Archive for February, 2012
Saigon Cuisine: Flavorful Pho and Other Vietnamese Favorites
For traditional Vietnamese classics and un”pho”gettable dishes, customers can experience the best of both worlds at Saigon Cuisine Vietnamese Restaurant. Upon entering the eatery located on Liliha Street, customers will find a tranquil haven in which they can take a break from their busy schedules and indulge in Vietnamese comfort foods. Saigon Cuisine opened last…
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Pho My Lien
Pho My Lien is located on the second floor in Westridge Shopping Center and provides customers with a clean facility, friendly service and excellent pho. Its pho is served with herbs, mint leaves, bean sprouts, chili pepper, wedges of lemon and an assortment of sauces, and this mixture keeps customers coming back for more. Dining…
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There’s Something About Million
There are many people who love the thrill of yakiniku dining, in which customers take the reins and grill meats and vegetables to their own perfection. This is especially true of the Korean-style yakiniku offered at Million Restaurant, where loyal patrons have jumped at the chance to fire up the Park family’s recipes for more…
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Serving Up a New Special
After opening its first location in Waipio three and a half years ago, Thai Village has been wowing customers with its rich, flavorful dishes made with fresh, quality ingredients. The restaurant’s cuisine was such a hit that co-owners, husband and wife team Bo and Mang Sisounthone, decided to spread their good eats to other parts…
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Jade Dynasty
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant attracts diners from across the globe with its upscale Chinese cuisine, exquisite decor and vibrant atmosphere. And it won’t be long before you notice the multitude of delicious items to grace the menu. Located at Ala Moana Center’s Hookipa Terrace, this premier establishment is best known for its wide variety of…
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Slurping It Up at Shiro’s
Shiro Matsuo, known locally as “Mistah Saimin,” gained Island-wide fame in the 1960s after transforming saimin from a traditional snack into a complete meal for Hawaii’s diners. Shiro’s Saimin Haven, his restaurant now managed by grandson Bryce Fujimoto, still serves the comforting soup and more to a community of adoring patrons. Alongside Matsuo’s imaginative culinary…
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Irresistibly Italian
Forget the stresses of everyday life and escape to the warm and romantic setting of Paesano Ristorante Italiano when in the mood for superior Italian cuisine. Located within Waimalu Plaza Shopping Center and Manoa Marketplace, this eatery offers more than 80 pasta dishes alone, and that’s not counting the chef’s special Cioppino ($30.90), a tantalizing…
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Blue Hawaii Rock ‘n Roll
Blue Hawaii Sushi is hands down the most original restaurant I have stepped into so far this year. The atmosphere is refreshing, sleek, smooth and in a word … blue. Opened in May 2011, Blue Hawaii Sushi had a major menu reconstruction after veteran restaurateur Emerson Ribao became a partner in November. “I wanted to…
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Something to Grow About
When I first got the assignment, it really ruffled my feathers: What? A restaurant with chicken in its name? I knew I was really going to have to wing it with this one. But after I contacted Choon Chun Chicken manager Theresa Kim, I stopped squawking and realized there’s nothing afoul — you’ll find much…
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Local Grinds Served With Aloha
At Ert’s Grill in Aiea, you can enjoy a delicious and affordable home-cooked meal without the hassle of prepping, cooking and cleaning. The family-friendly restaurant offers a variety of local favorites and plate lunches, such as the popular Loco Moco ($7.75) served with two homemade hamburger patties, gravy and two eggs any style on a…
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