August 18, 2013
Restaurant & Bar Ko
Tucked away off of Waialae Avenue in Kaimuki, Restaurant Ko is a tranquil little hideaway with an elegant, yet cozy dining room. The restaurant specializes in Japanese kaiseki, or course menus. “We serve small portions with a multi-course menu,” assistant…
August 18, 2013
Makino Chaya
With a bountiful buffet buoyed by a slew of seafood selections, Makino Chaya truly offers a “tsunami of seafood.” When restaurant president Jo Makino goes on to explain that the expansive buffet “has it all,” there is no exaggeration on…
August 18, 2013
The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: WAGYU TOMAHAWK LONG BONE ($105) Elevate your palate to new heights at The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood, located on the 36th floor of Ala Moana Hotel, where stunning views of Honolulu…
August 18, 2013
Happy Days Chinese 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…
August 18, 2013
La Palme D'or
Patisserie La Palme D’Or brings an amazing fusion of “French flavor and Japanese craftsmanship” to each dessert that sits quaintly behind glass window displays. Sweets with a variety of colors and shapes adorn the patisserie, which is located in Ala…
August 18, 2013
3660 On the Rise
Chef de cuisine Lydell Leong is well known for his innovative cuisine at 3660 On The Rise. But did you know that each evening, among the menu’s tasty offerings, Chef Leong creates a “Vegetarian Appetizer of the Evening” and “Vegetarian…
August 18, 2013
Asahi Grill
Comfort food has that magical ability to instantly bring you back to happy times. How is it possible? In the hippocampus of the brain where neural connections are made, the combination of ingredients make the neurons send signals back to…
August 18, 2013
Panya Bistro & Bakery
It’s 7 a.m., liquid sunshine beams through Kakaako and Panya Bistro & Bakery at Hokua is ready to start a new day. Statement lighting brightens the trendy eatery, as natural light pours through the glass windows. Tables are set and…
August 18, 2013
Japanese Restaurant Aki
A key characteristic of a restaurant’s staying power is an ability to adapt to the desires of its customers. At Japanese Restaurant Aki, diners are treated a vast array of cooking styles and flavor arrangements presented in a way that…
August 18, 2013
Hukilau, Ocean House, Todai Restaurant
Happy Sunday, Ono readers! Truth be told, I’m still bouncing off the walls with birthday bliss. I turned 21 all over again this past Tuesday, and celebrated big time with glorious food, food and more food! It was a day…
