February 15, 2016
Kozo Sushi
According to Kozo Sushi’s Keeaumoku branch manager Ginger Rehuher, the restaurant aims to create sushi that’s healthy in the way it’s supposed to be. For that reason, she explains, Kozo doesn’t use MSG. In fact, the restaurant’s owner went to…
February 15, 2016
Mac 24/7 Bar & Restaurant
MAC 24/7 Bar and Restaurant wanted to make sure that all of its guests felt truly special on Valentine’s Day, so executive chef James Aptakin created a menu fit for the occasion and the Waikiki restaurant held a photo contest,…
February 15, 2016
Hawaii Pot Shabu Shabu House, Kogi Aina
Happy Valentine’s Day, Ono readers! I believe every single day is worthy of celebrating the love we hold for our significant others, family members and friends, but since this particular date is the official Day of Love, I’m going to…
February 9, 2016
Bella Bistro
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Oven Roasted Garlic Shrimp ($25) If you’re in Kailua town, you’re likely to find the delectable oasis Bella Bistro. Since opening in July 2013, the inviting eatery has been serving up the…
February 9, 2016
New Shilawon Korean Restaurant
When the owners of Shillawon Korean Restaurant wanted to sell their business after being open for about 10 years, their chef, Jae Keun Lee, seized the opportunity to keep the restaurant going, and reopened it as New Shilawon Korean Restaurant…
February 9, 2016
Shiro's Saimin Haven
Serving Hawaii the best saimin for nearly 50 years, Shiro’s has become a household name. According to general manager Bryce Fujimoto, founder Franz Shiro Matsuo — better known as “Mistah Saimin” — wanted to create a restaurant where both locals…
February 9, 2016
Oceanarium Restaurant
As “The Little Mermaid’s” famous crustacean Sebastian sings, life is better “undah da sea.” So why not head over to Ocean-arium Restaurant for an underwater-inspired dining experience like no other? Located at Pacific Beach Hotel, the eatery offers breakfast and…
February 8, 2016
Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki
With a host of menu selections, décor options and venues from which to choose, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki takes the stress out of planning and executing a wedding or special event. As a special inside scoop for Dining Out readers,…
February 8, 2016
Big City Diner
You can come out a winner at today’s Super Bowl, even if your team doesn’t. How? By celebrating the big game day at any Big City Diner (BCD) restaurant. The family-oriented and long-established eatery is giving back to its customers…
February 8, 2016
Pounders
Boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands and wives, if you’ve forgotten Valentine’s Day is next weekend, rejoice! If you’re like most people, you’ve waited until the last minute to make plans for the holiday. Pounders Restaurant at Polynesian Cultural Center’s (PCC) Hukilau Marketplace…