If you haven’t eaten at TsuruTonTan, here’s another good reason to try its food: the Waikiki restaurant just launched a new takeout menu this month and it’s worth a slurp. Available seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6:30…
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, Island Popper Gourmet Popcorn is gearing up to roll out its highly anticipated fall flavors in October. Guests can keep their eyes — and noses — out for “fan-favorite” Pumpkin Spice Pecan Caramel and…
Renowned chef Roy Yamaguchi’s open-air Waikiki restaurant, Eating House 1849, strives to pay homage to Hawaii’s extraordinary melting pot of cultures in everything it does. The International Market Place eatery’s inventive menu makes the utmost effort to utilize the island’s…
For years, local enthusiasts of Italian cuisine would salivate as television commercials showcased the delicious menu options that have made Olive Garden such a popular dining destination across the country. However, until the restaurant opened its first Hawaii location nearly…
ANNE LEE speaks with Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar general manager RYAN KO This week, Shokudo Japanese Restaurant & Bar general manager Ryan Ko shares with Dining Out readers what’s good on the menu, including everything from traditional Japanese to…
The 7-Eleven Hawaii stores carry an array of new snack sensations from Japan and Korea that are enticing local taste buds. Among them are Seven Premium, which was created in May of 2007 as a response to the customer demand…
Nearly two years after taking over Kabuki Restaurant & Delicatessen at Waimalu Shopping Center, owner John Afong and his veteran team are navigating the uncharted waters caused by the pandemic. The restaurateur explains that “business slowed down, but we have…
It’s hard to beat the experience of enjoying sizzling steak and shrimp right off a teppanyaki. Tanaka of Tokyo has been doing teppanyaki right for years, and it serves a menu that’s worth dining out for. The restaurant now has…
The skilled team at Akira Japanese Restaurant is cooking up an array of delicious dishes available for dine-in and takeout service as local residents and businesses deal with the physical distancing and gathering mandates implemented as part of the fight…
ANNE LEE speaks with master sommelier MICHAEL JORDAN Master sommelier Michael Jordan is referred to as the sommelier for the people, an ambassador of flavor for those who appreciate fine wines and delicious cuisine. This down-to-earth guy brings delectable meals…