Many Reasons to Be Merry

Magic happens this holiday season at Makino Chaya. Located in Westridge Shopping Center in Aiea, this Japanese seafood restaurant offers up a superlative spread of more than 100 mouth-watering items on its impressive all-you-can-eat buffet, and better yet, in the…

Serving Up a Royal Feast

After a brief absence, the familiar waves of flavor are rolling in yet again with the Surf Lanai’s gourmet Sunday Brunch at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort. With the iconic “pink palace” serving as a backdrop and gentle…

Chinpei Ramen Gets Better With Age

When Yoshi Hashigami opened Chinpei Ramen nearly five years ago, the menu was simple and offered a mere 10 items. After fielding multiple requests from his growing customer base over the years, the owner and chef of the eatery, located…

Issue November 18 – 24, 2012

A Fresh Start for On On at McCully

Now under new ownership, On On at McCully continues to dish up your favorites when it comes to classic Chinese fare. However, owner Qiao Chen also has revamped the menu offering an eclectic variety of dishes inspired by those currently…

Quality Eats to Please Any Palate

It seems that Chinese restaurants get something of a bad rap these days. But at Canton Seafood, it’s clear from the minute you walk in the door that it’s time to do away with any preconceived notions. Here at Canton…

Upper Crust

The only thing better than a top-notch European-style bakery is … a top-notch European-style bakery that makes pizza. After all, who better than a talented, experienced baker could make the perfect pizza crust? Niel Koep, owner of Fendu Boulangerie in…

Waves of Seafood Favorites at Panda Cuisine

Since Panda Cuisine on Keeaumoku Street changed ownership in February, the restaurant also has changed its menu — it no longer serves dim sum, and instead has become a seafood house. It’s still a fine Chinese restaurant with your typical…

Keo’s Thai Cuisine

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…

Denby Dung

Get ready for a journey of a lifetime — a culinary journey, that is — at Five Star International Buffet. In a class of its very own, Five Star International Buffet shines new light on your traditional all-you-can-eat buffet concept…