Ethnic Faves
Make Time for Million
By Rachel Breit Whether joining coworkers for lunch or family for dinner, a friendly greeting and dishes both refreshing and hearty can be found at Million Restaurant at a reasonable price. “Our food tastes good and the price is really good, too,” says co-owner Diana Paik. Besides serving delicious Korean food at a palatable price,…
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Savor Sekiya Favorites
Sekiya’s Restaurant and Delicatessan owner Joy Morihara has plenty of customers who know exactly what they will be having the moment they walk through the door. “That is what people like about us. Everybody has their favorites, so some people come in all the time and eat the same thing,” says Morihara. If you are…
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Where’s the Beef? Right Here
Beef! It’s what’s for dinner, lunch or any other time of the day — if you’re able to enjoy it the way Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar prepares its Tagliata dish. Pupu-style dishes are a big thing here at home, so, of course, cutting and slicing, picking and choosing our choice piece of meat…
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There’s More to M Than Meets the Eye
Creating a new standard in entertainment and dining, M Nightclub goes beyond music and mingling. “We’d like people to understand that M is more than just a nightclub. You can come here for dinners. We’re more of an eatery during the week,” says general manager Dan Punch, who worked here when it was formerly Ocean…
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Slurpin’ Soba
Although Violet’s Grill has been a family-owned restaurant for more than 60 years, there’s now a slight alteration to the eatery’s name. Now known as New Violet’s Grill in Kapalama Shopping Center, the name-change coincides with a return to family roots, with an emphasis on Okinawan specialties and cuisine. The restaurant’s first order of business…
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‘Shrooms Crowning Moments
You may be familiar with the taste and flavor of common mushrooms, such as shiitake, reishi or the typical white mushroom. These ‘shrooms are year round delicacies, which add nutritional and health benefits to many dishes. Yet, each autumn, usually from September through November, the matsutake mushroom finds its place in many restaurants. The matsutake…
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Here’s to Health, Refreshing Pizza
Nine times out of 10 a meal that involves pizza is going to be good, but it doesn’t always have to be a greasy, oily mess. Founded in Laguna Beach, Calif., Zpizza was created and crafted with not only taste, but health in mind. “We serve healthier pizza for all those who are health conscious,”…
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Belting Out Superb Sushi
By Jaimie Kim With its interactive “kaiten” sushi (sushi served on a belt) and bright decor, Genki Sushi’s friendly atmosphere is an ideal setting for anyone looking to have fun and enjoy an unpretentious bite of sushi. “We want our customers to come in and have a good time,” says David Moon, director of purchasing….
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Beyond the Bean
Kissaten is a mile beyond the coffee shop norm. I’ve never seen a menu this diverse and with so many options at Starbucks or Coffee Bean, that’s for sure. Its sleek, modern decor is motivating and energizing, as local artwork hangs from bright orange walls. Open since December 2010, Kissaten has morphed into a dynamic…
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Wheat This!
It’s time to dive into the healthy and nutrient-rich pool of buckwheat or soba noodles. It has been a common dish in Japan for centuries, and is recently beginning to rise in popularity in the U.S. both for its great taste and welcome addition to a healthy diet. With texture and composite similarities to spaghetti,…
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