January 20, 2013
Lobster King
One of the best things about family-style restaurants is being able to sample a little bit of everything. Such is the case with Lobster King, where the open dining room and circular tables with ample seating welcome anyone looking to…
January 20, 2013
Makino Chaya
All-you-can-eat buffets are simply heaven for all us food lovers living in Hawaii, and Makino Chaya offers up a great spread for lunch and dinner. But, no spread would be complete without a hearty helping of desserts to end the…
January 20, 2013
Korean Hibiscus BBQ
What’s great about Korean cuisine is … well, just about everything. But what turns on veggie lovers is the healthy variety of chilled pickled vegetables called ban chan that accompanies each meal. At Korean Hibiscus BBQ in Kaimuki, you can…
January 20, 2013
Five Star International Buffet
As its name implies, Five Star International Buffet presents diners with la creme de la creme of all-you-can-eat dining experiences on Oahu. As the fourth in a chain of eateries originating in Hokkaido, Japan in 2003, the Royal Hawaiian Center…
January 20, 2013
Zippy's
Las Vegas has been called the ninth Hawaiian island, and locals flock to Nevada for a taste of what Sin City has to offer, whether it be gambling, shows or buffets. Zippy’s understands the fascination locals have with Las Vegas,…
January 20, 2013
Inferno's Wood Fire Pizza
Kyle Okumoto loves pizza, so much so that he quit his sheet metal construction job to open Inferno’s Wood Fire Pizza at Ward Centre. With no culinary background, Okumoto would make pizza from scratch at home for his friends to…
January 20, 2013
Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant
STORY BY RACHEL BREIT AND ALANA FOLEN While there is always a place for fusion fare, mixing the best of indigents and cooking styles from vastly different locales, you will not find it at Royal Garden. No, what you will…
January 20, 2013
Eggs 'n Things
Always 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…
January 20, 2013
Il Lupino, Kit n Kitchen, Romano's Macaroni Grill
Italy is beckoning me. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been back to my fatherland, but I think this year is the perfect time to make that much anticipated journey back to Southern Europe. What do I not…
