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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…