February 29, 2016
Cake Works
In many traditional Japanese homes, dolls are displayed on a tiered platform lined with red felt for Hina-matsuri, or Girls’ Day and/or Dolls’ Day. Originating in Japan, the annual celebration is held to honor girls, as well as to wish…
February 29, 2016
Hung Won Seafood Restaurant
Hung Won Seafood Restaurant has expanded its menu greatly — an additional 82 dishes to be exact. Located in the heart of Kaimuki at 3434 Waialae Ave., the Chinese restaurant serves authentic Cantonese-style cuisine, as well as about two dozen…
February 29, 2016
Ahi & Vegetable, Japanese BBQ Yoshi
When going out to eat, regardless of the type of cuisine we are craving, there is one ingredient we all seek: quality. But as many of us know, seeing through clever marketing tricks and behind-the-scenes shortcuts some restaurants employ can…
February 23, 2016
Hot Pot Heaven
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Thai ($9.99) and Mushroom ($10.99) broths with appetizing accompaniments Aiea town recently has become even more hot pot-friendly. After debuting a little more than two weeks ago, the second Hot Pot Heaven…
February 23, 2016
Mamaya
After Mamaya first gained popularity at Ala Moana Center’s Shirokiya Japanese department store and food court, and later at its Pearl City location, Mama-Ya Bishop Street CafAi?? eventually came to fruition. Mama-Ya has been in business for nearly a year…
February 23, 2016
Ichiriki
Pots of boiling broth await you at Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant, not to mention an abundance of yummy ingredients ready to be plunged into the aromatic soups, of which there are countless flavors to choose from. For the ultimate hot-pot…
February 23, 2016
Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
By adding fresh, new menu items to its extensive list of local favorites, Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant dazzles diners with tasty cuisine served in an inviting, relaxed atmosphere. Case in point, the restaurant’s culinary team recently introduced Curry Chicken…
February 23, 2016
Treetops Restaurant
Dining way up high in the sky is possible at Treetops Restaurant. Located near Manoa Falls Trail, the eatery is perched on the upper level of Paradise Park’s main building. It’s the perfect place to grab a bite to eat…
February 23, 2016
Izakaya Restaurant Ko
Izakaya Restaurant Ko is hidden along Waialae Avenue in Kaimuki, and if you’ve never dined there before, you’ve most likely driven past it a thousand times without realizing the great experience you’ve been missing. Previously known as Restaurant & Bar…
February 23, 2016
J-shop
For most people in the importing business, price is a key factor when determining which products to ship from point A to B. Industry veteran Hideyoshi Takasawa is known to break away from the norm, however, holding on to a…
