ANNE LEE speaks with Roy Yamaguchi Group of Restaurants chef/founder ROY YAMAGUCHI Roy Yamaguchi’s flagship restaurant is Roy’s Hawaii Kai, which opened in December 1988. In the Roy Yamaguchi Group of Restaurants, there’s also Roy’s Waikiki, Roy’s Ko Olina, Roy’s…
Henry Loui’s Restaurant has been a staple in Honolulu for decades — and not without good reason. Known mostly for its BBQ Back Ribs (owners boast it’s the best in Hawaii), the Paa Street eatery offers an array of comfort…
There’s still time to snag some sweets for your sweetheart courtesy of The Kahala Hotel & Resort. The property’s noteworthy Valentine’s Day sweet treat boxes ($50) come with 16 pieces in three assorted flavors: dark chocolate macadamia nut praline, white…
Hy’s Steak House wants to say “thank you” to customers for their continued support with its Mahalo Monday promotion. “We are very grateful for this past year and wanted to share with everyone a small token of our gratitude. Our…
Sushi King, the creation of Akihiro and Shu-Lee Kondo, has some exciting news — the Moiliili restaurant serving scrumptious, fresh foods turns 30 this year. Both of the founders, originally from Japan, met in San Francisco in the early 1970s.…
ANNE LEE speaks with Kona Brewing Hawaii executive chef ROBERT OSET Kona Brewing Hawaii — formerly known as Kona Brewing Co. — first opened its doors in 1994 in Kailua-Kona. So successful was its inauguration, that just four years later,…
As owner/head chef of Akira Japanese Restaurant, Taiki Kawai knows a thing or two about his home country’s authentic cuisine. He trained under renowned chef Hiroshi Igawa at Tokyo Kioicho Membership Club, and has been in the culinary industry since…
Big City Diner knows that the quickest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. It’s why the local eatery has a plethora of family packs for the upcoming holiday that everyone will love. Up for grabs once more —…
Ramen-Ya has earned oodles of accolades for pleasing patrons with hefty portions of its delectable, fresh food. For example, the Combo Set ($12.25) is the most popular item with super value, and it’s a great way to sample Ramen-Ya’s best.…
Little Village Noodle House, known best for its classic Northern Chinese cuisine, is celebrating Chinese New Year (Feb. 12) in a flavorful fashion. “Start this Chinese New Year with Good Fortune Jai from Little Village Noodle House, which is packed…