Veg’n Out
HI Time for a Sandwich
A smart businessperson knows that keeping things simple and direct reaps results, and as owner of HI Sandwich and Drink, Kim Nguyen has it all figured out. Take the name. Simple, yet it tells it like it is. It’s just what you’re going to find. But what it doesn’t tell you is that Nguyen loves…
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Yakiniku Fun for All
Judging from the sea of smiling faces during a recent Wednesday lunchtime, Camellia Buffet’s customers are a happy lot. And why not? There’s so much to choose from here, and the all-you-can-eat Korean buffet apparently is a hit not only with the big guys filling their plates, but also with petite ladies as well. “Oh,…
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Rock On, Million
If you’re a fan of Yakiniku Million, the little Korean restaurant not far from Ala Moana Center, or just recently decided to try the popular eatery at lunchtime, you may have found its doors locked. But don’t worry, it’s still open for business. You just have to wait until dinnertime to enjoy all your Korean…
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More at Max’s
It’s best known as the home of world-famous Max’s Fried Chicken, but Max’s of Manila is quite accommodating when it comes to meeting customer demands and expectations, and vegetarians are welcome. The dishes are cooked to order here, and several of them can be requested sans the meat (just ask your server), so you can…
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Kudos to Kenny’s
When it comes to watching what we eat, most of us need all the help we can get. It’s not easy to forgo your all-time favorites and switch to a diet with less fat, salt and all those other things that may make the food taste great, but consuming too much of them just isn’t…
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Crossover Cuisine
Success in the restaurant business these days takes creative restauranteurs who truly understand their customers and are savvy about location without compromising their chefs’ culinary expertise and experience. At Sakura Restaurant, co-owners Jun and his brother, chef Ryo Tsuchiya, who hail from Japan, knew instinctively that in order to please the palates of Hawaii’s diverse…
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Something for Everyone
You’re with a crowd of hungry friends, there’s a family celebration or you just want a nice variety to choose from, so it makes sense to head for a buffet, because there’s something for everyone … well, almost. Makino Chaya is well known for its bountiful buffet, but if you don’t eat seafood or meat,…
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La Dolce Vita!
One of the best things about pasta is that it’s so versatile in its many shapes and forms, making it the base for myriad creative preparations in a variety of cuisines. But, really, for many of us, the best thing about pasta is wolfing it down. If you’re passionate about pasta, then why settle for…
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A Tempest of Flavor
They’re cooking up a storm at Monsoon India in Waikiki, where flavor is an under-statement when it comes to the mouthwatering array of authentic appetizers, breads, soups, curries, biryanis and kababs, which are as exotic on the palate as their names imply. And when it comes to satisfying those of us who choose not to…
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Life is Good
If you’ve been to Good to Grill in Kapahulu, you’re quite aware that it’s pretty much all about the meat — or it was. It’s time to take another look, veggie lovers. Pat Comer, director of restaurant operations there, has had an idea simmering on the back burner of his mind for a while, and…
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