Stadium Mall in Oahu’s Leeward district sits quaintly in the midst of its exceptionally busy surroundings. With Aloha Stadium on one side, Stadium Marketplace across the way and the zooming H-1 Freeway just above, this little section of Salt Lake…
In honor of the victims, survivors and those who helped with the relief efforts stemming from the devastating earthquake and tsunami that affected the Tohoku region of Japan seven years ago, the team at Waikiki Yokocho Gourmet Alley wants to…
Little Village Noodle House has been a local Chinese favorite for nearly two decades, sitting steadfastly on Chinatown’s Smith Street. The eatery’s dedication to its customers has shown through across the years and continues with an Easter Sunday special available…
There’s no doubt about it: Ramen is having a culinary renaissance in America. The heaping bowls of savory broth, toothsome noodles and variable toppings have captured the hearts and minds of a nation that previously only associated ramen with Cup…
In recent years, kamaaina have bade farewell to a number of truly great restaurants. Venerable eateries like Byron’s Drive Inn, Ono Hawaiian Foods, the Columbia Inn and too many others have closed after decades of operation, leaving us to mourn…
A longtime neighborhood favorite, Yakiniku Camellia Buffet, recently changed ownership, renovated its restaurant and updated its popular all-youcan-eat menu. Shawna Kim was a regular customer of the landmark yakiniku eatery on McCully Street that has been in business for about…
When Applebee’s Grill & Bar made the move to the Islands, the American chain restaurant was met with diners eager to try all that it had to offer. And with hand- crafted burgers, fresh salads and much more awaiting you,…
I recently had lunch with a friend at Vegan Hill in Kaimuki, and it made me so happy to see a restaurant that caters to diverse dining preferences not only popping up on the local foodie scene, but also serving…
On an island famed for its fresh fish and seafood selection, steak houses really have to measure up to stand out in the local dining scene. And at the top of that list of carnivorous eateries shines Morton’s The Steakhouse.…
Just as its downtown surroundings, Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant hustles and bustles with shuffling feet and rolling wheels. However, these fast-moving “vehicles” are ones that everyone wouldn’t mind stepping in front of since they are dim sum carts full of…