May 14, 2017
Sakura Restaurant
One recent afternoon, a Japanese food writer sat at the sushi bar at Honolulu’s Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe and finished his lunch with delight. The writer, who spoke little English, said he was working on a book about Hawaii’s sushi…
May 14, 2017
Little Village Noodle House
It’s Sunday morning and you’ve just finished your coffee. Suddenly, you realize that you forgot to make Mother’s Day plans for the most important lady in your life. Have no fear — Little Village Noodle House has you covered. The…
May 14, 2017
Tempura Ichidai, Uncle's Fish Market & Grill
Happy Mother’s Day, Ono readers! I hope you are spending this most special of holidays with the leading ladies in your lives, who deserve the utmost praise. Preferably you’re treating your queen to a fine feast today — I know…
May 7, 2017
Yellow Cab Pizza Co
LET’S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK’S HOUSE SPECIAL: New York’s Finest ($11.95, 10-inch), Garlic Parmesan Wings ($6.75 for six, $5.75 happy hour), Heineken Draft Beer ($3.75 glass, $2.75 happy hour) With industrial design elements and images of New…
May 7, 2017
Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
If you want to know the way to a woman’s heart, fill her stomach first. And for the No. 1 lady in your life, offer her tummy nothing but the best with Jade Dynasty’s Mother’s Day Prime Rib, Seafood, Dim…
May 7, 2017
Seoul Garden Yakiniku
For a different take on the yakiniku trend that has swept through the Islands, Korean restaurant Seoul Garden gives diners an added bonus with its yakiniku-meets-shabu-shabu deal. Stomachs rejoice as servers attach a golden device to each pot that allows…
May 7, 2017
Il Lupino
When people think of Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar, they picture authentic Italian cuisine and all the wine imaginable to go with it. What some diners don’t know, however, is that the restaurant also has delectable breakfast options to…
May 7, 2017
Napoleon's Bakery
By crafting its signature treats and decadent desserts with quality and consistency, Napoleon’s Bakery continues to serve as Hawaii’s “sweet spot” when it comes to special events, celebrations and everyday indulgences. “Our cakes are made from scratch,” says Jan Tsukazaki,…
May 7, 2017
Aja Sushi & Bento
At Aja, it’s all about sharing yummy old family recipes that keep customers coming back for more. Known for its Korean sushi and bento boxes, including its famous Garlic Chicken, Shoyu Chicken and Pork Adobo, the convenient takeout spot was…
May 7, 2017
Cafe Lani
Guests walk right into heaven when they choose to dine at Cafe Lani, which is located in the new Ewa Wing at Ala Moana Center. This restaurant first opened in January 2015 and has been turning heads and satisfying appetites…
