Creativity Helps Sushi Restaurant Remain “King”

If anything makes Sushi King the true king of sushi, it’s the restaurant’s ability to continually reinvent itself and push the limits of its dishes. Just recently, for example, the restaurant unveiled a new item, Kamikaze Roll ($18.50), which features…

YuZu’s Approach to Sushi

Sushi being an Island staple, vegetarians will never be left hanging no matter the garden variety of herbivore you are, even vegan or gluten-free. The new Sushi YuZu at Ko Olina has upped the ante, offering the bite-sized, rice-filled rolls…

Asian Mix

A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: MEAT SAUCE WON TON NOODLE ($7.95) Asian Mix captures a blend of Chinese, Japanese and local influences in its cuisine, and it’s this melting pot of flavors that entices customers with each…

A Nimitz Cafe Reaches Perfection With Local Favorites

Any business with a loyal following is proof that they’re doing something right. So, when Tae Im took over ownership of the longtime local favorite New Eagle Cafe last November, he decided to keep the restaurant’s longtime customers happy by…

Paradise is Just One Sip Away at Pho My Lien

Nothing tops off a delicious bowl of pho like a dessert drink, and Pho My Lien, located in Westridge Shopping Center, provides customers with great dessert drinks to suit any preference. After a heaping serving of pho, a dessert drink…

The People’s Spot for Local Grinds

Home-cooked meals courtesy of grandma often prove to be the best time to indulge. The familiar flavors of childhood instantly stir nostalgic memories that enhance every bite. Conveniently located in Downtown Honolulu, People’s Cafe serves an extensive menu of home-style…

Mama’s Best is Cooked Up at Mamaya

For nearly five years, the Japanese bentos at Mamaya’s booth within Shirokiya’s food court have come to be known as some of the best bentos patrons can get their chopsticks on. The unrivaled freshness and quality of ingredients have helped…

Good Moon Rising

Ala Moana Hotel is home to Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant, an oasis of superb cuisine centered around Hong Kong-style culinary craftsmanship. And from now through Sept. 19, Royal Garden is celebrating the Chinese holiday, affectionately termed Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon…

Beat the Heat With Cool Treats

Earlier this week, Tropical Storm Flossie spun through the Islands and put on a bit of a thunder-and-lightning show. Accompanying the storm’s sights and sounds were the customary rain and heavy winds, which knocked out power in some parts of…

Issue August 4 – 10, 2013