For generations, Mama Toy’s Chao Phya Thai restaurant in Kaneohe’s Windward City Shopping Center has dished out authentic and timeless Thai cuisine. In the last few months, Chao Phya Thai has had quite the makeover, while still retaining its from-scratch…
What represents Hawaii’s carnivorous culture more than kalua pork? Nothing. That’s right, kalua pork, which primarily is unique to the Islands, is spreading across the nation as a must-have source of protein. The word “kalua” is a Hawaiian word that…
As the business community takes time this week to recognize some of the office all-stars who help companies run smoothly, Pomaikai Ballrooms has compiled an all-star roster of local entertainers coupled with stellar cuisine for what is sure to be…
Food trucks have become the ultimate “hipster” venue. On Oahu, we all know of the shrimp trucks on the North Shore, but where are all the good food trucks in town? That’s where Five Star Shrimp comes in, bringing shrimp…
Sheets of dried seaweed stuffed with rice and thin slices of vegetables rolled up as a handy snack. Ever heard of it? No, it’s not sushi. And while its roots stem back to Japan, kimbap is purely Korean. A haven…
Are plump and juicy morsels of shrimp your ultimate craving? Or perhaps tender pieces of fresh fish speak to your seafood devotion. Regardless of which treasures of the sea you adore munching on, Canton Seafood Restaurant is ready to serve…
One sign that you’re at a good restaurant is the crowd. At Mama-Ya in Downtown Honolulu, which just opened March 16, the line is continuously out the door. But don’t worry, it moves fast. “Business has been booming since day…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Combination #1 ($48) The lobster makes its way from Boston into the combo meal, sitting atop a heaping pile of crawfish, or “mini lobsters,” as they often are called. Tucked away in…
For nearly 50 years, Shiro’s has continually set and surpassed the standard for all things saimin. Since serving up its first piping-hot bowl of saimin in 1969, Shiro’s Saimin Haven has become a mainstay for multiple generations of Hawaii families.…
There’s a certain atmosphere at Chef Chai, which sets the tone for what’s ahead. The ambiance at Chef Chai, located at Pacifica Honolulu on Kapiolani Boulevard, is one that’s elegant yet comfortable and convivial. And under owner and chef Chai…