Your guide to the hottest new spots on Oahu — brand new openings, exciting moves, and big news for food lovers!
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or as seasoned as a local, April 2026 brings some exciting new restaurants and shops to Oahu. From hand-roll sushi in Waikiki to a legendary chef’s comeback, here’s everything you need to know before your next trip.
🍣 NORI Bar Comes to Waikiki
If you love sushi, this one’s for you. NORI Bar, already a huge hit in Kaka’ako, just opened a brand-new location in Waikiki on the first floor of the Hyatt Centric hotel. (This is the same spot once occupied by Ice Monster, the Taiwanese shaved ice shop.)
Hand rolls start at just $5, making this an easy, affordable spot for a delicious meal. The menu also includes nigiri, sashimi sets, a Nigiri Flight (a sushi sampler with 5 kinds of seafood), ahi tataki (seared tuna), carpaccio, and more.
One big bonus for early risers: the Waikiki location opens at 7:00 AM and serves breakfast until 10:30 AM. It is a perfect place to start your day, before heading out to the beach!
📍 NORI Bar 2255 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Breakfast: 7:00–10:30 AM / Takeout: 10:30 AM–9:30 PM) Phone: 808-707-8239 🌐 noribarhawaii.com
🍗 Hawaii’s Biggest Chick-fil-A Is Now Open
Yes, you read that right! One of America’s most beloved fast food chains landed in Honolulu with one of its largest locations yet! The new Chick-fil-A nestled at the corner of Kapiolani Blvd and Kalakaua Ave, is where Honolulu Coffee’s Experience Center used to be.
Because it is at a busy intersection, there’s no drive-through, but the dining room more than makes up for this with over 200 seats. There’s plenty of room to sit down, relax, and enjoy that iconic Chicken Sandwich with pickles, waffle fries, and a lemonade.
Chick-fil-A, famous for its juicy chicken, friendly staff, and signature “My pleasure!” attitude, is now in the heart of Honolulu in an area accessible to most visitors. Just remember, they are closed on Sundays!
📍 Chick-fil-A 1837 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI Hours: Mon–Sat, 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM Phone: 808-909-3908 🌐 chick-fil-a.com
⭐ Alan Wong’s Is Back at The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Big news for food lovers! Alan Wong’s, one of Hawaii’s most celebrated chefs, has officially reopened his eponymous, iconic restaurant on April 8th at The Kahala Hotel & Resort
The new menu brings back beloved classics from his original King Street location, alongside exciting new dishes featuring fresh, local ingredients. Expect flavors rooted in Hawaii’s rich food culture such as taro, kalbi, and Hawaii Regional Cuisine at its finest. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want the best meal of your trip, Alan Wong’s is a must. Please note that during their soft opening phase, reservations are extremely limited, making seats highly coveted.
📍 Alan Wong’s Kahala Resort, 5000 Kahala Ave #5000, Honolulu, HI Hours: Tue–Sat, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sun, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Closed Mon Phone: 808-739-8760 🌐 https://www.kahalaresort.com/dining/alan-wongs/
🥩 Tonkatsu Tamafuji — Same Great Taste, New Space
Deep fried food lovers rejoice! The crispy, juicy tonkatsu at Tonkatsu Tamafuji on Kapahulu Avenue is more accessible now than ever. The restaurant moved to the first floor of the same building, and the new space is bigger and better. Seating has expanded to 1.5 times the original capacity, with both counter seats and table seats in a bright, clean, comfortable space.
This Sapporo-born tonkatsu institution has been beloved since 1952, and the secret is in the details: special breadcrumbs, carefully selected pork, and the perfect frying oil. The result? Perfectly crispy, perfectly juicy tonkatsu every time. This combination makes it understandable why there were 2-3 months of waitlisting to get in. Now is your chance.
📍 Tonkatsu Tamafuji, 449 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI Hours: Mon & Wed–Fri, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Sat & Sun, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Closed Tue Phone: 808-922-1212 🌐 https://tamafuji-us.com/menu-en.html
🍦 Aloha Greek Waikiki — Frozen Yogurt is Back in Waikiki!
