Introduction Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure to Korea without leaving Honolulu! Onkee Korean Grill House, a highly anticipated new Korean restaurant, is now open in Koula at Ward Village. This exciting addition to the local dining scene promises to tantalize your taste buds with authentic Korean flavors and exceptional service. A Taste of Korea Onkee Korean Grill House offers a diverse menu featuring classic Korean dishes and innovative creations. Whether you're a seasoned Korean food enthusiast or new to the cuisine, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Indulge in sizzling barbecue, savory stews, refreshing noodles, and delectable rice dishes. Must-Try Dishes: Korean BBQ: Grill your own choice of meats like beef short ribs, pork belly, or chicken at your table. Bibimbap: A colorful rice bowl topped with various vegetables, meat, and a fried egg. Kimchi Stew: A hearty and comforting stew made with kimchi, tofu, and other ingredients. A Modern and Inviting Atmosphere Onkee Korean Grill House boasts a modern and inviting atmosphere that's perfect for casual dining with friends and family. The restaurant's sleek design and comfortable seating create a welcoming environment where you can relax and savor your meal. Visit Onkee Korean Grill House Today If you're looking for a new and exciting dining experience in Honolulu, be sure to visit Onkee Korean Grill House. With its delicious food, friendly service, and stylish ambiance, it's quickly becoming a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Location: Koula at Ward Village, 1000 Auahi Street, 2nd floor Hours: 5-10pm Sunday thru Thursday, 5-11pm Friday & Saturday

Ward Village, a master-planned community in Honolulu, Hawaii, is welcoming 10 new commercial tenants to its newest mixed-use residential building, Ko'ula. The new tenants will offer a variety of goods and services, including food, fitness, and wellness. Here is a brief overview of the 10 new commercial tenants coming to Ko'ula in Ward Village: Nori Bar: The 923-square-foot sushi restaurant, designed by Wander X Wonder, will serve locally sourced fish and offer lunch and dinner for dine-in or take-out. Tonkatsu Kuro: This 1,919-square-foot restaurant, designed by ASK Architects LLC, will serve Japanese tonkatsu or breaded deep-fried pork cutlets, as well as cold and hot noodles. Body Fit Training: Operated by the same parent company as StretchLab, Body Fit Training offers high-energy group strength training classes. This 2,997-square-foot space, designed by PSA Architects, will be Body Fit Training's first location in Hawaii. StretchLab: This franchise from parent company Xponential Fitness offers assisted stretching to reduce pain and increase flexibility. This 1,706-square-foot studio, designed by PSA Architects, will be the first of several StretchLab storefronts in Hawaii, according to representatives of Ward Village. The company currently has locations in the United States, Australia and Japan, with others planned for Mexico and Kuwait, according to its website. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa: This 1,886-square-foot spa, designed by Lowney Architecture, offers Swedish and deep tissue massages, facials and peels. There are more than 500 spas in the chain across the United States and Canada, generating $1.3 million in average annual gross sales, according to the company's website. Dean & Deluca: This 1,870-square-foot market, designed by Wander X Wonder, will offer freshly baked goods, soups, salads, pastas, meats and sandwiches, along with pau hana cocktails and artisan coffee. Dean & Deluca is an international brand with locations in more than 14 countries, including Thailand, Japan, Singapore, Korea, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, China, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. Happy Lemon: This 984-square-foot bubble tea shop, designed by DKKY Architecture Studio, will offer freshly brewed tea and fruit smoothes along with ube and milk tea soft serve with bubble waffles. Onkee: The 5,097-square-foot high-end yakiniku steakhouse, designed by BKF & Associates, LLC, is opening its first location in the state. It serves meat and seafood, as well as traditional Korean cuisine. Black Sheep Cream Company: The 608-square-foot ice cream shop, designed by Next Design, sells flavors that rotate monthly. The store also offers floats, affogato and pints. Westman Café and Lounge: This 1,779-square-foot restaurant, designed by WRNS Studio, will serve brunch, cocktails and dinner. The menu will include items such as oxtail soup, avocado toast and wagyu loco moco. This will be the restaurant's second location in Hawaii. Its other location is located at 280 Beach Walk, Suite 106, in Waikiki. The addition of 10 new commercial tenants to Ko'ula is a sign of Ward Village's continued growth and development. The new tenants will offer a variety of goods and services that will appeal to both residents and visitors. This will make Ward Village an even more desirable place to live, work, and visit. The new tenants at Ko'ula are scheduled to open in the coming months. Nori Bar is scheduled to open in fall 2023, and the other tenants are expected to open in early 2024.

Ward Village, a mixed-use development in Kaka'ako, is welcoming two new tenants: Tali's Bagels and Schmear and The Muumuu Library. Tali's Bagels and Schmear is a New York-style bagel shop that will open its doors on July 1. The shop will offer a variety of bagels, including traditional flavors like plain, poppy seed, and sesame, as well as more unique flavors like garlic asiago and everything bagel. Tali's Bagels will also offer a variety of schmears, spreads, and toppings, as well as breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The shop is co-owned by Talia Bongolan-Schwartz, who is a native of New York City. Bongolan-Schwartz said that she was inspired to open Tali's Bagels after missing the authentic New York-style bagels that she grew up with. “Ward Village is the perfect location for our storefront, allowing us to share Jewish comfort food with an even wider audience in a community that celebrates small, local and diverse businesses and eateries.” The Muumuu Library is a vintage clothing store that will opened its doors on June 28. The store will offer a variety of vintage Hawaiian dresses, as well as other Hawaiian-inspired clothing and accessories. The  Mu'umu'u Library invites women to share the joy of Aloha Wear as a sustainable fashion community. Borrow and trade from their collection of vintage Hawaiian dresses, patterns, and literature The Mu‘umu‘u Library is a volunteer-run community closet, workspace, and a program of Pu‘uhonua Society.  We hope to create a space for local women to perpetuate Hawaiian fashion by providing the means to create and celebrate mu‘umu‘u. Tali's Bagels and Schmear and The Muumuu Library are the latest additions to Ward Village's growing roster of retailers and restaurants. The development is home to a variety of businesses, including Whole Foods Market, Target, and Apple. Ward Village is located in the heart of Honolulu, and is easily accessible by car, bus, and bike. The development is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, making it a great place to live, work, and play. We hope you enjoyed this brief blog about the two new tenants opening at Ward Village. If you're in Kaka'ako, be sure to check them out!