April 9, 2017
Sekiya's Restaurant
Founded in 1935, and at its current location in Kaimuki since 1955, Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen continues to be a neighborhood favorite for local-style Japanese comfort food. Still owned and operated by the founding family, but now in its third…
April 9, 2017
Il Lupino
Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar promises an authentic Italian culinary experience, just as it has been offering since renowned steak-house restaurateur Wolfgang Zwiener opened the eatery almost seven years ago. Today, its menu includes breakfast, lunch, tapas and dinner,…
April 9, 2017
Mac 24/7 Bar & Restaurant
It might have been the massive pancakes at MAC 24/7 Restaurant & Bar that acquired national attention from Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food” show, but that’s not the only comforting cuisine on the menu worth writing about. Self-proclaimed as distinctly…
April 9, 2017
Raging Crab
Of all the features of Raging Crab, the story of its name is among the most colorful. “Of course it had to include the word ‘crab’ because of the type of food we offer,” says JC “Moto” Chow, who co-owns…
April 9, 2017
Tempura Ichidai
Literally feeding diners’ love for fried foods, Tempura Ichidai — Hawaii’s first authentic tempura bar — offers a special Japanese eating experience at its Ala Moana Center location. The restaurant’s chefs cook and serve fresh, made-to-order tempura right in front…
April 9, 2017
Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant, Little Village Noodle House
Chinatown is a mecca of culinary inspiration, with its enticing restaurants and street markets, aromas of herbs and spices, and colorful energy flowing through every street. Take the time to wander past the food stands that vivify the neighborhood and…
April 2, 2017
The Mandalay
Workday lunches can be a tough thing to figure out. You want something reasonably priced, yet tasty; quick, yet relaxing. Downtown workers seem to have found the answer to lunchtime quandaries at The Mandalay, which serves up a mix of…
April 2, 2017
Max's of Manila
If it’s mouthwatering Filipino fare you’re after, Max’s of Manila remains the destination of choice here in the Islands. After opening in Waipahu back in 2006, the international dining chain quickly became a hit among locals, boasting its famous Max’s…
April 2, 2017
Aja Sushi & Bento, GRYLT
Whether shopping online with the click of a button or communicating with friends and family via swiftly delivered text messages, contemporary culture is all about having anything and everything at our fingertips — and in the blink of an eye.…
April 2, 2017
Seoul Garden Yakiniku
A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: DINNER GARDEN BUFFET ($25.95 for adults, $16.95 for kids 8-14; all-you-can-eat for parties of 10 or more) Diners will be happy to hear that the original management at beloved yakiniku joint Seoul…