Waikiki has been missing a good frozen yogurt spot, and Aloha Greek Waikiki is here to fill that void. Located on the first floor of the Outrigger Waikiki Paradise Hotel, right across from Waikiki Market, this froyo spot is just steps away from Target.
Choose from classic flavors like Original Tart, Lehua Honey, Pineapple, Mango, and Kona Coffee, along with rotating weekly specials like Guava, Ube, Lilikoi, and Lychee. Load up your cup with your favorite toppings, and pay by weight. It’s that simple for a fun and delicious dessert.
📍 Aloha Greek Waikiki 150 Ka’iulani Ave, Honolulu, HI Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM 📸 Instagram: @alohagreekwaikiki
🍣 Genki Sushi Coming to Waikiki Beach Walk
Hawaii’s favorite conveyor belt sushi chain is expanding! Genki Sushi is opening a new location at Waikiki Beach Walk, right next to Hard Rock Cafe. Genki Sushi has been a Hawaii staple since 1993, with seven locations across Oahu including Ala Moana Center and Kapahulu Avenue.
An exact opening date hasn’t been announced yet, but stay tuned!
📍 Genki Sushi (Coming Soon) 280 Beach Walk, Honolulu, HI 🌐 genkisushiusa.com
🌈 Rainbow Drive-In Coming to the Pagoda Hotel Area
Rainbow Drive-In, Honolulu’s legendary plate lunch spot and perennial winner of the “Best Plate Lunch” award, is set to open a new location at the Pagoda Hotel site in Ala Moana. The Pagoda Hotel is currently undergoing a major renovation, and Rainbow Drive-In will take over the former floating restaurant space. There is no opening date yet, but this is definitely one to keep an eye out on!
📍 Rainbow Drive-In (Coming Soon) 1525 Rycroft St, Honolulu, HI 🌐 rainbowdrivein.com
☕ Cotti Coffee Opens at Ward Village
With over 16,000 locations in 28 countries, global coffee chain Cotti Coffee made its way to Hawaii, and its first local home is in Ward Village. Expect carefully crafted artisan coffee alongside beautiful signature drinks like the Cloud Mousse Latte. The Ward Village location will also offer exclusive menu items not found anywhere else.
📍 Cotti Coffee 1000 Auahi St, Honolulu, HI Hours: Mon–Thu 7:00 AM–7:00 PM / Fri–Sun 7:00 AM–8:00 PM Phone: 808-888-0038 📸 Instagram: @cottihawaii
🌿 Rollin’ Rolls — Vietnamese Flavors in Kaka’ako
Fresh, healthy, and delicious — Rollin’ Rolls is a new Vietnamese restaurant now open in Kaka’ako, along Keawe Street. The menu features fresh spring rolls, bánh mì sandwiches, plate lunches, and Vietnamese coffee. It is yet another great option for a light, satisfying lunch.
📍 Rollin’ Rolls 502 Keawe St, Honolulu, HI Hours: Wed–Mon 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Phone: 808-200-0435 📸 Instagram: @rollinrollscafe
🥐 Paris Baguette Expanding on Oahu
Korean bakery chain Paris Baguette is growing in Hawaii! Two new Oahu locations are in the works: one inside the Pagoda Hotel near Ala Moana Center, and another at Varsity Center on University Avenue (in the former Smokey’s Pipe and Coffee space).
📍 Paris Baguette — Pagoda Hotel 1525 Rycroft St, Honolulu, HI
📍 Paris Baguette — University 1010 University Ave, Honolulu, HI 🌐 parisbaguette.com
🏪 CU Hawaii — Two New Convenience Store Locations Coming
Korean convenience store chain CU Hawaii is continuing to grow on Oahu with two new locations planned. One will be near Diamond Head, in the former Fort Ruger Market space. Oh, and for fans of Fort Ruger Market, this is great news: popular items like poke and boiled peanuts will still be available there. The second new location will be inside the renovated Pagoda Hotel.
📍 CU Hawaii — Diamond Head Area 3585 Alohea Ave, Honolulu, HI
📍 CU Hawaii — Pagoda Hotel 1525 Rycroft St, Honolulu, HI 🌐 nicetocuhawaii.com
Stay tuned to HonoluluCoupon.com for updates as more opening dates are confirmed!
