Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant transports your senses to Japan with its hori gotatsu style of seating — floor seating where you let your legs dangle into a pit for ultimate comfort — with a table before you. Soothing tunes of…
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! We need to treat ourselves every now and then, and if it’s not with sweets, then it should be with scallops. These cute little critters are everything you could ever want and more. Bite-size, mild but…
When one desires a hearty meal prepared fresh and served in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere, look no further than Big City Diner. The iconic eatery has satisfied Hawaii diners since 1998, and now features five convenient locations: Kailua, Kaimuki, Pearlridge,…
BY MICHELLE LEE In recent years, Hawaii’s culinary scene has witnessed a surge in new, tasty delicacies from around the world ranging from Parisian crepes to Nepalese kabobs. Perhaps one of the most beloved food crazes to make its way…
Anytime Cafe in Market City Shopping Center offers tasty Hong Kong- and Taiwan-inspired desserts that look as good as they taste. And presentation really is the cherry on top when it comes to these colorful desserts. Each dessert at Anytime…
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…
When it comes to food, nothing seems to faze JJ Luangkhot, aka Chef JJ. That’s the beauty of loving what you do, and the highly creative and innovative chef epitomizes that sentiment. When asked what he’d like to showcase this…
The best news I’ve heard recently is that Korean Hibiscus BBQ is back in business. You see, my brothers and I grew up frequenting the homey takeout window in Aina Haina Shopping Center before it closed in 2010. With a…
BY RACHEL BREIT Panya Bistro’s got great buns. Panya started as a bakery before evolving into a bistro, so it’s no wonder that baking pastries, sandwich bread and burger buns is still one of its strengths. The burger buns are…