Happy Sunday, Ono aficionados! I know you all will join me in my excitement over this week’s foodie find — specialty sushi rolls. After all, as many locals would agree, sushi is solidified in our diets from an early age…
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining…
As much as I love to watch cooking shows on TV, it sometimes leaves me feeling unsatisfied because I can’t actually eat anything I see being cooked — it’s not just “smell-o-vision” we need. Enter Kobe Japanese Steak House and…
Many Honolulu restaurants are making a mark on the local dining scene with contemporary eats that are trendy, delicious and intricate in preparation and presentation. And while grown-ups may rave about these glamorous eats, they may not necessarily be kid…
It’s a longtime Waikiki landmark, a favorite of kamaaina and visitors alike, with a stellar reputation for top-quality food and service. It has an authentic Japanese ambiance (with a fascinating collection of antiques and artwork) and expert chefs who grill…
I could live off of crab drenched in butter, I’m sure! Yet, I’ve always had a soft spot for soft shell crab. For one, these little critters capture all the irresistible flavors of your everyday crab, but without the hassle.…
In its fifth decade of pleasing diners from here at home and those visiting from all corners of the globe, the skilled staff at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar continues to dazzle diners with new menu creations that keep…
BY RACHEL BREIT Dear seafood lovers looking for the grill-to-you experience, Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is the place for you. “Here you have a personal chef,” explains longtime teppanyaki chef Lester Nishida. “You see your food before it’s cooked,…
It’s often said that one never forgets an evening spent at Kobe Steakhouse & Sushi Bar. From the excitement of teppanyaki dining, in which culinary masters fire up alluring entrees on flattop grills in front of patrons, to the warmth…
By Rachel Breit Even the timid will succumb to Kobe Japanese Steak house’s Sixty-Nine roll ($18), a California roll aptly named for the “position” of a filleted unagi. The rolls — creamy crab and avocado rolled up with crunchy cucumber…