New Ramen Spot, Acai Bowl, and Immersive Dining Experience Open in Hawaii

From a homemade broth and noodle bar to a 3D-projected chef experience, there's something for every taste bud in the islands.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Broth Bar, a new ramen spot, has opened in Kahala, serving up homemade broths and noodles in a variety of comforting bowls. In Kapolei, Oakberry has partnered with local farm Kakoo Oiwi to create a special Poi Bowl for Hawaiian Language Month. And in Waikiki, the immersive dining experience Le Petit Chef is taking up a residency at Romer House, featuring a 3D-projected chef and a five-course menu. Additionally, a new snack store called Waikiki Snack Store has opened, specializing in noodle dishes, handcrafted dumplings, and a DIY shave ice station.

Why it matters

These new food and dining options in Hawaii showcase the diverse culinary scene in the islands, from traditional Hawaiian ingredients like poi to innovative dining experiences. They cater to a range of tastes and preferences, providing both comfort food and unique, immersive dining experiences for residents and visitors alike.

The details

The Broth Bar in Kahala is serving up homemade broths and noodles in a variety of ramen bowls, including an original deluxe ramen topped with char siu, green onion, kikurage, nori, and ajitama egg. Oakberry in Kapolei has partnered with local farm Kakoo Oiwi to create a special Poi Bowl for Hawaiian Language Month, featuring Oakberry's acai, Kakoo Oiwi's poi, granola, coconut flakes, mango, and banana. The immersive dining experience Le Petit Chef is taking up a residency at Romer House in Waikiki, where a 3D-projected animated chef will entertain guests between courses of a five-course menu featuring dishes like lobster infused with miso, ginger, scallion, and sesame, and New York striploin with a mushroom puree. Waikiki Snack Store has also opened, specializing in noodle dishes, handcrafted dumplings, and a DIY shave ice station.

  • The Broth Bar opened in Kahala recently.
  • Oakberry's Poi Bowl is available until the end of February 2026.
  • Le Petit Chef's residency at Romer House Waikiki begins on March 9, 2026.
  • Waikiki Snack Store recently joined Oahu's food scene.

The players

The Broth Bar

A new ramen spot that has opened in Kahala, serving homemade broths and noodles in a variety of comforting bowls.

Oakberry

A local acai spot that has partnered with Kakoo Oiwi farm to create a special Poi Bowl for Hawaiian Language Month.

Le Petit Chef

An immersive dining experience that is taking up a residency at Romer House Waikiki, featuring a 3D-projected animated chef and a five-course menu.

Waikiki Snack Store

A new snack store that has opened in Oahu, specializing in noodle dishes, handcrafted dumplings, and a DIY shave ice station.

Brad Dodson

The executive chef at 855-ALOHA, who is preparing the culinary masterpieces for the Le Petit Chef experience.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

These new food and dining options in Hawaii showcase the diverse and innovative culinary scene in the islands, catering to a range of tastes and preferences and providing both comfort food and unique, immersive dining experiences for residents and visitors alike.