumbs made from fresh bread baked by local bakery EPI-YA, and deep-fried in a special blend of soybean oil and pork lard, eliciting beautifully crisp textures.
Choose from house sauces (including mild, spicy, and miso tonkatsu sauces) to accent each fritter. The dishes are complemented by shaved cabbage and premium white Niji no Kirameki rice hailing from Ibaraki, Japan. Lunch starts from just $18, and dinner from $28. Breakfast is also in the works so keep an eye out for the onigiri rice balls, which make for great take away snacks for later. An intimate 32-seat space makes for a relaxed katsu experience.
Store Information
- Address: 1232 Waimanu St., Honolulu, HI
- Hours: Thu–Tue Lunch 11:30–14:30; Dinner 17:30–21:30
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/tonkatsu_atmark_honolulu/
Tanto Alamoana (New Location)
The popular ramen shop Tanto, known for shōyu, miso, and tonkotsu ramen, Hamamatsu-style gyoza loaded with cabbage, and casual izakaya bites, is planning a second location near Ala Moana Center. Check Instagram for opening details. Enjoy authentic Japanese ramen flavors right in the Ala Moana area.
Store Information
- Address: 1232 Waimanu St., Honolulu, HI
- Hours: 11:30–14:00; 17:00–21:30
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/tanto_at_piikoi_ala_moana?igsh=dW9uenQ2YWJnbXg4
Piikoi Steak (New)
A new steak spot just 2 minutes by foot from Ala Moana Center on Piikoi Street—currently operating inside Margotto Hawaii while the restaurant is renovating the space. Try the Mugifuji Pork Steak for $18.00 or the U.S. Ribeye Steak for $25.00. Enjoy juicy, satisfying plates in a family-friendly setting.
Store Information
- Address: 514 Piikoi St., Honolulu, HI
- Hours: Lunch 11:00–15:00; Dinner 17:00–22:00
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/piikoisteak/
Café VNTG (Inside “VNTG” Furniture Store)
A brand-new café inside the VNTG furniture shop in Kakaʻako. Enjoy high-quality coffee, matcha, smoothies, and tasty bagels. This spot prioritizes local and, whenever possible, organic ingredients. And you want to know the coolest part? You can sit on the in-store furniture while you sip—then shop for your favorite pieces afterward. Maybe just be a little extra careful with that cappuccino, though.
Store Information
- Address: 875 Waimanu St., Honolulu, HI
- Hours: Tue–Sat 8:00–17:00; Sun 9:00–17:00
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/cafevntg?igsh=cnVlN2g5bTRmM2x6
Udon Yonpachi
Udon Yonpachi is a new udon shop on McCully Street (in the former Torae Torae izakaya space), a few minutes’ drive from Waikīkī. The dashi and noodles house-made, with the udon possessing a pleasantly firm, but chewy bite. The lunch menu focuses on set meals, but dinner adds izakaya-style small plates which pair perfectly with the selection of shōchū and sake. Experience a taste of Japanese life by starting with a few drinks and small side dishes, before ending the night with a comforting bowl of udon and broth.
Store Information
- Address: 1111 McCully St., Honolulu, HI
- Hours: Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00–14:00; Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/yonpachi_hawaii/
MOSA (Second Location)
Taiwanese dessert shop MOSA, which has its first location on the ground floor of the building also housing Aloha Table in Waikīkī, opened a second location near the University of Hawaiʻi on South King Street.
The signature MOSA Wrap features a crepe-like shell filled with ice cream and fruit. Don’t miss the unique toppings, such as shaves taken from a Taiwan-imported peanut candy block. Like its Waikīkī location, this new shop stays open late, making it a perfect dessert gathering spot after dinner.
Store Information
- Address: 2600 S King St., Honolulu, HI
- Hours: 12:00–24:00
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/mosavibe/
Chillest Shave Ice (Brick-and-Mortar)
After pop-ups at Fishcake (Kakaʻako) and TenTomorrow/Daily Whisk Matcha (Kaimukī), Chillest Shave Ice opened a permanent shop in Kaimukī, right next to popular café The Curb. Fluffy shave ice piled high go for $6–$8, with house-made syrups and toppings that helped this treasure gain a solid, loyal following.
Store Information
- Address: 3408 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI
- Hours: Thu–Mon 11:00–18:00; Tue 13:00–21:00; Wed closed
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/chillestshaveice/
Lucky’s Northshore (New Café at Sunset Beach)
In Sunset Beach, the former Sunrise Shack spot transformed into Lucky’s Northshore, a cute, intimate café serving espresso, matcha drinks, smoothies, sandwiches, and avocado toast. This posh café is simple, stylish, and uber-photogenic so drop by if you’re cruising the area.
Store Information
- Address: 59-158 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI
- Hours: 7:00–14:00
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/luckysnorthshore/
Enjoy these fine new cafes and casual eateries. Experience first-hand Hawaii’s latest boom in tonkatsu spots, and end the meal with something sweet at one of the new dessert shoppes.
