Order of the Day
Italian Meets Japanese at Mimasuya Italiano
In a political sense, countries may be at war with one another, but in the culinary world, diners are noticing the intermingling of many different food cultures and flavors. Residents living in the Kakaako area can find such synergy at Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto, a relatively new restaurant that infuses traditional Italian cuisine with the…
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Gourmet Comfort Food Island Style
At local culinary gem, Kahai Street Kitchen, where island-friendly comfort food meets gourmet sophistication, customers can always count on a meal that satisfies both the palate and wallet. In celebration of the eatery’s seventh anniversary this month, Kahai Street Kitchen welcomes diners to try several new dishes on its updated menu. Using creativity and a…
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Celebrate National Donut Day!
Along with sunshine, surf and Spam, there are few things the people of Hawaii love more than something delectably sweet. Considered national treasures, desserts such as the malasada, cream puff and pumpkin crunch sell out of bakeries every day. Now, joining the ranks are the whimsically fun cake doughnuts at Regal Bakery, soon to celebrate…
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Ige’s New Lunch Wagon at the 19th Puka
For years, diners from all across the island have been coming to Aiea’s famed Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka. Popular for its local-style, comfort food, the eatery now welcomes its customers to stop by for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ige’s new lunch service offers a multitude of benefits for…
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Celebrate With Hawaii’s Favorite Plate Lunch
With graduation season upon us, many are quickly their calendars to attend ceremonies and celebratory gatherings galore. To help ease the food-planning process, one of Hawaii’s most cherished eateries, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, invites all to take advantage of its catering service. For parties both large and small, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue offers a wide variety of…
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Your Home Away From Home
As many families gather today to celebrate and show thanks to the mothers in their lives, Terry Kakazu, co-owner of HASR Bistro, reflects with a particularly joyful heart. “My mother was the reason why I started this place,” says Kakazu, referring to her successful European-American, family-style restaurant. After immigrating to Hawaii, Kakazu’s mother, Young Ok…
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Sushi That’s Almost Too Pretty to Eat
When Rakuen Lounge first opened in Honolulu’s famed Chinatown district almost two years ago, it was the only sushi restaurant in the area. Since then, although similar establishments have come and gone, Rakuen Lounge still remains at the top of its game. While a good majority of the dishes follows a contemporary style, the menu…
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Serving Up a Modern, Elegant Dining Experience
Perhaps the only thing better than a great meal is having a beautiful place to enjoy it with family and friends. Nowhere else is such a belief so strongly agreed upon than among the beautiful islands of Hawaii. So it comes as no surprise that the unveiling of the new Pomaika’i Ballrooms, with its state-of-the-art…
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Magoo’s Pizza Legacy Continues
When Gilbert Sakaguchi opened his first Magoo’s pizzeria on the famous Waikiki strip more than 40 years ago, he had no idea what success the business would bring. “Even for a small space, they would sometimes do more than 400 deliveries in one day,” says Marshall Sakaguchi, son of the business owner. Today, longtime and…
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Japanese Yakiniku With a Korean Twist
Take traditional Japanese yakiniku and add some of Korea’s favorite home-cooked dishes, and the result is Heijouen, one of the newest additions to Hawaii’s dining scene. Part of a chain of restaurants, Heijouen is the first one of its kind to open in the United States. Currently, the restaurant-powerhouse has more than 20 locations in…
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