Sometimes it’s easy to take the simplest foodie pleasures for granted — things like bread, for example. It’s one of the most basic staples of our diets, yet it often gets pushed into the shadows of the ingredients it supplements.…
As the time comes to honor the MVPs of the workplace and household, Pomaika‘i Ballrooms serves as the ideal setting for Administrative Professionals Day and Mother’s Day celebrations. Situated conveniently on the second floor of Dole Cannery in Iwilei, Pomaika‘i…
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: Wasabi Salmon ($14.95, April special) In the middle of bustling Chinatown, Uptown Cafe is a cozy family-operated restaurant with a heart made up of three generations. Going on nearly 18 years at…
Kandou and kansha are Japanese words that express making customers happy and showing them appreciation. These are the ideals that the Ichiriki ohana live by. Enter Ichiriki and you’ll see smiling customers as you inhale tantalizing aromas stemming from broths…
If you’re a lover of Japanese cuisine, make your way to J-Shop. There’s no shortage of Japanese goods there, as the establishment is a grocery store with an eatery conveniently located inside that serves made-to-order bentos. Situated on Young Street,…
Since arriving in Hawaii nearly 28 years ago, Chai Chaowasaree has become one of Hawaii’s top Hawaii Regional Cuisine chefs, known for his fusion menu of culinary masterpieces that are exquisite in both presentation and taste. His newest restaurant, Chai’s…
The ethereal sound of grills sizzling is enough to make mouths water and stomachs grumble with hunger. Add the tantalizing smell of yakiniku-style cooking, and you’ll gladly take advantage of Camellia Buffet’s all-you-can-eat offerings. The McCully restaurant has been a…
Canton Seafood Restaurant always has been known, of course, for its Chinese cuisine from the Canton region. But now, it’s expanding to include other locales, namely the Sichuan region, which is known for its spicier foods. “A lot of people…
Since December 2001, Hawaii residents have been able to “meat and greet” just what makes fine dining at Morton’s The Steakhouse so exceptional — that is, of course, superb steaks, but also an unrivaled blend of wine, upscale American cuisine…
story by MARIA KANAI Whether at a casual backyard barbecue or a fancy restaurant, something about charring your own meat over high heat appeals to our carnivorous sides. At Japanese B.B.Q. Yoshi, yakiniku’s (Japanese for “grilled meat”) simple concept of…