Since opening in 1998, Big City Diner has become a go-to gathering place, attracting customers with what owner Lane Muraoka likes to call “local-American comfort food.” Launched by Muraoka, who got his start in the restaurant industry as a dishwasher,…
Diners have come to expect the vibrant atmosphere found at many Chinese restaurants, and they are accustomed to the noisy clanking of carts and jovial conversation surrounding any dim sum lunch hour. But sometimes the delicious experience warrants a different…
Warm, creamy and sumptuous to the tongue, bisques have everything we need for instant satisfaction. A little goes a long way with these rich, thick soups, which are said to have originated in 17th century Europe. Historically a shellfish-based soup…
Every now and then, folks deserve to spoil themselves, and 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar is the perfect place to do just that. Recently reopened and rebranded last November (previously Prince Court), 100 Sails offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, as…
It’s late afternoon and you’ve just enjoyed a fantastic day playing in the ocean somewhere on West Oahu. Your tummy is grumbling for something savory; your palate sings for something sweet and icy cold. You’re craving a simple meal that’s…
In Japan, it is a tradition to enjoy food together as a family. A particular favorite is nabemono, or hot pot, as we know — and love — it. At Sweet Home Cafe on South King Street, nabe is the…
Since 2005, Makino Chaya in Aiea has been serving all-you-can-eat island favorites with an extensive buffet menu of nearly 100 items, featuring tasty local dishes mixed with some classic Asian foods, plus a sushi bar, salad bar, dessert bar, an…
If you’re on the hunt for quality Japanese cuisine, look no further than Teishoku Restaurant. Tucked away in Kalihi at Kamehameha Shopping Center, the restaurant offers tasty fare served up in a casual atmosphere, all at an affordable price. As…
Although Hawaii has tropical weather year-round, there still is a different feel to summertime in the Islands. It’s a feeling that draws people together for events such as family parties and celebrations — think graduation, Father’s Day, Independence Day and…