When a new year rolls around, it’s a time when people evaluate how they’re doing and make changes. And that’s exactly what Hung Won Seafood Restaurant in Kaimuki did as 2016 began: As of Jan. 1, the eatery is now…
I often hear from Dining Out readers who are vegetarian and want to know about more places to find absolutely delicious dishes they can enjoy. This is definitely a topic worth highlighting, as there is a growing number of people…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Omelet Rice Beef Stew Sauce ($11.50) Casual dining has been turned up a notch on Waialae Avenue, where Izakaya Restaurant Ko caters to dinner and late-night temptations. The cozy and charming Kaimuki…
As its name suggests, Treetops Restaurant at Paradise Park in Manoa will give you the feeling of being in a treehouse in the middle of the rainforest. The spacious 10,500-square-foot restaurant is perched 60 feet in the air, with surrounding…
The literal translation of Japanese restaurant Mamaya’s name is “mama’s house.” With the goal of serving large portions of comfort foods just like Mom used to make at affordable prices, this eatery sure knows how to please. With three…
By Lynsey Beth Futa The decades may come and go, but New Eagle Cafe’s goal remains the same: to offer local comfort food in a warm environment. The 1950s restaurant has continued to thrive throughout the years, even in the…
You have officially survived the start of 2016, and your New Year’s resolutions probably involve eating right, budgeting and treating yourself. While those pledges may seem paradoxical, at Camellia Buffet on McCully Street you can choose from an assortment of…
There really aren’t words sweeter than “all you can eat,” especially when the buffet selection includes endless seafood, local Japanese fare and an overwhelming amount of dessert options. For more than 10 years, Makino Chaya in Westridge Shopping Center has…
As one of the rustic signs adorning the wall of Formaggio Wine Bar suggests, its patrons are encouraged to “Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much.” In addition to offering 70-80 varieties of wine, including some introduced via customers’ suggestions, Formaggio…
Like a culinary castle towering above Kalakaua Avenue on the third floor of Royal Hawaiian Center, Noi Thai Cuisine has arrived in Waikiki to treat island patrons like royalty with an exquisite fine-dining experience. The majestic eatery recently had a…