September 1, 2013
Pho My Lien
In Vietnam, markets bustle with hungry cooks gathering fresh ingredients to prepare for their daily meals. After zipping home on mopeds laden with baskets of fruit and vegetables, the Vietnamese go straight to cooking. It is this freshness that epitomizes…
September 1, 2013
Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: “MIMASUYA” CRAB CAKES ($17) Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto merges two worlds into one, as it takes the famed culinary stylings of Italy and melds it with the robust flavors and flair of…
September 1, 2013
Kit n Kitchen
One glance at the menu and it’s clear that the owners of Kit n Kitchen are determined to please every palate. Known for its Eurasian cuisine, the menu here is so packed with tantalizing dishes, it makes you wonder how…
September 1, 2013
YuZu
YuZu Ala Moana has been open since November 2011, but I recently got to try it for the first time, and let’s just say that I really wish I visited sooner. Hidden in the lower back corner of the Ala…
September 1, 2013
Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Cafe
One doesn’t often think of pho as a dish that exudes carnivorous contentment, but that may be because you haven’t stopped by Pho 27, the in-house sister restaurant to Fairwood Drive Inn. The outstanding and stylish Kaimuki eatery offers unique…
September 1, 2013
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
It’s all about simplicity when it comes to the desserts at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse in Waikiki, because the chefs know the benefits of going back to basics. “It’s the purest and simplest ingredients that make (the dish) the most tasty,” says…
September 1, 2013
Sekiya's Restaurant
A fine wine gets better with age, as does Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen, which has been serving up Japanese-inspired favorites with massive amounts of local flair for almost eight decades. A legendary landmark in the charming neighborhood of Kaimuki, Sekiya’s…
September 1, 2013
People's Cafe, Shiro's Saimin Haven
Tripe may be hard to stomach for some, as it is the stomach lining of an animal’s belly, after all, but sometimes we have to avert from our squeamish ways and take it all in full throttle. Beef tripe is…
September 1, 2013
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
As September shifts into gear, Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant is offering a slew of savory specials featuring flavors of the season. Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant makes it a priority to satisfy its growing customer base by constantly adding new menu…
September 1, 2013
Anna Miller's
If one were to look at a photograph of Pearlridge Center from 40 years ago, the scene would be almost unrecognizable. There would be no H-1 freeway or shopping mall in sight. However, seeing one particular establishment, Anna Miller’s, would…
