April 23, 2017
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
To say that the new L&L Hawaiian Barbecue location in Downtown Honolulu’s First Hawaiian Center is unique is an understatement — which of its other locales has a cascading waterfall at the entrance? Opened in the beginning of March, the…
April 23, 2017
Kahai Street Kitchen
Named after its original location in Kalihi, Kahai Street Kitchen relocated to the corner of S. King and Coolidge streets in Moiliili last year, serving its signature gourmet Pacific comfort food. “I try to kick it up a notch and…
April 23, 2017
Ruth's Chris Steak House
It probably seemed like a pretty big risk when Ruth Fertel, a woman with no restaurant experience, mortgaged her New Orleans home in order to buy a steak house. But her steaks were so good that not only did her…
April 23, 2017
Laverne's Hawaiian And Local Style Food, Wailana Coffee House
Oftentimes, the best recipes are not the ones you have to look up in a cook book and slave over for hours, but rather those that are known by heart because they’re simple, home-style favorites that have been passed down…
April 16, 2017
Sarento's Waikiki
BY ELIMA PANGORANG When diners walk into a restaurant, more often than not it’s to satisfy their hunger. Well, at Sarento’s at the Top of the Ilikai, not only are customers hungry, but their staff is too. That is to…
April 16, 2017
Kau Kau Grill
Kau Kau Grill serves great local grindz. And the eatery has received a lot of recognition, from both locals and tourists, for doing so. Restaurant manager Ryan Souza explains that some tourists even take a trip to the eatery “straight…
April 16, 2017
Poke & Box
At Poke & Box, each guest becomes the chef as diners are encouraged to customize their favorite poke bowl from scratch, like starting with a “blank canvas.” Located conveniently in Ala Moana Center’s Makai Market Food Court, and inspired by…
April 16, 2017
Morton's The Steakhouse
Morton’s The Steakhouse has provided the country’s taste buds with grade-A Prime steaks for nearly 40 years. Today, the steak masters are scattered throughout about 70 locations, each offering a divine menu and a sophisticated — yet comfortable — atmosphere.…
April 16, 2017
New Shilawon Korean Restaurant
Satisfy your appetite for the best home-style Ko rean eats at New Shilawon Korean Restaurant. Located near Ala Moana on Amana Street, the restaurant is loved for its all-you-can-eat yakiniku specials and traditional Korean foods. General manager Jandy Lee, whose…
April 16, 2017
Uncle's Fish Market & Grill
Located at Pier 38, just footsteps away from Honolulu Fish Auction, Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill offers a unique ocean-to-table dining experience. Named after “The Uncles,” a group of legendary commercial fisherman whom founder Bruce Johnson credits as his heroes…
