The 38 Best Restaurants in Honolulu, Hawai‘i | Eater

"Mud Hen Water offers Hawaiʻi-born chef Ed Kenney’s modern interpretation of Hawai‘i food. Known for his work at Town Restaurant and Mahina & Sun’s, Kenney manages to appeal to dining trends while fully respecting Hawaiian ingredients. Standouts include the porchetta rolled with lūʻau and the sausage and clams in a light coconut milk broth. But you should really come for brunch, when it’s tough to choose among the biscuit with mapo gravy; the fresh fish and lūʻau (braised taro leaves); and pork sisig, the sizzling Filipino dish, but made with pig’s head. An order of banana pancakes for the table is a must. Vibe check: Find cheerful outdoor seating beneath string lights in the courtyard." - Martha Cheng