For those who are serious about the search for high-quality Chinese food in Honolulu, it’s time to get down to business at The Mandalay. Since 2006, the restaurant has been the go-to spot for business people downtown seeking a bite…
The last time we visited Pagoda Floating Restaurant, executive chef Jason Takemura was in the process of updating the classic menu by introducing more fresh and local ingredients. The remake has continued with impressive results, which isn’t easy. Restaurants must…
There’s an old remark that goes, “If you love it so much, why don’t you marry it?” All sarcasm aside, if that statement was relevant to me and food, together we would create the ultimate union. My love for most…
The foundation of the menu at Asahi Grill is island-style fare accentuated by Asian influences. And for those familiar with brok-da-mout local grinds, it’s clear that this Ward Avenue establishment is here to stay. For the past seven years, Asahi…
For Dale Muramoto, baking served as a calming method for relieving stress and providing sweet treats for her two young children. Little did the culinary craftswoman realize that her confectionary concoctions would eventually lead to a business opportunity, and a…
It’s no secret that as consumers, we like when things are real. From designer handbags to diamond rings, the authenticity of a product is often one its most valuable assets. Nowhere does this hold especially true than the culinary world.…
Raging Crab is bringing a taste of the South down even farther to Hawaii, which is actually the most southern state geographically. After noticing a lack of Cajun-style seafood eateries in Hawaii and running into her friends by coincidence in…
Everything I like about food can be found in a steakhouse: prime meats, mouthwatering sides, indulgent desserts, etc. I mean really, the list goes on and on. At Wolfgang’s Steak-house, all this and more await those who walk through its…
This past September, Bali Steak & Seafood briefly closed its doors, and when it re-opened in late December, it emerged as something that longtime patrons may not even recognize — in a good way. Now, with new decor and a…
For nearly three years, Shabu Shabu King has treated Moiliili residents and visitors from around the island to the increasingly popular and interactive experience known as hot pot dining. “They can pick what they like, everything is fresh,” owner Michael…