Pagoda Restaurant
Pagoda Floating Restaurant
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 experience. This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops from Pagoda Floating Restaurant’s executive chef…
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“Look at Me” Starters
Pagoda’s recent renovation includes more than new carpet, paint, tables, and most noticeably, a bar. The classic dining establishment also has committed itself to stuffing the menu with locally grown produce to go along with Hawaii-raised beef. In the food game, local is always better. A good example of this is the Big Island brisket…
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An Oasis for Oxtail
By Rachel Breit Find peace and comfort while looking out over the placid koi ponds and waterfall, and tucking in to a steaming benedict, soup or juicy burger. At Pagoda Restaurant you can feed the fish, and you can feed yourself with fresh, local favorites homemade from scratch using no frozen ingredients. For a hearty…
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Tranquil Treats at Pagoda Restaurant
By Jaimie Kim For many locals, Pagoda Restaurant is practically an institution. Its peaceful surroundings of lush greenery, a waterfall and colorful koi make it irresistible. With an updated interior and exterior, and a new menu, there’s really no excuse not to go back. “It’s a completely different ambience when you walk in,” says executive…
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Pagoda Reopens With a New Look
With its tranquil dining setting against a backdrop of a waterfall and a koi pond, Pagoda Restaurant has got to be one of the best places in town when you’re looking for a little escape. The restaurant has been serving up a mix of Asian and local cuisine since the 1960s, and has long been…
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Pagoda Pleases the Keiki
In addition to its fun atmosphere, Pagoda Floating Restaurant is even more kid-friendly because it now has a new kids’ menu. This new menu offers children a variety of breakfast and lunch ala carte dishes, including a drink and everything that comes with the meal, all for only $6. “We never had a kids’ menu,…
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Pagoda Restaurant
Calm your senses at Pagoda Restaurant and take in the exquisite views of a Japanese garden, koi pond and waterfall while enjoying your meal. And head chef Jason Takemura knows exactly how to win over appetites with tasty cuisine. Most recently, the restaurant has expanded its breakfast hours from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily,…
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Pagoda Houses Heavenly Local Grinds
Pagoda Restaurant, a hidden oasis in downtown Honolulu, has been serving up the best in Hawaiian, Asian and American food since 1964. Executive chef Jason Takemura has embraced the growing effort among restaurants here in Hawaii to incorporate as many local ingredients into the menu as possible. All the while, he experiments with local flavors…
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Why Not Lighten Up with Fresh Ahi Salad?
After last week’s amazing high of birthday cake indulgence, I’ll admit that I’ve been slowly falling back to earth from that overdose of carbs and sugar. That’s why I’m in desperate need of a cleanse — meaning, I need to partake in meals that are abundant in fresh vegetables and fish with lots of nutrients…
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Sleeping In for Brunch
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! One of the best things about the weekend is not having to set my alarm clock for the next day (relatively speaking). And although breakfast is easily one of the best meals of the day, I sometimes have to skip it simply because I adore sleeping in whenever I can. Therefore,…
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