December 29, 2015
Pattaya Thai
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Yen Ta Fo Seafood ($24.95) If you’re ever tucked away in the Kakaako district looking for a unique place for a scrumptious meal, keep your eyes peeled along Queen Street. You’ll find…
December 29, 2015
Kozo Sushi
Christmas in Hawaii not only is about nourishing souls with holiday cheer, but also about feeding the mouths of loved ones with delicious grinds. Although Kozo Sushi always is prepared to provide delicious local Japanese fare for all family parties…
December 29, 2015
Max's of Manila
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Max’s of Manila. The restaurant chain highlighting Filipino cuisine made its way to Hawaii almost 10 years ago, with one location in Waipahu and another in Honolulu. Max’s of Manila started in Maximo…
December 29, 2015
Little Village Noodle House
As daily crowds of diners can attest, Little Village Noodle House is the cornerstone of Chinese fare in Chinatown. The restaurant’s approach to simplistic cooking, with minimal ingredients and seasoning, provides a healthier option for tasty food that’s especially welcome…
December 29, 2015
3660 On the Rise
While Lydell Leong embraces the challenge of crafting alluring new menu items as chef de cuisine at 3660 on the Rise, he also realizes that diners appreciate the time-tested classics that have elevated the dining experience for the past quarter…
December 29, 2015
Ahi & Vegetable
When a restaurant has been in busi ness for more than a decade, it must be doing something right. Ahi & Vegetable has been serving hungry Hawaii residents from its Downtown Honolulu location for 11 years now, and the eatery…
December 29, 2015
Odori-Ko
Oftentimes, you can tell a lot about a restaurant from its name, and that certainly is the case at Odori-ko. When expressed in English, the Japanese moniker translates to “a dancer,” and hints not only at the story behind the…
December 29, 2015
Sarento's Waikiki
Just as he’s always doing at Sarento’s at the Top of the Ilikai, executive chef Edmond Kwok cooks up an elegant, fresh and unbelievably flavorful menu item in Fresh Catch of the Day ($36).Juicy and tender mahi mahi is presented…
December 29, 2015
J-shop
For 40 years, Hideyoshi Takasawa has been providing imported goods from Japan to local retail clients, including restaurants and hotels. About a year and a half ago, he decided to bring these treats to the masses, opening J-Shop on Young…
December 29, 2015
Sakura Terrace
Tucked away in the heart of Honolulu at 1240 S. King St. — between Piikoi and Keeaumoku streets — Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe offers a tranquil dining experience with a menu of fresh and healthy Japanese dishes with a light…
